Introduction to HSK 5
The HSK 5 represents an exciting challenge for Chinese language learners. Not only is it proof of your dedication and skill in the language, but it also opens up a world of opportunities, both personal and professional. Reaching this level means you can read Chinese portals, enjoy movies without subtitles, and engage in complex conversations with confidence. It is more than an exam; it is a gateway to a deeper understanding of China's rich culture and traditions.
Preparing for HSK 5 is a journey of discovery. As you expand your vocabulary and improve your grammar, you also immerse yourself in fascinating stories and learn about customs that have endured through the centuries. This level not only assesses your language ability, but also celebrates your progress and passion for learning. Whether you're studying for personal interest or career aspirations, the HSK 5 is not just a goal, but atransformative experience that will enrich your life.
Understanding the Structure of the HSK 5 Exam
The HSK 5 exam is a gateway to advanced Chinese language proficiency , posing a significant challenge for students of this vibrant language. Composed of three sections: listening, reading and writing.
This HSK 5 exam not only tests listening comprehension and reading ability, but also assesses test takers' ability to express themselves in a written manner in Chinese. With 100 test items, the HSK 5 meticulously measures candidates' ability to use Chinese in a variety of practical, everyday situations, from interpreting news to formal written communication.
Achieving a successful score on the HSK 5 is an achievement that denotes not only a high level of language proficiency, but also a deep cultural dedication and understanding. Those who pass this HSK 5 exam demonstrate that they can read Chinese-language newspapers and magazines, watch movies, engage in complex conversations, and write complete speeches. This level of skill is essential for those looking to fully integrate into Chinese-speaking environments, whether in academic, professional, or social contexts.
Listen to me
In HSK 5, candidates are faced with 45 questions covering speeches, news and detailed conversations , reflecting real-life and professional situations. To be successful, students must have accumulated a vocabulary of approximately 2500 pictographic characters and be prepared to understand spoken Chinese at an almost total level.
Listening skills are essential in everyday life as it allows non-native speakers to integrate better and use the language effectively. To prepare for this section of HSK 5, it is recommended to practice active listening, concentrating on the audio and trying to pick up every word and phrase. It is also important to focus on key words such as places and action verbs, and not to waste time or concentration if a dialogue is not understood immediately.
Reading
The reading section of HSK 5 represents a significant challenge for students, as it tests their ability to comprehend long and complex texts in Mandarin Chinese. In this part of the HSK 5 exam, candidates are required to complete texts and answer questions about detailed passages, which requires a thorough understanding of the material.
Students should be prepared to deal with a variety of genres, including academic and literary articles. In addition, they are expected to be able to deduce meanings and understand the context in which words and phrases are used. To succeed in this section, it is essential to practice intensive and extensive reading. Reading in the HSK 5 is therefore a key component of demonstrating advanced Chinese language proficiency.
Writing
Students must show their competence in organizing their thoughts and expressing ideas using a vocabulary that at this HSK level 5 is approximately 2500 words and 1709 characters. The assignment not only assesses grammar and vocabulary, but also students' ability to use the language creatively and adaptively, reflecting their understanding of cultural and linguistic nuances.
To prepare for this section of HSK 5, it is advisable to practice writing regularly, focusing on clarity, cohesion, and coherence. Students must be able to construct logical arguments and present their views convincingly.
HSK Vocabulary 5
This vocabulary corresponds to HSK 5 but you must add the vocabulary corresponding to the previous levels (HSK 1/HSK 2/HSK 3/HSK 4)
| Characters + Pinyin | Spanish |
|---|---|
| 哎 āi | Hey!; (interjection used to attract attention or to express surprise or disapproval); |
| 唉 āi | (interjection to express agreement, to consent); sigh |
| 爱护 ài hù | care for; to love and protect; appreciate |
| 爱惜 ài xī | appreciate; treasure; Use sparingly |
| 爱心 ài xīn | compassion; CL: 片 [pian4] |
| 安慰 ān wèi | comfort; console; CL: 个 |
| 安装 ān zhuāng | Install on pc; Erect; stare; climb; installation |
| 岸 Àn | prop; beach; coast; CL: 个 |
| 暗 Àn | dark; hidden; secret |
| 熬夜 Áo yè | staying up late or all night; |
| 把握 bǎ wò | seize; hold; sure; certainty |
| 摆 bǎi | arreglar (fix); organize; exposition; coming and going; A pendulum |
| 办理 Bàn lǐ | process (a case, a formality); adjust; Running a Business |
| 傍晚 Bàng wǎn | in the afternoon; after dark; at sunset |
| 包裹 bāo guǒ | conclude; bandage; gather; package or package; packing; CL: 个 |
| 包含 Bāo Hán | Contain; embody; include |
| 包括 bāo kuò | include; involve; integrate; consist of |
| 薄 Báo | cold; insensitive |
| 保持 Bǎo Chí | maintain; maintain; hold; preserve |
| 保存 bǎo cún | maintain; preserve; maintain; save (a file, etc.) (computer) |
| 保留 Bǎo Liú | preserve; maintain; continue to have; reserve |
| 保险 Bǎo Xiǎn | sure; assure; safety |
| 宝贝 bǎo bèi | treasure; dear; baby |
| 宝贵 bǎo guì | precious; value; treasure |
| 报到 Bào Dào | go to check-in; Register; inform you of your arrival; Enroll; |
| 报道 Bào Dào | report; Share Inform |
| 报告 Bào gào | inform; relate; to make known; discourse; conference |
| 报社 Bào shè | General Press Office; Newspaper Office |
| 抱怨 Bào Yuàn | complain; grumble |
| 悲观 bēi guān | pessimistic |
| 背 Bèi | back a person or object; turning their backs; doing something in secret; recite |
| 背景 Bèi jǐng | bottom; Background Fabric |
| 被子 Bèi zi | blanket, blanket |
| 本科 Běn kē | university courses; Undergraduate Course |
| 本领 Běn lǐng | ability; capacity |
| 本质 Běn Zhì | essence (of something); nature |
| 彼此 bǐ cǐ | one and the other; It's mutual |
| 比例 bǐ lì | proportion; ladder |
| 必然 Bì Rán | inevitable; sure |
| 必要 Bì yào | necessary; essential; indispensable |
| 毕竟 Bì Jìng | after all |
| 避免 bì miǎn | avoid; refrain from |
| 编辑 Biān jí | write; compile; Editor, Edit |
| 鞭炮 biān pào | firecracker |
| 便 well | advantageous; convenient; appropriate; informal; then; shortly after |
| 辩论 biàn lùn | debate; argument |
| 标点 Biāo diǎn | punctuation; a punctuation mark; punctuate |
| 标志 Biāo Zhì | sign; brand; symbol |
| 表达 Biǎo dá | express; transmitting, communicating |
| 表面 Biǎo miàn | zone; face; outside; face |
| 表明 Biǎo míng | indicate, point out; mark |
| 表情 Biǎo qíng | facial expression; Express your own feelings |
| 表现 Biǎo Xiàn | Show; behave; manifest; expression; demonstration |
| 冰激凌 Bīng jī líng | ice cream |
| 病毒 Bìng Dú | virus |
| 播放 bō fàng | issue; transmit |
| 玻璃 Bō Li | glass, crystal |
| 博物馆 bó wù guǎn | Museum |
| 脖子 Bó zi | neck |
| 不断 Bú duàn | incessant; without interruption; continued; constant |
| 不见得 bú jiàn de | not necessarily; it is not likely that |
| 不耐烦 bú nài fán | impatience; impatient |
| 不要紧 bú yào jǐn | unimportant; it is not serious; it is not important; never mind |
| 补充 Bǔ Chōng | reconstitute; complete; add |
| 不安 Bù ān | without unstable peace; uncomfortable; worried |
| 不得了 Bù dé liǎo | terrible; impossible to understand; extremely; |
| 不然 Bù rán | no (it is not like that); otherwise |
| 不如 Bù Rú | not being as good as; not equal to; less than; It would be better |
| 不足 Bù zú | insufficient; deficiency; inadequate; it is not worth it; should not |
| 布 Bù | cloth; spread; announceorganize; Publicize |
| 步骤 Bù zhòu | step |
| 部门 bù mén | department; section; division |
| 财产 Cái Chǎn | property; goods |
| 彩虹 Cǎi hóng | rainbow |
| 踩 cǎi | walking on; walk; step; Press a pedal |
| 采访 cǎi fǎng | interview; Gather news |
| 采取 cǎi qǔ | adopt or take (measures, policies, course of action) |
| 参考 Cān kǎo | consult; Refer to |
| 参与 cān yù | Participate in something |
| 惭愧 Cán kuì | shameful; confusion; Be embarrassed |
| 操场 Cāo chǎng | playground; sports field; Drilling Floor |
| 操心 Cāo xīn | worry about |
| 册 cè | brochure; Book Sorter |
| 测验 cè yàn | practice; try; examination |
| 曾经 céng jīng | in the old days; before |
| 叉子 Chā zi | fork |
| 差距 chā jù | gap; difference |
| 插 chā | insert; participate in; interfere; interpose |
| 拆 chāi | demolish; open |
| 产品 chǎn pǐn | wares; product |
| 产生 chǎn shēng | produce; appear; Generation; production; yield |
| 常识 Cháng shí | common sense; General Culture |
| 长途 Chang you | Long Distance |
| 抄 chāo | copy; plagiarize; transcribe; take a shortcut; Search and seize |
| 超级 chāo jí | super; high quality; excellent; ultra |
| 朝 cháo | imperial or royal court; have an audience; make a pilgrimage; in front of; towards |
| 潮湿 cháo shī | moist; wet |
| 吵 Chǎo | dispute; noisy; Disturb by making noise |
| 吵架 chǎo jià | fight; Dispute |
| 炒 Chǎo | fry; brown in the pan; Sauté |
| 车库 chē kù | garage, carport |
| 车厢 chē xiāng | Transportation (if you want to learn more we have an article that talks about means of transportation in Chinese) |
| 彻底 chè dǐ | complete; completely; full |
| 沉默 chén mò | taciturn; silent; reserved; uncommunicative |
| 趁 Chèn | take advantage of; take advantage of |
| 称 Chēng | consider; name; surname; name; praise |
| 称呼 chēng hu | call (someone by name); Name (title of a person) |
| 称赞 chēng zàn | animate; congratulate; compliment |
| 成分 chéng fèn | composition; makeup; ingredient; component |
| 成果 chéng guǒ | result; production; gain |
| 成就 chéng jiù | Gro; success; obtain a result; carry out |
| 成立 chéng lì | establish; to set in motion; Be solid |
| 成人 chéng rén | adult; |
| 成熟 chéng shú | ripe; Be ripe |
| 成语 chéng yǔ | Chinese idiomatic expression of 4 characters or two couplets of 4 characters each; proverb; expression |
| 成长 chéng zhǎng | grow; cultivate; growth |
| 承担 chéng dān | undertake; assume, bear (responsibility, etc.) |
| 承认 chéng rèn | admit; recognize; recognition (diplomatic, artistic, etc.) |
| 承受 chéng shòu | endure; sufr; suffer |
| 程度 chéng dù | grade (level or measure); level |
| 程序 chéng xù | procedure; sequence; order; program |
| 诚恳 chéng kěn | sincere; honest; cordial |
| 吃亏 chī kuī | suffer losses; being at a disadvantage; unfortunately |
| 持续 Chí xù | continue; persist; sustainable; preservation |
| 池塘 Chí Táng | swimming pool; pond |
| 迟早 chí zǎo | sooner or later |
| 尺子 chǐ zi | rule; Ruler (measuring instrument) |
| 翅膀 chì bǎng | wing (bird) |
| 充电器 chōng diàn qì | Battery charger |
| 充分 chōng fèn | full; abundant |
| 充满 chōng mǎn | full of; brimming with; saturated; Impregnated |
| 冲 Chōng | washing, developing photographs; infuse; rinse; hunt; develop (a film); to rise in the air; crash; collide with |
| 重复 chóng fù | repeat; duplicate |
| 宠物 chǒng wù | domestic animal |
| 抽屉 Chōu ti | drawer |
| 抽象 chōu xiàng | Abstract, abstract |
| 丑 chǒu | clown; ugly |
| 臭 chòu | stench; smelly; smell bad) |
| 出版 chū bǎn | publish; Appear in the press |
| 出口 chū kǒu | Exit (e.g. emergency) |
| 出色 chū sè | notable; outstanding |
| 出示 Chū shì | show; take something out and show it to others; monitor; |
| 出席 Chū xí | participate; present (in an event) |
| 初级 chū jí | junior; primary |
| 除非 chú fēi | only if (... or other, ...); only when; only in case; unless |
| 除夕 chú xī | New Chinese New Year's Eve |
| 处理 chǔ lǐ | resolve; dealing with (e.g., during a process) |
| 传播 Chuan Bō | propagate; spread |
| 传染 Chuán Rǎn | infect; contagious |
| 传说 chuán shuō | legend; tradition; it is said that; they said that... |
| 传统 Chuán Tǒng | tradition; traditional; convention; conventional |
| 窗帘 Chuāng Lián | Window Curtains |
| 闯 Chuǎng | rush; Launch; cause problems |
| 创造 Chuàng zào | create; creation |
| 吹 Chuī | blow; playing a wind instrument; blow up (with explosives); boast; Break Relationship (Couple) |
| 词汇 cí huì | vocabulary; list of words (e.g. for language teaching) |
| 辞职 Cí Zhí | quitting, quitting the job |
| 此外 Cǐ Wài | in addition; elsewhere; in addition |
| 刺激 cì jī | irritate; provoke; upset; stimulate; excite |
| 次要 cì yào | less important; secondary |
| 匆忙 Cōng Máng | hasty; haste |
| 从此 cóng cǐ | from now on; since; From now on |
| 从而 cóng ér | So, therefore, |
| 从前 cóng qián | previously; in the old days; Once upon a time |
| 从事 Cóng shì | dedicate themselves to; devote themselves to |
| 粗糙 cū cāo | rude; brute; brusque; rough; |
| 促进 cù jìn | promote (an idea or a cause); to move forward; accelerate |
| 促使 cù shǐ | induce; promote; impel; push |
| 醋 cù | vinegar; acid; jealousy (in romantic rivalries) |
| 催 cuī | ahurar (to do something); hurry something; accelerate |
| 存在 Cún zài | exist; be |
| 措施 cuò shī | Measure (Disposition) |
| 答应 Dā ying | agree; promise; accept; consent; to comply; respond (to a request) |
| 达到 dá dào | reach; achieve |
| 打工 dǎ gōng | doing temporary work; Do manual work |
| 打交道 dǎ jiāo dào | contact; Deal with |
| 打喷嚏 dǎ pēn tì | sneeze |
| 打听 dǎ ting | Ask questions about; Heal. |
| 大方 dà fāng | generous; balanced; elegant; distinguished |
| 大厦 dà shà | apartment building, residential building; mansion |
| 大象 Dà xiàng | elephant |
| 大型 Give xíng | of scope; (on a large scale); big |
| 呆 Dāi | foolish; to leave mute; inexpressive; remain |
| 代表 dài biǎo | representative; delegate; represent; on behalf of; on behalf of |
| 代替 Dài tì | replace; substitute |
| 待遇 dài yù | salary; pay; wage; deal |
| 贷款 Dài kuǎn | a loan; grant a loan (e.g., a bank); CL: 笔 [bi3] |
| 单纯 Dān Chún | simple; pure; simple |
| 单调 dān diào | monotonous; uniform |
| 单独 Dān Dú | by itself; alone |
| 单位 dān wèi | unit of measure); work unit (workplace); group of people as a whole |
| 单元 Dān Yuán | unity (complete entity); Apartment block |
| 担任 Dān Rèn | to take the presidency of; be responsible for; Take the position |
| 耽误 Dān wu | delay; delay; interferes with |
| 胆小鬼 Dǎn Xiǎo guǐ | coward; shy |
| 淡 dàn | tasteless; tasteless |
| 当地 dāng dì | local; of the country |
| 当心 dāng xīn | take care of; take care |
| 挡 dǎng | resist; obstruct; drive away; to put oneself in the way of; cover |
| 倒霉 Dǎo méi | being unlucky, unlucky |
| 导演 Dǎo yǎn | directing (a film, a play); director (films, etc.) |
| 导致 Dǎo Zhì | provoke; cause |
| 岛屿 Dǎo yǔ | Island |
| 到达 Dào dá | reach; arrive; arrive |
| 道德 Dào de | morality; moral |
| 道理 Dào lǐ | argument; reason; sense; beginning |
| 登记 dēng jì | Enroll; register |
| 等待 děng dài | wait |
| 等于 děng yú | be equal to; be equivalent to |
| 滴 dī | drop; dripping; average word for liquids |
| 敌人 Dí rén | adversary; enemy |
| 的确 dí què | in fact; indeed |
| 地道 dì dao | real; pure; true; typical; well done; complete |
| 地理 dì lǐ | geography |
| 地区 dì qū | regional; local; quarter; region; field |
| 地毯 Dì tǎn | carpet; blanket |
| 地位 dì wèi | position; state |
| 地震 Dì zhèn | earthquake |
| 递 dì | to deliver (something to someone); to give; pass |
| 点心 diǎn xin | dessert; Confectionery; snack |
| 电池 Diàn Chí | battery |
| 电台 diàn tái | station; Radio Station |
| 钓 diào | fishing with hook and bait |
| 顶 dǐng | mountain peak; above the head; transfer; prop; replace; Sorter of hats, veils, etc |
| 冻 dòng | freeze; feeling frozen |
| 动画片 dòng huà piān | Comic; cartoon |
| 洞 dòng | cave; hole; penetrate, drill |
| 豆腐 Dòu fu | tofu |
| 逗 Dòu | play with; provoke; have fun |
| 独立 Dú lì | independent; independence; Be alone |
| 独特 Dú Tè | separate; only; Have special features |
| 度过 dù guò | pass the time; Pass through |
| 断 Duàn | break; break; cut; renounce; judge; Absolutely, definitely, decidedly (negative connotation) |
| 堆 duī | stack; pile up; pile; pile (of stuff) |
| 兑换 Duì Huàn | convert (from one currency to another); exchange |
| 对比 Duì bǐ | contrast; opposition; proportion |
| 对待 duì dài | try; treatment |
| 对方 Duì fāng | consideration; another person involved; opposite side; on the other side; beneficiary |
| 对手 Duì shǒu | adversary; competitor; rival |
| 对象 Duì xiàng | objective; object; couple; groom; girlfriend; fiancé; in love |
| 吨 DŪN | ton |
| 蹲 DŪN | squatting |
| 顿 dùn | pause; stop; bow; eradicate; in one time; frequency of meals, beatings, reprimands |
| 多亏 Duō kuī | thanks to; because of |
| 多余 Duō yú | superfluous; useless; unnecessary |
| 朵 duǒ | earlobe, flower sorter |
| 躲藏 Duǒ cáng | hide; shelter; hide |
| 恶劣 è liè | vile; bad boy |
| 耳环 ěr huán | earring |
| 发表 fā biǎo | publish; to make public; pronounce; express |
| 发愁 fā chóu | worry; fidget; get sad |
| 发达 fā dá | developed (country, etc.); flourishing; develop |
| 发抖 Fā dǒu | tremble; shiver; emotion; tremor |
| 发挥 fā huī | to exercise, to develop (an idea); to put into play, to express |
| 发明 fā míng | invent; invention |
| 发票 fā piào | invoice; Purchase receipt |
| 发言 Fā Yán | to take the floor; declaration; give a speech |
| 罚款 fá kuǎn | fine; give a fine |
| 法院 fǎ yuàn | Court; Court |
| 翻 fān | to return (something); turn; overthrow; cross; translate (oral); decipher; decode; to find |
| 繁荣 Fán Róng | prosperous; flourishing |
| 反而 fǎn ér | instead of; instead; on the contrary |
| 反复 fǎn fù | repeatedly; often; repeatedly |
| 反应 fǎn yìng | react; answer to; reaction; answer; chemical reaction |
| 反映 fǎn yìng | to reflect (mirror); take into account; image in a mirror; Publicize |
| 反正 fǎn zhèng | in any case; in any case; no matter what; Anyway |
| 范围 fàn wéi | limit; Field of application; degree; rank |
| 方 fāng | square; side; address; power (mathematics); standing; honest; complete; lateral; straight; at the time of; alone or simply; Rectangular Things Sorter |
| 方案 fāng àn | action plan; program (of action, etc.); proposal; Bill |
| 方式 fāng shì | way; boss; style; way |
| 妨碍 fáng ài | avoid; obstruct, hinder |
| 仿佛 fǎng fú | it seems to be; as if; similar; similar |
| 非 fēi | no- (negation of something); not good; to do evil; insist on; you simply have to |
| 肥皂 Féi zào | soap |
| 废话 fèi huà | Nonsense; superfluous words; Seriously! (mildly sarcastic) |
| 分别 fēn bié | separate; leaving the other; distinguish; difference; other; separately or individually |
| 分布 fēn bù | Partitioned; distribute |
| 分配 fēn pèi | assign; attribute; distribute |
| 分手 fēn shǒu | ending a relationship; break; separate |
| 分析 fēn xī | analyze; analysis |
| 纷纷 fēn fēn | one after the other; in succession; one by one; profusely; numerous and confusing; Confused stirring |
| 奋斗 Fèn dòu | fight; fight; strive |
