Chinese words starting with “Z”
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- 转账zhuǎn zhàngto transfer money (between bank accounts)HSK 7-9
- 周密zhōu mìthorough, meticulous, careful (in planning, analysis, etc.)HSK 7-9
- 战前zhàn qiánprewar period; the time before a warHSK 7-9
- 战无不胜zhàn wú bù shènginvincible; unbeatable; never losingHSK 7-9
- 抓好zhuā hǎoto do a good job of; to handle effectively; to ensure something is done wellHSK 7-9
- 札zhá(historical) thin wooden writing strip; letter; correspondenceHSK 7-9
- 照射zhào shèto shine on; to illuminateHSK 7-9
- 真菌zhēn jūnfungusHSK 7-9
- 知名度zhī míng dùreputation, fame, popularityHSK 7-9
- 租用zū yòngto rent (for use); to leaseHSK 7-9
- 组队zǔ duìto form a team, to organize a team (for a competition or activity)HSK 7-9
- 肘zhǒu(bound form) elbowHSK 7-9
- 醉汉zuì hàndrunkard, drunken manHSK 7-9
- 专卖店zhuān mài diànexclusive store (for a single brand); brand flagship storeHSK 7-9
- 专题zhuān tíspecial topic; feature (article, report, or program on a specific subject)HSK 6
- 做客zuò kèto be a guest, to visit (someone's home)HSK 3
- 助燃zhù rán(chemistry) combustion-supporting; oxidizingHSK 7-9
- 哉zāi(literary particle, sentence-final) expresses exclamation or rhetorical interrogationHSK 7-9
- 啄zhuóto peckHSK 7-9
- 嘴脸zuǐ liǎn(pejorative) facial expression, countenance; one's true colors (derog.)HSK 7-9
- 拙劣zhuō lièclumsy, botchedHSK 7-9
- 招摇zhāo yáoto act ostentatiously; to show off (pejorative)HSK 7-9
- 整年zhěng niánthe whole year, the entire yearHSK 7-9
- 照旧zhào jiùas before; as usual; still (in the same way)HSK 7-9
- 真性zhēn xìngtrue nature; genuine qualityHSK 7-9
- 知更鸟zhī gēng niǎorobinHSK 7-9
- 祝酒zhù jiǔto propose a toast; to drink a toastHSK 7-9
- 租下zū xiàto rent (and secure), to lease (a property)HSK 7-9
- 自暴自弃zì bào zì qìto abandon oneself to despair or a dissipated life; to give up on oneself; to have no ambitionHSK 7-9
- 至高无上zhì gāo wú shàngsupreme, paramountHSK 7-9
- 葬身zàng shēnto be buried (in a place); to meet one's death and be buried; (figurative) to perish, to meet one's end (in disaster, war, etc.)HSK 7-9
- 钟楼zhōng lóubell tower; clock towerHSK 7-9
- 铸造zhù zàoto cast (metal in a mold); (figurative) to forge, to createHSK 7-9
- 鳟鱼zūn yútroutHSK 7-9
- 专职zhuān zhífull-time job; dedicated post; specialized dutyHSK 7-9
- 主干道zhǔ gàn dàomain road, arterial road, thoroughfareHSK 7-9
- 吱zhī(onomatopoeia) for a squeak, chirp, or creakHSK 7-9
- 噪声zào shēngnoiseHSK 6
- 坐立不安zuò lì bù ānrestless and anxious; fidgety; on edgeHSK 7-9
- 字母表zì mǔ biǎoalphabetHSK 7-9
- 张力zhāng lìtension (physical force, pulling force); tension (in art, narrative, or emotional context)HSK 7-9
- 战败zhàn bàito be defeated, to lose (in war, battle, or competition); to defeat, to beat (an opponent)HSK 7-9
- 珠宝店zhū bǎo diànjewelry storeHSK 7-9
- 着凉zháo liángto catch a coldHSK 5
- 紫外线zǐ wài xiànultraviolet ray; UV lightHSK 7-9
- 罪证zuì zhèngproof of crime, evidence of a crimeHSK 7-9
- 自己人zì jǐ rénsomeone from one's own group; a trusted insider; one of usHSK 7-9
- 致辞zhì cíto deliver a speech (at a formal occasion)HSK 7-9
- 赃款zāng kuǎnillicit money, dirty money (from corruption, bribery, embezzlement, etc.)HSK 7-9
- 走进zǒu jìnto walk into (a place); to enter (a figurative situation, phase, etc.)HSK 7-9
- 转让zhuǎn ràngto transfer (ownership, rights, etc.)HSK 6
- 遮遮掩掩zhē zhē yǎn yǎnevasive, secretive, trying to hide the truth; to act in a furtive or underhanded wayHSK 7-9
- 钻孔zuān kǒngto drill a holeHSK 7-9
