Chinese words starting with “Q”
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- 全心全意quán xīn quán yìwholeheartedly; heart and soulHSK 7-9
- 恰恰相反qià qià xiāng fǎnjust the opposite; on the contraryHSK 7-9
- 枪口qiāng kǒumuzzle (of a firearm)HSK 7-9
- 前景qián jǐng(photography, painting) foreground; future prospects, outlook, vistaHSK 6
- 契qì(noun) contract; deed; (verb) to agree; to be in accordHSK 7-9
- 强迫症qiáng pò zhèngobsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD); (colloquial) a tendency to be overly meticulous or perfectionisticHSK 7-9
- 气愤qì fènindignant, furiousHSK 7-9
- 器材qì cáiequipment; materials (for a specific purpose)HSK 7-9
- 权益quán yìrights and interests (as a combined legal/political/social concept)HSK 7-9
- 前天qián tiānthe day before yesterdayHSK 3
- 前额qián éforeheadHSK 7-9
- 起死回生qǐ sǐ huí shēngto bring back from the brink of death; to revive or resurrect (literally or figuratively)HSK 7-9
- 蹊跷qī qiaoodd, strange, suspicious (implying something is not right)HSK 7-9
- 期末qī mòend of termHSK 4
- 请勿qǐng wùplease do not (written prohibition on signs and notices)HSK 7-9
- 倾斜qīng xiéto tilt, to lean, to slantHSK 7-9
- 券quàn(noun) ticket, voucher, coupon; (noun) bond, security; (noun) deed, contract, certificateHSK 6
- 启程qǐ chéngto set out on a journey, to departHSK 7-9
- 旗子qí ziflag, banner, pennantHSK 7-9
- 枪子qiāng zǐbulletHSK 7-9
- 气管qì guǎntrachea, windpipe (medical); air duct, gas pipe (mechanical)HSK 7-9
- 瘸quéto be lame; to limp; to become lameHSK 7-9
- 强劲qiáng jìngstrong, powerful, robustHSK 7-9
- 强有力qiáng yǒu lìstrong; powerful; forceful; vigorousHSK 7-9
- 气概qì gàimettle; spirit; courageous and determined characterHSK 7-9
- 倾倒qīng dǎoto topple over; to fall down (of structures, trees, etc.); to be deeply impressed or infatuated (with someone's talent, charm, etc.)HSK 7-9
- 全然quán ráncompletely; entirely (formal, often with negation)HSK 7-9
- 曲目qǔ mùrepertoire; program (a list of songs or pieces); song; piece of musicHSK 7-9
- 漆黑qī hēipitch-black, completely darkHSK 7-9
- 起居室qǐ jū shìliving room; sitting roomHSK 7-9
- 俏qiào(of a person) pretty, handsome; (of goods) in great demand, selling well; (of prices) to rise sharplyHSK 7-9
- 情书qíng shūlove letterHSK 7-9
- 取向qǔ xiàngorientation (direction, tendency; e.g. in values, interests, or sexual orientation)HSK 7-9
- 强者qiáng zhěstrong person, powerhouseHSK 7-9
- 气温qì wēntemperature (of the air)HSK 4
- 球鞋qiú xiéathletic shoes, sneakersHSK 7-9
- 起步qǐ bù(of a vehicle) to start moving; to pull away; (of a career, project, etc.) to start; to beginHSK 7-9
- 前夜qián yèeve (the night before a significant event); night before last (the night before yesterday)HSK 7-9
- 氢qīnghydrogen (chemical element)HSK 7-9
- 窃取qiè qǔto steal (usu. information, secrets, intellectual property)HSK 7-9
- 全盘quán pánoverall; total; comprehensive (used attributively before nouns)HSK 7-9
- 钱财qián cáimoney and wealth; financial resourcesHSK 7-9
- 前辈qián bèisenior (a person with more experience or higher rank in a group or field); predecessor; forerunner; pioneerHSK 7-9
- 呛qiàngto choke (from swallowing the wrong way or from smoke, fumes, etc.)HSK 7-9
- 呛qiàngto irritate the nose, to choke (of smoke, fumes, or strong smell); (colloquial, Taiwan) to shout at someone, to scoldHSK 7-9
- 情结qíng jié(psychology) complex; (everyday) a deep-seated emotional attachment or obsessionHSK 7-9