| 疯狂 fēng kuáng | like a madman; madness; frantic |
| 风格 fēng gé | style; the manner; fashion |
| 风景 fēng jǐng | landscape |
| 风俗 fēng sú | Social custom |
| 风险 fēng xiǎn | risk; danger |
| 讽刺 fěng cì | satire; mock; irony; make a fool of yourself |
| 否定 fǒu dìng | deny; negative (response); deny |
| 否认 fǒu rèn | deny |
| 幅 fú | width; roller; Sorter for paintings, paintings, engravings |
| 扶 fú | hold with the hand; increase; straighten; support; help |
| 服装 fú zhuāng | clothes; dress; suit |
| 辅导 fǔ dǎo | trainer; guardianship; advise |
| 复制 fù zhì | duplicate; make a copy of; copy; imitate |
| 妇女 fù nǚ | woman |
| 改革 gǎi gé | reform; reform; change |
| 改进 gǎi jìn | perfect; improve; to do something better |
| 改善 gǎi shàn | to do it better; improve |
| 改正 gǎi zhèng | rectify; correct |
| 概括 gài kuò | summarize; generalize |
| 概念 gài niàn | concept; notion; idea |
| 盖 gài | lid; cover; cover; shield; exceed; to build |
| 干脆 gān cuì | simple; simply; of course |
| 干燥 Gān zào | dry (weather, paint, cement, etc.) |
| 感激 gǎn jī | thank you; be grateful; recognition; gratitude |
| 感受 Gǎn shòu | perceive; detect; perception; experience; to feel (through the senses); impression; experience |
| 感想 gǎn xiǎng | impression; reflection; thought |
| 赶紧 gǎn jǐn | hastily; hurry; hastily |
| 赶快 gǎn kuài | immediately; immediately |
| 干活儿 Gàn huó r | doing work; work; handiwork |
| 钢铁 gāng tiě | steel; iron |
| 高档 gāo dàng | superior quality; High quality |
| 高级 Gāo jí | high level; high grade; advanced; High Rank |
| 搞 gǎo | being busy; do; to set in motion; work |
| 告别 gào bié | saying goodbye; Say goodbye let |
| 格外 Gé wài | in particular; above all |
| 隔壁 Gé bì | (in the) next door; neighbor |
| 个别 gè bié | individual; specific; respective; Only one or two |
| 个人 gè rén | individual; one person |
| 个性 gè xìng | personality; Specific character |
| 各自 gè zì | respectively; every |
| 根 Gēn | root (botany, mathematics, origin); base; cause; sorter for long and thin objects, e.g. cigarettes, guitar strings |
| 根本 gēn běn | fundamental; basic; root; simply; absolutely not; not at all |
| 公布 gōng bù | announce; to make public; publish |
| 公开 gōng kāi | public; publish; Make public |
| 公平 gōng píng | just; impartial |
| 公寓 gōng yù | apartment building, residential building; block of flats |
| 公元 Gōng Yuán | after Jesus Christ (date); she was a Christian |
| 公主 Gōng zhǔ | princess |
| 功能 gōng néng | function; capacity |
| 工厂 gōng chǎng | factory |
| 工程师 gōng chéng shī | engineer |
| 工具 Gōng jù | tool; instrument; utensil |
| 工人 gōng rén | worker |
| 工业 gōng yè | industry |
| 恭喜 gōng xǐ | congratulations; congratulate |
| 贡献 Gòng Xiàn | contribute; consecrate oneself; contribution |
| 沟通 gōu tōng | communicate |
| 构成 Gòu chéng | constitute; form; compose; configure |
| 姑姑 Gū gu | paternal aunt |
| 姑娘 Gū Niang | young woman; girl |
| 古代 gǔ dài | ancient times; In the old days |
| 古典 gǔ diǎn | classic |
| 股票 gǔ piào | actions; Stock Exchange |
| 骨头 gǔ tou | bone |
| 鼓舞 gǔ wǔ | encouraging; animate; stimulate |
| 鼓掌 gǔ zhǎng | applaud |
| 固定 Gù dìng | fixed; defined |
| 挂号 Guà hào | register; send by certified mail; Take a Number |
| 乖 Guāi | polite; obedient (for a child); intelligent |
| 拐弯 guǎi wān | turn the corner; Take a walk |
| 怪不得 guài bu de | No wonder; not surprising!; That's why! |
| 关闭 guān bì | close; extinguish |
| 官 Guān | official; government; Government Employee |
| 观察 guān chá | observe; to watch; to study; examine; observation; see; Point of view |
| 观点 guān diǎn | point of view; opinion |
| 观念 guān niàn | thought; notion; sense; see; ideology; Overall impressions |
| 管子 guǎn zǐ | tube; pipe; duct |
| 冠军 Guàn jūn | champion |
| 光滑 guāng hua | smooth; polished; lustrous |
| 光临 guāng lín | Welcome!; You honor us with your presence; It's an honor to host you |
| 光明 guāng míng | bright; light; clarity; radiant; luminous; shine |
| 光盘 guāng pán | CD; DVD; CD ROM |
| 广场 guǎng chǎng | Public Square |
| 广大 guǎng dà | vast; degree; on a large scale; numerous |
| 广泛 guǎng fàn | broad; big; extensive |
| 归纳 guī nà | summarize; synthesize; deduce; induction |
| 规矩 guī ju | established standard standard; rule; custom |
| 规律 guī lǜ | rule; law of behavior; Regular pattern |
| 规模 guī mó | scale; Field of application; size |
| 规则 guī zé | regulation; rule |
| 柜台 Guì tái | counter; reception; bar |
| 滚 gǔn | roll; boil; Go away! |
| 锅 Guō | stove; frying pan; boiler |
| 国庆节 guó qìng jié | National Day of the People's Republic of China (October 1) |
| 国王 Guó wáng | King |
| 果然 guǒ rán | as expected; as planned; really |
| 果实 guǒ shí | fruit (of labor); result; gain |
| 过分 Guò fèn | excessive; exaggerate; too much |
| 过敏 Guò mǐn | being allergic allergy |
| 过期 Guò qī | arriving late; exceeding the time limit; expire (such as expiration date) |
| 哈 Hā | Say ah! Say ah! (laugh); yawn |
| 海关 hǎi guān | customs |
| 海鲜 hǎi xiān | seafood |
| 喊 hǎn | shout; Ask for someone |
| 行业 Háng yè | industry; business; commerce |
| 豪华 Háo Huá | luxurious |
| 好客 hào kè | hospitality; treat customers well |
| 好奇 Hào qí | curious; inquisitor |
| 何必 Hé bì | no need; Why should that be? |
| 何况 Hé kuàng | even; and even less so |
| 合法 Hé fǎ | legal; legitimate |
| 合理 Hé lǐ | rational; reasonable; just |
| 合同 Hé Tong | contract |
| 合影 Hé yǐng | Group photo |
| 合作 Hé zuò | cooperate; collaborate; work together; cooperation |
| 和平 Hé píng | peace |
| 核心 Hé xīn | nucleus; center |
| 恨 Hèn | hate; regret |
| 猴子 Hóu zi | monkey |
| 后背 Hòu Bèi | the back (of human anatomy); the back of something |
| 后果 Hòu guǒ | aftermath |
| 呼吸 hū xī | breathe; respiration |
| 忽然 Hū rán | suddenly; suddenly |
| 忽视 Hū shì | negligence; ignore |
| 壶 Hú | teapot, bottles; Bottled Liquids Sorter |
| 糊涂 Hú tu | confused; foolish |
| 胡说 Hú Shuō | Talking nonsense |
| 胡同 Hú tòng | road; alley |
| 蝴蝶 Hú dié | butterfly |
| 花生 huā shēng | peanut; peanut |
| 华裔 huá yì | Person of Chinese origin |
| 滑 Huá | slip; smooth; sliding; astute |
| 划 huà | scratch; scratch; worthwhile; paga (do something) |
| 化学 Huà xué | chemistry |
| 话题 huà ti | Topic (of a speech or conversation) |
| 怀念 huái niàn | treasures the memory of; think of |
| 怀孕 Huái yùn | pregnant; having conceived; gestation; pregnancy |
| 缓解 huǎn jiě | facilitate; help relieve (an attack) |
| 幻想 huàn xiǎng | mirage; illusion; fantasy |
| 慌张 huāng zhāng | nervous; restless |
| 黄金 huáng jīn | gold |
| 恢复 huī fù | restore; retake; restore; retrieve |
| 挥 huī | shake; agitate; order; direct; disperse; disperse |
| 灰 huī | ash; dust; grey |
| 灰尘 huī chén | dust; dirt |
| 灰心 huī xīn | losing hope; Abandoned |
| 汇率 huì lǜ | Exchange rate |
| 婚礼 Hūn lǐ | wedding ceremony; wedding |
| 婚姻 Hūn Yīn | marriage |
| 活跃 huó yuè | active; vigorous |
| 伙伴 huǒ bàn | couple; companion |
| 火柴 huǒ chái | phosphorus |
| 或许 huò xǔ | maybe; probably |
| 基本 jī běn | basic; fundamental; main; elementary |
| 机器 jī qì | machine |
| 激烈 jī liè | intense; acute; fierce |
| 肌肉 jī ròu | muscle |
| 及格 jí gé | Pass a test |
| 急忙 jí máng | hastily |
| 急诊 jí zhěn | Emergency call; emergency (medical) treatment; |
| 极其 jí qí | extremely |
| 集合 jí hé | to bring together; gather; gather; join |
| 集体 jí tǐ | organism; social; team |
| 集中 jí zhōng | Concentrate; centralize; Get Started |
| 寂寞 jì mò | lonely; alone; solitude |
| 系领带 jì lǐng dài | Adjust your tie |
| 纪录 jì lù | history; Record (sport) |
| 纪律 jì lǜ | discipline |
| 纪念 Jì Niàn | commemorate; remember |
| 计算 Jì Suàn | count; calculate |
| 记录 jì lù | take note; record |
| 记忆 jì yì | memories; Remember; memory |
| 嘉宾 Jiā bīn | Guest of Honor |
| 夹子 Jiā zi | bra; pin; cardboard |
| 家庭 Jiā tíng | family |
| 家务 jiā wù | Household chores |
| 家乡 jiā xiāng | hometown; City of birth |
| 假如 jiǎ rú | Assuming that; Yes |
| 假设 jiǎ shè | hypothesis; conjecture; Assuming that |
| 假装 jiǎ zhuāng | pretend; pretend |
| 甲 jiǎ | first (from a list, in terms of quality, part of a contract); The first of the ten heavenly stems 十天十天干 |
| 价值 Jià Zhí | value; be worth |
| 嫁 Jià | Getting married (for a woman) |
| 驾驶 Jià shǐ | pilot; drive |
| 兼职 Jiān Zhí | perform simultaneous tasks; part-time; parallel employment; Illegal Work |
| 坚决 Jiān Jué | decided; resolved; determined |
| 坚强 jiān qiáng | ardent; strong |
| 肩膀 Jiān bǎng | shoulder |
| 艰巨 Jiān jù | annoying; very difficult; formidable |
| 艰苦 Jiān kǔ | difficult; arduous |
| 剪刀 Jiǎn dāo | scissors |
| 捡 Jiǎn | pick up; collect; harvest |
| 简历 jiǎn lì | Resume; CV |
| 简直 jiǎn zhí | simply; frankly; practically |
| 健身 Jiàn Shēn | exercise; stay fit; doing physical exercise; |
| 建立 Jiàn lì | establish; to set in motion; to build |
| 建设 Jiàn shè | build; construction; constructive |
| 建筑 Jiàn Zhù | architecture; construction; build |
| 键盘 Jiàn pán | keyboard |
| 讲究 jiǎng jiu | Pay special attention to; insist on; stress |
| 讲座 jiǎng zuò | conference |
| 酱油 Jiàng yóu | soy sauce, soy sauce |
| 交换 Jiāo huàn | change; exchange |
| 交际 jiāo jì | communication; Social Relationships |
| 交往 jiāo wǎng | associate; contact; association |
| 浇 Jiāo | spray with water; irrigate; mold |
| 胶水 Jiāo shuǐ | glue |
| 狡猾 Jiǎo huá | astuteness; astute |
| 角度 jiǎo dù | angle; Point of view |
| 教材 Jiào Cái | teaching materials; Textbook |
| 教练 Jiào Liàn | instructor; Sports coach |
| 教训 Jiào xun | lesson; moral; Teach someone a lesson |
| 接触 jiē chù | involve; get in touch; access; Contact |
| 接待 Jiē dài | receive (one visitor); admit (someone to enter) |
| 接近 jiē jìn | near; approach |
| 结实 Jiē shi | strong; solid |
| 阶段 Jiē duàn | stage; section; phase; period; CL: 个 |
| 结构 Jié gòu | structure; composition |
| 结合 jié hé | combine; link; integrate |
| 结论 Jié lùn | conclusion; verdict; conclude; Render a verdict |
| 结账 Jié zhàng | pay the bill; Settling accounts |
| 节省 Jié shěng | saving; save; use sparingly; Reduce expenses |
| 借口 Jiè kǒu | use as an excuse; under pretext |
| 届 jiè | period; duration for events, meetings, elections, sporting events, etc. |
| 戒 jiè | avoid; impulse; admonishing or warning; give up or stop doing something; abstain |
| 戒指 Jiè zhi | ring |
| 金属 jīn shǔ | metal |
| 尽快 jǐn kuài | as fast as possible; as soon as possible; Full Speed Ahead |
| 紧急 jǐn jí | urgent; emergency |
| 谨慎 Jǐn Shèn | prudent; discreet |
| 尽力 Jìn lì | do your best; Push yourself to the limit |
| 尽量 Jìn Liàng | as much as possible; as far as possible |
| 近代 Jìn dài | modern times; Modern era (excluding the last few decades) |
| 进步 Jìn Bù | progress; improvement; improve; progress |
| 进口 Jìn kǒu | import; Imported |
| 精力 jīng lì | energy |
| 精神 jīng shén | mind; conscience; thought; mental; psychological |
| 经典 jīng diǎn | the classics; writings; Classics |
| 经商 jīng shāng | commerce; conduct commercial activities; In Business |
| 经营 jīng yíng | entrepreneurship (business, etc.); Running a Business |
| 酒吧 jiǔ bā | bar; pub; brewery |
| 救 Jiù | rescue; save; help |
| 救护车 jiù hù chē | ambulance; |
| 舅舅 Jiù jiu | maternal uncle (informal); mother's brother; |
| 居然 Jū rán | unexpectedly; to his surprise; Go to the point of |
| 桔子 Jú zi | Tangerine orange |
| 俱乐部 jù lè bù | club (group or organization); |
| 具备 Jù Bèi | possess; have; equipped with; able to meet the conditions or requirements |
| 具体 Jù tǐ | defined; specific |
| 巨大 jù dà | immense; enormous; very large; gigantic |
| 据说 Jù Shuō | it is said that; From what they say |
| 捐 juān | contribute; make a donation; contribution; |
| 决赛 Jué sài | final (of a competition); Final match |
| 决心 Jué xīn | resolution; determined; firm and determined; forming an opinion; |
| 绝对 Jué duì | absolute; unconditional |
| 角色 jué sè | paper; a novel character; role |
| 军事 Jūn Shì | military affairs; military |
| 均匀 Jūn Yún | homogeneous; well distributed; uniform |
| 卡车 kǎ chē | truck; |
| 开发 kāi fā | exploit (a resource); avail |
| 开放 kāi fàng | lift (prohibition or restriction); opening up to the outside world (politics); open to the public; Entering Flower |
| 开幕式 kāi mù shì | Opening Ceremony |
| 开水 kāi shuǐ | boiled water; boiling water |
| 砍 kǎn | chop; reduce; throwing something at someone |
| 看不起 kàn bu qǐ | despise |
| 看望 kàn wàng | visit; Go to see |
| 靠 kào | lean (against or on); to be next door; approaching; depend on; trust; |
| 颗 kē | Sorter for small spheres, pearls, corn kernels, teeth, hearts, satellites, etc. |
| 可见 kě jiàn | It is obvious that; you can see it clearly (which is); of course; visible |
| 可靠 kě kào | reliable |
| 可怕 kě pà | of fear; terrible; fear; formidable; horrible; horrible; horrible; terribly |
| 克 kè | power; control; remember; overcome; gram |
| 克服 kè fú | trying to overcome (difficulties, etc.); conquer; endure; support |
| 刻苦 kè kǔ | diligent; worker |
| 客观 kè guān | objective; impartial |
| 课程 kè chéng | class; class |
| 空间 kōng jiān | Space (astronomy) |
| 控制 Kòng Zhì | control; exercising control over; Contains |
| 空闲 Kòng Xián | inactive; free; free time |
| 口味 kǒu wèi | a person's preferences; tastes (for food); taste |
| 夸 kuā | brag; praise |
| 夸张 kuā zhāng | exaggerate; overestimate; hyperbola; (colloq.) excessive; extreme; ridiculous; |
| 会计 kuài jì | accounting; accounting |
| 宽 kuān | big; generous; |
| 昆虫 kūn chóng | insect |
| 扩大 kuò dà | expand; enlarge; Expand your reach |
| 辣椒 là jiāo | hot pepper; Chile |
| 拦 lán | cut; avoid |
| 烂 làn | smooth; cheesy with rose water; well done and tender; rotten; Breakdown; rotten; exhausted; chaotic; disorder; absolutely; completely |
| 朗读 lǎng dú | Reading aloud |
| 劳动 Láo Dòng | physical labor; work; work |
| 劳驾 Láo Jià | Excuse me |
| 姥姥 lǎo lao | maternal grandmother (informal); mother mother |
| 老百姓 lǎo bǎi xìng | ordinary people; The man in the street |
| 老板 lǎo bǎn | chief; guardian |
| 老婆 lǎo pó | spouse; |
| 老实 lǎo shi | sincere; honest; open and sincere; ingenuous |
| 老鼠 lǎo shǔ | rat; mouse |
| 乐观 lè guān | optimistic; A lot of hope |
| 雷 léi | thunder; scary (internet slang); formidable |
| 类型 lèi xíng | guy; category; guy; form; style; |
| 冷淡 lěng dàn | cold; indifferent |
| 厘米 lí mǐ | centimetre |
| 梨 li | Pear |
| 离婚 Lí Hūn | divorce, divorce |
| 理论 lǐ lùn | theory |
| 理由 lǐ yóu | reason; boss; justification |
| 利润 lì rùn | proceeds |
| 利息 lì xī | interest (on a loan) |
| 利益 lì yì | lucre; in (someone's) interest |
| 利用 Lì yòng | explode; make use of; use; avail |
| 力量 LÌ Liang | power; vigor; strength |
| 立即 lì jí | immediately |
| 立刻 lì kè | without delay; immediate; quickly; immediately; then; immediately |
| 联合 Lián Hé | combine; join; unite; Alliance |
| 连忙 Lián Máng | quickly; immediately |
| 连续 Lián xù | continued; in a row; serial; consecutive; |
| 恋爱 liàn ài | love (romantic); in love; Have an Adventure |
| 粮食 Liáng shi | food; cereals |
| 良好 Liáng hǎo | Not bad; favourable; not bad; the end |
| 亮 Liàng | luminous; of course; sound; shine; show; disclose |
| 了不起 liǎo bu qǐ | extraordinary; incredible; formidable |
| 列车 Liè Chē | train (rail); |
| 临时 Lin shí | when something is happening; temporary; provisional; ad hoc |
| 灵活 Líng huó | flexible; agile |
| 铃 Líng | bell |
| 零件 Líng jiàn | part; component |
| 零食 Líng shí | sandwiches between meals; Snacks |
| 领导 lǐng dǎo | leader; direct; leadership; leader; leader; |
| 领域 lǐng yù | field; field; territory; Zoned |
| 流传 liú chuán | Overflow; circular; return |
| 流泪 Liú Lèi | shed tears |
| 浏览 Liú Lǎn | to fly; scooch |
| 龙 Lóng | dragon; imperial |
| 漏 LÒU | flow; disclose; leaving out by mistake; Hourglass or clepsydra (ancient) |
| 录取 lù qǔ | recruit; obtain |
| 录音 lù yīn | record (one sound); Sound recording |
| 陆地 lù dì | dry land (unlike the sea) |
| 陆续 lù xù | One after the other; successively; one after the other; Little by little |
| 轮流 Lún Liú | alternate; In turns |
| 论文 lùn wén | treaty; thesis; paper; discuss a dissertation or thesis (old) |
| 逻辑 Luó ji | logical (borrowed term) |
| 落后 Luò hòu | tarry; walking around (in terms of technology, etc.); backwards; return |
| 骂 mà | scold; abuse |
| 麦克风 mài kè fēng | microphone |
| 馒头 mán tou | steamed roll; Steamed bread |
| 满足 mǎn zú | satisfied; meet the needs of |
| 毛病 Máo Bìng | problem; defect (manufacturing); gap |
| 矛盾 mán tou | contradictory; contradiction |
| 冒险 Mào Xiǎn | taking risks; try your luck; incursion; Adventures |
| 贸易 mào yì | commerce |
| 媒体 méi tǐ | Media (mainly for news) |
| 煤炭 méi tàn | charcoal |
| 眉毛 méi mao | eyebrow |
| 美术 měi shù | Art; Fine arts; painting |
| 魅力 mèi lì | charm; fascination; Glamour; charisma |
| 梦想 Mèng Xiǎng | hope in vain; dream |
| 密切 mì qiè | (to be) close, an intimate (of); familiar; defendant; near (related objects); fostering close ties; pay special attention to |
| 秘密 mì mì | secret |
| 秘书 mì shū | secretary |
| 蜜蜂 mì fēng | bee |
| 面对 Miàn duì | confront; Confront |
| 面积 Miàn jī | area of a surface |
| 面临 Miàn lín | face; Confront with |
| 描写 Miáo Xiě | to describe; paint; portray; description |
| 苗条 Miáo tiáo | Thin; slender; Polite |
| 敏感 mǐn gǎn | susceptible; sensitive; politically sensitive (pretext for censorship) |
| 名牌 Míng pái | Famous brand |
| 名片 Míng piàn | business card; Name card |
| 名胜古迹 míng shèng gǔ jì | Historical and Tourist Sites |
| 明确 míng què | specify; specific; explicit |
| 明显 míng xiǎn | obvious; manifest |
| 明星 míng xīng | star; celebrity |
| 命令 Mìng lìng | order; tidy |
| 命运 Mìng yùn | destiny; destiny |
| 摸 mō | to feel to the touch; touch; Groping to feel (one's pulse) |
| 摩托车 mó tuō chē | motorbike |
| 模仿 mó fǎng | imitate; copy; emulate; model |
| 模糊 Mó hu | wave; indistinct; fuzzy |
| 模特 mó tè | model; Model (borrowed word) |
| 陌生 mò shēng | strange; strange; unknown |
| 某 mǒu | true; some; Such and such |
| 木头 mù tou | slow mind; foolish; log (wood, wood, etc.); CL: 块 [kuai4], 根 [gen1] |
| 目标 mù biāo | objective; objective; |
| 目录 mù lù | catalog; Index; directory (on your computer's hard drive); listing; content |
| 目前 mù qián | in the present; currently |
| 哪怕 nǎ pà | regardless of whether; whatever it is; even; although |
| 难怪 nán guài | (is) not surprising (that); (it's) surprising (that) |
| 难免 nán miǎn | difficult to avoid; Hard to escape |
| 脑袋 nǎo dài | head; skull; brain; Mental capacity |
| 内部 nèi bù | interior; interior (part, section); internal; |
| 内科 nèi kē | general medicine; "internal" medicine, i.e. treatment by administering drugs, as opposed to surgery; Medical Service |
| 嫩 nèn | call for tenders; smooth; delicate; light color); inexperienced; untrained |
| 能干 néng gàn | power; competent |
| 能源 Néng Yuán | energy; Power supply |
| 嗯 Ńg | hum! (sound to express assent) |
| 年代 Nián Dài | the decade of a century (for example, the sixties); age; hour; period |
| 年纪 Nián Jì | school year; class |
| 念 niàn | to miss (oneself); study; study (as part of a course); read aloud; idea; Agreement |
| 宁可 nìng kě | preferably; we would prefer... (or not...); it would be better; (choose) the lesser evil |
| 牛仔裤 Niú zǎi kù | jeans (pants); |
