✋ Chinese Actions & Handling Vocabulary 动作·操作·处置

147 essential Mandarin Chinese words for the Actions & Handling scene, each with pinyin, English meaning, HSK level and native speaker audio, plus example sentences. Tap 🔊 to listen.

合 hé HSK 3
to close; to join; to suit
这双鞋很合脚。zhè shuāng xié hěn hé jiǎoThese shoes fit my feet well.
开 kāi HSK 1
to open, switch on; also to drive, to start up
请开门。qǐng kāi mén.Please open the door.
关 guān HSK 1
to close; to turn off
请关窗户。qǐng guān chuāng hu.Please close the window.
坐 zuò HSK 1
to sit
请坐。qǐng zuò.Please have a seat.
打 dǎ HSK 1
to hit; to make (a call); to do (an action)
我想给妈妈打电话wǒ xiǎng gěi mā ma dǎ diàn huàI want to call my mom.
打开 dǎ kāi HSK 1
to open up (a door, box, file, TV) — a concrete object
请帮我打开窗户qǐng bāng wǒ dǎ kāi chuāng huPlease help me open the window.
动作 dòng zuò HSK 1
movement; action
他的动作很快tā de dòng zuò hěn kuàiHis movements are very fast.
放 fàng HSK 1
to put; to place
请把书放在桌子上qǐng bǎ shū fàng zài zhuō zi shangPlease put the book on the table.
关上 guān shàng HSK 1
to close, shut (door, window, drawer); everyday word
请关上门。qǐng guān shàng ménPlease close the door.
拿 ná HSK 1
to take; to hold; to grasp
请拿一杯水给我。qǐng ná yì bēi shuǐ gěi wǒPlease bring me a glass of water.
起 qǐ HSK 1
to rise; to get up
他每天六点就起床。tā měi tiān liù diǎn jiù qǐ chuáng.He gets up at six every day.
试 shì HSK 1
to try; to test
你试一下吧nǐ shì yí xià baGive it a try.
用 yòng HSK 1
to use
我用手机打电话。wǒ yòng shǒu jī dǎ diàn huàI use my phone to make a call.
坐下 zuò xià HSK 1
to sit down
请坐下喝杯茶qǐng zuò xià hē bēi cháPlease sit down and have a cup of tea.
带 dài HSK 2
to bring; to carry; to take along
出门别忘了带钱。chū mén bié wàng le dài qiánDon't forget to bring money when you go out.
拉 lā HSK 2
to pull; to drag; to play (a bowed instrument)
他用力拉开了门。tā yòng lì lā kāi le ménHe pulled the door open with force.
掉 diào HSK 2
to fall; to drop; to lose
我的钱包掉在地上了。wǒ de qián bāo diào zài dì shàng leMy wallet fell on the ground.
排 pái HSK 2
to line up; to arrange; a row (classifier)
大家排好队上车。dà jiā pái hǎo duì shàng chēEveryone line up properly to get on the bus.
推 tuī HSK 2
to push
请你帮我推一下门。qǐng nǐ bāng wǒ tuī yí xià ménPlease help me push the door.
背 bēi HSK 2
to carry on one's back
她背着一个大书包。tā bēi zhe yí gè dà shū bāoShe is carrying a big schoolbag on her back.
吹 chuī HSK 2
to blow
外面吹着大风。wài mian chuī zhe dà fēngA strong wind is blowing outside.
靠 kào HSK 2
to lean on; to depend on; to rely on
成功要靠努力。chéng gōng yào kào nǔ lìSuccess depends on hard work.
放下 fàng xià HSK 2
to put down; to set aside
请把手机放下，好好吃饭。qǐng bǎ shǒu jī fàng xià hǎo hǎo chī fànPlease put down your phone and eat properly.
举 jǔ HSK 2
to lift; to raise; to cite
有问题请举手。yǒu wèn tí qǐng jǔ shǒuPlease raise your hand if you have a question.
碰 pèng HSK 2
to touch; to bump; to run into
小心，别碰那个杯子。xiǎo xīn bié pèng nà ge bēi ziBe careful, don't touch that cup.