- 起舞qǐ wǔ(literary) to start dancing; to dance; (figurative) to be thrilled; to dance with joyHSK 7-9
- 切割qiē gēto cut (with a tool or machine, often in technical or industrial contexts)HSK 7-9
- 趋势qū shìtrend, tendencyHSK 5
- 恰qiàjust; exactly; appropriately; properlyHSK 7-9
- 求生qiú shēngto try to survive, to seek survivalHSK 7-9
- 确诊què zhěnto make a definite diagnosis; to confirm (a disease)HSK 7-9
- 起身qǐ shēnto stand up (from a seated or lying position); to get out of bed; to set off, to depart (on a journey)HSK 7-9
- 亲属qīn shǔrelative; kin member (formal)HSK 6
- 权势quán shìpower and influence; cloutHSK 7-9
- 枪毙qiāng bìto execute by firing squad; to shoot dead; (figurative) to discard; to get rid of; to reject (a plan, proposal, etc.)HSK 7-9
- 气流qì liúairflow, stream of airHSK 7-9
- 潜逃qián táoto abscond, to flee secretly (especially to avoid arrest or punishment)HSK 7-9
- 全权quán quánfull powers, plenary powers; full responsibilityHSK 7-9
- 前排qián páifront rowHSK 7-9
- 去除qù chúto remove, to eliminateHSK 7-9
- 寝室qǐn shìdormitory (shared sleeping quarters in a school or workplace); bedroom (in a broader sense, a room for sleeping)HSK 7-9
- 棋子qí zǐchess piece; (figurative) pawn; someone manipulated by othersHSK 6
- 潜伏qián fúto lurk, to be in hiding (for people, animals); to be latent, to be dormant (for diseases, dangers)HSK 7-9
- 启用qǐ yòngto start using (a system, equipment, etc.); (computing) to enable (a feature)HSK 7-9
- 器械qì xièequipment, apparatus, instrument; weaponHSK 7-9
- 恰巧qià qiǎoby chance, as it happensHSK 7-9
- 气压qì yāatmospheric pressure, barometric pressureHSK 7-9
- 情理qíng lǐreason, sense (based on human feelings and social norms)HSK 7-9
- 气势qì shìimposing manner, grandeur, aura of power or vigorHSK 7-9
- 清真寺qīng zhēn sìmosqueHSK 7-9
- 清静qīng jìngquiet and peacefulHSK 7-9
- 瘸子qué zǐ(colloquial) a lame person, someone with a leg disabilityHSK 7-9
- 取证qǔ zhèngto collect evidence, to gather evidenceHSK 7-9
- 气泡qì pàobubble (in liquid); blister, gas pocket (in metal, glass, etc.)HSK 7-9
- 清扫qīng sǎoto clean up, to sweep cleanHSK 6
- 齐心协力qí xīn xié lìto make concerted efforts; to work in unison; to pull together as one teamHSK 7-9
- 切尔西Qiè ěr xīChelsea (London district; also Chelsea Football Club)HSK 7-9
- 枪法qiāng fǎmarksmanship, shooting skill; (archaic) spearmanship, the art of using a spearHSK 7-9
- 桥梁qiáo liáng(literal) bridge; (figurative) bridge (something that connects two sides)HSK 6
- 勤奋qín fènhardworking; diligentHSK 5
- 牵挂qiān guàto worry about, to be concerned aboutHSK 7-9
- 签发qiān fāto sign and issue (a document, visa, certificate, etc.)HSK 7-9
- 恰到好处qià dào hǎo chùjust right; perfectly appropriate; to the pointHSK 7-9
- 清清楚楚qīng qīng chǔ chǔcrystal clear; clearlyHSK 7-9
- 起重机qǐ zhòng jīcrane (lifting machine); hoist; derrickHSK 7-9
- 亲友qīn yǒurelatives and friends, friends and familyHSK 7-9
- 侵蚀qīn shíto erode, to corrode; to siphon off (funds), to encroach upon (rights, interests)HSK 7-9
- 抢先qiǎng xiānto try to be the first (to do something), to get ahead of othersHSK 7-9
- 潜水员qián shuǐ yuándiver (person who dives underwater for work or sport)HSK 7-9
- 轻举妄动qīng jǔ wàng dòngto act rashly; to make a move without careful considerationHSK 7-9
- 切口qiè kǒuspecialized jargon or argot of a particular social group, profession, or underworld; regional accent or dialectHSK 7-9
- 请教qǐng jiàoto ask for advice or guidance; to consultHSK 5
- 全局quán júoverall situation; the big pictureHSK 7-9