| 农村 nóng cūn | rural area; village; |
| 农民 Nóng min | peasant; |
| 农业 nóng yè | Agriculture |
| 浓 nóng | concentrated; dense |
| 女士 nǚ shì | madam; |
| 欧洲 ōu zhōu | Europe; European |
| 偶然 ǒu rán | by chance; at random; luckily |
| 拍 Pāi | take a photograph); hit; tap; slap; fly agaric; racquet |
| 派 pài | click; School; group; faction; ship to; attribute; name; pi (Greek letter Ππ); The circular ratio pi = 3.1415926 |
| 盼望 Pàn wàng | hope; wait |
| 培训 Péi xùn | Cultivate; prepare; Form; formation; formation |
| 培养 Péi yǎng | grow; lift; educate; Form; Cultivate (agriculture and horticulture) |
| 赔偿 Péi Cháng | compensate for |
| 佩服 Pèi fú | admire |
| 配合 Pèi hé | compatibility; It looks good with; correspond; adapt; abide by; relation; coordinate with; perform in concert with; cooperate; becoming husband and wife; Combine Machine Parts |
| 盆 pén | swimming pool; flower vase; unit of volume equal to 12斗 and 8升, approximately 128 liters |
| 碰 pèng | touch; hit; meet |
| 批 pī | cheque; influence; criticize; transmit; Sorter: Batches, Military Flights; Level (Ranking of Universities and Colleges) |
| 批准 Pī zhǔn | approve; ratify |
| 披 pī | to cover relax; division; extend |
| 疲劳 Pí Láo | tired; weariness; tired; The ace |
| 匹 pǐ | sorter for horses, mules and fabrics; ordinary person |
| 片 piàn | thin flake piece; a slice; movie; TV game; cut; trimming partially thin; incomplete; a face; Classifier: slices, tablets, soil footprints, water area; sorter: CDs, movies, DVDs; Used by the number 一 [Yi1]: Classifier: Stage, Scene, Feeling, Atmosphere, Sound |
| 片面 Very well | unilateral; partial |
| 飘 piāo | float |
| 拼音 pīn yīn | pinyin (romanization of Chinese); Phonetic writing |
| 频道 pín dào | frequency; (TV channel |
| 凭 píng | lean; rely on; based on; it doesn't matter (how, what, etc.); evidence |
| 平均 Píng Jūn | mean (statistical); on average; in equal proportions |
| 平 píng | plate; at the same level; equal; calm; peaceful; even play; Have the same score |
| 平安 Píng 'ān | safe and sound; not bad; safely; calm and safe; quits; |
| 平常 píng cháng | ordinary; common; habitually; generally |
| 平等 Píng děng | equality; equal |
| 平方 Píng Fāng | square (square meter, square root..) |
| 平衡 píng héng | balanced |
| 平静 píng héng | take it easy; calm; imperturbable; serene |
| 评价 Píng jià | evaluate; to estimate |
| 破产 pò chǎn | going bankrupt; impoverishing themselves; bankruptcy |
| 破坏 Pò huài | destruction; pity; run aground; break; destroy |
| 迫切 pò qiè | urgent; imperative; pressing |
| 期待 qī dài | feel like it; wait; waiting |
| 期间 qī jiān | time period; hour; period |
| 其余 qí yú | the rest; the others; remaining; rest; Out of your |
| 奇迹 qí jì | miracle; miraculous; wonder |
| 企业 qǐ yè | society; business; enterprise |
| 启发 qǐ fā | illuminate; explain and generate interest; Inspire; inspiration; heuristic; teach |
| 气氛 qì fēn | atmosphere; atmosphere; State of mind; Mood |
| 汽油 qì yóu | gas; petrol |
| 签 qiān | sign (with your name); autograph; label |
| 谦虚 qiān xū | modest; deleted; Making Modest Comments |
| 前途 qián tú | Perspective for the future; perspective; trip; climb |
| 浅 qiǎn | shallow; superficial |
| 欠 qiàn | deficient; indebted; lack; Yawning |
| 枪 qiāng | pistol; firearm; musket; spear |
| 墙 qiáng | Wall; wall |
| 强调 qiáng diào | focus on (a statement); insist on |
| 强烈 qiáng liè | intense; loudly (violently) |
| 抢 qiǎng | discuss (something); booty; confiscate; rush; seize; steal; snatch |
| 悄悄 qiāo qiāo | stealthily; surreptitiously quietly; secretly; |
| 瞧 qiáo | to watch |
| 巧妙 qiǎo miào | ingenious; intelligent |
| 切 qiē | cut; cut; Tangent (Math) |
| 亲爱 qīn ài | (Way to start a letter) Dear or dear |
| 亲切 qīn qiè | guy; amiability; Polite; hospitality; defendant; heat; guy; familiar |
| 亲自 qīn zì | personally |
| 勤奋 qín fèn | diligent; worker; diligent |
| 清淡 qīng dàn | light (for food, i.e. lean (not greasy) or poorly flavored); tasteless; Soft (turnover) |
| 轻视 qīng shì | contempt; disdainful; despise |
| 轻易 qīng yì | easily; lightly; imprudently; |
| 青 qīng | blue or green; color of nature; greenish-black; abbr. for Qinghai Province 青海 |
| 青春 qīng chūn | youth; young |
| 青少年 qīng shào nián | young; young person; youth |
| 情景 qíng jǐng | scene; see; Circumstances |
| 情绪 qíng xù | sensation |
| 请求 qǐng qiú | request; request; Make a request |
| 庆祝 qìng zhù | celebrate |
| 球迷 qiú mí | football fan; crazy about ball sports |
| 趋势 qū shì | tendency |
| 取消 Qǔ Xiāo | annul; cancellation |
| 娶 qǔ | marry a woman; take a wife; take for wife |
| 去世 qū shì | die; die; Leave this life |
| 圈 quān | circle; ring; lasso; Classifier for loops, orbits, race laps, etc |
| 全面 quán miàn | exhaustive; full; total; global |
| 权利 quán lì | privilege; correct; power |
| 权力 quán lì | authority; power |
| 劝 quàn | adviser; impulse; try to convince; persuade |
| 缺乏 quē fá | shortage; defect; To run out; lack; shortage |
| 确定 què dìng | determined; determine; confirm; be safe; OK (computer dialog) |
| 确认 què rèn | confirm; cheque; confirmation |
| 群 qún | group; herd; package |
| 燃烧 Rán Shāo | light; burn; combustion |
| 绕 Rào | wrap; turn; Make a detour |
| 热爱 rè ài | to love ardently; love |
| 热烈 Rè Liè | cosy |
| 热心 Rè Xīn | enthusiasm; jealous; jealous; enthusiastic; ardent; heat |
| 人才 Rén Cái | talent; Talented person; distinguished person; A beautiful woman; used interchangeably with 人材 |
| 人口 Rén kǒu | population |
| 人类 Rén lèi | mankind; The human race; mankind |
| 人民币 rén mín bì | Renminbi (RMB); Chinese Yuan (CNY) |
| 人生 Rén shēng | human life |
| 人事 Rén shì | human resources; human affairs; the world (in its apprehension); awareness of the world; what is humanly possible; personal matters; sexual arousal; sexual passion; Facts of Life |
| 人物 Rén wù | one person; a character (in a play, novel, etc.); A protagonist |
| 人员 Rén Yuán | personal (professional); the equipment; crew |
| 忍不住 Rěn bu zhù | don't help but; unable to bear |
| 日常 Rì Cháng | daily; every day |
| 日程 rì chéng | timetable; program; route |
| 日历 rì lì | calendar |
| 日期 rì qī | dated |
| 日用品 rì yòng pǐn | Everyday items; Everyday objects |
| 日子 rì zi | a specific day (calendar); a date (calendar); days of SB's life; hour |
| 如何 Rú Hé | in what way; How? 'Or' What? what |
| 如今 Rú Jīn | of our days; Now |
| 软 Ruǎn | smooth; flexible |
| 软件 Ruǎn jiàn | Computer Software |
| 弱 Ruò | low; fragile; inferior; (after a decimal or fraction) a little less than |
| 洒 sǎ | propagate; irrigate; spray |
| 嗓子 Sǎng zi | throat; voice |
| 色彩 sè cǎi | dye; colour; character |
| 杀 Shā | kill; murder; combat; weaken; neutralize; (used after a verb) extremely |
| 沙漠 shā mò | Desert |
| 沙滩 shā tān | sandbar; beach |
| 傻 shǎ | imbecile; stupid; beast |
| 晒 Shiai | dry in the sun; Tanning in the sun; file sharing (derived from the loan word 'share') |
| 删除 Shān chú | eliminate; annul |
| 闪电 Shǎn diàn | The lightning |
| 善良 Shàn Liáng | good and honest; benevolent |
| 善于 Shàn yú | be good at; Be fit to |
| 扇子 Shàn Zi | fan |
| 伤害 shāng hài | injure; hurt |
| 商品 shāng pǐn | good (consumer); base product; wares |
| 商务 shāng wù | business matters; commercial; commerce; business |
| 商业 shāng yè | business; commerce |
| 上当 shàng dàng | being deceived; being deceived; make yourself have |
| 蛇 Sheh | snake |
| 舍不得 shě bu de | I hate doing something; I hate to be separated from something; envy |
| 射击 shè jī | shoot (with a gun) |
| 摄影 shè yǐng | take a photograph; photography; Make a movie |
| 设备 shè bèi | team; installation |
| 设计 shè jì | plan; design; design; |
| 设施 shè shī | facilities |
| 伸 Shēn | stretch; expand |
| 深刻 shēn kè | deep |
| 身材 Shēn Cái | silhouette; size; stature |
| 身份 Shēn fèn | state; capacity; dignity; position; rank; identity |
| 神话 Shén huà | fairy tale; mythology; myth |
| 神秘 Shén mì | mysterious; mystery |
| 升 Shēng | increase; hoist; promote; liter (L) (also spelled 公升); Measure for dry grain equal to one tenth (斗 dǒu) |
| 声调 shēng diào | your; Note; a tone (in a Chinese syllable); CL: 个 |
| 生产 shēng chǎn | giving birth to a child; parturition; Produces; manufacture |
| 生动 shēng dòng | lively; lively |
| 生长 shēng zhǎng | grow |
| 绳子 Shéng zi | rope; rope; chain |
| 省略 shěng lüè | set aside; omission |
| 胜利 shèng lì | victory |
| 失眠 Shī Mián | Suffering from insomnia |
| 失去 shī qù | lose |
| 失业 shī yè | unemployment |
| 湿润 shī rùn | moist |
| 狮子 Shī zi | Lion |
| 诗 shī | poem; poetry; verse; abbr. for Songbook |
| 实话 Shish huà | truth |
| 实践 Shish, haha | practice; put into practice; satisfied |
| 实习 shí xí | internship; Fieldwork |
| 实现 shí xiàn | achieve; Enforce |
| 实验 shí yàn | experience; Experiences |
| 实用 Shí yòng | convenient; functional; pragmatic; applied science) |
| 时差 shí chā | time difference; time difference; Time change |
| 时代 shí dài | hour; hour; period |
| 时刻 Shí kè | instant; constantly; always |
| 时髦 shí máo | fashionable; Fashionable |
| 时期 shí qī | time interval); a period in time or in history; period; phase |
| 时尚 Shí shàng | fashion |
| 石头 Shí tou | stone] |
| 食物 Shí wù | food |
| 使劲儿 shǐ jìn r | exerts all its force |
| 始终 shǐ zhōng | from start to finish; All the way |
| 事实 shì shí | a fact; the fact that |
| 事物 wù | thing; object |
| 事先 Shì Xiān | in advance; before the event; beforehand; before |
| 似的 shì de | it seems as if; rather as; |
| 士兵 shì bīng | soldier |
| 市场 shì chǎng | market; market; abbr. from 超级市场 supermarket |
| 试卷 Shì Juan | Examination paper; Test paper |
| 收获 Shōu Huò | harvest; harvest; result; pick up; gain; lucre |
| 收据 Shōu jù | reception |
| 手工 shǒu gōng | handiwork; manual |
| 手术 shǒu shù | surgery; surgery; surgery |
| 手套 shǒu tào | glove; mitten |
| 手续 shǒu xù | Formalities; procedures |
| 手指 shǒu zhǐ | finger |
| 首 Shǒu | chief; head; first (occasion, thing, etc.); Poem and song classifier |
| 受伤 Shòu shāng | Injury; injured (in an accident, etc.) |
| 寿命 Shòu Mìng | life expectancy; Life expectancy |
| 书架 shū jià | bookcase; library shelf |
| 梳子 Shū zi | comb |
| 舒适 shū shì | comfortable; pleasant |
| 蔬菜 shū cài | Vegetables; Produces |
| 输入 shū rù | import: enter |
| 熟练 Shú Liàn | competent; qualified; skillful |
| 属于 shǔ yú | classified as); belong; Be part of |
| 数 shǔ | number; figure; several; some |
| 鼠标 shǔ biāo | Mouse (computer) |
| 数据 Shù Jù | data; numbers; digital |
| 数码 shù mǎ | digital; digital |
| 摔倒 shuāi dǎo | autumn; Slip and fall; throwing someone to the ground; |
| 甩 Shuǎi | throw away; swing; leaving behind; disintegrate |
| 双方 shuāng fāng | bilateral; two sides; both parties involved |
| 税 Shuì | tax; owe |
| 说不定 shuō bu dìng | not being able to say with certainty; maybe |
| 说服 shuō fú | persuade; convince |
| 丝绸 sī chóu | silk fabric; silk |
| 丝毫 Sī háo | the smallest amount or degree; a little bit |
| 思考 sī kǎo | think of; meditate on |
| 思想 Sī Xiǎng | thought; think; idea; ideology |
| 撕 sī | tear |
| 私人 sī rén | private; personnel; individual |
| 似乎 Sì Hū | seemingly; to appear; Appear; as if; seemingly |
| 搜索 sōu suǒ | To find; navigate (careful research); Internet research; Database Search |
| 宿舍 Sù shè | bedroom; housing; Hosta |
| 随身 Suí shēn | (carry) on oneself; with the same |
| 随时 Suí shí | it doesn't matter when; at any time |
| 随手 Suí shǒu | conveniently; without additional penalty; while doing so; passing |
| 碎 Suì | break; break into pieces; fragmentary |
| 损失 Sǔn shī | loss; pity; lose; damage |
| 缩短 suō duǎn | shorten; shorten |
| 所 suǒ | square; place; institute; office |
| 锁 suǒ | block; enclose; Put under lock |
| 台阶 Tái jiē | staircase (leading to a house); exit; fig. getting out of an embarrassing situation |
| 太极拳 tài jí quán | Tai chi or Taichichuan; 'Shadow Boxing' or Taiji, T'aichi or T'aichichuan; traditional form of physical exercise or relaxation; A martial art |
| 太太 Tài tai | married woman; Madam.; Madam; woman |
| 谈判 They are pàn | negotiate; negotiation; interviews; conference |
| 坦率 tǎn shuài | Franco (talk); open |
| 烫 tàng | burn; Ironing clothes) |
| 桃 Táo | peach |
| 淘气 táo qì | playful; dissipated; mischievous; bad boy |
| 逃 Táo | escape; flee; flee; flee |
| 逃避 Táo Bì | elude; to withdraw; to avoid |
| 讨价还价 tǎo jià huán jià | Haggle over the price |
| 套 tào | cover; copy; series; collection; case; pod; tau (Greek letter Ττ) |
| 特色 tè sè | feature; distinctive function or quality |
| 特殊 tè shū | special; special; strange; extraordinary |
| 特征 tè zhēng | particularity; feature; trait |
| 疼爱 téng ài | love tenderly |
| 提倡 Tí Chàng | promote; defend |
| 提纲 tí gāng | sketch; synopsis; advance |
| 提问 tí wèn | ask; examination |
| 题目 tí mù | theme (of studies); title |
| 体会 tǐ huì | knowledge (by learning or by experience); experience; achieve; experience |
| 体贴 tǐ tiē | attentive (to the needs of others) |
| 体现 tǐ xiàn | embody; reflect; personify |
| 体验 tǐ yàn | Find out for yourself |
| 天空 tiān kōng | Sky, Heavens |
| 天真 tiān zhēn | ingenuous; innocent |
| 调皮 Tiáo pí | indiscipline; mischievous; playful |
| 调整 Tiáo Zhěng | adjust; revision; |
| 挑战 Tiǎo zhàn | challenge; |
| 通常 tōng cháng | ordinary; normal; in general; generally |
| 统一 tǒng yī | unify; integrate; United |
| 痛苦 tòng kǔ | pain; pain; painful |
| 痛快 tòng kuài | playful; happy; luckily; sincerely |
| 偷 Tōu | steal; robbing from; start; thief; stealthily; |
| 投入 tóu rù | to participate in; place, invest; participate in; |
| 投资 tóu zī | investment; invest |
| 透明 tòu míng | transparent; open (not secret) |
| 突出 tū chū | salient; Leave; prominent; Amazing |
| 土地 tǔ dì | territory; Earth; soil; local god; Genius Loci (Spirit of the Place) |
| 土豆 Tǔ dòu | potato |
| 兔子 tù zi | Hare; Rabbit |
| 吐 tù | Vomit; regurgitate |
| 团 tuán | round; circular; group; agglomerated round dough; gather; surround; society |
| 推辞 tuī cí | Rejection (appointment, invitation, etc.) |
| 推广 tuī guǎng | expand; propagate; popularize |
| 推荐 tuī jiàn | recommend; recommendation |
| 退 Tuì | recede; recede; decrease; going back; withdrawal |
| 退步 tuì bù | degenerate; return |
| 退休 tuì xiū | retirement (from work) |
| 歪 Wāi | CROSSBARS; astute; twisted; prejudicial; dishonest |
| 外公 Wài Gōng | grandfather on his mother's side; (colloq.) the mother's father |
| 外交 Wài jiāo | diplomacy; diplomatic; Foreign Affairs |
| 完美 Wán měi | perfection; Perfect; perfectly |
| 完善 Wán Shàn | perfect; Make Perfect Improve |
| 完整 Wán zhěng | intact; full |
| 玩具 Wán Jù | toy |
| 万一 wàn yī | In the event that; if by chance; contingency |
| 王子 wáng zǐ | Prince; Son of a king |
| 往返 wǎng fǎn | come and go |
| 网络 wǎng luò | Internet; network (computing, telecommunications, transportation, etc.) |
| 危害 wēi hài | endanger; damage; endangering |
| 威胁 wēi xié | threaten |
| 微笑 wēi xiào | smile |
| 唯一 wéi yī | only |
| 围巾 Wéi jīn | scarf; scarf; shawl |
| 围绕 wéi rào | Rotate around; focus on (one question) |
| 维修 wéi xiū | equipment maintenance); Protect and maintain |
| 违反 wéi fǎn | Violate (a law) |
| 伟大 wěi dà | big; powerful |
| 委屈 wěi qū | feeling aggrieved; Feed a complaint |
| 尾巴 wěi ba | tail |
| 位于 wèi yú | win; be located in; to reside |
| 位置 Wèi zhi | square; seat |
| 未必 wèi bì | not necessarily; Maybe not |
| 未来 wèi lái | future; Up Up Tomorrow |
| 胃 wèi | stomach |
| 胃口 Wèi kǒu | appetite |
| 温暖 wēn nuǎn | hot |
| 温柔 Wēn róu | smooth; offer |
| 文件 Wén jiàn | document; Folders |
| 文具 Wén jù | stationery; office supplies (pen, pencil, eraser, pencil sharpener, etc.) |
| 文明 Wén míng | civilized; civilization; culture |
| 文学 Wén Xué | literature |
| 文字 Wén zì | writing system; writing style; Written language; phraseology |
| 闻 wén | hear; News; well known; popular; reputation; glory; sensation; smell; Last Name Wen |
| 吻 Wěn | Kiss; kiss; mouth; muzzle |
| 稳定 wěn dìng | stable; stability; stabilize; appease |
| 问候 Wèn hòu | greet; best regards |
| 卧室 Wò shì | bedroom |
| 握手 wò shǒu | Handshake |
| 屋子 wū zi | House; room |
| 无奈 wú nài | unfortunately; unfortunately; whether you like it or not; Nolens Volens; abbr. for 無可奈无可奈何 |
| 无数 wú shù | countless; countless; innumerable |
| 无所谓 wú suǒ wèi | it matters little; Be indifferent |
| 武术 wǔ shù | martial art; any martial arts sport (some of which claim spiritual development); self-defence; tradition of choreographed fights from opera and film (recent use); Also called kungfu 功夫 |
| 勿 wù | no |
| 物理 wù lǐ | Physics (Science) |
| 物质 wù zhì | matter; team; substance; materialist |
| 雾 wù | fog; fog |
| 吸取 xī qǔ | absorb; assimilate; drawing (one lesson); admit |
| 吸收 xī shōu | assimilate; ingest; recruit |
| 戏剧 xì jù | play; drama (theatre) |
| 系 xì | relation; establish a relationship; have a relationship with; attach; link; Department |
| 系统 xì tǒng | system |
| 细节 xì jié | detail |
| 瞎 xiā | unfounded blindness; blindly; lightly; aimless |
| 下载 xià zǎi | Download |
| 吓 xià | frighten; intimidate; threaten |
| 夏令营 Xià lìng yíng | Summer Camp |
| 鲜艳 Xiān yàn | bright color; cheerful color |
| 显得 Xiǎn de | to appear; seem; Appear; to watch |
| 显然 Xiǎn rán | obvious; of course; obviously |
| 显示 Xiǎn Shì | show; illustrate; monitor; try |
| 县 Xiàn | subprefecture; administrative division of the People's Republic of China according to prefecture |
| 现代 Xiàn dài | modern times; Modern Age; Modern era |
| 现实 Xiàn shí | reality; realist; real |
| 现象 Xiàn xiàng | phenomenon; phenomenon |
| 限制 Xiàn Zhì | restrict; limit; restriction |
| 相处 xiāng chǔ | Get along |
| 相当 xiāng dāng | equivalent to; if necessary; importantly; to some extent; pretty much |
| 相对 xiāng duì | relative; opposite; relatively; face to face; Face to face |
| 相关 xiāng guān | interdependent; correlation; Addiction; Relevance; mutuality |
| 相似 xiāng sì | Seems; similar; how; similarity; similarity |
| 香肠 Xiāng cháng | sausage |
| 享受 xiǎng shòu | take advantage of; having a party; pleasure |
| 想念 xiǎng niàn | miss (someone who misses themselves); remembering with nostalgia; Wait a long time before you see again |
| 想象 xiǎng xiàng | Imagine; imagination; luxurious |
| 象棋 xiàng qí | Chinese chess |
| 象征 Xiàng zhēng | emblem; symbol; symbolic; Insignia; symbolize; mean; Submit to |
| 项 Xiàng | neck; thing; article; Classifier of principles and articles |
| 项链 Xiàng Liàn | necklace |
| 项目 xiàng mù | article; project; Sporting event |
| 消费 xiāo fèi | use |
| 消化 Xiāo huà | digest; digestion; digestive |
| 消极 Xiāo jí | negative; passive; inactive |
| 消失 xiāo shī | disappear; fade |
| 销售 Xiāo shòu | flow out; Sell; distribute; market; Sales volume |
| 小麦 xiǎo mài | corn |
| 小气 Xiǎo Qi | stingy; stingy; clumsy; narrow-minded |
| 孝顺 Xiào Shun | respect their parents; Be pious |
| 效率 Xiào lv4 | efficiency; yield |
| 歇 xiē | pause; rest, stop (for a moment) |
| 斜 xié | inclined; oblique |
| 写作 xiě zuò | written; Written Works |
| 心理 xīn lǐ | mental; psychological |
| 心脏 xīn zàng | heart (literal and figurative sense) |
| 欣赏 xīn shǎng | appreciate; take advantage of; admire |
| 信号 Xìn hào | signal |
| 信任 Xìn rèn | trust; trust |
