HSK 6 — Mastery
Near-native comprehension, academic writing, and subtle cultural expression. You can express yourself effortlessly in any situation. Browse 30 curated words with pinyin, meanings, and example sentences.
抽象
chōu xiàngadjectiveAbstract
这幅画很抽象。(This painting is very abstract.)
含蓄
hán xùadjectiveImplicit / Reserved
中国人表达感情比较含蓄。(Chinese people express feelings in a reserved way.)
陌生
mò shēngadjectiveStrange / Unfamiliar
我对这里很陌生。(I'm very unfamiliar with this place.)
微妙
wēi miàoadjectiveSubtle / Delicate
两人的关系很微妙。(The relationship between them is subtle.)
渊博
yuān bóadjectiveErudite / Profound (knowledge)
他的知识非常渊博。(His knowledge is very profound.)
憧憬
chōng jǐngverbTo look forward to / Yearning
她对未来充满憧憬。(She is full of yearning for the future.)
揣摩
chuǎi móverbTo ponder / To try to figure out
我在揣摩他的意思。(I'm trying to figure out what he means.)
陶醉
táo zuìverbTo be intoxicated (with joy)
她陶醉在音乐中。(She was intoxicated by the music.)
领悟
lǐng wùverbTo comprehend / To grasp
我终于领悟了这个道理。(I finally grasped this truth.)
钻研
zuān yánverbTo study intensively / To delve into
他钻研了多年。(He studied it intensively for many years.)
洞察
dòng cháverbInsight / To see through
他对人性有深刻的洞察。(He has profound insight into human nature.)
弘扬
hóng yángverbTo promote / To carry forward
弘扬传统文化。(Promote traditional culture.)
典故
diǎn gùnounClassical allusion / Historical anecdote
成语背后都有一个典故。(Every idiom has a classical allusion behind it.)
Commonly used when discussing the origin of Chinese idioms.
内涵
nèi hánnounConnotation / Inner meaning
这首诗内涵丰富。(This poem has rich connotations.)
素养
sù yǎngnounCultivation / Accomplishment
提高文化素养。(Improve cultural cultivation.)
底蕴
dǐ yùnnounCultural heritage / Inner depth
这个城市有深厚的文化底蕴。(This city has deep cultural heritage.)
格局
gé júnounPattern / Layout / Vision
要有大格局。(One should have a big-picture vision.)
境界
jìng jiènounRealm / Level of attainment
这是人生的最高境界。(This is the highest realm of life.)
精髓
jīng suǐnounEssence / Quintessence
学到了中国文化的精髓。(Learned the essence of Chinese culture.)
渊源
yuān yuánnounOrigin / Deep-rooted connection
两国有深厚的历史渊源。(The two countries have deep historical connections.)
隐喻
yǐn yùnounMetaphor
成语常用隐喻的手法。(Idioms often use metaphorical techniques.)
博大精深
bó dà jīng shēnadjectiveBroad and profound
中国文化博大精深。(Chinese culture is broad and profound.)
This is itself an idiom (chengyu)!
融会贯通
róng huì guàn tōngverbTo master thoroughly through understanding
学习要融会贯通。(Learning should involve thorough understanding.)
This is itself an idiom (chengyu)!
源远流长
yuán yuǎn liú chángadjectiveHaving a long history
中国文化源远流长。(Chinese culture has a long history.)
This is itself an idiom (chengyu)!
耐人寻味
nài rén xún wèiadjectiveThought-provoking / Worth pondering
这个故事耐人寻味。(This story is thought-provoking.)
This is itself an idiom (chengyu)!
潜移默化
qián yí mò huàverbTo influence subtly / Imperceptible influence
文化潜移默化地影响人们。(Culture subtly influences people.)
This is itself an idiom (chengyu)!
与日俱增
yǔ rì jù zēngverbIncreasing day by day
学中文的人与日俱增。(The number of people learning Chinese is increasing day by day.)
This is itself an idiom (chengyu)!
举一反三
jǔ yī fǎn sānverbTo infer many things from one case
学习要举一反三。(When learning, one should infer many things from one case.)
This is itself an idiom (chengyu)!
循序渐进
xún xù jiàn jìnadverbStep by step / Progressing in order
学习语言要循序渐进。(Learning a language should progress step by step.)
This is itself an idiom (chengyu)!
独树一帜
dú shù yī zhìverbTo stand out / Unique style
他的写作风格独树一帜。(His writing style is truly unique.)
This is itself an idiom (chengyu)!