- 惬意qiè yìpleasant and comfortable; contented and relaxedHSK 7-9
- 起义qǐ yì(verb) to rise up in revolt (righteous rebellion); (noun) uprising, revolt (with positive connotation)HSK 7-9
- 轻率qīng shuàirash, hasty, indiscreet; neglectful, dismissive, slightingHSK 7-9
- 全天候quán tiān hòuall-weather (functioning in all weather conditions); around-the-clock, 24/7 (service, support)HSK 7-9
- 囚qiúto imprison, to take into custodyHSK 7-9
- 情歌qíng gēlove songHSK 7-9
- 潜能qián néngpotential; latent capabilityHSK 7-9
- 球手qiú shǒu(ball sports) playerHSK 7-9
- 瞧不起qiáo bù qǐto look down on (someone); to despiseHSK 7-9
- 骑手qí shǒurider (on horseback); delivery rider / courier (on a bike or scooter)HSK 7-9
- 侵害qīn hàito infringe on, to encroach onHSK 7-9
- 请柬qǐng jiǎn(noun) invitation card, written invitationHSK 7-9
- 亲笔qīn bǐin one's own handwriting; personally (written)HSK 7-9
- 全镇quán zhènthe whole town; the entire townHSK 7-9
- 擒qínto capture; to catch; to seizeHSK 7-9
- 钳子qián zipliers; forceps; tongs; clamp; tweezersHSK 7-9
- 齐全qí quáncomplete, comprehensiveHSK 6
- 全市quán shìthe whole cityHSK 7-9
- 强加qiáng jiāto impose (something on someone), to force uponHSK 7-9
- 轻柔qīng róusoft (of texture, material); gentle (of manner, voice, action)HSK 7-9
- 腔调qiāng diàotune, melody; accent, tone of voiceHSK 7-9
- 轻视qīng shìto despise; to look down upon; to scornHSK 7-9
- 切换qiē huànto switch (between modes, systems, or data streams)HSK 7-9
- 切片qiē piàn(verb) to slice, to section (tissue, specimens)HSK 7-9
- 亲眼目睹qīn yǎn mù dǔto witness with one's own eyesHSK 7-9
- 取暖qǔ nuǎnto keep warm; to warm oneselfHSK 7-9
- 签订qiān dìngto sign (a treaty, contract, agreement, etc.)HSK 5
- 七月qī yuèJuly (Gregorian calendar); seventh month of the lunar calendarHSK 7-9
- 全家人quán jiā rénthe whole family; all family membersHSK 7-9
- 千载难逢qiān zǎi nán féngextremely rare, once-in-a-lifetime (of an opportunity or event)HSK 7-9
- 强化qiáng huàto strengthen, to intensifyHSK 6
- 清洁剂qīng jié jìdetergentHSK 7-9
- 起先qǐ xiānat first; initiallyHSK 7-9
- 全神贯注quán shén guàn zhùto be completely absorbed in, to be engrossed inHSK 7-9
- 启示录Qǐ shì lùRevelation (the last book of the New Testament)HSK 7-9
- 窃贼qiè zéithief, burglarHSK 7-9
- 趣味qù wèiinterest; fun; delight (the quality of being enjoyable or engaging); taste; liking; preference (a personal inclination or aesthetic sense)HSK 6
- 欠债qiàn zhàito owe a debtHSK 7-9
- 秋千qiū qiānswing (playground equipment)HSK 7-9
- 前卫qián wèiavant-garde; cutting-edge (in art, fashion, ideas); vanguard; advance guard (military)HSK 7-9
- 前头qián touthe front; ahead; in frontHSK 7-9
- 敲打qiāo dǎ(verb) to hit, beat, rap, tap (literal); (verb) figuratively, to pressure or supervise in a stern manner; to make snide remarks to provoke or irritateHSK 7-9
- 劝说quàn shuōto persuade, to adviseHSK 7-9
- 去处qù chùplace (to go), destinationHSK 7-9
- 敲响qiāo xiǎngto strike and make sound; to ring (a bell, gong, alarm, etc.)HSK 7-9
- 晴朗qíng lǎngclear and sunny, cloudlessHSK 6
- 球衣qiú yīsports jersey, jerseyHSK 7-9
- 窍门qiào ménknack, trick (a clever method to do something efficiently)HSK 7-9
- 且慢qiě màn(interjection) wait a moment; hold itHSK 7-9
- 前嫌qián xiánold grudges; previous ill willHSK 7-9
- 前锋qián fēngvanguard; (sports) forward; (figurative) front line / leading edgeHSK 7-9
- 球门qiú mén(sports) goal (the opening in the net or frame)HSK 7-9
- 情报员qíng bào yuánsecret agent; intelligence agentHSK 7-9
