Learn Chinese Vocabulary for HSK 4: Improve Your Speaking and Writing

IntroductionHello, everyone! Welcome to today’s lesson. We’ll explore some essential vocabulary from HSK 4, Lesson 10. These words are practical for daily conversations, and I’ll guide you to use them correctly with simple examples. Let’s get started!

不过 (bù guò)不过 means "but" or "however." It’s a casual way to connect two contrasting ideas.Examples:我喜欢这件衣服，不过有点贵。(Wǒ xǐ huān zhè jiàn yī fú, bù guò yǒu diǎn guì.)I like this piece of clothing, but it’s a bit expensive.他很想去，不过没有时间。(Tā hěn xiǎng qù, bù guò méi yǒu shí jiān.)He really wants to go, but he doesn’t have time.

确实 (què shí)确实 means "indeed" or "really." It emphasizes the truth or certainty of something.Examples:天气确实很热。(Tiān qì què shí hěn rè.)The weather is indeed very hot.他确实每天都运动。(Tā què shí měi tiān dōu yùn dòng.)He really does exercise every day.

将来 (jiāng lái)将来 means "future" and is often used to describe plans or possibilities.Examples:我希望将来有一只狗。(Wǒ xī wàng jiāng lái yǒu yī zhī gǒu.)I hope to have a dog in the future.将来我们会搬到一个大房子。(Jiāng lái wǒ men huì bān dào yī gè dà fáng zi.)In the future, we’ll move to a bigger house.

发展 (fā zhǎn)发展 means "to develop" or "development." It is used to describe growth or progress in areas like cities, industries, or careers.Examples:这个城市发展得很快。(Zhè gè chéng shì fā zhǎn dé hěn kuài.)This city is developing quickly.这是她发展事业的绝好机会。(Zhè shì tā fā zhǎn shì yè de jué hǎo jī huì.)This is a great opportunity for her to develop her career.

富 (fù)富 means "rich" or "wealthy" and typically describes material wealth.Examples:他们一定富得流油。(Tā men yí dìng fù de liú yóu.)They must be incredibly rich.这个国家的富人最多。(Zhè gè guó jiā de fù rén zuì duō.)This country has the most wealthy people.

穷 (qióng)穷 means "poor" and refers to lacking money or resources.Examples:他小时候家里很穷。(Tā xiǎo shí hòu jiā lǐ hěn qióng.)His family was very poor when he was young.我最近很穷，不能买新衣服。(Wǒ zuì jìn hěn qióng, bù néng mǎi xīn yī fú.)I’m broke recently, so I can’t buy new clothes.

等 (děng)等 has two meanings: "to wait" and "and so on."As a verb:请等我一下，我马上回来。(Qǐng děng wǒ yī xià, wǒ mǎ shàng huí lái.)Please wait for me; I’ll be right back.

As a conjunction:我喜欢吃水果，比如苹果、香蕉等。(Wǒ xǐ huān chī shuǐ guǒ, bǐ rú píng guǒ, xiāng jiāo děng.)I like to eat fruits, such as apples, bananas, and so on.

由于 (yóu yú)由于 means "because of" or "due to." It introduces reasons and is often used in formal contexts.Examples:由于下雨，我们没去公园。(Yóu yú xià yǔ, wǒ men méi qù gōng yuán.)Because it rained, we didn’t go to the park.由于生病，他没上课。(Yóu yú shēng bìng, tā méi shàng kè.)Due to being sick, he didn’t attend class.

比如 (bǐ rú)比如 means "for example" and is used to clarify or explain.Examples:我喜欢运动，比如跑步、骑自行车。(Wǒ xǐ huān yùn dòng, bǐ rú pǎo bù, qí zì xíng chē.)I like sports, such as running and cycling.家里有很多零食，比如饼干、巧克力。(Jiā lǐ yǒu hěn duō líng shí, bǐ rú bǐng gān, qiǎo kè lì.)There are many snacks at home, such as cookies and chocolate.

答案 (dá àn)答案 means "answer" or "solution." It’s used in the context of solving problems or responding to questions.Examples:这个问题的答案很简单。(Zhè gè wèn tí de dá àn hěn jiǎn dān.)The answer to this question is very simple.他的答案很有意思。(Tā de dá àn hěn yǒu yì si.)His answer is very interesting.

ConclusionThat’s all for today’s vocabulary lesson! These words will help you express yourself naturally in daily life. Practice them often, and you’ll feel more confident using them. If you enjoyed this lesson, don’t forget to like and subscribe. See you next time!