| 形成 Xíng chéng | Form; Take shape |
| 形容 xíng róng | to describe; description; appearance; to watch |
| 形势 Xíng shì | circumstance; situation; Terrain (topography) |
| 形式 Xíng shì | form; External appearance |
| 形象 Xíng xiàng | image; form; understand; visualization; lively |
| 形状 Xíng zhuàng | form; appearance |
| 行动 Xíng dòng | action; scroll; mobile |
| 行人 xíng rén | pedestrian; traveller on foot; step |
| 行为 Xíng Wéi | behaviour; activity |
| 幸亏 Xìng kuī | luckily; luckily |
| 幸运 Xìng Yùn | luck; lucky |
| 性质 Xìng Zhì | nature; quality |
| 兄弟 xiōng dì | brother (the youngest); fraternal |
| 胸 xiōng | chest; chest; chest; heart; mind; thorax |
| 休闲 xiū xián | leisure; relaxation; at rest |
| 修改 xiū gǎi | revise; edit |
| 虚心 xū xīn | modest; Open-minded |
| 叙述 xù shù | telling (a story or information); to say or speak; say; narration; history |
| 宣布 xuān bù | declare; announce; proclaim |
| 宣传 Xuān Chuan | disseminate; to make known; propaganda |
| 学历 Xué lì | academic qualifications; Studies; Level of education |
| 学术 Xué shù | learning; Sciences; University |
| 学问 xué wèn | learning; knowledge; academician |
| 血 Xuè | blood |
| 寻找 Xún zhǎo | be looking |
| 询问 Xún wèn | Find out more |
| 训练 xùn liàn | train; exert |
| 迅速 xùn sù | fast; fast |
| 押金 yā jīn | slogan; bail; deposit |
| 牙齿 yá chǐ | tooth; dental |
| 严肃 yán sù | solemn; solemnity |
| 延长 Yán Cháng | enlarge; lengthen; expand; delay |
| 演讲 yǎn jiǎng | conference; Make a speech |
| 宴会 I'm running away | banquet; Party; dinner |
| 阳台 Yáng tái | balcony; porch |
| 痒 yǎng | chop; tickle |
| 样式 yàng shì | guy; style |
| 腰 Yao | size; Middle kidneys |
| 摇 Yao | shake; shake; swing |
| 咬 yǎo | bite; chop |
| 要不 yào bù | other; or; or else; What would you say...? (one option or the other); or tonight that ... |
| 业务 yè wù | work; profession |
| 业余 yè yú | in his free time; amateur; Extracurricular |
| 夜 yè | night |
| 依然 Yī Rán | as before; as before; always; again |
| 一辈子 yí bèi zi | All life |
| 一旦 yí dàn | Once; as soon as; Yes, never |
| 一律 yí lv4 | uniform; equal; Without exception |
| 一再 yí zài | repeatedly |
| 一致 yí zhì | unanimous; identical (ideas or opinions) |
| 疑问 yí wèn | a question; somewhat misunderstood; ask; interrogative (grams.) |
| 移动 yí dòng | move; to move; transpose; move; locomotion; Portable (Mobile) |
| 移民 yí mín | immigrate; migrate; emigrant; immigrant |
| 遗憾 yí hàn | regret; regret; I am sorry |
| 乙 yǐ | second; second; second of the 10 celestial stems 十天干; second in order; letter 'B' or Roman 'II' in the list 'A, B, C' or 'I, II, III', etc; second part (in a legal contract, usually 乙方 [yi3 fang1], as opposed to 甲方 [jia3 fang1]); ethyl; curve; Winding; Radical Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 5) |
| 以及 yǐ jí | as much as; and; also |
| 以来 yǐ lái | from (a previous event) |
| 义务 yì wù | owe; obligation; commitment; voluntary guard; obligatory; voluntary |
| 亿 yì | One hundred million; 100.000.000; a lot of things) |
| 意外 yì wài | unexpected; accident |
| 意义 yì yì | sense; sense |
| 议论 yì lùn | comment; speak; argue; discussion |
| 因而 yīn ér | consequently; Then; then; and therefore,... |
| 因素 yīn sù | element; factor |
| 银 Yin | silver metal); silver color; relative to money (currency) |
| 印刷 Yìn Shuā | print; impression |
| 英俊 Yīng jùn | elegant; beautiful; bright |
| 英雄 Yīng Xióng | hero; heroic |
| 营养 yíng yǎng | nutrition; food |
| 营业 yíng yè | doing business; Trade |
| 迎接 yíng jiē | meet; Welcome Say hello |
| 影子 yǐng zi | shadow; reflection; trace; vague printing |
| 应付 Yìng fu | mind; treat (a problem); remove |
| 应用 yìng yòng | apply; apply; request |
| 硬 Yìng | difficult; rigid; strong; farm; to be able to do something with difficulty; good quality); Capable (on a person) |
| 硬件 Yìng jiàn | computer equipment); hardware |
| 拥抱 yōng bào | embrace; Kiss embrace; Embrace |
| 拥挤 yōng jǐ | Push; gather (crowd) |
| 勇气 yǒng qì | value; (have the) nerves |
| 用功 yòng gōng | studious; work hard; making great efforts |
| 用途 yòng you | use; usefulness |
| 优惠 yōu huì | preferential; favourable |
| 优美 yōu měi | Polite; the end; elegant |
| 优势 yōu shì | superiority; domination; advantage |
| 悠久 yōu jiǔ | established; Long (in the name of a tradition, history, culture) |
| 油炸 You Zhá | fry |
| 游览 yóu lǎn | go sightseeing; visit |
| 犹豫 yóu yù | hesitate |
| 有利 yǒu lì | advantageous; present advantages; favourable |
| 幼儿园 yòu ér yuán | nursery; Kindergarten |
| 娱乐 yú lè | entertain; to amuse; entertainment; leisure; amusing; Hobby; Pleasure; joy |
| 与其 yǔ qí | rather than...; 与其 A 不如 B (instead of A, B is better) |
| 语气 yǔ qì | your; manner of speaking; State of mind; Mood |
| 玉米 yù mǐ | But |
| 预报 yù bào | prognosis |
| 预订 yù dìng | place an order; Book in advance |
| 预防 yù fáng | avoid; take precautions against; protect; avoid; as a precaution; prophylactic |
| 元旦 Yuán Dàn | New Year’s Day |
| 原料 Yuán Liào | raw material |
| 原则 Yuán Zé | beginning; doctrine |
| 员工 Yuán Gōng | employee; work team; personnel |
| 圆 Yuán | circle; round; circular; spherical; full (on the moon); Chinese currency unit (Yuan); tact; to justify |
| 愿望 Yuàn wàng | wish; wish |
| 乐器 yuè qì | musical instrument |
| 晕 yūn | confused; fear of heights; low; faint; losing consciousness; |
| 运气 Yùn qi | Luck (good or bad) |
| 运输 Yùn Shū | transport; transport; transit |
| 运用 Yùn yòng | use; apply; resource |
| 灾害 zāi hài | disastrous damage; flog |
| 再三 zài sān | over and over again; several times |
| 在乎 Zài Hu | give importance to; look after |
| 在于 Zài yú | It consists of; rest on |
| 赞成 zàn chéng | approve; to support (an application) |
| 赞美 zàn měi | admire; applaud; praise; praise; glorify |
| 糟糕 zāo gāo | it is frightful; Thin! |
| 造成 zào chéng | because |
| 则 ZÉ | Then; then; standard; standard; rule; beginning; Sorter of written articles (such as an official statement); Conjunction used to express contrast with a previous sentence or paragraph |
| 责备 Zé bèi | fault; criticizing someone |
| 摘 zhāi | borrow; take; to choose (flowers, fruits, etc.); start; to select; remove (your glasses, hat, etc.) |
| 窄 zhǎi | narrow; narrow-minded; sick |
| 粘贴 zhān tiē | Hit; affix; join; paste (as in cut, copy, and paste) |
| 展开 zhǎn kāi | relax; extend; to get going, to start; launch |
| 展览 zhǎn lǎn | exposition; exposition; show |
| 占 Zhàn | take possession of; to occupy; constitute |
| 战争 zhàn zhēng | war; conflict |
| 掌握 zhǎng wò | control; own; direct; control; Take advantage (initiative, opportunity, destination) |
| 涨 zhǎng | increase the price); Rise (Water, Stream) |
| 长辈 zhǎng bèi | elderly person; generation of the elderly; Old Generation |
| 账户 zhàng hù | Account (Bank or Internet) |
| 招待 zhāo dài | receive guests); entertain; reception |
| 着火 zháo huǒ | Light the fire; burn |
| 着凉 zháo liáng | catch a cold |
| 召开 zhào kāi | hold (a conference or meeting)/convene; convoke |
| 照常 zhào cháng | As usual |
| 哲学 zhé xué | philosophy |
| 珍惜 zhēn xī | appreciate; appreciate; save |
| 真实 zhēn shí | real; real |
| 针对 zhēn duì | to aim; have the objective of; taking into account that; in the light of; Inasmuch |
| 诊断 zhěn duàn | diagnosis; diagnose |
| 振动 zhèn dòng | vibration |
| 阵 zhèn | troop disposition; race; access; forehead; short period of time; some time; Classifier for short-term events or conditions |
| 争论 zhēng lùn | argue; argue; controversial |
| 争取 zhēng qǔ | fight for; fight for; Win in |
| 征求 zhēng qiú | request; to find; asking questions (opinions, comments, etc.); Make a request |
| 挣 zhēng | throw off; to free oneself from; seek to acquire; Make Money |
| 睁 zhēng | Open your eyes |
| 整个 zhěng gè | whole; together; total |
| 整齐 zhěng qí | well ordered; tidy; neat; clean |
| 整体 zhěng tǐ | whole entity; the whole body; synthesis; as a whole (the situation, the construction, the equipment, etc.); global; macrocosm; integral; holistic together |
| 政府 zhèng fǔ | government |
| 政治 zhèng zhì | politics |
| 正 zhèng | correct; standing; centric; correct; positive (mathematics); pure (to taste); exactly (time or number); precisely |
| 证件 zhèng jiàn | certificate; Identity card |
| 证据 zhèng jù | evidence; testimony |
| 支 zhī | support; support; pay; increase; stuck; division; withdraw money; surname Zhi; sorter of rods such as pens and pistols, army divisions, songs or compositions; The power of light bulbs |
| 支票 zhī piào | check (bank) |
| 执照 Zhí zhào | License; permission |
| 直 Zhí | directly; correct; straighten; fair and reasonable; frank; simple; (indicates movement or continuous action); vertical; Vertical downward stroke in Chinese characters |
| 指导 zhǐ dǎo | guide; guide; trainer; CL: 个 |
| 指挥 zhǐ huī | The commanding officer; order; direct; direct; Conductor |
| 制定 zhì dìng | elaborate; establish; formulate |
| 制度 zhì dù | system (political, administrative, etc.); institution (sociology) |
| 制造 Zhì zào | design; create; invent; manufacture; maker |
| 制作 Zhì zuò | do; manufacture |
| 志愿者 Zhì yuàn zhě | voluntary |
| 智慧 Zhì Huì | wisdom; knowledge; intelligence; intelligent |
| 治疗 Zhì Liáo | take care of; priest; take care of; medical treatment; healing |
| 秩序 zhì xù | order (in the sense of orderly, sequence, social); the status (of the company) |
| 至今 Zhì Jīn | until now |
| 至于 Zhì yú | As for |
| 中介 zhōng jiè | act as an intermediary; intermediate; representative |
| 中心 zhōng xīn | center; heart (fig.); nucleus |
| 中旬 zhōng xún | Second ten days of a month (from 10 to 20) |
| 种类 zhǒng lèi | order; guy; guy; variety; species; category; class (of species) |
| 重大 zhòng dà | important; elder; significant; big |
| 重量 zhòng liàng | weight |
| 周到 Zhōu Dao | considerate; Care; meticulous |
| 猪 zhū | Pig; pig |
| 竹子 Zhú zi | bamboo |
| 逐步 Zhú Bù | gradually; Step by step |
| 逐渐 Zhú Jiàn | Little by little |
| 主持 zhǔ chí | take charge of directing; preside; respect; represent (judicial); present (a radio or television program, etc.) |
| 主动 zhǔ dòng | taking the initiative; spontaneous |
| 主观 zhǔ guān | subjective |
| 主人 zhǔ rén | Teacher; chief; host; hostess; owner |
| 主任 zhǔ rèn | director; chief |
| 主题 zhǔ ti | theme; theme |
| 主席 zhǔ xí | president (of a company); prime minister |
| 主张 zhǔ zhāng | defend; rest; see; position; hold; proposal; point of view; affirmation |
| 煮 zhǔ | cook; boil |
| 注册 zhù cè | record; Register |
| 祝福 zhù fú | blessings wish good luck |
| 抓 zhuā | seize; stop; start; to the height; scratch |
| 抓紧 zhuā jǐn | grip firmly; Pay special attention to; rush; Make the most of |
| 专家 zhuān jiā | expert; specialist; |
| 专心 zhuān xīn | Concentrate; absorption; concentration |
| 转变 zhuǎn biàn | change; transform; |
| 转告 zhuǎn gào | transmit; to make known; communicate; Passing a message |
| 装 zhuāng | simulate; group; to garnish; dress; clothes; costume (of an actor in a play); play a role; pretend; Install on pc; stare; wrapping (something in a bag); carry; wrap |
| 装饰 zhuāng shì | Decorate; adorn |
| 装修 zhuāng xiū | renew; To finish |
| 撞 Zhuàng | crash into; hit; meet by accident; hit; fall on |
| 状况 zhuàng kuàng | state; condition; |
| 状态 zhuàng tài | current circumstances; situation; |
| 追 zhuī | carve; record; musical instrument (antique); |
| 追求 zhuī qiú | to pursue (a goal) stubbornly; to the courts; running after him; To find; Court |
| 咨询 zī xún | consult; get advice; consultation |
| 姿势 zī shì | posture; attitude |
| 资格 zī gé | qualification; title; Seniority (at work) |
| 资金 zī jīn | funds; capital; funds |
| 资料 zī liào | middle; goods; Resources; documents; data; information; profile (Internet) |
| 资源 Zī Yuán | resources (natural, labor, etc.) |
| 紫 zǐ | purple; purple; amethyst; Erythrorhizon Lithospermum (flowering plant whose root provides purple-red); Japanese: murasaki |
| 字母 zì mǔ | letter of the alphabet); alphabet |
| 字幕 zì mù | Subtitles; legend |
| 自从 zì cóng | since; from |
| 自动 zì dòng | automatic; voluntarily |
| 自豪 zì háo | to be proud; pride |
| 自觉 zì jué | conscious; conscientious |
| 自私 zì sī | selfish; selfishness |
| 自由 zì yóu | freedom; free; |
| 自愿 Zì Yuàn | voluntarily |
| 综合 zōng hé | to summarize; synthesize |
| 总裁 zǒng cái | managing director (of a company); CEO |
| 总共 zǒng gòng | in everything; in total |
| 总理 zǒng lǐ | prime minister |
| 总算 zǒng suàn | at last; at last |
| 总统 zǒng tǒng | President (of a country) |
| 总之 Zǒng zhī | shortly; in a word; shortly |
| 组 zǔ | organize; group; class; Sorter for series, groups of people |
| 组成 zǔ chéng | Form; compose |
| 组合 zǔ hé | arm; arm; combination; combinational |
| 组织 zǔ zhī | organize; organization; organized system; tissue |
| 阻止 zǔ zhǐ | avoid; block |
| 最初 zuì chū | initially; first of all; primary; initial |
| 醉 zuì | drunk; drunk; drunk; devote oneself to |
| 尊敬 Zūn jìng | respect; revere; to honor |
| 遵守 zūn shǒu | abide by; respect (a commitment); obey |
| 作品 zuò pǐn | work (art, literature) |
| 作为 zuò wéi | attitude; achievement; whereas; how; take for; considered as; Deploy your talents |
| 作文 Zuò wén | write an essay; composition (student essay); |
Study Techniques for HSK 5
To succeed in HSK 5, it's not enough just to understand the language; a well-structured study strategy and effective techniques are necessary. Regular practice of HSK 5 vocabulary is essential, and students should strive to become familiar with the vocabulary and characters.
Language immersion is key to deep understanding. This can be achieved through constant exposure to Chinese media, such as movies, TV shows, series, and news portals, allowing students to not only improve their listening and reading comprehension, but also gain a more natural sense of the language.
Conducting HSK 5 mock exams is also essential, as it provides a hands-on experience of the actual exam conditions and helps students better manage their time and stress during the actual test.
Recommended Resources
For HSK 5 students, choosing resources is a crucial step on the path to fluency in Chinese. With a variety of options including specialized textbooks, interactive mobile apps , and online platforms, students can learn from advanced HSK level 5 grammar to specialized vocabulary. These resources are designed to expand language comprehension by providing hands-on exercisesthat reflect real-life situations and mock exams that prepare for the rigorous demands of HSK 5.
Studying with Hanyu Chinese School offers a distinct advantage; since we use a personalized approach and our teaching methodology is adapted so that it aligns perfectly with the specific needs of each student. Hanyu Chinese School not only provides access to high-quality materials and cutting-edge learning tools, such as a proprietary app, but also connects students with expert teachers. This combination of teaching resources and support creates a dynamic learning environment that can significantly accelerate progress towards understanding HSK 5 with confidence.
Preparing for Test Day
Preparing for HSK 5 is like training for a marathon; It's not just about running long distances, but also about knowing the route and keeping a good pace. Familiarizing yourself with the exam format is just as important as learning vocabulary and grammar. Imagine confidently walking around the HSK 5 exam room, knowing exactly what to expect, from the first listening section to the last writing question. That feeling is your best ally!
In addition, managing your time well and maintaining a positive attitude are key to a good study plan to gain confidence with the HSK 5. Break your study time into manageable segments . If at the time of the HSK 5 exam you find a question too difficult, mark it and continue to the next one. You can go back to it if you have time to spare at the end. And remember, a positive mindset can be your secret superpower.
When doubts creep in, remind yourself of all the reasons you're doing this and all the victories, big and small, you've already achieved. Remember that the HSK 5 exam is only one part of your learning journey. Every mistake is a learning opportunity and every success is a step towards a greater understanding of the language.
Conclusion: Towards Chinese Mastery
Achieving HSK level 5 is an impressive achievement that opens doors to academic and career opportunities. Plus, it's like having a master key to today's digital and cultural world. Whether you're exploring social media, caught up in the plot of a series that's giving people something to talk about, or discovering that song you can't get out of your head, all of this becomes even more exciting when you understand it in Chinese.
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To conclude, reaching HSK level 5 in Mandarin Chinese is a significant achievement that opens countless doors both personally and professionally. Reading, writing, and speaking fluently in this language requires dedication, constant practice, and a structured approach, but the results are immensely rewarding.
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The Chinese language, with its multiple dialects and ancient script, is not only limited to China's borders. It is a living language that has crossed seas and mountains, establishing itself on the five continents of the world. In this article, we will embark on a linguistic and cultural journey to discover where Chinese is spoken and how it has been integrated into various global societies.
From New York's bustling Chinatown to the laid-back Chinese-speaking communities in Africa, Mandarin and other Chinese dialects have become a bridge between East and West. Join us on this global exploration and see how the Chinese language has woven its narrative into the multicultural tapestry of the world.
Asia: Cradle of the Mandarin
In Asia, Mandarin is heard from classrooms to markets, being the official language of the People's Republic of China and Taiwan, and one of the four official languages of Singapore. But where Chinese is spoken, it's not limited to these places. In countries such as Malaysia and the Philippines, significant communities of Chinese speakers have established their own schools and businesses, keeping the language and its traditions alive.
In addition, in regions such as Inner Mongolia and Xinjiang, Chinese is intertwined with other local languages, creating a unique linguistic tapestry. Even in nations where Chinese is not the predominant language, such as Japan and South Korea, there are a growing number of institutions offering intensive Mandarin programs, reflecting China's growing influence on global trade and culture.
Europe: Where Chinese is spoken there
Among the places in Europe where Chinese is spoken, there is a mixture of tradition and modernity. In cities like London, Paris, and Madrid, Chinatowns are cultural hotspots, where the aroma of street food and the sound of Mandarin conversations fill the air. These places show how the Chinese community has expanded and become part of life in Europe.
