Gaokao Vocabulary

A person who plays the piano professionally or skillfully

Moving or directed toward a lower level

Resistant to rust and corrosion; spotless; short for stainless steel

To learn something by heart; to commit to memory

The number 90

A person who critically evaluates books, films, or other works

To interpret something incorrectly

To make or become sharp or more precise

An instrument for magnifying very small objects

A long pole with a sharp tip used as a weapon; to pierce with such a weapon

Any day of the week that is not the weekend

A vertical shaft carrying smoke out of a building

To pass on information or signals; a system of taking turns or replacing

A self-service meal; to strike or batter repeatedly

To run slowly for exercise; a gentle nudge

A portable light enclosed in a protective transparent case

A brave or admirable woman; the main female character in a story

A close-fitting garment for the foot and leg; a Christmas gift bag

To express pleasure at someone's success or good fortune

The system of rules for the structure and correct use of a language

A rail-based transport system for trains

A long mournful cry; to make such a cry in pain or distress

A meat seller; to slaughter animals; to kill brutally

Feeling or showing gratitude and appreciation

A strong synthetic polyamide material used in fabrics and products; a nylon stocking

An official certificate of educational achievement

Having a pleasant, delicious flavor

The act of cutting hair; the resulting hairstyle

To make something less complex or easier to understand

An adult male bird; to tilt or pull back the hammer of a gun

A small square cloth for wiping the face or nose

Resentful desire for what another has; to feel such desire

A reference book of words and their meanings

To refuse to deal with someone as protest; such a collective refusal

An official who enforces rules in a sport; to act as a referee

Familiar with something through habit; usual or customary

The daughter of one's son or daughter

To tremble or shake; an earthquake

A disadvantage or problem

Sports and physical activities; track and field events

A woman whose main occupation is managing her home and family

Directed toward the outside; visible or apparent; toward the outside

To fill with great wonder or surprise

To move very fast; a rapid increase; a camera zoom

Less; reduced by; below zero; a disadvantage

A person who personally sees an event; to personally observe an event

A suspenseful, exciting story, film, or play

To seek romantic affection or support; to court someone