分开 fēn kāi HSK 2
to separate; to part
我们把书和本子分开放。wǒ men bǎ shū hé běn zi fēn kāi fàngWe put the books and notebooks separately.
点头 diǎn tóu HSK 2
to nod
他笑着点头同意了。tā xiào zhe diǎn tóu tóng yì leHe smiled and nodded in agreement.
装 zhuāng HSK 2
to load; to pack; to install; to pretend
把这些东西装进箱子里。bǎ zhè xiē dōng xi zhuāng jìn xiāng zi lǐPack these things into the box.
拿出 ná chū HSK 2
to take out; to produce; to come up with
他从包里拿出一本书。tā cóng bāo lǐ ná chū yì běn shūHe took a book out of his bag.
提 tí HSK 2
to carry (in hand); to raise; to mention
他手里提着一个大包。tā shǒu lǐ tí zhe yí ge dà bāoHe is carrying a big bag in his hand.
弄 nòng HSK 2
to do; to handle; to make; to get (something) done
这个问题被他弄清楚了。zhè ge wèn tí bèi tā nòng qīng chu leHe got this problem sorted out clearly.
挂 guà HSK 3
to hang; to hang up (the phone)
他把画挂在墙上。tā bǎ huà guà zài qiáng shangHe hung the painting on the wall.
跳 tiào HSK 3
to jump; to hop; to skip; to beat (heart)
小狗高兴地跳了起来。xiǎo gǒu gāo xìng de tiào le qǐ láiThe puppy jumped up happily.
照 zhào HSK 3
to shine; to take (a photo); according to
我们一起照张相吧。wǒ men yì qǐ zhào zhāng xiàng baLet's take a photo together.
抓住 zhuā zhù HSK 3
to grab hold of; to seize
你要抓住这个机会。nǐ yào zhuā zhù zhè ge jī huìYou should seize this opportunity.
压 yā HSK 3
to press; to push down
请用力压这个按钮。qǐng yòng lì yā zhè ge àn niǔPlease press this button hard.
断 duàn HSK 3
to break; to snap; to cut off
绳子突然断了。shéng zi tū rán duàn leThe rope suddenly snapped.
搬 bān HSK 3
to move (sth heavy); to move house; to relocate
请帮我搬一下这张桌子。qǐng bāng wǒ bān yí xià zhè zhāng zhuō ziPlease help me move this table.
拍 pāi HSK 3
to pat; to take (a photo); to shoot (a film)
我给你拍一张照片。wǒ gěi nǐ pāi yì zhāng zhào piànLet me take a photo of you.
围 wéi HSK 3
to surround; to enclose; to wrap around
孩子们围着老师坐下。hái zi men wéi zhe lǎo shī zuò xiàThe children sat down around the teacher.
放到 fàng dào HSK 3
to put (into/onto a place)
把书放到桌子上。bǎ shū fàng dào zhuō zi shàngPut the book on the table.
打破 dǎ pò HSK 3
to break; to smash
他不小心打破了一个杯子。tā bù xiǎo xīn dǎ pò le yí ge bēi ziHe accidentally broke a cup.
指 zhǐ HSK 3
to point at; to refer to; finger
他用手指着那座山。tā yòng shǒu zhǐ zhe nà zuò shānHe pointed at that mountain with his hand.
解开 jiě kāi HSK 3
to untie; to undo; to solve
他终于解开了这个难题。tā zhōng yú jiě kāi le zhè ge nán tíHe finally solved this difficult problem.
推开 tuī kāi HSK 3
to push open; to push away
他轻轻地推开了门。tā qīng qīng de tuī kāi le ménHe gently pushed the door open.
抓 zhuā HSK 3
to grab; to catch; to grasp
他一把抓住了我的手。tā yì bǎ zhuā zhù le wǒ de shǒuHe grabbed my hand in one motion.
摆 bǎi HSK 4
to place; to arrange; to put; to sway
她把书整齐地摆在桌上。tā bǎ shū zhěng qí de bǎi zài zhuō shàngShe arranged the books neatly on the desk.