- 中学生zhōng xué shēngmiddle school student; high school studentHSK 1
- 主菜zhǔ càimain course, entréeHSK 7-9
- 作废zuò fèito become invalid; to expire; to cancel; to void; to nullifyHSK 7-9
- 作画zuò huàto create a painting, to paint (in a traditional/artistic context)HSK 7-9
- 做礼拜zuò lǐ bàito go to church, to attend church serviceHSK 7-9
- 周旋zhōu xuánto socialize tactfully, to mix with others (in complex social settings); to deal with (a person or situation, often requiring effort or care); to contend with, to engage in a struggle (with an opponent or difficulty)HSK 7-9
- 指挥所zhǐ huī suǒcommand post; (military) headquartersHSK 7-9
- 政党zhèng dǎngpolitical partyHSK 7-9
- 章节zhāng jiéchapters and sections (of a book, document, etc.)HSK 7-9
- 自然规律zì rán guī lǜnatural law; laws of natureHSK 7-9
- 致词zhì císpeech (formal), addressHSK 7-9
- 舟zhōu(literary, written form) boat, shipHSK 7-9
- 账目zhàng mùaccounts; financial recordsHSK 7-9
- 这么着zhè me zhelike this; this way; so (colloquial, used to describe a manner or method)HSK 7-9
- 专属zhuān shǔ(adjective, attributive) exclusive, dedicated, proprietary (belonging to a particular person or group)HSK 7-9
- 主见zhǔ jiànone's own judgment; definite opinion; independent viewHSK 7-9
- 作怪zuò guàito make trouble; to cause mischiefHSK 7-9
- 做菜zuò càito cook (dishes), to prepare foodHSK 7-9
- 壮大zhuàng dà(adjective) strong, powerful; (verb) to expand, to strengthen (in scale, power, or influence)HSK 7-9
- 忠贞zhōng zhēnloyal and steadfast, faithful (in love or duty)HSK 7-9
- 政界zhèng jièpolitical circles, government circlesHSK 7-9
- 族长zú chánghead of a clan or lineageHSK 7-9
- 最后通牒zuì hòu tōng diéultimatumHSK 7-9
- 最高法院zuì gāo fǎ yuànsupreme courtHSK 7-9
- 杂念zá niàndistracting thoughts; mental distractions; wandering thoughtsHSK 7-9
- 置信zhì xìnto believe (formal, often in negative or set phrases)HSK 7-9
- 自卫队zì wèi duìSelf-Defense Forces (Japan's military)HSK 7-9
- 自命不凡zì mìng bù fán(idiom) to think exceptionally well of oneself; to be self-importantHSK 7-9
- 自掘坟墓zì jué fén mùto dig one's own grave (figuratively, to bring about one's own ruin)HSK 7-9
- 自食其果zì shí qí guǒto suffer the consequences of one's own actions; to reap what one has sown (negative)HSK 7-9
- 辗转zhǎn zhuǎnto toss and turn (in bed); to pass from person to person; to move from place to placeHSK 7-9
- 闸门zhá ménsluice gate; lock gate; (mechanical) throttle valveHSK 7-9
- 阵容zhèn rónglineup (of a sports team, cast, etc.); battle formation; troop arrangement (military)HSK 7-9
- 作弄zuò nòngto tease, to make a fool ofHSK 7-9
- 做工zuò gōngto do manual work; to charge for work doneHSK 7-9
- 左腿zuǒ tuǐleft legHSK 7-9
- 张贴zhāng tiēto post (a notice or advertisement), to put upHSK 7-9
- 战绩zhàn jīmilitary achievements, combat record; competitive record, track record (in sports, gaming, business, etc.)HSK 7-9
- 扎营zhā yíngto camp, to pitch camp, to encampHSK 7-9
- 指教zhǐ jiào(polite) to give advice or commentsHSK 7-9
- 灼zhuóto burn, scorch, singe; bright, light (of light or insight)HSK 7-9
- 自打zì dá(conjunction, colloquial) ever since, from (a point in time)HSK 7-9
- 自由主义zì yóu zhǔ yìliberalismHSK 7-9
- 致使zhì shǐ(verb) to cause, to lead to (a negative outcome); (conjunction) so that, as a result, thereby causingHSK 7-9
- 贞操zhēn cāochastity, virginity (of women); moral integrity, loyaltyHSK 7-9
- 走私犯zǒu sī fànsmuggler; smuggling offenderHSK 7-9
- 这话zhè huàthis remark, these words (referring to a preceding statement)HSK 7-9
- 针孔zhēn kǒngpinhole; needle holeHSK 7-9
