HSK 5 Vocabulary for International Travel
If you're preparing for international travel, here are 40 HSK 5 words that come up most. Every entry includes pinyin, an English meaning, and a native-tone example sentence.
HSK 5 words for International Travel
- 庆祝qìngzhù
Celebrate
全家人聚在一起庆祝生日。(Quán jiā rén jù zài yīqǐ qìngzhù shēngrì.) - The whole family gathered to celebrate the birthday.
- 哲学zhéxué
Philosophy
他对中国古代哲学思想有着深入的研究理解。(Tā duì Zhōngguó gǔdài zhéxué sīxiǎng yǒuzhe shēnrù de yánjiū lǐjiě.) - He has in-depth research and understanding of ancient Chinese philosophical thought.
- 培养péiyǎng
culture, foster
学校注重培养学生的创新能力。(Xuéxiào zhùzhòng péiyǎng xuésheng de chuàngxīn nénglì.) - The school focuses on cultivating students' innovative abilities.
- 武术wǔshù
A martial art
我们需要武术。(Wǒmen xūyào wǔshù.) - We need A martial art.
- 外交wàijiāo
International Relations
两国通过外交谈判成功解决了边境争端问题。(Liǎng guó tōngguò wàijiāo tánpàn chénggōng jiějué le biānjìng zhēngduān wèntí.) - The two countries successfully resolved border disputes through diplomatic negotiations.
- 尊敬zūnjìng
respect
我喜欢尊敬。(Wǒ xǐhuan zūnjìng.) - I like respect.
- 农村nóngcūn
countryside
近年来,越来越多的年轻人选择回农村创业。 (Jìn nián lái, yuè lái yuè duō de niánqīng rén xuǎnzé huí nóngcūn chuàngyè.) - In recent years, more and more young people have chosen to return to the countryside to start businesses.
- 开幕式kāimùshì
The opening ceremony
奥运会的开幕式场面宏大,令人印象深刻震撼。(Àoyùnhuì de kāimùshì chǎngmiàn hóngdà, lìng rén yìnxiàng shēnkè zhènhàn.) - The Olympic opening ceremony is grand and leaves a deeply impressive impact.
- 古代gǔdài
Ancient
中国古代有很多伟大的发明。(Zhōngguó gǔdài yǒu hěn duō wěidà de fāmíng.) - Ancient China had many great inventions.
- 游览yóulǎn
visit
假期我们去杭州游览了西湖的美丽风景名胜。(Jiàqī wǒmen qù Hángzhōu yóulǎn le Xīhú de měilì fēngjǐng míngshèng.) - During the holiday we toured the beautiful scenic spots of West Lake in Hangzhou.
- 传统chuántǒng
tradition
春节是中国最重要的传统节日。(Chūnjié shì Zhōngguó zuì zhòngyào de chuántǒng jiérì.) - Spring Festival is China's most important traditional holiday.
- 农业nóngyè
Agriculture
农业现代化是国家发展的重要基础。 (Nóngyè xiàndàihuà shì guójiā fāzhǎn de zhòngyào jīchǔ.) - Agricultural modernization is an important foundation for national development.
- 海关hǎiguān
Customs
出国要在海关接受检查。(Chūguó yào zài hǎiguān jiēshòu jiǎnchá.) - You must undergo inspection at customs when leaving the country.
- 风俗fēngsú
Customs
这里保留着传统的民族风俗。(Zhèlǐ bǎoliúzhe chuántǒng de mínzú fēngsú.) - Traditional ethnic customs are preserved here.
- 看望kànwàng
visit
春节期间我们要去看望在外地工作的亲戚朋友。(Chūnjié qījiān wǒmen yào qù kànwàng zài wàidì gōngzuò de qīnqi péngyou.) - During Spring Festival, we will visit relatives and friends working in other places.
- 运输yùnshū
transport
这家物流公司负责货物的运输和配送服务工作。(Zhè jiā wùliú gōngsī fùzé huòwù de yùnshū hé pèisòng fúwù gōngzuò.) - This logistics company is responsible for cargo transportation and delivery services.
- 地理dìlǐ
Geography
我对中国的地理环境和气候特点很感兴趣。(Wǒ duì Zhōngguó de dìlǐ huánjìng hé qìhòu tèdiǎn hěn gǎnxìngqù.) - I'm very interested in China's geographical environment and climate characteristics.
- 根本gēnběn
at all
他根本不懂这个问题。(Tā gēnběn bù dǒng zhège wèntí.) - He doesn't understand this issue at all.