躺 tǎng HSK 4
to lie down; to recline
他累了，躺在沙发上休息。tā lèi le tǎng zài shā fā shàng xiū xiHe was tired and lay down on the sofa to rest.
擦 cā HSK 4
to wipe; to rub; to scrub
请你帮我擦一下桌子。qǐng nǐ bāng wǒ cā yí xià zhuō ziPlease help me wipe the table.
贴 tiē HSK 4
to stick; to paste; to post
他把海报贴在墙上了。tā bǎ hǎi bào tiē zài qiáng shàng leHe stuck the poster on the wall.
盖 gài HSK 4
to cover; to build; lid
睡觉的时候要盖好被子。shuì jiào de shí hou yào gài hǎo bèi ziYou should cover yourself well with the quilt when you sleep.
刺 cì HSK 4
to pierce; to stab; thorn; splinter
小心，别被针刺到手。xiǎo xīn bié bèi zhēn cì dào shǒuBe careful not to get your hand pricked by the needle.
摸 mō HSK 4
to touch; to feel; to stroke
小孩伸手去摸那只小猫。xiǎo hái shēn shǒu qù mō nà zhī xiǎo māoThe child reached out to touch the kitten.
划 huá HSK 4
to row; to paddle; to scratch
我们一起划船去湖对岸。wǒ men yì qǐ huá chuán qù hú duì ànLet's row the boat to the other side of the lake.
刷 shuā HSK 4
to brush; to scrub; to swipe (a card)
睡觉前记得刷牙。shuì jiào qián jì de shuā yáRemember to brush your teeth before bed.
摇 yáo HSK 4
to shake; to wave; to rock
他笑着向我们摇手。tā xiào zhe xiàng wǒ men yáo shǒuHe smiled and waved his hand at us.
关闭 guān bì HSK 4
to close; to shut; to shut down
离开房间前请关闭所有电器。lí kāi fáng jiān qián qǐng guān bì suǒ yǒu diàn qìPlease turn off all appliances before leaving the room.
折 shé HSK 4
to snap; to break (a stick etc); to lose (money)
风太大，树枝都折了。fēng tài dà shù zhī dōu shé leThe wind was so strong that the branches snapped.
抓紧 zhuā jǐn HSK 4
to grasp firmly; to lose no time in doing sth
时间不多了，我们得抓紧完成。shí jiān bù duō le wǒ men děi zhuā jǐn wán chéngThere's not much time left, we must hurry up and finish.
转身 zhuǎn shēn HSK 4
to turn around; to turn one's body
他转身就走了出去。tā zhuǎn shēn jiù zǒu le chū qùHe turned around and walked out.
填 tián HSK 4
to fill in; to stuff
请你把这张表格填一下。qǐng nǐ bǎ zhè zhāng biǎo gé tián yí xiàPlease fill in this form.
拉开 lā kāi HSK 4
to pull open; to pull apart; to widen (a gap)
他慢慢地拉开了窗帘。tā màn màn de lā kāi le chuāng liánHe slowly pulled open the curtains.
封闭 fēng bì HSK 4
to close; to seal off; closed off
这条路施工，暂时封闭了。zhè tiáo lù shī gōng zàn shí fēng bì leThis road is temporarily closed for construction.
投 tóu HSK 4
to throw; to cast; to put in (a vote/letter)
他把票投进了箱子里。tā bǎ piào tóu jìn le xiāng zi lǐHe cast his vote into the box.
使劲 shǐ jìn HSK 4
to exert all one's strength
他使劲把门推开了。tā shǐ jìn bǎ mén tuī kāi leHe pushed the door open with all his strength.
排列 pái liè HSK 4
to arrange (in order); to line up
请把书按大小排列好。qǐng bǎ shū àn dà xiǎo pái liè hǎoPlease arrange the books by size.
抱 bào HSK 4
to hold; to hug; to carry in arms
妈妈把孩子抱在怀里mā ma bǎ hái zi bào zài huái lǐMom held the child in her arms.
转动 zhuàn dòng HSK 4
to turn; to rotate; to swivel
请慢慢转动方向盘。qǐng màn màn zhuàn dòng fāng xiàng pánPlease turn the steering wheel slowly.