- 铸zhùto cast (metal); to foundHSK 7-9
- 作伴zuò bànto keep someone company, to accompanyHSK 7-9
- 再会zài huìgoodbye; see you againHSK 7-9
- 在编zài biānto be a regular employee (on the payroll)HSK 7-9
- 座机zuò jīlandline (telephone)HSK 7-9
- 战事zhàn shìwar, hostilitiesHSK 7-9
- 战俘营zhàn fú yíngprisoner-of-war campHSK 7-9
- 族群zú qúnethnic groupHSK 7-9
- 早班zǎo bānmorning shiftHSK 7-9
- 杂草zá cǎoweedsHSK 7-9
- 桌布zhuō bùtableclothHSK 7-9
- 止痛zhǐ tòngto relieve pain, to stop painHSK 7-9
- 正统zhèng tǒngorthodox ideas/traditions that are considered correct and standard; legitimate line of succession, especially in dynastic historyHSK 7-9
- 正餐zhèng cānmain meal (of the day, e.g. dinner or lunch); regular full meal (as opposed to a snack or fast food)HSK 7-9
- 照应zhào yingto look after, to take care of (someone or something)HSK 7-9
- 真格zhēn gé(noun) real action; the genuine thing (most commonly in the phrases 动真格 and 说真格的)HSK 7-9
- 纸袋zhǐ dàipaper bagHSK 7-9
- 自信心zì xìn xīnself-confidenceHSK 7-9
- 装配zhuāng pèito assemble (fit together parts or components); to install (set up equipment)HSK 7-9
- 责难zé nànto censure, to blame (formally)HSK 7-9
- 足球场zú qiú chǎngfootball field; soccer fieldHSK 7-9
- 转头zhuān tóuto turn one's head; to change direction; to make a U-turn; (figurative) to repent, to reformHSK 7-9
- 钟情zhōng qíngto be deeply in love (with someone); to fall in love; to have a strong passion for (art, literature, etc.)HSK 7-9
- 钟表zhōng biǎoclocks and watches; timepieceHSK 7-9
- 在握zài wòto be in one's hands; to be under firm controlHSK 7-9
- 张嘴zhāng zuǐto open one's mouth (to speak); (figurative) to ask for a loan or favorHSK 7-9
- 总和zǒng hésum, totalHSK 7-9
- 整顿zhěng dùnto rectify; to reorganize; to consolidate (an organization, system, or discipline)HSK 7-9
- 直率zhí shuàifrank; candid; straightforwardHSK 7-9
- 知心zhī xīnintimate, understanding (of a friend or conversation that shares deep feelings)HSK 7-9
- 砸碎zá suìto smash to bits; to pulverizeHSK 7-9
- 紫藤zǐ téngChinese wisteria (Wisteria sinensis)HSK 7-9
- 终归zhōng guīin the end; after all; eventuallyHSK 7-9
- 逐个zhú gèone by one, individuallyHSK 7-9
- 针锋相对zhēn fēng xiāng duìtit for tat; to oppose each other with equal harshness; to be in direct opposition; to clash head-onHSK 7-9
- 闸zhá(noun) brake (on a vehicle); (noun) sluice gate; lock (on a waterway); (noun) electric switch or circuit breakerHSK 7-9
- 阻力zǔ lì(physical) resistance, drag; (figurative) resistance, oppositionHSK 7-9
- 专线zhuān xiàndedicated line (telephone, bus, railway, etc.); hotline (customer service or special-purpose phone line)HSK 7-9
- 再造zài zàoto give a new lease on life; to regenerate; to rebuild; to reconstruct (e.g., tissue, organ)HSK 7-9
- 准将zhǔn jiāngbrigadier general (military rank)HSK 7-9
- 征用zhēng yòngto commandeer; to requisition (for official or military use)HSK 7-9
- 战犯zhàn fànwar criminalHSK 7-9
- 真挚zhēn zhìsincere, genuineHSK 7-9
- 这就是说zhè jiù shì shuōin other words; that is to sayHSK 7-9
- 专一zhuān yīto be single-minded, to be devoted (to one person or pursuit)HSK 7-9
- 专制zhuān zhì(adjective) autocratic, dictatorial; (verb) to rule autocratically, to exercise dictatorial controlHSK 7-9
- 主办zhǔ bànto organize, to host (a conference, competition, event, etc.)HSK 6
- 主权zhǔ quánsovereigntyHSK 7-9
- 仲裁zhòng cáito arbitrateHSK 7-9
- 制剂zhì jì(pharmaceutical) preparation; formulated medicineHSK 7-9
- 支持率zhī chí lǜsupport rate, approval ratingHSK 7-9