Educational institutions have responded to the demand for Chinese language skills, offering courses from entry-level to specialized master's degree programs. Where Chinese is spoken in Europe, it opens a window to business opportunities, academic exchanges, and a rich cultural diversity that enriches both parties.
Africa: The Rise of Chinese on the Developing Continent
Africa, a rapidly developing continent, has seen Chinese become a language of strategic importance. What are some of the countries where Chinese is spoken there? Well, countries like South Africa, Nigeria, and Egypt have incorporated Chinese into their education systems, recognizing the need to communicate with one of the world's largest trading partners.
In places like Kenya and Tanzania, Chinese is becoming more prominent, not only in classrooms, but also in everyday life in markets and on the streets. This is due to the growing presence of Chinese companies and investment in infrastructure. In Chinese-speaking places in Africa, there is also talk of the future and a bridge between cultures.
America: Linguistic and Cultural Diversity
America is a melting pot of languages and cultures, and Chinese has found its place in this mosaic. Where Chinese is spoken in the Americas, from the vibrant Chinatowns in cities like San Francisco and New York to the communities in countries like Peru and Cuba, the diversity and history of Chinese immigration is celebrated.
Universities and schools across the Americas have expanded their language programs to include Chinese, a response to China's growing economic and cultural influence. In Chinese-speaking cities in America, there is a fusion of cultures that enriches both the local community and the expansion of the Chinese community.
Oceania: Language Bridges in the Pacific
In Oceania, the places where Chinese is spoken, there is a special connection with Asia. Australia and New Zealand have been home to large Chinese-speaking communities, and their major cities, such as Sydney and Auckland, are home to thriving Chinatowns that are hubs of activity and cultural celebration.
Chinese-language education has gained traction in schools and universities in Oceania, preparing future generations for an increasingly interconnected world. Where Chinese is spoken in this region, it reflects Asia's importance in the global economy and strengthens ties across the Pacific.
Conclusion
Throughout this journey through the five continents, we have discovered that where Chinese is spoken, stories of integration, adaptation and encounter are woven. From ancient silk roads to modern trade corridors, the Chinese language has proven to be more than a means of communication; it is a bond that unites people from different horizons. To better understand the cultural influence of Mandarin and its global presence, we recommend you read our article on the 6 key places in the world where Mandarin is spoken.
The presence of Chinese around the world is a reflection of globalization and the interconnectedness of our societies. Whether in education, business or culture, in every place where Chinese is spoken, there is talk of opportunities and a shared future. This age-old language, with its characters steeped in history and meaning, continues to open doors and build bridges, inviting us all to be part of a richer and more diverse global community.
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The HSK 4, also known as the Chinese Proficiency Exam, is a crucial milestone for those who want to master the Mandarin language. Designed to assess listening, reading, and writing skills, the HSK 4 represents an intermediate level in learning Chinese. In this article, we'll explore in detail what HSK 4 entails, how it compares to other levels, and how it can accelerate your progress towards fluency in this fascinating language. Read on to find out how the HSK 4 can open doors and pave the way for smoother communication in Chinese!
Although HSK 4 is not the most advanced level, it represents an important milestone for several reasons:
- Transition to Intermediate Level: HSK 4 marks the transition from beginner to intermediate. Here, students should demonstrate stronger skills in reading, writing, and listening. It is like crossing a bridge that connects the fundamentals with a deeper command of Chinese.
- Vocabulary Expansion: Preparing for HSK 4 involves learning a wide variety of words and phrases. Students immerse themselves in everyday topics, from describing activities to expressing opinions. This enrichment is essential for effective communication.
- Confidence in Communication: By passing HSK 4, students gain confidence in their ability to communicate in real situations. They can engage in more complex conversations, read authentic texts, and write coherent paragraphs.
- Opening Opportunities: Many academic institutions and employers recognize HSK 4 as a significant achievement. Earning this certification can open doors to higher education, scholarships, jobs, and cultural exchange opportunities.
The Structure of the HSK 4
The HSK 4 is a crucial milestone on the road to fluency in Mandarin Chinese. To understand its structure, let's break down the three sections that make up this exam:
- Listening Comprehension:
- 45 questions: In this section, you'll listen to recordings of dialogues, monologues, and conversations. The sound record is only played once.
- 30 minutes: You must pay attention and take notes quickly to answer correctly.
- Examples of questions: judging whether a statement is true or false, choosing the correct answer among options.
- Reading Comprehension:
- 40 questions: Here, you will face texts written in Chinese without pinyin. You must read and understand passages, sentences, and questions.
- 40 minutes: Choose the right words to complete sentences, order phrases, and select correct answers.
- Examples of questions: fill in the blanks, order sentences, choose correct alternatives.
- Written Expression:
- 15 questions: Demonstrate your writing skills. Construct sentences, complete sentences, and create coherent answers.
- 25 minutes: Use your vocabulary and grammar to express yourself clearly and precisely.
- Examples of questions: rearranging words to form sentences, describing images.
Study Strategies for HSK 4
Essential Resources for Preparing for the HSK 4 Exam
Preparing for HSK 4 requires effective materials and resources. Here are some recommendations to help you achieve success at this level:
- Practice and Simulation Books:
- HSK 4 Mock Tests: This book includes practice tests and corresponding answers. It comes with a CD to practice listening comprehension. Working systematically on the practice exams in this book is the best way to prepare to pass the actual exam.
- HSK Standard Course 4: This series of books offers a linear approach to gradually build your HSK 4 vocabulary and track your progress. Includes the Textbook and Workbook.
- Classes with Hanyu Chinese School:
- Take advantage of your classes with Hanyu Chinese School as a valuable resource. Specialized teachers will guide you through the specific contents of HSK 4, providing you with practical exercises and personalized feedback.
- Actively participate in classes, ask questions, and practice with your classmates. Live interaction will help you consolidate your language skills.
Listening and Listening
Listening comprehension is a fundamental skill for HSK 4. Here are some tips to improve it:
- Hanyu Chinese School Online Campus:
- Take advantage of Hanyu Chinese School resources as a valuable tool. Online classes, audio materials, and authentic recordings will help you become familiar with different accents and speaking styles in Mandarin Chinese.
- Turn on captions if necessary to reinforce understanding
- Active Listening:
- Listen to authentic material in Chinese, such as radio shows, podcasts, or recordings of online classes.
- Pay attention to details, such as intonation, vocabulary, and context.
- Variety of Sources:
- Listen to different genres: news, interviews, informal conversations, etc.
- Exposing yourself to a variety of situations will help you adapt to different contexts.
- Listening Speed:
- If you find that someone is talking too fast, adjust the speed of the audio to better assimilate the information.
- Practice listening at different speeds to get used to different speech rhythms.
Remember that consistent practice and regular exposure will help you develop a solid listening comprehension.
Improves Chinese Reading and Writing
When we are faced with Chinese texts, especially those intended for the HSK 4 level, it is essential to apply effective strategies to improve our reading comprehension. Here are some recommendations:
- Key Vocabulary (HSK 4): Before we dive into the text, let's identify the keywords related to HSK level 4. These are the ones that we must know and understand well. If we find an unfamiliar word, look up its meaning and write it down for future reference.
- Context and Clues: Let's pay attention to the general context of the text. Often, preceding or subsequent sentences provide clues as to the meaning of a specific word or phrase. Let's not just focus on isolated words; Let's consider how they relate to each other.
- Text Structure: Let's analyze the structure of the text. Is there an introduction, development and conclusion? What kind of information is presented in each section? This will help us anticipate the content and follow the flow of ideas.
- Speech Markers: Let's look for discourse markers like "therefore," "however," "in addition," and "in summary." These indicate the logical relationships between ideas and facilitate the understanding of the text.
- Underlining and Annotations: Let's underline the key parts of the text and make notes in the margins. This will help us remember important details and visualize the structure as we read.
- Regular Practice: Consistent practice is essential. Let's read a variety of texts, such as articles, short stories, or news, to expose ourselves to different styles and topics. The more we read, the more familiar we will be with the structures and vocabulary.
Preparation for HSK 4 Exam Day
Managing stress and anxiety is crucial to succeeding in the HSK 4 exam. Start by establishing a structured study plan that allows you to cover all the necessary topics without rushing. Incorporate relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, into your daily routine to stay calm and focused.
The night before the HSK 4 exam, make sure you get a good night's rest and start your day with a nutritious breakfast to keep your energy up. During the exam, if you feel anxiety creeping up, pause and take deep breaths to center yourself and continue with confidence. Remember, HSK 4 is an opportunity to demonstrate your Chinese skills, and with the right preparation, you can handle any challenge that comes your way.
To maximize your performance on the HSK 4 exam, it is crucial to adopt a focused study and preparation strategy. Here are some tips that can help:
- Strengthen your vocabulary: Since the HSK 4 exam covers 1,200 words, it is essential that you strengthen your vocabulary. Use flashcards or mobile apps to review words on a regular basis.
- Improve your endurance: Just like an athlete prepares for a competition, you should gradually increase the duration and intensity of your study sessions as the exam approaches.
- Manage your time efficiently: Learn how to distribute your time effectively between the different sections of the exam to ensure you answer all the questions.
HSK Vocabulary 4
We share with you the list of words of HSK 4 so you can start practicing right now!
| Characters + Pinyin | Spanish |
|---|---|
| 爱情 Ài qíng | (n.) love (between man and woman) |
| 安排 ān pái | (v.) organize; (n.) arrangement |
| 安全 ān quán | (adj.) safe; prudent; (n.) Security |
| 按时 Àn shí | (adv.) on time; punctually |
| 按照 Àn zhào | (prep.) in accordance with; according to |
| 百分之 Bǎi fēn zhī | percent; percentage |
| 棒 Bàng | (adj) very good; excellent |
| 包子 Bāo zi | (n.) Chinese steamed pie |
| 保护 bǎo hù | (v.) protect |
| 保证 Bǎo zhèng | (v.) to promise; (n.) warranty |
| 报名 Bào míng | (vs.) enroll |
| 抱 Bào | (v.) embrace |
| 抱歉 bào qiàn | (v.) ask for forgiveness; I am sorry |
| 倍 Bèi | (Cn.) times (of an original figure); multiple |
| 本来 Běn lái | (adv.) originally |
| 笨 bèn | (adj.) fool; stupid |
| 比如 bǐ rú | (v.) for example |
| 毕业 Bì yè | (vs.) graduate |
| 遍 biàn | (Cn.) times; (n.) standard; boss |
| 标准 Biāo Zhǔn | (adj.) according to a standard; (n.) standard; criterion |
| 表格 Biǎo gé | (n.) form; printed |
| 表示 Biǎo shì | (v.) express; manifest |
| 表演 Biǎo yǎn | (v.) act; represent; interpret; (n.) spectacle; representation; performance |
| 表扬 Biǎo yáng | (v.) praise; (n.) praise; praise |
| 饼干 Bǐng Gān | (n.) biscuit |
| 并且 Bìng qiě | (conj.) and also |
| 博士 Bó shì | (n.) Doctor (academic degree) |
| 不过 Bú guò | (conj.) however |
| 不得不 Bù dé Bù | must |
| 不管 Bù guǎn | (conj.) it doesn't matter what; whatever it is |
| 不仅 Bù jǐn | (conj.) not only |
| 部分 bù fen | (n.) part |
| 擦 cā | (v.) Scrub to clean |
| 猜 cāi | (v.) Guess |
| 材料 Cái liào | (n.) reference material |
| 参观 cān guān | (v.) visit |
| 餐厅 cān tīng | (n.) Restaurant |
| 厕所 cè suǒ | (n.) toilet; bath; toilet, service room |
| 差不多 chà bu duō | (adv.) more or less; approximately |
| 尝 cháng | (v.) test |
| 长城 cháng chéng | (n.) the Great Wall |
| 长江 Cháng Jiāng | (n.) the Changjiang River (Yangtze) |
| 场 chǎng | (CV) Classifier for activities |
| 超过 chāo guò | (v.) overtaking; more than |
| 乘坐 chéng zuò | (v.) to take; use (a means of transport) |
| 成功 chéng gōng | (v.) be successful; (n.) success |
| 成为 chéng wéi | (v.) to become |
| 诚实 chéng shí | (adj.) honest |
| 吃惊 chī jīng | (vs.) be surprised; astound |
| 重新 chóng xīn | (adv.) once again; again |
| 抽烟 chōu yān | smoke |
| 出差 chū chāi | (vs.) work trip |
| 出发 chū fā | (v.) depart; get out |
| 出生 chū shēng | (v.) To be born |
| 出现 chū xiàn | (v.) appear |
| 厨房 chú fáng | (n.) kitchen |
| 传真 chuán zhēn | (n.) fax |
| 窗户 Chuāng Hu | (n.) window |
| 词语 Cí yǔ | (n.) word and phrase |
| 从来 Cóng lái | (adv.) from the beginning; always |
| 粗心 Cū xīn | (adj.) negligent; careless |
| 存 | (v.) keep; deposit |
| 错误 cuò wù | (adj.) error; mistaken; (n.) error; lack |
| 答案 Dá àn | (n.) response; key |
| 打扮 dǎ ban | (v.) to dress up; Makeup |
| 打扰 dǎ rǎo | (v.) interrupt; bother |
| 打印 Dǎ Yìn | (v.) Print |
| 打招呼 Dǎ zhāo hu | greet |
| 打折 Dǎ zhé | (vs.) discount |
| 打针 Dǎ zhēn | (vs.) give injection |
| 大概 Dà Gài | (adv.) probably |
| 大使馆 Dà shǐ guǎn | (n.) embassy |
| 大约 Dà yuē | (adv.) approximately; more or less |
| 大夫 dài fu | (n.) doctor; doctor |
| 戴 dài | (v.) put on |
| 当 Dāng | (v.) to be; act as |
| 当时 Dāng shí | (n.) at the time |
| 刀 Dāo | (n.) knife |
| 导游 Dǎo yóu | (N.) Guide |
| 倒 dào | (v.) fall; lie down |
| 到处 Dào chù | (adv.) everywhere |
| 到底 Dào dǐ | (adv.) after all |
| 道歉 dào qiàn | (vs.) asking for forgiveness |
| 得 dé | (ae.) Verb complement sign |
| 得意 Dé yì | (adj) to be content; Content |
| 登机牌 dēng jī pái | (n.) boarding pass |
| 等 děng | (v.) Wait |
| 低 dī | (adj.) low; (v.) go down |
| 底 dǐ | (n.) at the end of |
| 地点 Dì Diǎn | (n.) place |
| 地球 dì qiú | (n.) Earth |
| 地址 Dì zhǐ | (n.) Address |
| 掉 Day | (v.) Fall |
| 调查 Diào Chá | (v.) investigate; (n.) research |
| 丢 diū | (v.) lose |
| 动作 Dòng zuò | (n.) movement |
| 堵车 dǔ chē | (v) jamming; bottleneck; stuck |
| 肚子 Dù zi | (n.) belly |
| 短信 Duǎn xìn | (n.) Short Message |
| 对话 Duì huà | (n.) dialogue |
| 对面 Duì miàn | (n.) opposite |
| 对于 duì yú | (prep.) respect; as far as something is concerned; with respect to |
| 儿童 Ér Tóng | (n.) child |
| 而 ér | (conj.) and; but; however |
| 发生 fā shēng | (v.) take place; occur |
| 发展 fā zhǎn | (v.) develop |
| 法律 fǎ lv4 | (n.) law |
| 翻译 fān yì | (v.) translate |
| 烦恼 Fán nǎo | (n.) annoyance; Problems; (v.) feeling upset |
| 反对 fǎn duì | (v.) oppose |
| 方法 fāng fǎ | (n.) method; way |
| 方面 fāng miàn | (n.) Appearance |
| 方向 fāng xiàng | (n.) Address |
| 房东 Fáng dōng | (n.) owner; owner, tenant |
| 放弃 Fàng qì | (v.) abandon |
| 放暑假 Fàng shǔ jià | Have summer vacations |
| 放松 fàng sōng | (v.) relax |
| 份 fèn | (Cn.) portion |
| 丰富 fēng fù | (adj.) abundant; rich; (v.) enrich |
| 否则 Fǒu zé | (conj.) of the contrary; otherwise |
| 符合 Fú hé | (v.) correspond to |
| 付款 fù kuǎn | (v.) pay |
| 复印 fù yìn | (v.) copy; photocopy |
| 复杂 fù zá | (adj.) complicated |
| 富 fù | (adj.) rich |
| 父亲 fù qīn | (n.) Father |
| 负责 fù zé | (v.) take care of; (adj.) responsible |
| 改变 gǎi biàn | (v.) change; (n.) change; variation |
| 干杯 Gān bēi | (v.) Cheers! |
| 感动 gǎn dòng | (v.) to be moved |
| 感觉 Gǎn Jué | (n.) printing; sensation; (v.) to feel; feel |
| 感情 Gǎn qíng | (n.) feeling; emotion |
| 感谢 Gǎn Xiè | (v.) thank; (n.) Acknowledgement |
| 敢 gǎn | (va.) dare |
| 赶 gǎn | (v.) reach; seize |
| 干 Win | (v.) to do |
| 刚 gāng | (adv.) a moment ago |
| 高速公路 gāo sù gōng lù | (N.) Highway |
| 胳膊 gē bo | (n.) arm |
| 各 gè | (pron.) Several, different |
| 公里 gōng lǐ | (Cn.) kilometer |
| 功夫 Gōng Fu | (n.) Kung-fu |
| 工资 gōng zī | (n.) salary; salary |
| 共同 Gòng Tóng | (adj.) common |
| 够 Gòu | (adv.) sufficient; (v.) to reach |
| 购物 Gòu wù | (vs.) shopping |
| 估计 gū jì | (v.) calculate; (n.) Calculation |
| 鼓励 gǔ lì | (n.) courage; to infuse encouragement; (v.) encourage; animate |
| 故意 gù yì | (adv.) intentionally; deliberately |
| 顾客 gù kè | (n.) client |
| 挂 Guà | (v.) suspend; hang; (v.) hang up the phone |
| 关键 guān jiàn | (n.) key; the crucial; (adj.) crucial; key |
| 观众 Guān zhòng | (n.) public; spectator |
| 管理 guǎn lǐ | (v.) administer; manage; (n.) management; administration; (n.) light |
| 光 guāng | (adv.) only; (adj.) to finish (used after a verb) |
| 广播 guǎng bō | (n.) Broadcasting, Radio |