翻 fān HSK 4
to turn over; to flip; to translate; to rummage
他慢慢地翻着书。tā màn màn de fān zhe shūHe was slowly turning the pages of the book.
摆动 bǎi dòng HSK 4
to sway; to swing; to oscillate
树枝在风中不停地摆动。shù zhī zài fēng zhōng bú tíng de bǎi dòngThe branches keep swaying in the wind.
隔开 gé kāi HSK 4
to separate; to partition
用一块布把两个房间隔开。yòng yí kuài bù bǎ liǎng gè fáng jiān gé kāiUse a piece of cloth to separate the two rooms.
抽 chōu HSK 4
to draw out; to pull out; to smoke
请你抽一张卡片。qǐng nǐ chōu yì zhāng kǎ piànPlease draw a card.
冒 mào HSK 5
to emit; to give off; to risk; to brave
锅里的水一直往外冒热气。guō lǐ de shuǐ yì zhí wǎng wài mào rè qìThe water in the pot keeps giving off steam.
扔 rēng HSK 5
to throw; to throw away
请把这些垃圾扔到外面去。qǐng bǎ zhè xiē lā jī rēng dào wài miàn qùPlease throw this garbage outside.
拼 pīn HSK 5
to piece together; to go all out; to spell
孩子们把碎片拼成了一幅画。hái zi men bǎ suì piàn pīn chéng le yì fú huàThe children pieced the fragments into a picture.
咬 yǎo HSK 5
to bite; to nip
小狗咬了我的鞋子。xiǎo gǒu yǎo le wǒ de xié ziThe puppy bit my shoe.
立 lì HSK 5
to stand; to set up; to establish
他立下了远大的目标。tā lì xià le yuǎn dà de mù biāoHe set himself an ambitious goal.
插 chā HSK 5
to insert; stick in
请把充电器插到墙上。qǐng bǎ chōng diàn qì chā dào qiáng shàngPlease plug the charger into the wall.
剪 jiǎn HSK 5
to cut (with scissors); to trim
妈妈帮我剪短了头发。mā ma bāng wǒ jiǎn duǎn le tóu faMom cut my hair short for me.
挤 jǐ HSK 5
to squeeze; to crowd; to press
早高峰的地铁太挤了。zǎo gāo fēng de dì tiě tài jǐ leThe subway during morning rush hour is too crowded.
挡 dǎng HSK 5
to block; to keep off; to obstruct
他用手挡住了刺眼的阳光。tā yòng shǒu dǎng zhù le cì yǎn de yáng guāngHe blocked the glaring sunlight with his hand.
摔 shuāi HSK 5
to fall; to throw down; to drop and break
他在楼梯上摔了一跤。tā zài lóu tī shàng shuāi le yì jiāoHe took a fall on the stairs.
抢 qiǎng HSK 5
to snatch; to grab; to rush (to do sth); to vie for
小孩子总喜欢抢别人的玩具。xiǎo hái zi zǒng xǐ huan qiǎng bié rén de wán jùLittle kids always like to snatch other people's toys.
喷 pēn HSK 5
to spray; to spurt; to spout
他往花上喷了点水。tā wǎng huā shàng pēn le diǎn shuǐHe sprayed some water onto the flowers.
动手 dòng shǒu HSK 5
to get to work; to start doing; to touch; to hit
别光说，快动手吧。bié guāng shuō kuài dòng shǒu baDon't just talk, hurry up and get to work.
抬 tái HSK 5
to lift; to raise; to carry (together)
请抬起头看着我。qǐng tái qǐ tóu kàn zhe wǒPlease raise your head and look at me.
夹 jiā HSK 5
to press from both sides; to pick up (with chopsticks); to sandwich; clip; folder
他用筷子夹起一块肉。tā yòng kuài zi jiā qǐ yí kuài ròuHe picked up a piece of meat with his chopsticks.
拔 bá HSK 5
to pull up; to pull out; to select
牙疼得厉害只好去拔牙yá téng de lì hài zhǐ hǎo qù bá yáThe toothache was so bad that I had to get the tooth pulled.
