Chinese vocabulary — Problem-solving topic

12 words · HSK 2, 3 and 7

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A roundup of 12 Chinese vocabulary words for the Problem-solving topic across HSK 2, 3 and 7, grouped by meaning and with pinyin and English meanings. Learning Problem-solving 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.

Problem-solving vocabulary HSK 2(2 words)

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办法HSK 2
bàn

way; solution

方法HSK 2
fāng

method

Problem-solving vocabulary HSK 3(1 words)

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解开HSK 3
jiěkāi

to untie; to undo (a knot, lock, etc.)

Problem-solving vocabulary HSK 7(9 words)

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摆平HSK 7
bǎipíng

to settle properly; to sort out

斩草除根HSK 7
zhǎncǎochúgēn

When weeding, one must pull out the roots.

无济于事HSK 7
shì

useless, of no help in solving the problem

疏通HSK 7
shūtōng

to clear, to unclog (so it is not blocked)

着落HSK 7
zhuóluò

a stable place to stay or rely on

突破口HSK 7
kǒu

Breakthrough point; a place that can be broken through to advance or solve a problem

窍门HSK 7
qiàomén

trick, knack, clever method

补救HSK 7
jiù

to remedy, to salvage

错综复杂HSK 7
cuòzōngfùzá

complicated, complex, tangled

Learn Chinese vocabulary — Problem-solving topic

The Problem-solving topic set gathers 12 common Chinese words across HSK 2, 3 and 7. Instead of learning by scattered alphabetical lists, you learn whole word clusters in the Problem-solving 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 Problem-solving 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.

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