| 广告 guǎng gào | (n.) Propaganda |
| 逛 Guàng | (v.) stroll; wander |
| 规定 guī dìng | (v.) stipulate; (n.) rule; regulation; stipulation |
| 国籍 Guó jí | (n.) nationality |
| 国际 Guó jì | (adj.) international |
| 果汁 guǒ zhī | (n.) juice; juice |
| 过程 Guò chéng | (n.) process; course |
| 海洋 hǎi yáng | (n.) ocean |
| 害羞 Hài xiū | (adj.) shy |
| 寒假 Hán Jià | (n.) Winter Holidays |
| 汗 Hàn | (n.) sweat |
| 航班 Háng Bān | (n.) flight |
| 好处 hǎo chu | (n.) benefit; advantage |
| 好像 hǎo xiàng | (adv.) as if; Approximately |
| 号码 hào mǎ | (n.) number |
| 合格 Hé gé | (adj.) qualified |
| 合适 Hé shì | (adj.) adequate; appropriate; one remains; one |
| 盒子 Hé yes | (n.) box |
| 厚 Hòu | (adj.) thick; (n.) thicken, make it thicker |
| 后悔 Hòu Huǐ | (v.) repent |
| 互联网 Hù Lián wǎng | (n.) the Internet |
| 互相 Hù Xiāng | (adv.) mutually |
| 护士 Hù shi | (n.) nurse |
| 怀疑 Huái yí | (v.) doubt; suspect |
| 回忆 huí yì | (v.) remember; (n.) memory |
| 活动 Huó dòng | (v.) exercise; (n.) activity |
| 活泼 huó po | (adj.) animated; (n.) fire |
| 火 huǒ | (n.) to get angry; irritation; (adj.) prosperous; fashionable |
| 获得 huò dé | (v.) to win; get |
| 基础 jī chǔ | (n.) base; (adj.) basic |
| 激动 jī dòng | (adj.) to be enthusiastic; to be moved; (v.) excite; thrill |
| 积极 jī jí | (adj.) positive; vigorous |
| 积累 jī lěi | (v.) accumulate; (n.) accumulation |
| 即使 jí shǐ | (conj.) although |
| 及时 jí shí | (adv.) on time; (adj.) opportunely |
| 寄 Jì | (v.) send |
| 技术 Jì Shù | (n.) technical |
| 既然 jì rán | (conj.) since; since |
| 继续 jì xù | (adv.) continue; follow |
| 计划 jì huà | (n.) plan; (v.) plan, think, propose |
| 记者 jì zhě | (n.) journalist |
| 加班 Jiā bān | (vs.) overtime |
| 加油站 Jiā yóu zhàn | (n.) gas station |
| 家具 Jiā jù | (n.) furniture |
| 假 jiǎ | (adj.) false |
| 价格 Jià gé | (n.) price |
| 坚持 Jiān Chí | (v.) insist; persist |
| 减肥 jiǎn féi | (vs.) slimming down |
| 减少 jiǎn shǎo | (v.) reduce; diminish |
| 建议 Jiàn yì | (v.) suggest; advise; (n.) suggestion; advice |
| 将来 Jiāng lái | (n.) in the future |
| 奖金 jiǎng jīn | (n.) award |
| 降低 jiàng dī | (v.) to go down; reduce |
| 降落 Jiàng Luò | (v.) landing |
| 交 Jiāo | (v.) give; deliver; (v.) Making friends |
| 交流 Jiāo Liú | (v.) communicate; communication; (v.) exchange |
| 交通 Jiāo tōng | (n.) traffic; transport |
| 郊区 Jiāo Qū | (n.) suburbs; outskirts |
| 骄傲 jiāo ào | (adj.) conceited |
| 饺子 jiǎo zi | (n.) Chinese ravioli |
| 教授 Jiào shòu | (n.) teacher |
| 教育 Jiào yù | (n.) education; (v.) Educate |
| 接受 Jiē shòu | (v.) accept |
| 接着 Jiē zhe | (v.) follow; continue |
| 结果 Jié guǒ | (n.) result |
| 节 jié | (Cn.) section; Period of a class |
| 节约 Jié Yuē | (v.) economize; save |
| 解释 jiě shì | (v.) explain; (n.) explanation |
| 尽管 jǐn guǎn | (conj.) although; despite |
| 紧张 jǐn zhāng | (adj.) to feel nervous |
| 禁止 Jìn Zhǐ | (v.) prohibit |
| 进行 Jìn Xíng | (v.) perform; carry out |
| 京剧 jīng jù | (n.) Beijing Opera House |
| 精彩 jīng cǎi | (adj.) brilliant, magnificent |
| 经济 jīng jì | (n.) Economy |
| 经历 jīng lì | (v.) pass; cross; experience; (n.) Experience |
| 经验 jīng yàn | (n.) Experience |
| 景色 jǐng sè | (n.) landscape; view |
| 警察 jǐng chá | (n.) police |
| 竞争 jìng zhēng | (v.) Compete |
| 竟然 Jìng rán | (adv.) unexpectedly |
| 镜子 Jìng zi | (n.) mirror |
| 究竟 jiū jìng | (adv.) after all; In short, |
| 举 jǔ | (v.) lift |
| 举办 jǔ bàn | (v.) celebrate; organize |
| 举行 jǔ xíng | (v.) carry out; happen |
| 拒绝 Jù Jué | (v.) deny; reject |
| 聚会 Jù Huì | (n.) party; meeting |
| 距离 Jù lí | (v.) to be distant from; to be (far, near) of |
| 开玩笑 kāi wán xiào | make a joke; joke |
| 开心 kāi xīn | (adj.) content; happy |
| 看法 kàn fǎ | (n.) opinion |
| 烤鸭 kǎo yā | (n.) roast duck |
| 考虑 kǎo lǜ | (v.) think; consider |
| 棵 kē | (Cn.) Plant (vegetable) sorter |
| 科学 kē xué | (n.) science |
| 咳嗽 ké sou | (v.) cough |
| 可怜 kě lián | (adj.) pitiful; poor; unhappy |
| 可是 kě shì | (conj.) but; however |
| 可惜 kě xī | (adj.) regrettable |
| 客厅 kè tīng | (n.) living room; living room |
| 肯定 kěn dìng | (adv.) without fault; no doubt |
| 空 kōng | (adj.) empty |
| 空气 kōng qì | (n.) air |
| 恐怕 kǒng pà | (adv.) probably; maybe |
| 苦 kǔ | (adj.) bitter |
| 矿泉水 kuàng quán shuǐ | (n.) mineral water |
| 困 kùn | (adj.) to feel sleepy |
| 困难 kùn nan | (n.) difficulty; (adj.) difficult; hard |
| 垃圾桶 lā jī tǒng | (n.) garbage dump |
| 拉 lā | (v.) Pull |
| 辣 là | (adj.) spicy |
| 来不及 Lái bu jí | not having enough time for something |
| 来得及 Lái de jí | Have enough time for something |
| 来自 Lái zì | (v.) to come; come from |
| 懒 lǎn | (adj.) lazy |
| 浪费 làng fèi | (v.) waste; lose |
| 浪漫 làng màn | (adj.) romantic |
| 老虎 lǎo hǔ | (n.) tiger |
| 冷静 lěng jìng | (adj.) quiet; serene; (v.) reassuring; |
| 理发 lǐ fà | (v.) cutting your hair |
| 理解 lǐ jiě | (v.) to understand; understand |
| 理想 lǐ xiǎng | (n.) ideal; (adj.) Satisfactory; perfect; desirable |
| 礼拜天 lǐ bài tiān | (n.) Sunday |
| 礼貌 lǐ mào | (n.) courtesy |
| 例如 Lì Rú | (v.) take for example; (prep.) how |
| 力气 LÌ QI | (n.) strength |
| 厉害 Lì hai | (adj.) terrible, powerful, intelligent |
| 俩 Liǎ | (no.) both of them; pair; couple |
| 联系 Lián Xì | (v.) contact; (n.) relationship |
| 连 Lián | (adv.) even; (v.) next; Right away |
| 凉快 Liáng Kuai | (adj.) fresh |
| 零钱 líng qián | (n.) loose; change |
| 另外 lìng wài | (adj.) another; in addition |
| 流利 Liú Lì | (adj.) fluid |
| 流行 Liú Xíng | (adj.) popular; fashionable |
| 留 Liú | (v.) stay |
| 旅行 lǚ xíng | (v.) Travel |
| 乱 LUÀN | (adj.) disorderly |
| 律师 lv4 shī | (n.) lawyer |
| 麻烦 má fan | (adj.) problematic; (v.) disturb; (n.) annoyance; load |
| 马虎 mǎ hu | (adj.) careless; negligent |
| 满 mǎn | (adj.) full |
| 毛 máo | (n.) hair; (Cn.) ten cents of RMB Yuan |
| 毛巾 Máo Jīn | (n.) towel |
| 美丽 měi lì | (adj.) beautiful; pretty; good looking; beautiful |
| 梦 Mèng | (n.) dream; (v.) Dreaming |
| 迷路 mí lù | (v.) Getting lost |
| 密码 mì mǎ | (n.) password; code |
| 免费 miǎn fèi | (adj.) free |
| 秒 miǎo | (n.) second |
| 民族 mín zú | (n.) ethnicity; nation |
| 母亲 mǔ qīn | (n.) mother |
| 目的 mù dì | (n.) purpose |
| 耐心 nài xīn | (n.) patience |
| 难道 nán dào | (adv.) perhaps |
| 难受 Nán Shòu | (adj.) to feel unwell; Be bad |
| 内 nèi | (n.) inside; interior |
| 内容 nèi róng | (n.) Content |
| 能力 néng lì | (n.) ability; capacity |
| 年龄 Nián Líng | (n.) age |
| 弄 nòng | (v.) to do |
| 暖和 Nuǎn Huo | (adj.) warm |
| 偶尔 ǒu ěr | (adv.) from time to time; occasionally |
| 排队 pái duì | (v.) queuing |
| 排列 Pái Liè | (v.) put in order; order |
| 判断 pàn duàn | (n.) to judge, affirmation, estimation; judgment |
| 陪 péi | (v.) accompany |
| 批评 pī píng | (v.) criticize; (n.) criticism |
| 皮肤 Pi Fū | (n.) skin |
| 脾气 pí qi | (n.) character; temperament |
| 篇 piān | (Cn.) classifier for articles, texts, etc. |
| 骗 piàn | (v.) Deceive |
| 乒乓球 pīng pāng qiú | (n.) table tennis; table tennis |
| 平时 píng shí | (n.) normally; usually |
| 破 pò | (adj.) broken |
| 葡萄 pú tao | (n.) grape |
| 普遍 pǔ biàn | (adj.) universal; general |
| 普通话 pǔ tōng huà | (n.) Mandari Chinese (Putonghua) |
| 其次 qí cì | (prep.) Secondly |
| 其中 qí zhōng | (prep.) among them |
| 气候 qì hòu | (n.) climate |
| 千万 Qiān wàn | (adv.) never; in any case; anyway |
| 签证 qiān zhèng | (n.) visa; visa |
| 敲 qiāo | (v.) touch; call |
| 桥 qiáo | (n.) bridge |
| 巧克力 qiǎo kè lì | (n.) chocolate |
| 亲戚 qīn qi | (n.) relatives |
| 轻 qīng | (adj.) light |
| 轻松 qīng sōng | (adj.) light; relaxed; (v.) relax |
| 情况 qíng kuàng | (n.) circumstance; situation |
| 穷 qióng | (adj.) poor; poverty |
| 区别 qū bié | (n.) difference |
| 取 qǔ | (v.) to take; withdraw |
| 全部 Quán bù | (n.) totality; (adj.) whole; all |
| 缺点 quē diǎn | (n.) defect; disadvantage |
| 缺少 quē shǎo | (v.) to fail; lack |
| 却 què | (conj.) however |
| 确实 què shí | (adv.) really; effectively |
| 然而 rán ér | (conj.) however; nevertheless |
| 热闹 rè nao | (adj.) animated; boisterous |
| 任何 Rèn Hé | (pron.) any |
| 任务 Rèn Wu | (n.) task |
| 扔 rēng | (v.) to cast out; throw |
| 仍然 Réng rán | (adv.) yet; still |
| 日记 rì jì | (n.) Daily |
| 入口 rù kǒu | (n.) Entrance |
| 散步 Sàn Bù | (vs.) walking |
| 森林 Sēn lín | (n.) forest |
| 沙发 shā fā | (n.) sofa |
| 伤心 shāng xīn | (adj.) sad; sorrowful |
| 商量 Shāng Liang | (v.) consult |
| 稍微 shāo wēi | (adv.) a little bit of |
| 勺子 sháo zi | (N.) Spoon, Ladle |
| 社会 shè huì | (n.) society |
| 深 Shēn | (adj.) deep |
| 申请 shēn qǐng | (v.) request |
| 甚至 Shèn Zhì | (adv.) until; even |
| 生活 Shēng huó | (n.) life |
| 生命 shēng mìng | (n.) life |
| 生意 shēng yì | (n.) business |
| 省 Shěng | (n.) province |
| 剩 shèng | (v.) remain; (v.) lose; fail |
| 失败 shī bài | (n.) failure; loss; fault; defeat; collapse; (v.) to be defeated; to be defeated; lose; fail; Getting Nothing |
| 失望 shī wàng | (v.) to lose hope; (adj.) disappointment; frustration |
| 师傅 shī fu | (n.) teacher (popular treatment); teacher (in science, art or trade); (in science, art or trade) |
| 十分 shí fēn | (adv.) very; completely |
| 实际 shí jì | (adj.) real |
| 实在 shí zài | (adj.) honest; (adv.) certainly; really |
| 使 shǐ | (v.) to do; cause; leave |
| 使用 shǐ yòng | (v.) use |
| 世纪 shì jì | (n.) century |
| 是否 shì fǒu | (adv.) ... or not; Yes or no |
| 适合 shì hé | (v.) agree; suitable for |
| 适应 Shì yìng | (v.) to be well with |
| 收 Shōu | (v.) receive |
| 收入 shōu rù | (n.) Income |
| 收拾 Shōu shi | (v.) to order; prepare |
| 首都 shǒu dū | (n) capital (of a country) |
| 首先 shǒu xiān | (adv.) first |
| 受不了 shòu bù liǎo | unbearable; unbearable |
| 受到 Shòu Dào | (v.) be subject to |
| 售货员 Shòu Huò Yuán | (n.) dependent; seller |
| 输 Shū | (v.) lose; Be defeated |
| 熟悉 Shú xī | (v.) being familiar with; to know well; (adj.) familiar |
| 数量 Shù Liàng | (n.) quantity |
| 数字 Shù zì | (n.) cipher; numbers |
| 帅 Shuài | (adj.) handsome; Elegant (Man Only) |
| 顺便 shùn biàn | (adv.) in passing; to do something by taking advantage of the occasion; occasion |
| 顺利 Shùn lì | (adj.) happily |
| 顺序 Shùn xù | (n.) Order |
| 说明 shuō míng | (v.) explain |
| 硕士 Shuò shì | (n.) Maestrí |
| 死 sǐ | (v.) to die |
| 塑料袋 Sù liào dài | (n.) plastic bag |
| 速度 sù dù | (n.) speed |
| 酸 Suān | (adj.) Acidic, sour; (adj.) heavy, tired, a little sore |
| 随便 Suí biàn | (adj.) random; informal, no compliments |
| 随着 Suí zhe | (conj.) As |
| 孙子 Sūn zi | (n.) grandson |
| 所有 suǒ yǒu | (adj.) all |
| 台 Tái | (Cn.) Sorter for machines |
| 抬 Tái | (v.) carry between two or more people |
| 态度 tài du | (n.) attitude |
| 弹钢琴 Tán Gāng Qín | Playing the piano |
| 谈 tán | (v.) to speak; chat |
| 汤 tāng | (n.) soup |
| 糖 táng | (n.) sugar; caramel |
| 躺 tǎng | (v.) lying down |
| 趟 tàng | (CV) (Hike or Trip) |
| 讨论 tǎo lùn | (v.) discuss; talk about; (n.) discussion; debate |
| 讨厌 tǎo yàn | (v.) annoy; (adj.) tiresome; annoying |
| 特点 tè diǎn | (n.) characteristic |
| 提 tí | (v.) carry, carry; (v.) to raise |
| 提供 tí gōng | (v.) provide; provide |
| 提前 tí qián | (adv.) forward; in advance; (v.) overtake; anticipate |
| 提醒 tí xǐng | (vs.) warn; remember |
| 填空 Tián Kòng | (n.) fill in the gaps (in an exam), fill in; fill |
| 条件 Tiáo Jiàn | (n.) requirement; condition |
| 停 tíng | (v.) Stand |
| 挺 tǐng | (adv.) very; pretty much; (v.) go through; cross |
| 通过 tōng guò | (prep.) through; through; (v.) approve |
| 通知 tōng zhī | (v.) inform; warn; (n.) announcement; notice |
| 同情 Tóng qíng | (v.) sympathize; sympathy, sentit compassion |
| 同时 Tóng shí | (n.) at the same time; (conj.) in addition |
| 推 Tuī | (v.) push |
| 推迟 Tuī chí | (v.) differ; postpone |
| 脱 tuō | (v.) to remove |
| 袜子 wà zi | (n.) socks |
| 完全 Wán Quán | (adv.) completely; entirely |
| 往往 wǎng wǎng | (adv.) often |
| 网球 wǎng qiú | (n.) tennis |
| 网站 wǎng zhàn | (n.) website |
| 危险 wēi xiǎn | (adj.) dangerous |
| 卫生间 wèi shēng jiān | (n.) toilet, bathroom, toilet |
| 味道 wèi dào | (n.) flavor |
| 温度 wēn dù | (N.) Temperature |
| 文章 Wén zhāng | (n.) essay; Article, Work |
| 污染 wū rǎn | (v.) contaminate; pollution |
| 无 wú | (v.) without |
| 无聊 Wú Liáo | (adj.) boring |
| 无论 Wú lùn | (conj.) It doesn't matter that, despite |
| 误会 wù huì | (v.) misunderstanding; (n.) misunderstanding |
| 吸引 xī yǐn | (v.) attract |
| 西红柿 xī hóng shì | (n.) tomato |
| 咸 Xián | (adj.) salty |
| 现金 Xiàn Jīn | (n.) cash |
| 羡慕 Xiàn mù | (v.) to admire; envy |
| 相反 xiāng fǎn | (adj.) on the contrary |
| 相同 xiāng tóng | (adj.) itself |
| 香 xiāng | (adj.) pleasant, rich smell |
| 详细 Xiáng Xì | (adj.) detailed |
| 响 xiǎng | (v.) Sonar |
| 橡皮 Xiàng pí | (n.) rubber |
| 消息 xiāo xi | (n.) news; information |
| 小吃 xiǎo chī | (n.) aperitif |
| 小伙子 Xiǎo Huǒ Zi | (n.) young; boy |
| 小说 xiǎo shuō | (n.) novel |
| 效果 Xiào guǒ | (n.) effect; result |
| 笑话 Xiào huà | (n.) joke; (v.) mocking |
| 心情 xīn qíng | (n.) mood; humour |
| 辛苦 xīn kǔ | (adj.) hard; arduous |
| 信封 xìn fēng | (n.) on |
| 信息 xìn xī | (n.) information; novelty; message |
| 信心 xìn xīn | (n.) trust |
| 兴奋 xīng fèn | (adj.) excited; excited |
| 行 xíng | (v.) Ok |
| 醒 xǐng | (v.) Waking Up |
| 幸福 Xìng fú | (adj.) happy; (n.) happiness |
| 性别 xìng bié | (n.) gender; sex |
| 性格 Xìng gé | (n.) character; temperament |
| 修理 xiū lǐ | (v.) repair |
| 许多 xǔ duō | (adj.) many |
| 学期 Xué qī | (n.) school term; semester |
| 呀 ya | of the sentence; (int.) to express surprise |
| 压力 yā lì | (n.) pressure |
| 牙膏 yá gāo | (n.) toothpaste |
| 亚洲 yà zhōu | (n.) Asia; (pm.) filler words, same as "啊", used at the end |
| 严格 yán gé | (adj.) strict; rigorous; demanding |
| 严重 Yán Zhòng | (adj.) serious |
| 盐 yán | (n.) salt |
| 研究 Yán Jiū | (v.) investigate |
| 演出 yǎn chū | (n.) spectacle; representation |
| 演员 yǎn yuán | (n.) actor or actress |
| 眼镜 yǎn jìng | (n.) glasses; glasses |
| 阳光 Yáng guāng | (n.) sunlight |
| 养成 yǎng chéng | (v.) form; cultivate |
| 样子 yàng zi | (n.) appearance; form |
| 邀请 yāo qǐng | (v.) invite |
| 要是 yào shi | (conj.) yes |
| 钥匙 yào shi | (N.) Key (for lock) |
| 也许 yě xǔ | (adv.) probably; possibly |
| 叶子 yè zi | (n.) leaf (of a plant) |
| 页 yè | (Cn.) page |
| 一切 yī qiè | (adj.) all |
| 以 yǐ | (prep.) with |
| 以为 yǐ wéi | (v.) believe |
| 意见 yì jiàn | (n.) opinion; idea; suggestion |
| 艺术 yì shù | (n.) art |
| 因此 yīn cǐ | (conj.) therefore |
| 引起 yǐn qǐ | (v.) cause; bring; arouse |
| 印象 Yìn Xiàng | (n.) Print |
| 赢 yíng | (v.) Win |
| 应聘 yìng pìn | (v.) be hired by |
| 勇敢 yǒng gǎn | (adj.) brave |
| 永远 yǒng yuǎn | (adv.) forever; perpetually |
| 优点 Yōu diǎn | (n.) virtue; advantage |
| 优秀 yōu xiù | (adj.) outstanding; outstanding |
| 幽默 yōu mò | (adj.) funny, funny, humorous |
| 尤其 yóu qí | (adv.) especially; above all |
| 由 yóu | (prep.) since; of |
| 由于 yóu yú | (prep.) because of; because of |
| 邮局 yóu jú | (n.) Correos |
| 友好 yǒu hǎo | (adj.) affable; amicable; friendly |
| 友谊 yǒu yì | (n.) friendship |
| 有趣 yǒu qù | (adj.) interesting |
| 于是 yú shì | (conj.) then |
| 愉快 yú kuài | (adj.) cheerful; happy |
| 与 yǔ | (prep.) with |
| 羽毛球 yǔ máo qiú | (n.) badminton |
| 语法 yǔ fǎ | (n.) grammar |
| 语言 yǔ yán | (n.) language |
| 预习 yù xí | (v.) Preparation Before a Class |
| 原来 Yuán Lai | (adj.) original |
| 原谅 Yuán Liàng | (v.) Forgive |
| 原因 Yuán Yīn | (n.) reason; cause; reason |
| 约会 yuē huì | (vs.) make an appointment; have a formal appointment; (n.) quote |
| 阅读 Yuè dú | (v.) Read |
| 云 Yún | (n.) cloud |
| 允许 yǔn xǔ | (v.) allow |
| 杂志 Zá zhì | (n.) magazine |
| 咱们 zán men | (pron.) we (including the person to whom it is addressed); directs) |
| 暂时 zàn shí | (n.) temporarily |
| 脏 zāng | (adj.) dirty |
| 责任 Zé Rèn | (n.) duty; responsibility |
| 增加 zēng jiā | (v.) increase |
| 占线 zhàn xiàn | (v.) the line is occupied |
| 招聘 zhāo pìn | (v.) Recruit, hire |
| 照 zhào | (v.) look at oneself (in a mirror) |
| 真正 zhēn zhèng | (adj.) true; real |
| 整理 zhěng lǐ | (v.) to order; arrange |
| 正常 zhèng cháng | (adj.) normal; regular |
| 正好 zhèng hǎo | (adj.) adequate; appropriate; exactly |
| 正确 zhèng què | (adj.) correct; own |
| 正式 zhèng shì | (adj.) formal; official |
| 证明 zhèng míng | (v.) verify; certify auxiliary used to form one; auxiliary used to form a |
| 之 zhī | (ae.) grammatical structure, usually placed in front of some denomination; placed in front of some denomination |
| 支持 zhī chí | (v.) support; (n.) support |
| 知识 zhī shi | (n.) knowledge |
| 值得 Zhí de | (v.) Worth it |
| 植物 Zhí wù | (n.) floor plan |
| 直接 Zhí Jiē | (adj.) direct; immediate |
| 职业 Zhí yè | (n.) occupation; profession |
| 只好 zhǐ hǎo | (adv.) have to; be forced to |
| 只要 zhǐ yào | (conj.) When |
| 指 zhǐ | (v.) pointing fingers |
| 至少 Zhì shǎo | (adv.) at least |
| 质量 Zhì Liàng | (n.) quality |
| 重 zhòng | (adj.) heavy |
| 重点 zhòng diǎn | (n.) Key point, heart |
| 重视 zhòng shì | (v.) give importance to |
| 周围 zhōu wéi | (n.) around |
| 主意 zhǔ yi | (n.) opinion; idea |
| 祝贺 zhù hè | (v.) congratulate; Congratulations |
| 著名 zhù míng | (adj.) famous; famous |
| 专门 Zhuān mén | (adv.) especially |
| 专业 zhuān yè | (n.) specialty |
| 转 zhuǎn | (v.) turn, turn around; fold |
| 赚 Zhuàn | (v.) Win |
| 准确 zhǔn què | (adj.) exact; precise |
| 准时 zhǔn shí | (adv.) on time; punctually |
| 仔细 zǐ xì | (adj.) painstaking; diligently |
| 自然 zì rán | (n.) nature, natural |
| 自信 zì xìn | (adj.) self-confidence |
| 总结 zǒng jié | (v.) summarize |
| 租 zū | (v.) rent, lease |
| 最好 zuì hǎo | (adv.) is better than |
| 尊重 Zūn zhòng | (v.) respect; estimate |
| 左右 zuǒ yòu | (n.) near; envelope; approximately; some |
| 作家 zuò jiā | (n.) writer |
| 作用 zuò yòng | (n.) effect; influence |
| 作者 zuò zhě | (n.) author |
| 座 zuò | (Cn.) for buildings; mountains and similar immovable objects; (n.) position; seat |
| 座位 zuò wèi | (n.) seat |
Conclusion
In conclusion, preparing for the HSK 4 exam is a journey that requires dedication, strategy, and a positive attitude. The tips provided in this article will not only help you manage stress and anxiety when taking the exam, but they will also equip you with the tools you need to maximize your performance. Remember that the key to success lies in consistency and the ability to adapt to different study methods that align with your needs and learning style.