敲 qiāo HSK 5
to knock; to tap; to strike
有人在敲门，你去看看。yǒu rén zài qiāo mén nǐ qù kàn kanSomeone is knocking at the door, go take a look.
染 rǎn HSK 5
to dye; to catch (a disease); to contract
她把头发染成了红色。tā bǎ tóu fa rǎn chéng le hóng sèShe dyed her hair red.
伸 shēn HSK 5
to stretch; to extend
他伸出手向我打招呼。tā shēn chū shǒu xiàng wǒ dǎ zhāo huHe stretched out his hand to greet me.
握 wò HSK 5
to hold; to grasp; to clench
他紧紧握住我的手。tā jǐn jǐn wò zhù wǒ de shǒuHe held my hand tightly.
扶 fú HSK 5
to support with the hand; to help sb up
他小心地扶着老人过马路。tā xiǎo xīn de fú zhe lǎo rén guò mǎ lùHe carefully supported the old man crossing the street.
挣 zhēng HSK 5
to struggle (to break free)
他拼命地挣，想挣脱绳子。tā pīn mìng de zhēng xiǎng zhèng tuō shéng ziHe struggled desperately, trying to break free from the rope.
摘 zhāi HSK 5
to pick; to pluck; to take off
他从树上摘了一个苹果。tā cóng shù shàng zhāi le yí gè píng guǒHe picked an apple from the tree.
洒 sǎ HSK 5
to sprinkle; to spray; to spill
他不小心把水洒在地上了。tā bù xiǎo xīn bǎ shuǐ sǎ zài dì shàng leHe accidentally spilled water on the floor.
抬头 tái tóu HSK 5
to raise one's head; to look up
他抬头看了看天空tā tái tóu kàn le kàn tiān kōngHe raised his head and looked at the sky.
鼓掌 gǔ zhǎng HSK 5
to applaud; to clap (one's hands)
观众都为他热烈鼓掌。guān zhòng dōu wèi tā rè liè gǔ zhǎngThe audience applauded him warmly.
点燃 diǎn rán HSK 5
to ignite; to light; to kindle
他划了根火柴点燃蜡烛。tā huá le gēn huǒ chái diǎn rán là zhúHe struck a match and lit the candle.
拾 shí HSK 5
(written) to pick up; to gather up
他弯腰拾起地上的钱包。tā wān yāo shí qǐ dì shàng de qián bāo.He bent down and picked up the wallet from the ground.
泼 pō HSK 5
to splash; to spill (liquid)
他不小心把水泼到了地上。tā bù xiǎo xīn bǎ shuǐ pō dào le dì shàngHe accidentally splashed water on the floor.
敲门 qiāo mén HSK 5
to knock on a door
进来之前请先敲门。jìn lái zhī qián qǐng xiān qiāo ménPlease knock before coming in.
招手 zhāo shǒu HSK 5
to wave (one's hand); to beckon
他站在门口向我招手。tā zhàn zài mén kǒu xiàng wǒ zhāo shǒuHe stood at the doorway and waved to me.
埋 mái HSK 6
to bury
小狗把骨头埋在了院子里。xiǎo gǒu bǎ gú tou mái zài le yuàn zi lǐThe puppy buried the bone in the yard.
踩 cǎi HSK 6
to step on; to tread on; to trample
小心别踩到花草。xiǎo xīn bié cǎi dào huā cǎoBe careful not to step on the flowers and grass.
撑 chēng HSK 6
to prop up; to support; to hold open; to be filled to bursting
下雨了，快撑开伞吧。xià yǔ le kuài chēng kāi sǎn baIt's raining, quickly open your umbrella.
踏 tà HSK 6
to step on; to tread; to set foot on
请不要踏进这片草坪。qǐng bú yào tà jìn zhè piàn cǎo píngPlease do not step onto this lawn.
夺 duó HSK 6
to seize; to snatch; to strive for
他终于夺得了冠军。tā zhōng yú duó dé le guàn jūnHe finally seized the championship.
钻 zuān HSK 6
to drill; to bore through; to get into (a narrow space)
小猫钻进了纸箱里。xiǎo māo zuān jìn le zhǐ xiāng lǐThe kitten crawled into the cardboard box.