- 抢劫犯qiǎng jié fànrobber; muggerHSK 7-9
- 球星qiú xīngsports star, star player (in a ball game)HSK 7-9
- 请愿书qǐng yuàn shūpetition (written document)HSK 7-9
- 情趣qíng qùinterest and taste (in life, art, etc.); appeal, charm (of a place or atmosphere)HSK 7-9
- 晴qíngclear, fine (weather)HSK 2
- 曲解qū jiěto misconstrue; to twist; to distortHSK 7-9
- 求饶qiú ráoto beg for mercyHSK 7-9
- 泉水quán shuǐspring (natural water source); spring waterHSK 7-9
- 清点qīng diǎnto check and make an inventory; to count and verifyHSK 7-9
- 起因qǐ yīncause, reason (for something to happen)HSK 7-9
- 潜水艇qián shuǐ tǐngsubmarineHSK 7-9
- 全班quán bānthe whole class; the entire classHSK 7-9
- 囚室qiú shìprison cellHSK 7-9
- 亲兄弟qīn xiōng dìblood brotherHSK 7-9
- 切入qiē rùto cut into (physically); to get into, to dive into (a topic, discussion, field)HSK 7-9
- 取而代之qǔ ér dài zhī(idiom) to replace (someone in a position); to supersede; to take the place ofHSK 7-9
- 氰化qíng huà(verb) to treat with cyanide; to cyanideHSK 7-9
- 求之不得qiú zhī bù déto be just what one wishes for; a dream come true; to be most welcome; to be happy to acceptHSK 7-9
- 清爽qīng shuǎngfresh and cool (of air, weather, taste); refreshing and comfortable (of feeling, mood, or skin after cleansing)HSK 7-9
- 脐带qí dàiumbilical cordHSK 7-9
- 蜻蜓qīng tíngdragonflyHSK 7-9
- 雀qiāosparrow (bound form)HSK 7-9
- 七十qī shíseventy; 70HSK 7-9
- 情谊qíng yìdeep emotional bond, warm friendship, lasting affectionHSK 7-9
- 求爱qiú àito woo, to court (romantically)HSK 7-9
- 驱动qū dòngto drive (a vehicle or machine); to propel; to motivateHSK 7-9
- 乞讨qǐ tǎoto beg (for money or food)HSK 7-9
- 全民quán mínthe whole people; the entire populationHSK 7-9
- 全队quán duìwhole team; entire teamHSK 7-9
- 蛆qūmaggotHSK 7-9
- 谦卑qiān bēihumble, modestHSK 7-9
- 前夕qián xīthe eve of (a specific day); (figurative) the period just before an important eventHSK 7-9
- 情调qíng diào(romantic or artistic) atmosphere; aura; aesthetic taste; stylishnessHSK 7-9
- 期刊qī kānperiodical; journalHSK 7-9
- 汽车站qì chē zhànbus station (for long-distance buses); bus stopHSK 7-9
- 屈膝qū xīto kneel; to bend one's knee (literal); (figurative) to surrender; to submit humiliatingly; to bow downHSK 7-9
- 枪决qiāng juéto execute by shootingHSK 7-9
- 浅薄qiǎn bóshallow, superficial (of knowledge, thinking, or character)HSK 7-9
- 缺口quē kǒua gap, nick, or jag in a physical surface; a shortfall, deficit, or gap (in budget, time, personnel, etc.)HSK 7-9
- 谦逊qiān xùnhumble, modest, unpretentiousHSK 7-9
- 趣事qù shìinteresting event; anecdoteHSK 7-9
- 全国性quán guó xìng(noun) national scope or character; the quality of being nationwideHSK 7-9
- 取款qǔ kuǎnto withdraw money (from a bank account)HSK 7-9
- 曲折qū zhéwinding, twisting (of roads, paths); (fig.) complicated, full of twists and turns (of experiences, plots)HSK 7-9
- 气囊qì nángairbag (in a vehicle)HSK 7-9
- 清查qīng cháto thoroughly investigate and screen out (undesirable elements, problems, etc.)HSK 7-9
- 穷困qióng kùnpoverty-stricken, destituteHSK 7-9
- 签收qiān shōuto sign for (something received); to acknowledge receipt by signingHSK 7-9
- 迁徙qiān xǐto migrate; to move (from one place to another, often of animals or people)HSK 7-9
- 鳍qífinHSK 7-9
- 前列腺qián liè xiànprostate glandHSK 7-9
- 圈圈quān quān(v.o.) to draw circles; to encircle; (noun) social circles, cliques; (noun) circles (as in shapes or groups)HSK 7-9
- 棋盘qí pánchessboard; board for a board gameHSK 7-9