In the end, the most important thing is to maintain confidence in your abilities and the hard work you've put into your preparation. The HSK 4 exam is an opportunity to prove your proficiency in the Chinese language, and with the right tips, you can approach it with the confidence that you are ready to take on the challenge.
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The HSK 3 is more than just a language test; It is a gateway to the world of Mandarin Chinese for students. This intermediate level of the Chinese Skill Test (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) assesses the language proficiency needed to perform daily and academic communication tasks effectively. By passing the HSK 3, students demonstrate that they have mastered a vocabulary of approximately 600 words and can understand and express concepts related to their immediate environment, allowing them to take a significant step in their language journey.
The relevance of the HSK 3 for Chinese learners cannot be underestimated. It is an indicator that they have reached a sufficient level of Chinese to interact in everyday situations and is a prerequisite for those who aspire to study in higher education institutions in China. In addition, the HSK 3 opens up opportunities in the professional field, as many companies consider this certification as a test of proficiency in Chinese, making this exam a valuable target in language learning.
Understanding the HSK 3
The structure of the HSK 3 exam is meticulously designed to assess three key skills: listening, reading comprehension, and writing. With a total of 80 questions, the exam is divided into sections that challenge students to use their knowledge in practical and realistic ways.
In the listening section, students face 40 questions distributed in 4 exercises. They have 35 minutes to complete this part, during which they will listen to each recording twice, testing their ability to understand and process spoken Chinese. The reading comprehension section consists of 30 questions in 3 exercises, with 30 minutes allotted for this task. Here, Chinese characters are the protagonists, as pinyin is left aside, challenging students to read and understand texts solely in Chinese characters. Finally, the writing section presents 2 exercises with 10 questions, and 15 minutes are given to demonstrate the ability to write in Chinese.
The maximum score that can be obtained in the HSK 3 is 300 points, and each section is worth 100 points. To pass, candidates must achieve at least 180 points, which represents 60% of the total.
The total time to complete the exam is 85 minutes, which requires students to manage their time efficiently in order to succeed. This detailed structure ensures that the HSK 3 exam is a true reflection of students' language skills in a practical and realistic environment.
Preparing for the HSK 3 exam
To prepare effectively for HSK 3, it is very important to have adequate study resources and to employ effective study and memorization techniques. Among the recommended resources, exam simulators and teaching materials that include audios, as well as explanatory videos that cover all the content of the exam stand out. Additionally, it is beneficial to use flashcards and printable files to practice writing Chinese characters.
Speaking of study techniques, methods such as spaced repetition and visual association have proven to be particularly effective. Spaced repetition helps consolidate information in long-term memory, while visual association facilitates vocabulary retention by linking words to memorable images or situations. It is also advisable to make summaries and diagrams to organize the information and practice with exercises and problems to reinforce learning.
Studying with Hanyu Chinese School can be a great option, as we offer a personalized approach with individual lessons, follow-up, and access to an interactive platform with additional resources such as Master Class, exercises, and games. Our method focuses on immersion and constant practice, which accelerates progress in Chinese language proficiency.
Strategies for HSK 3 Exam Day
Effective Time Management: To manage time efficiently, it's crucial to identify the most important tasks and allocate a specific time to complete them, making sure to minimize distractions. For example, when preparing for the HSK 3 exam, dedicate blocks of time to studying vocabulary, grammar, and listening practice, alternating between these key areas to keep your mind fresh and focused.
Strategies for Understanding Questions: Understanding questions efficiently requires active listening and careful reading. When faced with HSK 3 questions, pay attention to the keywords and question structure . This will help you quickly identify what you're being asked and organize your thoughts before answering.
Strategies for Answering Questions: To answer correctly, especially in an exam context such as the HSK 3, it is important to practice clear and concise answers. Use the vocabulary and grammatical structures you've learned and keep your answers directly related to the question. If you practice, you'll develop the ability to respond confidently and accurately.
HSK 3 Vocabulary
We share with you the list of words of HSK 3 so you can start practicing right now!
| Characters + Pinyin | Spanish |
|---|---|
| 啊 a | (int.) used to express surprise; Exclamation or promise |
| 阿姨 ā yí | (n.) aunt; middle-aged woman; housemaid; domestic express exclamation, doubt or; express exclamation, doubt, or |
| 矮 ǎi | (adj.) low |
| 爱好 Ài hào | (n.) hobby; (v.) become fond; Be interested in |
| 安静 ān jìng | (adj.) quiet; (v.) to be voiceless and noiseless; (prep.) prepositional locution to put the |
| 把 bǎ | complement of the verb; (Cn.) Sorter for objects with handle |
| 搬 Bān | (v.) move |
| 班 Bān | (n.) group |
| 办法 Bàn fǎ | (n.) method; way to do something |
| 办公室 bàn gōng shì | (n.) office |
| 半 bàn | (no.) middle |
| 帮忙 Bāng Máng | (v.) help |
| 包 Bāo | (n.) bag |
| 饱 bǎo | (adj.) satiated; feeling full |
| 北方 běi fāng | (N.) North |
| 被 Bèi | (prep.) Passive voice indicative |
| 鼻子 Bí zi | (n.) nose |
| 比较 bǐ jiào | (adv.) quite a lot; relatively |
| 比赛 bǐ sài | (n.) competition; (v.) Compete |
| 笔记本 Bǐ Jì Běn | (n.) notebook, notebook; (n.) laptop computer |
| 必须 bì xū | (adv.) must; must |
| 变化 biàn huà | (n.) change; variation; (v.) change; vary |
| 别人 bié rén | (pron.) other; Other people |
| 冰箱 Bīng Xiāng | (n.) refrigerator; refrigerator |
| 不但… 而且… bù dàn ... ér qiě ... | (conj.) in addition; Not only... but also... |
| 菜单 Cài dān | (n.) menu |
| 参加 cān jiā | (v.) attend; take part in |
| 草 cǎo | (n.) grass |
| 层 Céng | (Cn.) floor |
| 差 chà | (adj.) bad; (v.) Fault |
| 超市 chāo shì | (n.) supermarket |
| 衬衫 Chèn Shān | (n.) shirt |
| 城市 chéng shì | (n.) city |
| 成绩 chéng jì | (n.) note; punctuation; result |
| 迟到 Chí Dào | (v.) Be late |
| 除了 chú le | (prep.) except; less |
| 船 chuán | (n.) boat |
| 春 Chūn | (n.) spring |
| 词典 cí diǎn | (n.) dictionary |
| 聪明 Cōng Ming | (adj.) smart |
| 打扫 dǎ sǎo | (v.) Clean |
| 打算 dǎ suàn | (v.) to will; plan, propose; (n.) plan |
| 带 dài | (v.) take |
| 担心 dān xīn | (v.) worry; worry |
| 蛋糕 Dàn Gāo | (n.) pastel |
| 当然 Dāng Rán | (adv..) of course; naturally |
| 地 de | (ae.) indicative of an adverb |
| 灯 dēng | (N.) Lamp, Light |
| 地方 dì fang | (n.) place |
| 地铁 dì tiě | (N.) Meter |
| 地图 dì tú | (n.) map |
| 电梯 diàn tī | (n.) elevator; elevator |
| 电子邮件 Diàn zǐ yóu jiàn | (n.) e-mail; email |
| 东 Dōng | (n.) east |
| 冬 Dōng | (n.) winter |
| 动物 dòng wù | (n.) animal |
| 短 Duǎn | (adj.) short |
| 段 Duàn | (Cn.) Time, Distance, or Text Segment |
| 锻炼 Duàn Liàn | (v.) Exercise for health |
| 多么 Duō me | (adv.) What+ adj.! (exclamation) |
| 饿 è a | (adj.) hunger |
| 耳朵 ěr duo | (n.) ear |
| 发 fā | (v.) send |
| 发烧 fā shāo | (v.) having a fever |
| 发现 fā xiàn | (v.) note; discover |
| 方便 fāng biàn | (adj.) convenient; comfortable |
| 放 Fàng | (v.) put |
| 放心 fàng xīn | (v.) Don't worry! !take it easy!; (no.) minute |
| 分 fēn | (n.) punctuation; note; (v.) separate |
| 复习 fù xí | (v.) Review |
| 附近 fù jìn | (n.) nearby place; proximity |
| 干净 Gān jìng | (adj.) clean |
| 感冒 gǎn mào | (v.) cold; catarrh |
| 感兴趣 gǎn xìng qù | Be interested in |
| 刚才 Gāng Cái | (n.) recently; recently |
| 个子 gè zi | (n.) stature |
| 根据 gēn jù | (prep.) in accordance with; (n.) foundation; reason |
| 跟 Gēn | (v.) follow; (prep.) with |
| 更 Gèng | (adv.) more |
| 公斤 Gōng jīn | (Cn.) kg(kg) |
| 公园 Gōng Yuán | (N.) Park |
| 故事 Gù shi | (n.) story; history |
| 刮风 guā fēng | be windy |
| 关 Guān | (v.) close; extinguish |
| 关系 guān xì | (n.) relationship |
| 关心 guān xīn | (v.) to care; (n.) concern; consideration |
| 关于 guān yú | (prep.) As for |
| 国家 guó jiā | (n.) country |
| 过 Guò | (aux.) used after a verb to refer to a finished action; Refer to a finished action |
| 过去 guò qu | (n.) in the past; of the past; (adv.) still |
| 还是 Hai shì | (adv.) is better (for a suggestion); (adv.) or |
| 害怕 hài pà | (v.) to be afraid |
| 黑板 hēi bǎn | (n.) blackboard |
| 后来 Hòu lái | (adv.) later; then |
| 护照 Hù zhào | (n.) passport |
| 花 huā | (v.) spend; (n.) flower |
| 花 huā | (v.) spend; (n.) flower |
| 画 huà | (v.) draw; (n.) painting; drawing |
| 坏 Huài | (adj.) bad; ill-fated, made to be lost; (int.) caramba; fatal |
| 欢迎 huān yíng | (v.) Welcome |
| 环境 Huán Jìng | (n.) Environment |
| 还 Huán | (adv.) still; (adv.) in addition |
| 换 huàn | (v.) change; (v.) exchange money |
| 黄河 huáng hé | (n.) Yellow River |
| 回答 huí dá | (v.) answer; respond; (n.) Answer |
| 会议 Huì yì | (n.) meeting |
| 或者 huò zhě | (conj.) or |
| 几乎 jī hū | (adv.) almost |
| 机会 jī huì | (n.) Opportunity |
| 极 jí | (adv.) summarily; extremely |
| 季节 jì jié | (n.) station |
| 记得 jì de | (v.) Remember |
| 检查 Jiǎn chá | (v.) inspect; check |
| 简单 jiǎn dān | (adj.) easy; simple |
| 健康 Jiàn kāng | (adj.) healthy; be in good health |
| 见面 Jiàn miàn | (v.) to meet with |
| 讲 jiǎng | (v.) Speak |
| 教 Jiào | (v.) Teach |
| 脚 jiǎo | (n.) foot |
| 角 jiǎo | (Cn.) ten cents of one RMB, Yuan; (n.) Corner |
| 接 Jiē | (v.) receive; accept; (v.) Follow |
| 街道 jiē dào | (n.) street |
| 结婚 Jié Hūn | (v.) Marry |
| 结束 Jié shù | (v.) finish |
| 节目 Jié mù | (n.) program; number |
| 节日 jié rì | (n.) Holiday |
| 解决 jiě jué | (v.) solve a problem |
| 借 jiè | (v.) borrow |
| 经常 Jīng Cháng | (adv.) often |
| 经过 Jīng guò | (v.) go through; (prep.) by |
| 经理 jīng lǐ | (n.) manager |
| 久 jiǔ | (adj.) for a long time |
| 旧 Jiù | (adj.) old; worn |
| 句子 Jù zi | (n.) prayer |
| 决定 jué dìng | (v.) decide; determine; (n.) decision; resolution |
| 可爱 kě ài | (adj.) mono; good looking; nice |
| 渴 kě | (adj.) thirst |
| 刻 kè | (n.) quarter of an hour; 15 minutes |
| 客人 kè rén | (n.) guest |
| 空调 kōng tiáo | (n.) air conditioning; (Cn.) sorter for men or some |
| 口 kǒu | animals; (n.) mouth |
| 哭 kū | (v.) cry |
| 裤子 kù zi | (n.) trousers |
| 筷子 kuài zi | (n.) chopsticks (for eating) |
| 蓝 lán | (adj.) blue |
| 老 lǎo | (adj.) old |
| 离开 lí kāi | (v.) leave from; Separate from |
| 礼物 lǐ wù | (n.) gift |
| 历史 lì shǐ | (n.) History |
| 脸 Liǎn | (n.) face |
| 练习 Liàn Xí | (v.) practical; (n.) Exercise |
| 辆 Liàng | (Cn.) Vehicle Sorter |
| 聊天 Liáo Tiān | (vs.) chat |
| 了解 liǎo jiě | (v.) to know; understand |
| 邻居 lín jū | (n.) neighbor |
| 留学 Liú Xué | (v.) Study Abroad |
| 楼 lóu | (n.) building |
| 绿 lv4 | (adj.) green |
| 马 mǎ | (n.) horse |
| 马上 Mǎ shàng | (adv.) immediately; immediately |
| 满意 Mǎn yì | (v.) be satisfied |
| 帽子 mào zi | (n.) cap |
| 米 mǐ | (Cn.) meter (unit length) |
| 面包 Miàn bāo | (n.) bread |
| 明白 Míng Bai | (v.) to understand; understand; (adj.) clear; explicit |
| 拿 ná | (v.) to take; hold |
| 奶奶 nǎi nai | (n.) grandmother (paternal) |
| 南 nán | (N.) South |
| 难 nán | (adj.) difficult |
| 难过 nán guò | (v.) grieve |
| 年级 Nián Jí | (n.) course; year |
| 年轻 Nián Qīng | (adj.) young |
| 鸟 Niǎo | (n.) bird |
| 努力 nǔ lì | (adj.) with application |
| 爬山 Pá Shān | (v.) Climbing the Mountain |
| 盘子 Pán zi | (n.) plate |
| 胖 Pàng | (adj) fat; (v.) Gain weight |
| 啤酒 Pi jiǔ | (n.) beer |
| 皮鞋 Pi Xié | (n.) leather shoe |
| 瓶子 píng zi | (n.) bottle |
| 其实 qí shí | (adv.) actually; in fact |
| 其他 qí tā | (pron.) Other |
| 奇怪 qí guài | (adj.) rare; strange |
| 骑 qí | (v.) riding (cycling etc.) |
| 起飞 qǐ fēi | (v.) take off (an airplane) |
| 起来 qǐ lái | (v.) used after a verb to indicate direction or tendency; direction or trend |
| 清楚 Qīng chu | (adj.) clear; clearly; (v.) to understand; understand |
| 请假 qǐng jià | (vs.) asking permission to be absent from work, study; Work, study |
| 秋 qiū | (n.) autumn |
| 裙子 qún zi | (n.) skirt |
| 然后 Rán Hòu | (conj.) then |
| 热情 Rè qíng | (adj.) fervor; enthusiasm, effusive |
| 认为 Rèn Wéi | (v.) believe |
| 认真 Rèn zhēn | (adj.) conscientious |
| 容易 Róng yì | (adj.) easy |
| 如果 Rú guǒ | (conj.) yes; in case of |
| 伞 sǎn | (n.) umbrella; parasol |
| 上网 shàng wǎng | (v.) accessing the Internet |
| 声音 shēng yīn | (n.) sound; noise |
| 生气 shēng qì | (v.) to get angry |
| 世界 Shì jiè | (n.) world |
| 试 shì | (v.) test |
| 瘦 Shòu | (adj.) thin; (v.) Slimming |
| 叔叔 Shū Shu | (n.) uncle (paternal) |
| 舒服 Shū Fu | (adj.) comfortable; comfortable |
| 数学 Shù xué | (n.) mathematics |
| 树 Shù | (n.) tree |
| 刷牙 Shuā yá | (v.) Brushing your teeth |
| 双 Shuāng | (Cn.) pair |
| 水平 shuǐ píng | (n.) level |
| 司机 sī jī | (n.) driver |
| 太阳 Tài yáng | (N.) Sol |
| 特别 tè bié | (adv.) very; particularly; (adj) special; extraordinary |
| 疼 téng | (v.) pain, painful, sore |
| 提高 Tí Gāo | (v.) elevate; (n.) elevation; increment |
| 体育 tǐ yù | (n.) sport |
| 甜 Tián | (adj.) sweet |
| 条 tiáo | (Cn.) sorter for long and thin objects; Thin |
| 同事 Tóng shì | (n.) colleague |
| 同意 Tóng yì | (v.) agree; conformable |
| 头发 tóu fa | (n.) hair |
| 突然 Tū rán | (adj.) suddenly; soon; (adv.) suddenly; unexpectedly |
| 图书馆 tú shū guǎn | (n.) Library |
| 腿 tuǐ | (n.) leg |
| 完成 Wán chéng | (v.) terminate; fulfill |
| 碗 wǎn | (n.) bowl; (Cn.) a bowl of |
| 万 wàn | (no.) ten thousand |
| 忘记 Wàng jì | (v.) forgetting; forget |
| 为 wèi | (prep.) for |
| 为了 wèi le | (prep.) for; by |
| 位 wèi | (Cn.) Qualifier for people |
| 文化 Wén Huà | (n.) culture |
| 西 xī | (N.) West |
| 习惯 Xí guàn | (v.) custom; (n.) habit; Usual practice |
| 洗手间 xǐ shǒu jiān | (n.) bathroom; service; toilet; Toilet room |
| 洗澡 xǐ zǎo | (v.) bathing; take a shower |
| 夏 xià | (n.) summer |
| 先 Xiān | (adv.) first |
| 相信 xiāng xìn | (v.) believe in; have confidence in |
| 香蕉 xiāng jiāo | (n.) banana, banana |
| 像 Xiàng | (v.) resemble each other; (prep.) for example; how |
| 向 Xiàng | (prep.) to; towards |
| 小心 xiǎo xīn | (v.) Beware! take care; (adj.) careful |
| 校长 Xiào zhǎng | (n.) principal (of school); rector |
| 新闻 xīn wén | (n.) news |
| 新鲜 xīn xiān | (adj.) fresh |
| 信用卡 xìn yòng kǎ | (n.) letter of credit |
| 行李箱 Xíng lǐ xiāng | (n.) suitcase |
| 熊猫 Xióng Māo | (n.) panda bear |
| 需要 xū yào | (v.) need |
| 选择 Xuǎn zé | (v.) choose; choose; (n.) selection; option |
| 要求 yāo qiú | (v.) demand; ask; (n.) Requirement |
| 爷爷 yé ye | (n.) grandfather (paternal) |
| 一直 yī zhí | (adv.) for a long time |
| 一定 yí dìng | (adv.) without fault; (adj) true |
| 一共 yī gòng | (adv.) in total |
| 一会儿 yī huì er | Very short time |
| 一样 yī yàng | (adj.) the same |
| 以前 yǐ qián | (adv.) before; |
| 一般 yī bān | (adv.) generally; regularly |
| 一边 yī biān | (adv.) while; at the same time |
| 音乐 yīn yuè | (n.) music |
| 银行 Yín Háng | (n.) bench |
| 饮料 yǐn liào | (n.) drink |
| 应该 yīng gāi | (va.) must; owe |
| 影响 yǐng xiǎng | (v.) affect; (n.) influence; effect |
| 用 Yòng | (v.) Application |
| 游戏 yóu xì | (n.) game; recreation |
| 有名 yǒu míng | (adj.) famous |
| 又 yòu | (adv.) once again; back to; again |
| 遇到 yù dào | (v.) to meet with |
| 元 Yuán | (Cn.) RMB, Yuan |
| 愿意 Yuàn yì | (va.) be willing to; to want |
| 月亮 Yuè Liang | (N.) Luna |
| 越 yuè | (adv.) the more... more... |
| 站 Zhàn | (v.) standing; (Cn.) stop; (Cn.) Sorter for paper, bed, table, |
| 张 zhāng | mouth, face, etc.; (v.) open |
| 长 zhǎng | (adj.) long |
| 着急 zháo jí | (v.) worried; restless |
| 照顾 Zhào gu | (v.) to care; (n.) care; request; care |
| 照片 zhào piàn | (n.) photo |
| 照相机 zhào xiàng jī | (n.) camera |
| 只 zhǐ | (Cn.) classifier for animals or objects; each of the pair; each of the pair; (adv.) only |
| 只有… 才… zhǐ yǒu ... Cái ... | only if... then... |
| 中间 zhōng jiān | (n.) center; middle |
| 中文 zhōng wén | (n.) Chinese (language) |
| 终于 zhōng yú | (adv.) at last; at last |
| 种 zhǒng | (Cn.) guy; variety |
| 重要 zhòng yào | (adj.) important |
| 周末 zhōu mò | (n.) weekend |
| 主要 zhǔ yào | (adj.) principal; The main thing |
| 注意 zhù yì | (v.) Pay attention |
| 自己 zì jǐ | (pron.) Do something using yourself |
| 自行车 zì xíng chē | (N.) Bicycle |
| 总是 zǒng shì | (adv.) always |
| 嘴 zuǐ | (n.) mouth |
| 最后 Zuì hòu | (n.) the last; (adv.) finally |
| 最近 zuì jìn | (adv.) lately; recently |
| 作业 zuò yè | (n.) Duties |
Practice a lot and use examples
Listening exercises for HSK 3 may include listening to dialogue or short narratives, followed by multiple-choice questions that assess the ability to understand key points and specific details. For the reading part, it is recommended to practice with short texts, identifying the main idea and relevant details, as well as the meaning of words and phrases in context. Writing can be strengthened by composing sentences using new words and grammar, as well as completing dialogues with appropriate phrases.
Sample HSK 3 Questions
The HSK 3 exam questions are designed to measure a student's ability to communicate in everyday situations in Mandarin Chinese. An example of a listening comprehension question might be, "What does man say about tomorrow's weather?" followed by several answer options. In the reading section, a typical question might be, "According to the text, what does the woman need to buy for dinner?" For writing, the student might be asked to complete a conversation with appropriate phrases, such as:
"A: Where's my book?
B: It's on the ________."
These examples reflect the kind of practical language skills that students must master in order to succeed in the HSK 3.
Hanyu Videos and Podcast: Your Resources for HSK 3 Success
Why should you take advantage of our videos and podcasts to prepare for HSK? We list several benefits.
- Auditory Learning: Videos and podcasts are great for improving your Chinese listening skills. Listening to native speakers will help you become familiar with pronunciation, intonation, and vocabulary.