隐藏 yǐn cáng HSK 6
to hide; to conceal
他把真实的想法隐藏了起来。tā bǎ zhēn shí de xiǎng fǎ yǐn cáng le qǐ láiHe concealed his true thoughts.
藏 cáng HSK 6
to hide; to conceal; to store
他把礼物藏在了柜子里。tā bǎ lǐ wù cáng zài le guì zi lǐHe hid the gift in the cabinet.
蹲 dūn HSK 6
to crouch; to squat
他蹲在地上系鞋带。tā dūn zài dì shàng jì xié dàiHe crouched on the ground to tie his shoelaces.
牵 qiān HSK 6
to lead along; to pull; to hold (by the hand)
妈妈牵着孩子的手过马路。mā ma qiān zhe hái zi de shǒu guò mǎ lùThe mother held the child's hand and crossed the road.
刮 guā HSK 6
to scrape; to shave; (of wind) to blow
外面正刮着很大的风。wài miàn zhèng guā zhe hěn dà de fēngA strong wind is blowing outside.
捡 jiǎn HSK 6
to pick up; to gather; to collect
他在路上捡到了一个钱包。tā zài lù shang jiǎn dào le yí gè qián bāoHe picked up a wallet on the road.
铺 pū HSK 6
to spread out; to pave; to lay
妈妈在床上铺了一条新床单。mā ma zài chuáng shang pū le yì tiáo xīn chuáng dānMom spread a new sheet on the bed.
扑 pū HSK 6
to pounce on; to throw oneself at; to flap
孩子一见到妈妈就扑了过去。hái zi yí jiàn dào mā ma jiù pū le guò qùThe moment the child saw his mother, he threw himself at her.
支撑 zhī chēng HSK 6
to prop up; to support; to sustain
几根柱子支撑着整座房子。jǐ gēn zhù zi zhī chēng zhe zhěng zuò fáng ziA few pillars support the entire house.
磨 mó HSK 6
to grind; to sharpen; to polish; to pester
他每天早上都磨一次刀。tā měi tiān zǎo shang dōu mó yí cì dāoHe sharpens the knife once every morning.
吊 diào HSK 6
to hang sth. up, hoist by rope/crane (an action)
工人把灯笼吊在门口。gōng rén bǎ dēng long diào zài mén kǒuThe worker hung the lantern at the doorway.
掏 tāo HSK 6
to fish out (from pocket); to pull out; to scoop
他从口袋里掏出一把钥匙。tā cóng kǒu dài lǐ tāo chū yì bǎ yào shiHe fished a set of keys out of his pocket.
旋转 xuán zhuǎn HSK 6
to rotate; to revolve; to spin
地球绕着太阳不停地旋转。dì qiú rào zhe tài yáng bù tíng de xuán zhuǎnThe Earth revolves around the sun ceaselessly.
捉 zhuō HSK 6
to catch; to grab; to capture
小猫在院子里捉老鼠。xiǎo māo zài yuàn zi lǐ zhuō lǎo shǔThe kitten is catching mice in the yard.
拿走 ná zǒu HSK 6
to take away; to remove
谁把我的杯子拿走了？shéi bǎ wǒ de bēi zi ná zǒu leWho took away my cup?
低头 dī tóu HSK 6
to lower one's head; to yield; to give in
他不好意思地低头不语。tā bù hǎo yì si de dī tóu bù yǔEmbarrassed, he lowered his head and said nothing.
滴 dī HSK 6
to drip; a drop (measure word)
水龙头一直往下滴水。shuǐ lóng tóu yì zhí wǎng xià dī shuǐThe faucet keeps dripping water.
拖 tuō HSK 6
to drag; to pull; to mop; to delay
别再拖了，快点做决定吧。bié zài tuō le kuài diǎn zuò jué dìng baStop dragging it out; hurry up and make a decision.
塞 sāi HSK 6
to stuff; to squeeze in; to plug
她把衣服全塞进了箱子里。tā bǎ yī fu quán sāi jìn le xiāng zi lǐShe stuffed all the clothes into the suitcase.
