HSK Level 4 Flashcards

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What does 究竟 (jiūjìng) express in HSK Level 4?
Answer: After all / exactly (used for emphasis in questions)
究竟 is used in questions to emphasize that the speaker wants a definitive answer, similar to 'exactly' or 'in the end'.
Which HSK 4 word means 'to waste'?
Answer: 浪费
浪费 (làngfèi) means 'to waste' resources such as time, money, or food.
What is the HSK 4 structure 'V + 起来' used to express?
Answer: To begin doing something / seems like when assessing
V + 起来 can mean 'to start doing' (动起来) or express an assessment (看起来 = looks like), depending on context.
What does 周围 (zhōuwéi) mean at the HSK 4 level?
Answer: Surroundings / around
周围 means 'surroundings' or 'around' and refers to the area encircling a person or place.
Which HSK 4 word describes something 'complex' or 'complicated'?
Answer: 复杂
复杂 (fùzá) means 'complex' or 'complicated' and contrasts with 简单 (simple) from HSK 3.
What does 抱怨 (bàoyuàn) mean in HSK Level 4?
Answer: To complain
抱怨 means 'to complain' and is used when someone expresses dissatisfaction about a situation or person.

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