HSK 1 - General 1

Introduction

HSK 1 is where Mandarin becomes immediately usable in everyday life. These beginner words support introductions, routines, simple questions, and the kinds of exchanges you hear from day one.

As you move from 爱 to 打开, you'll reinforce the core nouns, verbs, and set phrases that make beginner dialogues feel natural and repeatable.

Themes

All HSK 1 Vocabulary in This Chapter (55)

1. 不 bù Not; no. The most fundamental negation word in Chinese.
2. 从 cóng From. A preposition indicating a starting point in space, time, or sequence.
3. 吧 ba Modal particle used to soften suggestions, express agreement, or seek confirmation.
4. 出 chū To go out; to exit; to come out. Indicates movement from inside to outside.
5. 爱 ài Love; to love. Expresses deep affection or strong liking for people, activities, or things.
6. 北京 běi jīng Beijing. The capital city of China, located in northern China.
7. 出来 chū lái To come out. Indicates movement from inside to outside, toward the speaker.
8. 吃 chī To eat. The basic verb for consuming food.
9. 打 dǎ To hit; to play; to make. A versatile verb with many meanings depending on the object.
10. 本 běn Measure word for books, magazines, and bound volumes.
11. 次 cì Time; occurrence. A measure word for counting the number of times an action happens.
12. 不对 bú duì Incorrect; wrong. Used to indicate that something is not right or is mistaken.
13. 别 bié Don't; do not. Used before a verb to form negative commands or prohibitions.
14. 别人 bié rén Other people; others. Refers to people other than the speaker or the person being discussed.
15. 车 chē Vehicle; car; bus. A general term for wheeled vehicles and transportation.
16. 穿 chuān To wear; to put on. Used for clothing that covers the body, legs, or feet.
17. 帮 bāng To help; to assist. A common verb meaning to give aid or support to someone.
18. 错 cuò Wrong; incorrect; mistake. Indicates that something is not right or is an error.
19. 不大 bú dà Not very; not particularly. An adverbial expression meaning something is moderate or below expectations.
20. 不用 bú yòng No need; don't need to. Used to tell someone an action is unnecessary.
21. 常 cháng Often; frequently. An adverb indicating something happens on a regular basis.
22. 打开 dǎ kāi To open; to turn on. Used for opening doors, books, containers, or turning on devices.
23. 北 běi North. One of the four cardinal directions.
24. 半 bàn Half. One of two equal parts; also used to express 'partly' or 'semi-'.
25. 出去 chū qù To go out. Indicates movement from inside to outside, away from the speaker.
26. 白 bái White. The colour white; also means 'blank', 'plain', or 'in vain'.
27. 爸爸 bà ba Father; dad. The most common and affectionate way to address or refer to one's father.
28. 班 bān Class; shift; scheduled service. A group of students, a work shift, or a regularly scheduled bus or train.
29. 别的 bié de Other; else. Refers to things or people different from what has been mentioned.
30. 常常 cháng cháng Often; frequently. A reduplicated form of 常 used to emphasise regular occurrence.
31. 八 bā Eight. The number eight, considered very lucky in Chinese culture.
32. 吃饭 chī fàn To eat; to have a meal. A verb-object compound referring to the act of eating a meal.
33. 唱 chàng To sing. The verb for producing musical sounds with one's voice.
34. 打电话 dǎ diàn huà To make a phone call; to call someone on the phone.
35. 杯 bēi Cup; glass. A measure word used for drinks or beverages served in a cup or glass.
36. 帮忙 bāng máng To help out; to lend a hand. A verb-object compound meaning to assist with tasks.
37. 菜 cài Dish; vegetable; food. Refers to cooked dishes or raw vegetables.
38. 茶 chá Tea. The beverage made by steeping dried tea leaves in hot water.
39. 病人 bìng rén Patient; sick person. Someone who is ill or receiving medical treatment.
40. 床 chuáng Bed. A piece of furniture for sleeping.
41. 百 bǎi Hundred. The number one hundred; also used figuratively to mean 'numerous' or 'all'.
42. 车站 chē zhàn Station; stop. A place where buses, trains, or other public transport vehicles pick up and drop off passengers.
43. 半年 bàn nián Half a year; six months. A common time expression for a period of approximately six months.
44. 车上 chē shang On the vehicle; in the car or bus. A locative phrase indicating being inside or on a vehicle.
45. 唱歌 chàng gē To sing; to sing songs. A verb-object compound for the activity of singing.
46. 白天 bái tiān Daytime. The period of the day when there is natural light, as opposed to night.
47. 爱好 ài hào Hobby; interest. Refers to an activity one enjoys doing in spare time.
48. 半天 bàn tiān Half a day; a long time. Literally 'half a day', but colloquially means 'quite a while'.
49. 车票 chē piào Ticket for a vehicle; bus or train ticket. A ticket for public transportation.
50. 北边 běi bian North side; to the north. Indicates the area or direction to the north of something.
51. 杯子 bēi zi Cup; glass; mug. The physical drinking vessel itself.
52. 本子 běn zi Notebook; exercise book. A book with blank or lined pages for writing.
53. 包子 bāo zi Steamed stuffed bun. A traditional Chinese food made of dough wrapped around a filling and steamed.
54. 打车 dǎ chē To take a taxi; to hail a cab. The common way to say 'get a taxi' in spoken Chinese.
55. 不客气 bú kè qi You're welcome. The standard polite response when someone thanks you.