- 平píng
flat
工人们花了一个星期才把这块凹凸不平的地面铺平。(Gōngrén men huā le yí gè xīngqī cái bǎ zhè kuài āo tū bù píng de dìmiàn pū píng.) - It took the workers a week to level this uneven ground.
- 纪念jìniàn
memorialize
这座博物馆是为了纪念那些英雄而建的。(Zhè zuò bówùguǎn shì wèile jìniàn nàxiē yīngxióng ér jiàn de.) - This museum was built to commemorate those heroes.
- 熟练shúliàn
skilled
她熟练地使用电脑。(Tā shúliàn de shǐyòng diànnǎo.) - She skillfully uses a computer
- 立刻lìkè
immediately
我们要立刻采取行动。(Wǒmen yào lìkè cǎiqǔ xíngdòng.) - We need to take action immediately.
- 握手wòshǒu
Handshake
我们需要握手。(Wǒmen xūyào wòshǒu.) - We need Handshake.
- 了不起liǎobuqǐ
Amazing
她能说五种语言,真是了不起。 (Tā néng shuō wǔ zhǒng yǔyán, zhēn shì liǎobuqǐ.) - She can speak five languages, that's really amazing.
- 消费xiāofèi
consumption
理性消费避免浪费是现代人应有的生活态度。(Lǐxìng xiāofèi bìmiǎn làngfèi shì xiàndàirén yīngyǒu de shēnghuó tàidu.) - Rational consumption and avoiding waste is the attitude modern people should have.
- 事实shìshí
Fact
事实证明他是对的。(Shìshí zhèngmíng tā shì duì de.) - Facts prove he is right.
- 咨询zīxún
Consultation
我喜欢咨询。(Wǒ xǐhuan zīxún.) - I like Consultation.
- 规矩guīju
Rules
做事要讲规矩,不能乱来。(Zuòshì yào jiǎng guīju, bù néng luànlái.) - You must follow the rules when doing things, can't act recklessly.
- 抱怨bàoyuàn
Complain
他总是抱怨工作太累,却从不想办法改善现状。(Tā zǒngshì bàoyuàn gōngzuò tài lèi, què cóng bù xiǎng bànfǎ gǎishàn xiànzhuàng.) - He always complains that work is too tiring but never thinks of ways to improve the situation.
- 个别gèbié
individual
只有个别学生没有按时完成作业提交任务。(Zhǐyǒu gèbié xuésheng méiyǒu ànshí wánchéng zuòyè tíjiāo rènwù.) - Only individual students didn't complete and submit their homework on time.
- 绳子shéngzi
Rope
登山需要用绳子保护安全。(Dēngshān xūyào yòng shéngzi bǎohù ānquán.) - Mountain climbing requires using ropes for safety.
- 如今rújīn
nowadays
如今的生活水平提高了很多。(Rújīn de shēnghuó shuǐpíng tígāo le hěnduō.) - Nowadays, the standard of living has improved a lot.
- 成长chéngzhǎng
Grow up
孩子需要在挫折中成长。(Háizi xūyào zài cuòzhé zhōng chéngzhǎng.) - Children need to grow through setbacks.
- 时刻shíkè
time
这是我一生中最难忘的时刻。(Zhè shì wǒ yīshēng zhōng zuì nánwàng de shíkè.) - This is the most unforgettable moment of my life.
- 人民币rénmínbì
RMB
我们需要人民币。(Wǒmen xūyào rénmínbì.) - We need RMB.
- 细节xìjié
details
我们需要细节。(Wǒmen xūyào xìjié.) - We need details.
- 项目xiàngmù
project
项目在这里。(Xiàngmù zài zhèlǐ.) - Project is here.
- 血xuè
blood
献血是一种无私奉献帮助他人挽救生命的行为。(Xiànxuè shì yī zhǒng wúsī fèngxiàn bāngzhù tārén wǎnjiù shēngmìng de xíngwéi.) - Blood donation is a selfless act of helping others and saving lives.
- 主任zhǔrèn
Headmaster
他被任命为部门主任。(Tā bèi rènmìng wéi bùmén zhǔrèn.) - He was appointed as department director.
- 宠物chǒngwù
Pet
很多人喜欢养猫和狗作为宠物。(Hěn duō rén xǐhuan yǎng māo hé gǒu zuòwéi chǒngwù.) - Many people like to keep cats and dogs as pets.
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