踢 tī HSK 6
to kick; to play (soccer)
孩子们放学后一起踢足球hái zi men fàng xué hòu yì qǐ tī zú qiúThe children play soccer together after school.
端 duān HSK 6
to carry (level with both hands); end; extremity
她小心地端着一碗热汤。tā xiǎo xīn de duān zhe yì wǎn rè tāngShe carefully carried a bowl of hot soup.
扣 kòu HSK 6
to fasten; to button; to deduct (money)
他把大衣的扣子扣上了。tā bǎ dà yī de kòu zi kòu shàng leHe buttoned up his coat.
挖 wā HSK 6
to dig; to excavate; to scoop out
工人们正在挖一条水沟。gōng rén men zhèng zài wā yì tiáo shuǐ gōuThe workers are digging a ditch.
闭 bì HSK 6
to close (eyes, mouth); literary, in set phrases 闭门
请闭上眼睛，好好休息一下。qǐng bì shàng yǎn jing hǎo hǎo xiū xi yí xiàPlease close your eyes and have a good rest.
托 tuō HSK 6
to hold in one's palm; to support; to entrust; thanks to
她双手托着一个大蛋糕走了进来。tā shuāng shǒu tuō zhe yí ge dà dàn gāo zǒu le jìn láiShe walked in holding a big cake in both hands.
背着 bēi zhe HSK 6
carrying on one's back
他背着沉重的行李走上山。tā bēi zhe chén zhòng de xíng li zǒu shàng shānHe walked up the mountain carrying heavy luggage on his back.
揭 jiē HSK 6
to uncover; to peel off; to reveal
他小心地揭开了锅盖。tā xiǎo xīn de jiē kāi le guō gàiHe carefully lifted off the pot lid.
去掉 qù diào HSK 6
to remove; to get rid of
请把这句话里的错字去掉。qǐng bǎ zhè jù huà lǐ de cuò zì qù diàoPlease remove the typo in this sentence.
悬 xuán HSK 6
to hang in mid-air (state); fig. be unresolved (literary)
一盏灯悬在房间中央。yì zhǎn dēng xuán zài fáng jiān zhōng yāngA lamp hangs in the center of the room.
指着 zhǐ zhe HSK 6
to point at; pointing at
他指着远处的山说了一句话。tā zhǐ zhe yuǎn chù de shān shuō le yí jù huàPointing at the distant mountain, he said a few words.
拥抱 yōng bào HSK 5
to embrace; to hug
妈妈紧紧地拥抱着孩子。mā ma jǐn jǐn de yōng bào zhe hái ziThe mother hugged her child tightly.
站 zhàn HSK 1
station; stop · also: to stand (v.)
火车站在前面huǒ chē zhàn zài qián miànThe train station is up ahead.
弯 wān HSK 4
to bend; bent; a bend (in a road)
前面路很弯，开车小心点。qián miàn lù hěn wān kāi chē xiǎo xīn diǎnThe road ahead is very winding, drive carefully.
摇头 yáo tóu HSK 5
to shake one's head
他听完只是摇头叹气。tā tīng wán zhǐ shì yáo tóu tàn qìAfter hearing it he just shook his head and sighed.
扎 zhā HSK 6
to prick; to stick (a needle) in
护士给他扎了一针。hù shì gěi tā zhā le yì zhēnThe nurse gave him an injection.
扭 niǔ HSK 6
to turn; to twist; to wring; to sprain; to sway one's hips
他下楼时扭伤了脚踝。tā xià lóu shí niǔ shāng le jiǎo huáiHe sprained his ankle going down the stairs.
跪 guì HSK 6
to kneel
他跪在地上请求原谅。tā guì zài dì shàng qǐng qiú yuán liàngHe knelt on the ground and begged for forgiveness.
仰 yǎng HSK 6
to look up; to face upward
他仰着头望着天上的星星。tā yǎng zhe tóu wàng zhe tiān shàng de xīng xingHe looked up at the stars in the sky.

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147 words, including HSK 1: 14, HSK 2: 17, HSK 3: 16, HSK 4: 27, HSK 5: 33, HSK 6: 40. Every word has playable native audio and example sentences.

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