Gaokao Vocabulary

To bring goods in from abroad; an imported product

Older; a respected senior member of a community

An amount or number of something

A person from Greece or the Greek language; relating to Greece

A structure built to commemorate a person or event; a historic site

Giving up something valued for a greater purpose; an offering to a deity

An offer of a price at auction; an attempt to achieve something; to offer a price

A request asking someone to attend or participate; an enticement

Valuable wealth or possessions; to cherish something greatly

The quality of being correct and free from error

The amount produced; to send out data or results

The bone forming the mouth and holding teeth; to talk or scold

A vehicle propelled by a rocket engine; to rise or move extremely fast

A weapon for shooting arrows; a decorative knot; to bend in respect

That which belongs to us

The quality of being worthy of respect; calm and serious manner

A long-bladed weapon for cutting or stabbing

Coming after the sixth in order; one of seven equal parts

A thick fabric floor covering; to cover a surface; to reprimand

Great honour or fame; magnificent splendour; to take pride in

A percussion instrument; a large cylindrical container; to beat rhythmically

A situation with only difficult choices

The direction between north and east; towards the northeast

Having little depth; lacking serious thought; a shallow area of water

To travel by boat or ship; a fabric used to catch wind and propel a boat

A person who buys and sells goods for profit

A large venue with seating for spectators at sports events

A structure where birds raise young; a cozy home; to build or settle into a nest

A household appliance for keeping food cool and fresh

A person from whom one is descended; a forerunner or earlier form

To strongly disapprove of; to declare guilty or unfit

Hot water vapour used for power or cooking; to cook with steam

A distinctive way of pronouncing a language; stress on a syllable; to emphasize

Expecting the best possible outcome; hopeful

An enclosure of bars for animals; to confine in a cage

To provide with necessary tools, skills, or resources

To bring together as one; to join for a common purpose

The country one regards as home or was born in

A large wild pack-hunting canine; to eat greedily

A humorous drawing or comic strip; an animated film

To make holy; to ask for divine favor upon someone

The science and practice of farming, including growing crops and raising livestock

The sister or sister-in-law of one's parent

An extra payment or benefit beyond what is expected; a welcome additional advantage.

The ability to remain calm while waiting or enduring difficulties

The path of one body around another; to travel in such a path

To grip firmly; to understand; one's grip or understanding

Readiness and eagerness to do something