- Real Context: Our videos and podcasts feature everyday situations and authentic dialogue. This allows you to learn the language in a real context and apply it in real situations.
- Variety of Topics: From conversations about food to travel, our content covers a wide variety of topics. Find what interests you most and immerse yourself in learning.
- Visual Reinforcement: Videos also offer a visual dimension. You can observe gestures, facial expressions, and scenarios, which enriches your understanding.
- Flexibility: Access videos and podcasts anytime, anywhere. You can tailor your learning to your schedule and pace.
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Conclusion
In short, the HSK 3 exam is a door that opens into a world of opportunities, both personal and professional. Preparing for this exam not only improves your language proficiency, but also enriches your cultural understanding. Through constant practice and the support of institutions like Hanyu Chinese School, every student has the ability to overcome this challenge and reach new heights in their Chinese learning.
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Introduction
"In learning any language, each new word is an open window to the world." This phrase encapsulates the essence of the challenge and beauty of learning Chinese. For students embarking on the adventure of mastering this language, the HSK 2 is not just an exam; it is a crucial stage on the path to fluency.
The HSK 2 represents more than just a test of language skills; It is a recognition of the ability to communicate in basic everyday situations in Chinese. For many, surpassing this level is a significant step that opens doors to new educational and professional opportunities.
At Hanyu Chinese School, we understand the importance of this milestone. That's why we've compiled a number of effective techniques and a comprehensive list of words that are essential to passing the HSK 2. Our goal is simple: equip you with the necessary tools and knowledge so that you not only pass the exam, but also strengthen your foundation in the Chinese language.
With a hands-on approach and expert advice, we'll guide you through every aspect of the exam. Get ready to expand your vocabulary, improve your comprehension, and speak with confidence. Let's start this journey together!
What is HSK 2?
The HSK 2, or Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi Level 2, is the second stage in the series of standardized Mandarin Chinese tests designed to assess and certify the language proficiency of non-native speakers. It is an exam that reflects an individual's ability to use Mandarin Chinese in their basic daily life and in simple academic activities.
To pass the HSK 2, students must demonstrate their ability to understand and use frequent idioms and expressions related to highly relevant areas of expertise. Here are some key points about the exam:
- Vocabulary: The exam requires knowledge of 300 basic words and related phrases.
- Structure: It consists of listening to and reading sections, without an explicit writing part.
- Scoring: To pass, candidates must score at least 120 points out of 200.
- Format: It is offered in both paper and digital formats.
With a clear understanding of what HSK 2 entails, it's time to focus on how you can effectively prepare for this exam. The study techniques we will share will not only help you memorize the necessary words, but also allow you to apply them in real contexts, thus improving your ability to communicate in Chinese.
Infallible study techniques
Success in HSK 2 depends on strategic and methodical preparation. Here are some foolproof study techniques that will prepare you for the exam:
- Spaced Review: Use the spaced repetition technique to memorize vocabulary. This technique involves revising words at longer and longer intervals to improve long-term retention.
- Contextual Practice: Practice words in sentences and real situations. Don't just memorize words in isolation; Use them in dialogue or writing to familiarize yourself with their practical use.
- Mock Exams: Take practice tests under conditions similar to those of the real exam. This will help you get used to the format and time limit of the HSK 2.
- Visual Support: Create flashcards with pictures that help you associate words with their meaning visually.
- Language Immersion: Immerse yourself in the language as much as possible. Listen to music, watch movies or series in Chinese, and try to talk to native speakers.
These strategies are just the beginning. Below, we share the list of words for this level. Start!
Full List of HSK Words 2
An indispensable tool for any student preparing for HSK 2 is the comprehensive list of words required for the exam. Not only is this list a requirement for study, but it is also a linguistic treasure map that guides students through the various topics and situations they might encounter on the exam and in real life.
The official vocabulary list for HSK 2 includes 300 carefully selected words that reflect the practical use of Chinese in everyday life. From common expressions to specific terms, each word is a step forward in understanding and the ability to communicate effectively in Chinese.
This list will be your constant companion on your journey to HSK 2 certification, making sure you're well-equipped to tackle both the exam and real Chinese conversations.
This vocabulary corresponds to HSK 2 but you must add the vocabulary corresponding to the previous level (HSK 1)
| Characters + Pinyin | Spanish |
|---|---|
| 吧 Ba | (pm.) used at the end of a sentence to express speculative interrogation; Used at the end of an imperative sentence |
| 白 bái | (adj.) white |
| 百 bǎi | (no.) hundred; hundred |
| 帮助 Bāng Zhù | (v.) help |
| 报纸 Bào zhǐ | (n.) newspaper |
| 比 bǐ | (prep.) Used for comparison |
| 别 bié | (adv.) negative imperative |
| 宾馆 Bīn guǎn | (n.) hotel |
| 长 cháng | (adj.) long |
| 唱歌 chàng gē | (v.) singing; (v.) Exit |
| 出 Chū | (v.) occur; pass; happen; (v.) used after a verb to indicate a tendency; A trend |
| 穿 Chuān | (v.) dress; get |
| 次 cì | (Cn.) time |
| 从 cóng | (prep.) of; since |
| 错 cuò | (adj.) erroneous; wrong |
| 打篮球 dǎ lán qiú | Play Basketball |
| 大家 Dà Jiā | (pron.) all |
| 到 dào | (v.) Arrive |
| 得 de | (ae.) Verb complement sign |
| 等 děng | (v.) Wait |
| 弟弟 dì di | (n.) younger brother |
| 第一 dì yī | (no.) first |
| 懂 dǒng | (v.) understand |
| 对 duì | (adj.) correct; (prep.) to; towards |
| 房间 Fáng Jiān | (n.) room; room |
| 非常 fēi cháng | (adv.) very |
| 服务员 fú wù yuán | (n.) waiter |
| 高 gāo | (adj.) high |
| 告诉 gào su | (v.) to say, to count |
| 哥哥 gē ge | (n.) Big Brother |
| 给 gěi | (v.) give; deliver; (prep.) by |
| 公共汽车 gōng gòng qì chē | (n.) bus |
| 公司 gōng sī | (n.) company; enterprise |
| 贵 guì | (adj.) expensive |
| 过 guo | (aux.) used after a verb to refer to a finished action; Refer to a finished action |
| 孩子 hái zi | (n.) sons (including daughter); (n.) child |
| 还 hái | (adv.) still; (adv.) in addition |
| 好吃 hǎo chī | delicious |
| 黑 hēi | (adj.) black |
| 红 hóng | (adj.) red |
| 火车站 huǒ chē zhàn | (n.) railway station |
| 机场 jī chǎng | (N.) Airport |
| 鸡蛋 jī dàn | (n.) egg |
| 件 Jiàn | (Cn.) suit or business sorter |
| 教室 Jiào shì | (n.) Classroom |
| 姐姐 jiě jie | (n.) older sister |
| 介绍 Jiè shào | (v.) make a presentation; (n.) introduction; presentation |
| 近 Jìn | (adj.) nearby; (adj.) intimate |
| 进 Jìn | (v.) enter |
| 就 Jiù | (adv.) well, now; (adv.) immediately; as soon as |
| 觉得 jué de | (v.) to appear to one; believe that |
| 咖啡 kā fēi | (n.) coffee |
| 开始 kāi shǐ | (v.) begin; (n.) to top |
| 考试 kǎo shì | (n.) Examination |
| 可能 kě néng | (va.) possibly; (adj.) possible; likely |
| 可以 kě yǐ | (va.) power of attorney (of permission); (adj.) passable; Not so bad |
| 课 kè | (n.) lesson; (n.) class |
| 快 kuài | (adj.) fast; (adv.) coming soon |
| 快乐 kuài lè | (adj.) cheerful; happy; (n.) happiness |
| 累 LÈI | (adj.) tired; tired |
| 离 lí | (prep.) distance |
| 两 Liǎng | (no.) two |
| 零 Líng | (no.) zero |
| 路 lù | (n.) road; (Cn.) bus route etc. |
| 旅游 lǚ yóu | (v.) Travel |
| 卖 mài | (v.) sell |
| 慢 màn | (adj.) slowly |
| 忙 Máng | (adj.) occupied; (v.) be engaged in |
| 每 měi | (pron.) every |
| 妹妹 mèi mei | (n.) Younger Sister |
| 门 mén | (n.) door; entrance; exit; (Cn.) Subject in school |
| 面条 Miàn tiáo | (n.) Chinese noodles, Chinese noodles |
| 男 nán | (n.) male |
| 您 nín | (pron.) you |
| 牛奶 Niú nǎi | (n.) cow's milk |
| 女 nǚ | (n.) female |
| 旁边 páng biān | (n.) side; next to it; near |
| 跑步 pǎo bù | (v.) running |
| 便宜 pián yi | (adj.) cheap |
| 票 piào | (n.) ticket; ticket |
| 妻子 qī zi | (n.) wife |
| 起床 qǐ chuáng | (v.) getting out (of bed) |
| 千 qiān | (no.) thousand |
| 铅笔 qiān bǐ | (n.) pencil |
| 晴 qíng | (adj.) good weather |
| 去年 qù nián | (n.) last year |
| 让 ràng | (v.) leave one to do; (v) yield |
| 日 rì | (n.) day |
| 上班 shàng bān | (v.) going to work |
| 身体 shēn tǐ | (n.) body |
| 生病 shēng bìng | (v.) falling ill |
| 生日 shēng rì | (n.) Birthday |
| 时间 shí jiān | (n.) time |
| 事情 shì qing | (n.) subject; activity |
| 手表 shǒu biǎo | (N.) Wrist Watch |
| 手机 shǒu jī | (n.) mobile phone; cellular |
| 说话 shuō huà | (v.) Speak |
| 送 Sòng | (v.) to give away; (v.) dismiss one |
| 虽然… 但是… suī rán ... dàn shì ... | although... still...; even if... however... |
| 它 tā | (pron.) ello (neuter pronoun) |
| 踢足球 tī zú qiú | Play Football |
| 题 tí | (n.) problem (in an exam) |
| 跳舞 tiào wǔ | (vs.) dancing |
| 外 wài | (n.) outside; (n.) not of the same entity |
| 完 Wán | (v.) Finished |
| 玩 Wán | (v.) play |
| 晚上 Wǎn Shang | (n.) at night |
| 往 wǎng | (prep.) to; towards |
| 为什么 wèi shén me | why? |
| 问 wèn | (v.) Ask |
| 问题 wèn tí | (n.) asks; problem |
| 希望 xī wàng | (v.) desire; (n.) desire; hope |
| 西瓜 xī guā | (n.) watermelon |
| 洗 xǐ | (v.) wash; (v.) Develop and make photo copies |
| 小时 Xiǎo shí | (n.) time |
| 笑 Xiào | (v.) Laugh |
| 新 xīn | (adj.) new |
| 姓 Xìng | (n.) surname; (v.) surname |
| 休息 xiū xi | (v.) rest |
| 雪 xuě | (n.) snow |
| 颜色 Yán sè | (n.) color |
| 眼睛 Yǎn Jing | (n.) eye |
| 羊肉 Yáng ròu | (n.) lamb |
| 药 yào | (n.) medicine; (va.) to want; wish; (v.) ask |
| 要 yào | (va.) owe; (va.) go to + inf.; (v.) need; cost |
| 也 yě | (adv.) too |
| 一下 yī xià | (Cn.) once; one minute |
| 已经 yǐ jīng | (adv.) already; (n.) meaning; content |
| 一起 yī qǐ | (adv.) together |
| 意思 yì si | (n.) opinion; idea; (n.) interesting, fun |
| 因为… 所以… yīn wèi ... suǒ yǐ ... | because... like this...; because of... then... |
| 阴 Yīn | (adj.) cloudy |
| 游泳 yóu yǒng | (v.) Swimming |
| 右边 yòu bian | (n.) right; to the right |
| 鱼 yú | (n.) fish; fish |
| 远 yuǎn | (adj.) far away |
| 运动 Yùn Dòng | (v.) Playing sports |
| 再 Zài | (adv.) to do something after another action; (adv.) more; even more |
| 早上 Zǎo Shang | (n.) in the morning |
| 丈夫 zhàng fu | (n.) husband |
| 找 zhǎo | (v.) Search |
| 着 zhe | (aux.) used after a verb, indicating an action in progress; an action in progress |
| 真 zhēn | (adv.) really |
| 正在 zhèng zài | (adv.) estar + gerund |
| 知道 zhī dào | (v.) know; understand |
| 准备 zhǔn bèi | (v.) plan; to try, to propose oneself; (n.) Preparation |
| 走 zǒu | (v.) walking; (v.) Leave |
| 最 zuì | (adv.) the plus (adj. superlative) |
| 左边 zuǒ bian | (n.) left; On the left |
Support Resources and Tools
Preparation for HSK 2 is enriched by the use of teaching resources that complement traditional study. Here's an up-to-date list of apps and websites that will be of great help to you:
- Mobile Apps:
- Hanyu App: This app developed by Hanyu Chinese School offers interactive exercises and study material designed for all Chinese learners.
- Pleco: A Chinese dictionary complete with a system of flashcards to facilitate character learning. It is currently in English.
- HelloChinese: Ideal for beginners, it includes pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary exercises.
- HSK Online: Provides practice tests that simulate the HSK exam environment.
- Books:
- HSK Standard Course: A series of textbooks that follows the official HSK model and provides practical exercises. In English and Spanish.
- New Practical Chinese Reader: A popular textbook covering Chinese grammar, vocabulary, and culture. In English
- Websites:
- Hanyu Chinese School: On our own website you'll find a variety of resources, from video lessons to practice exercises, all designed to help you master HSK.
- Trainchinese: Offers lessons and a complete online dictionary for all levels of Chinese learning.
These resources are essential for comprehensive preparedness. Do you know of any websites or apps that we haven't mentioned? Please let us know in the comments.
Practical advice from experts
Hanyu Chinese School teachers and students who have passed HSK 2 share their practical tips to ensure success in the exam. In summary are these points:
- Daily Commitment: Dedicate time each day to the study of Chinese. Consistency is key to progress.
- Listening Practice: Listen to Chinese audios regularly. This improves listening comprehension and pronunciation.
- Speak Fearlessly: Don't be afraid to make mistakes when speaking. Oral practice is essential to gain fluency.
- Use Visual Resources: Visual resources such as flashcards and videos are very helpful in remembering words and phrases.
- Practice Exams: Take Hanyu practice exams to familiarize yourself with the format and timing of the exam.
These tips come from those who have experienced the learning process and have achieved their goals. By following these recommendations, you'll be on the right track to getting through the HSK 2 with confidence.
Common mistakes and how to avoid them
When preparing for HSK 2, it's just as important to know what to study as it is to understand the common mistakes to avoid. Here are some of the most common mistakes and how you can overcome them:
- Confusion of Similar Words: Many words in Chinese may sound similar but have different meanings. To avoid confusion, practice the pronunciation and tone of each word carefully.
- Overestimating Listening Comprehension: Don't rely only on your ability to recognize words; Practice listening to different accents and speaking speeds.
- Neglecting Reading Practice: Although HSK 2 does not have a writing section, it is crucial to practice reading to improve comprehension and character recognition.
- Lack of Revision: Not studying regularly or failing to review the material learned can lead to forgetting key words. Use the spaced repetition technique to keep your vocabulary fresh.
- Not Familiarizing Yourself with the Exam Format: Take mock exams to get used to the format and the limited time, thus avoiding surprises on the day of the exam.
Avoiding these common mistakes will help you prepare more effectively for HSK 2. Remember, preparation is the key to success. With effort and dedication, you'll be ready to pass the exam with confidence!
Hanyu Chinese School
Now that you have in your hands the techniques and the list of words for HSK 2, we invite you to put everything you have learned into practice. Don't let this information be just a passing read; Use it as a stepping stone to your test success and fluency in Chinese.
Studying at Hanyu Chinese School is more than just learning a language; It's an experience that will transform the way you communicate and see the world. With us, you will get:
- Expert Teachers: Qualified instructors who will guide you through every step of your learning.
- Innovative Methodology: Modern and effective teaching techniques that facilitate learning.
- Flexibility: Courses designed to fit your pace and lifestyle.
- Community: An active community of students and teachers who share your same goals and interests.
- Exclusive Resources: Access to teaching materials and interactive tools that will enrich your study.
- Continuous Support: Guidance and constant support in your learning process.
The journey to learn Chinese is an adventure that goes beyond words and characters; it is a path to cultural understanding and human connection. Every new term you learn and every phrase you utter brings you closer to a world rich in history and tradition.
At Hanyu Chinese School, we believe that language is a bridge that brings people together, and we are committed to being your guides on this fascinating journey. Remember that every little step counts and that with every word you memorize, you are building the foundations of a bilingual future full of opportunities.
Podcast & Videos
To continue improving your HSK 2, we invite you to explore our free podcasts and videos on YouTube. These resources are designed to complement your learning and provide you with additional practice anytime, anywhere. Immerse yourself in the sound of Chinese, let the words flow, and discover the rhythm of a language that has captivated millions.
Chinese is not just a language to speak; It's a voice to share your ideas, your dreams, and your stories. With Hanyu Chinese School, every day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with the world.
We encourage you to take advantage of these resources and join the Hanyu Chinese School family, where every student is a priority and every achievement is celebrated. Together, we will make your dream of speaking Chinese come true.
Take the first step today and discover everything you can achieve with Hanyu!
Conclusion
We've come down a path full of effective strategies and valuable resources that will prepare you for HSK 2. From understanding the structure of the exam to mastering the full list of words, each step is crucial in your journey to certification.
The HSK 2 word list is more than just a requirement; It's the foundation of your communication in Chinese. Memorizing these words and applying them in real contexts will open the doors to a deeper understanding and more fluent expression of the language.
The study techniques we've shared, such as spaced review and contextual practice, are foolproof tools that will help you retain vocabulary and use it with confidence. Recommended resources, including the Hanyu app and specialized books, will provide you with structured guidance and ongoing support.
Remember, success in HSK 2 is not just about passing an exam, but about building a solid foundation in your language ability that will accompany you in all your future interactions in Chinese. With dedication, practice, and expert advice from Hanyu Chinese School, you're ready to take on this challenge and succeed.
继续前进，不断学习，让汉语成为你沟通世界的桥梁。
(Jìxù qiánjìn, bùduàn xuéxí, ràng hànyǔ chéngwéi nǐ gōutōng shìjiè de qiáoliáng.)
"Keep moving forward, never stop learning, and let Chinese be the bridge that connects you to the world."
We wish you all the best in your preparation for HSK 2 and in your continuous learning of Chinese!
Introduction
Mandarin Chinese is a fascinating and complex language, but there are aspects that, once mastered, can make learning much more accessible. One of these aspects is pronouns in Chinese. Here are five secrets to help you understand and use Chinese pronouns effectively.
Mastering Chinese pronouns will not only improve your grammar, but it will also allow you to communicate more clearly and confidently. Whether you're just starting out or looking to perfect your Mandarin, these tips are essential.
Pronouns in Chinese are the basis for constructing sentences and expressing ideas. With the right strategies, you'll soon be using them naturally. Read on to find out how you can do it.
Understand the simplicity of Chinese pronouns
Unlike other languages, pronouns in Chinese are relatively simple because they do not vary by gender or number. This means that you can use the same pronoun for him or her, which simplifies the learning process. The only difference is in the way the character is written in Chinese, but the pronunciation in both cases is the same.
This simplicity is a significant advantage for Chinese learners. By not having to worry about gender or number match, you can focus on other aspects of the language that require more attention.
Take advantage of this unique feature of Chinese pronouns to speed up your learning. By memorizing a limited set of pronouns, you'll be prepared to form many basic phrases and communicate in everyday situations.
Context is key
In Mandarin Chinese, context is everything. Often, pronouns in Chinese are omitted because the context of the conversation already makes it clear who the subject is. Learning to identify these contextual clues is crucial for the correct use of pronouns.
Context not only determines when to use pronouns, but also how to interpret them. Developing a sensitivity to context will allow you to communicate more accurately and fluently. Listen carefully and observe how native speakers use Chinese pronouns in different situations to improve your understanding.
Practice pronunciation
Correct pronunciation is essential in Chinese, especially when it comes to Chinese pronouns. A change in pitch can completely change the meaning of a word, so it's important to practice tones accurately.
Practicing with native speakers or using online learning tools can be a big help. These tools allow you to listen to and repeat pronouns until you can pronounce them correctly.
Don't underestimate the importance of good pronunciation. Taking the time to practice the tones of Chinese pronouns will help you avoid misunderstandings and allow you to communicate with greater confidence.
Below we share a table with the personal pronouns:
| Spanish | Chinese | Pinyin | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | 我 | wǒ | |
| We | 我们 | wǒ men | |
| You | 你 | nǐ | |
| You | 你们 | nǐ men | |
| You (formal) | 您 | nín | |
| You | 你们 | nǐ men | |
| He/She/It (person) | 他/她 | tā | |
| They/Them (people) | 他们/她们 | Tā men | |
| He/She/It (object) | 它 | tā | For objects and animals (animals in Chinese) |
| Them/Them (objects) | 它们 | Tā men | For objects and animals |
If you want to know more about Chinese pronouns, be sure to visit our article: Chinese pronouns are very easy!
Incorporate courtesy pronouns
In addition to "您" (nin), it is important to know other polite pronouns that can be useful in different contexts. For example, "大家" (dàjiā) means "everyone" and is used to address a group of people in a respectful manner. These pronouns are a valuable tool for creating an atmosphere of respect and formality.
The proper use of polite pronouns not only reflects your level of Chinese, but also shows your understanding of Chinese social etiquette. It's a subtle yet powerful way to connect with native speakers and show your respect for their culture.
Master demonstrative pronouns
Demonstrative pronouns are crucial when it comes to talking about objects and people that are not present or in your environment. "那边" (nàbiān) for "there" and "这边" (zhèbiān) for "here" are examples of how demonstrative pronouns can be used to give directions or specify locations.
A solid understanding of demonstrative pronouns will allow you to interact with your surroundings more effectively. Whether you're asking for directions or describing where something is located, these pronouns are essential for clear and effective communication.
Conclusion
Master Chinese pronouns is an essential skill for any learner of the language. With these five secrets, you'll be on the right track to effective communication in Mandarin Chinese. Remember that consistent practice and immersion in the language are key to success.
Would you like to know a little more? At Hanyu Chinese School, we will be happy to help you. Our methods are designed for you to learn Chinese pronouns in an effective and fun way, since we have a virtual campus in which you will have access to a lot of multimedia material.
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