HSK Level 6CEFR C25,000+ words

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.

1

抽象

chōu xiàngadjective

Abstract

这幅画很抽象。(This painting is very abstract.)

2

含蓄

hán xùadjective

Implicit / Reserved

中国人表达感情比较含蓄。(Chinese people express feelings in a reserved way.)

3

陌生

mò shēngadjective

Strange / Unfamiliar

我对这里很陌生。(I'm very unfamiliar with this place.)

4

微妙

wēi miàoadjective

Subtle / Delicate

两人的关系很微妙。(The relationship between them is subtle.)

5

渊博

yuān bóadjective

Erudite / Profound (knowledge)

他的知识非常渊博。(His knowledge is very profound.)

6

憧憬

chōng jǐngverb

To look forward to / Yearning

她对未来充满憧憬。(She is full of yearning for the future.)

7

揣摩

chuǎi móverb

To ponder / To try to figure out

我在揣摩他的意思。(I'm trying to figure out what he means.)

8

陶醉

táo zuìverb

To be intoxicated (with joy)

她陶醉在音乐中。(She was intoxicated by the music.)

9

领悟

lǐng wùverb

To comprehend / To grasp

我终于领悟了这个道理。(I finally grasped this truth.)

10

钻研

zuān yánverb

To study intensively / To delve into

他钻研了多年。(He studied it intensively for many years.)

11

洞察

dòng cháverb

Insight / To see through

他对人性有深刻的洞察。(He has profound insight into human nature.)

12

弘扬

hóng yángverb

To promote / To carry forward

弘扬传统文化。(Promote traditional culture.)

13

典故

diǎn gùnoun

Classical 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.

14

内涵

nèi hánnoun

Connotation / Inner meaning

这首诗内涵丰富。(This poem has rich connotations.)

15

素养

sù yǎngnoun

Cultivation / Accomplishment

提高文化素养。(Improve cultural cultivation.)

16

底蕴

dǐ yùnnoun

Cultural heritage / Inner depth

这个城市有深厚的文化底蕴。(This city has deep cultural heritage.)

17

格局

gé júnoun

Pattern / Layout / Vision

要有大格局。(One should have a big-picture vision.)

18

境界

jìng jiènoun

Realm / Level of attainment

这是人生的最高境界。(This is the highest realm of life.)

19

精髓

jīng suǐnoun

Essence / Quintessence

学到了中国文化的精髓。(Learned the essence of Chinese culture.)

20

渊源

yuān yuánnoun

Origin / Deep-rooted connection

两国有深厚的历史渊源。(The two countries have deep historical connections.)

21

隐喻

yǐn yùnoun

Metaphor

成语常用隐喻的手法。(Idioms often use metaphorical techniques.)

22

博大精深

bó dà jīng shēnadjective

Broad and profound

中国文化博大精深。(Chinese culture is broad and profound.)

This is itself an idiom (chengyu)!

23

融会贯通

róng huì guàn tōngverb

To master thoroughly through understanding

学习要融会贯通。(Learning should involve thorough understanding.)

This is itself an idiom (chengyu)!

24

源远流长

yuán yuǎn liú chángadjective

Having a long history

中国文化源远流长。(Chinese culture has a long history.)

This is itself an idiom (chengyu)!

25

耐人寻味

nài rén xún wèiadjective

Thought-provoking / Worth pondering

这个故事耐人寻味。(This story is thought-provoking.)

This is itself an idiom (chengyu)!

26

潜移默化

qián yí mò huàverb

To 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)!

27

与日俱增

yǔ rì jù zēngverb

Increasing 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)!

28

举一反三

jǔ yī fǎn sānverb

To 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)!

29

循序渐进

xún xù jiàn jìnadverb

Step 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)!

30

独树一帜

dú shù yī zhìverb

To 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)!

Quick Reference

1
抽象·Abstract
2
含蓄·Implicit / Reserved
3
陌生·Strange / Unfamiliar
4
微妙·Subtle / Delicate
5
渊博·Erudite / Profound (knowledge)
6
憧憬·To look forward to / Yearning
7
揣摩·To ponder / To try to figure out
8
陶醉·To be intoxicated (with joy)
9
领悟·To comprehend / To grasp
10
钻研·To study intensively / To delve into
11
洞察·Insight / To see through
12
弘扬·To promote / To carry forward
13
典故·Classical allusion / Historical anecdote
14
内涵·Connotation / Inner meaning
15
素养·Cultivation / Accomplishment
16
底蕴·Cultural heritage / Inner depth
17
格局·Pattern / Layout / Vision
18
境界·Realm / Level of attainment
19
精髓·Essence / Quintessence
20
渊源·Origin / Deep-rooted connection
21
隐喻·Metaphor
22
博大精深·Broad and profound
23
融会贯通·To master thoroughly through understanding
24
源远流长·Having a long history
25
耐人寻味·Thought-provoking / Worth pondering
26
潜移默化·To influence subtly / Imperceptible influence
27
与日俱增·Increasing day by day
28
举一反三·To infer many things from one case
29
循序渐进·Step by step / Progressing in order
30
独树一帜·To stand out / Unique style

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