Chinese vocabulary — Hành vi topic
75 words · HSK 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7
A roundup of 75 Chinese vocabulary words for the Hành vi topic across HSK 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7, grouped by meaning and with pinyin and English meanings. Learning Hành vi vocabulary in context helps you remember it longer and use it right away in conversation. Tap Study flashcards to review, or browse more Chinese vocabulary by topic and the HSK 1-9 pathway.
Hành vi vocabulary HSK 2(1 words)
HSK 2 pathwayattitude
Hành vi vocabulary HSK 3(2 words)
HSK 3 pathwayto act independently; autonomous
conscientious; self-disciplined
Hành vi vocabulary HSK 4(1 words)
HSK 4 pathwayto concentrate, to focus
Hành vi vocabulary HSK 6(1 words)
HSK 6 pathwayto rely on, to depend on (others)
Hành vi vocabulary HSK 7(70 words)
HSK 7 pathwayEvery gesture, every action
to blindly insist, to focus solely on one thing
silent, not making a sound
all talking at once, many people speaking at the same time, noisy
outrageous, unreasonable
careless, negligent
involuntarily, uncontrollably
to coincidentally agree, to act in unison without prior arrangement
well-behaved; obedient
to take advantage of someone's peril
calm, composed, unhurried
to wait for the right moment, to bide one's time
to bow one's head
stubborn, obstinate, mulish
To peek, to steal a glance
to peep, to spy on (often involving privacy)
fierce, ruthless
to show off, to flaunt
at the slightest provocation, easily (used to describe a reaction or action that happens too often or unnecessarily)
hurried, hasty
to be dazed, to space out (lose focus, fail to react)
noisy, clamorous
to mock, to tease
easygoing, carefree, not fussy over trifles
an arrogant, swaggering air; a dignified, imposing manner
show off; flaunt
luxurious; extravagant; wasteful
intentionally, with intent (usually with a negative connotation)
to look around in all directions, to glance around restlessly or hesitantly.
to flaunt, to show off
proper, appropriate, decorous, tasteful
appropriate, proper
to be patient; to endure
to neglect, to treat coldly or without enthusiasm
to be used to; to be accustomed to
insistently, stubbornly
to dress up as; to play the role of
to interrupt, to butt into another's conversation
to be mischievous, to cause trouble, to make a fuss
impudent, insolent
to imitate, to follow the example of, to emulate
to observe from outside, to look on as a bystander
there is no evil one will not do (referring to a vicious, brutal person)
having nothing to do
without reason, for no reason
secretly; covertly; on the sly
Three in the morning, four at night. Originally referred to a deceiver; later refers to someone who changes their mind, inconsistent.
stance, posture, outward appearance
impatient, impetuous, restless
to incite; to instigate; to agitate
timid, shy, fearful
to conceal, to hide
rough, brutal, aggressive
to indulge excessively, to condone
to act shamelessly, to be a sore loser, to pull stunts to dodge responsibility or demand something
to make a fuss, to act up excessively
to stand by with folded arms; to refuse to intervene or help when seeing others in trouble
to lie, to tell a lie
reckless, regardless of consequences
greedy, avaricious
fond of playing, playful
to try to appear strong, to put on a show of strength
to show off one's ability, to flaunt one's talent
to exploit a loophole, to take advantage of an opening for harmful gain; to fish in troubled waters
to dare (recklessly, defiantly, often with a tone of anger or reproach)
to obey, to comply, to submit
to conform to, to adapt to
to tame, to domesticate (animals)
Ostentatious, showy, boastful
rash, reckless, careless
Learn Chinese vocabulary — Hành vi topic
The Hành vi topic set gathers 75 common Chinese words across HSK 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7. Instead of learning by scattered alphabetical lists, you learn whole word clusters in the Hành vi context — which helps learners associate them more easily and remember them longer.
Every word has clear pinyin and English meanings. Read each word aloud, build example sentences, then review with flashcards so your Hành vi vocabulary enters long-term memory. Once you're comfortable with this topic, browse more Chinese vocabulary topics to expand your vocabulary alongside the HSK pathway.