- 整装待发zhěng zhuāng dài fāready and waiting to set out or begin something; fully prepared for an upcoming task or journeyHSK 7-9
- 智囊团zhì náng tuánthink tank; brain trustHSK 7-9
- 朕zhèn(historical, imperial) I, the imperial weHSK 7-9
- 杂乱zá luànin a mess; chaotic; disorderlyHSK 7-9
- 治理zhì lǐto govern, administer, manage, or control; governanceHSK 6
- 注销zhù xiāoto cancel (an account, membership, registration); (accounting) to write offHSK 7-9
- 滞留zhì liú(of a person) to be stranded / to be stuck (somewhere); (of a substance) to linger / to remain (instead of dissipating)HSK 7-9
- 真皮zhēn pí(noun) genuine leather; (noun) dermis (layer of skin)HSK 7-9
- 知会zhī huito notify orally; to know (formal, literary)HSK 7-9
- 纸板zhǐ bǎncardboard, paperboardHSK 7-9
- 终将zhōng jiāngwill eventually; will ultimatelyHSK 7-9
- 肘部zhǒu bùelbow (body part)HSK 7-9
- 质询zhì xúnto formally question (in a legislative or official setting), to interpellate; to demand an explanation (from an authority)HSK 7-9
- 走失zǒu shī(of a person/animal) to get lost, to go missing; (of an object) to be lost, to disappear; (of food or flavor) to lose its original character or freshnessHSK 7-9
- 中指zhōng zhǐmiddle fingerHSK 7-9
- 主动脉zhǔ dòng màiaortaHSK 7-9
- 作恶zuò èto do evil, to commit evil deedsHSK 7-9
- 做伴zuò bàn(v.o.) to keep someone company, to accompany (colloquial)HSK 7-9
- 增进zēng jìnto enhance, to promoteHSK 5
- 宅邸zhái dǐmansion; stately residence (of a wealthy or high-ranking person)HSK 7-9
- 展品zhǎn pǐnexhibit, item on displayHSK 7-9
- 展览会zhǎn lǎn huìexhibition (event or venue)HSK 7-9
- 左右手zuǒ yòu shǒuleft and right hands; (figurative) capable assistants, trusted aides, right-hand helpersHSK 7-9
- 张望zhāng wàngto look around (in search of something or someone); to peep through a crack or from a hiding placeHSK 7-9
- 战神zhàn shén(mythology) god of war; (figurative) an invincible warrior; a legendary fighterHSK 7-9
- 早熟zǎo shúto be precocious; to mature early (of plants or humans)HSK 7-9
- 正道zhèng dàothe right path; the correct course; the correct principle; the right way (in a moral or philosophical sense)HSK 7-9
- 痔疮zhì chuānghemorrhoids (piles)HSK 7-9
- 纸币zhǐ bìbanknote, bill; paper currency (as a medium of exchange)HSK 7-9
- 致歉zhì qiànto apologize (formal)HSK 7-9
- 褶zhěpleat; crease; foldHSK 7-9
- 赃zāngstolen goods, loot; bribesHSK 7-9
- 赞誉zàn yùto praise, to commendHSK 7-9
- 转送zhuǎn sòngto pass on; to forward (a message or item); to regift; to make a present of something one has receivedHSK 7-9
- 铸成zhù chéngto cast (metal) into a shape; to forge; to create (often figuratively)HSK 7-9
- 中继站zhōng jì zhànrelay stationHSK 7-9
- 坐等zuò děngto sit back and wait (for something to happen)HSK 7-9
- 庄zhuāng(bound form) village, hamlet (as in 村庄, 农庄); (bound form) manor, estate (as in 庄园); (bound form) serious, solemn (as in 庄严, 端庄)HSK 7-9
- 政府部门zhèng fǔ bù méngovernment department; government branchHSK 7-9
- 涨潮zhǎng cháo(of the tide) to rise, to come inHSK 7-9
- 燥zàodry and uncomfortable (of weather, air, or skin)HSK 7-9
- 罪责zuì zéresponsibility for an offense or crimeHSK 7-9
- 自发zì fāspontaneousHSK 7-9
- 自相矛盾zì xiāng máo dùnself-contradictory; contradictory in one's own statements or actionsHSK 7-9
- 自给自足zì jǐ zì zúself-sufficiency, autarky; to be self-sufficient and self-reliantHSK 7-9
- 致命伤zhì mìng shāngmortal wound, fatal injury; fatal weakness, vulnerability, Achilles' heelHSK 7-9
- 赞成票zàn chéng piàoaffirmative vote; vote in favorHSK 7-9
- 赠品zèng pǐnfree gift; giveaway (promotional item)HSK 7-9