HSK 1 - General 4

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 叫 to 没关系, 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. 叫 jiào To call; to be called. Used to state or ask someone's name, or to call out to someone.
2. 教学楼 jiào xué lóu Teaching building; classroom building. The main building on a school or university campus where classes are held.
3. 姐姐 jiě jie Older sister. The standard and affectionate term for one's elder sister.
4. 介绍 jiè shào To introduce; introduction. Used when presenting one person to another or giving an overview of something.
5. 今年 jīn nián This year. Refers to the current calendar year.
6. 今天 jīn tiān Today. Refers to the current day.
7. 进 jìn To enter; to go in. Indicates movement from outside to inside.
8. 进来 jìn lái To come in. Indicates movement from outside to inside, towards the speaker.
9. 进去 jìn qù To go in. Indicates movement from outside to inside, away from the speaker.
10. 九 jiǔ Nine. The number 9.
11. 就 jiù Then; just; right away. An adverb indicating immediacy, emphasis, or a natural consequence.
12. 觉得 jué de To feel; to think. Used to express personal opinions, feelings, or impressions.
13. 开 kāi To open; to turn on; to start. A versatile verb used for opening, starting, and operating things.
14. 开车 kāi chē To drive a car. The standard expression for operating a motor vehicle.
15. 开会 kāi huì To have a meeting; to hold a meeting. The standard expression for attending or conducting meetings.
16. 开玩笑 kāi wán xiào To joke; to kid around. Used when saying something humorous or not meant to be taken seriously.
17. 看 kàn To look; to see; to read; to watch. One of the most versatile visual perception verbs.
18. 看病 kàn bìng To see a doctor; to get medical treatment. The standard expression for visiting a doctor when ill.
19. 看到 kàn dào To see; to catch sight of. Indicates successfully seeing something as a result.
20. 看见 kàn jiàn To see; to catch sight of. Indicates successfully seeing something.
21. 考 kǎo To take a test; to examine. Used for academic examinations and assessments.
22. 考试 kǎo shì Exam; test. Can be used as both a noun (an exam) and a verb (to take an exam).
23. 渴 kě Thirsty. Describes the feeling of wanting to drink water.
24. 课 kè Class; lesson; course. Refers to a unit of instruction or a scheduled teaching session.
25. 课本 kè běn Textbook. A book used for studying in class.
26. 课文 kè wén Text; lesson text. The main reading passage in a textbook lesson.
27. 块 kuài Piece; lump; yuan (colloquial). A measure word for chunks or pieces, and the informal word for the Chinese yuan currency unit.
28. 来 lái To come. Indicates movement towards the speaker.
29. 来到 lái dào To arrive at; to come to. Emphasises reaching a destination.
30. 老 lǎo Old; elderly; always. Describes age or a habitual tendency.
31. 老人 lǎo rén Old person; elderly person. A respectful general term for senior citizens.
32. 老师 lǎo shī Teacher. The standard respectful title for a teacher or instructor.
33. 了 le Aspect particle indicating completion or change of state. One of the most important grammar particles in Chinese.
34. 累 lèi Tired; exhausted. Describes physical or mental fatigue.
35. 冷 lěng Cold. Describes low temperature, either of weather or objects.
36. 里 lǐ Inside; in. A location word indicating the interior of something.
37. 里边 lǐ bian Inside. A location word meaning the interior, slightly more colloquial than 里面.
38. 两 liǎng Two. Used before measure words instead of 二 when counting quantities.
39. 零 líng Zero. The number 0.
40. 六 liù Six. The number 6.
41. 楼 lóu Building; floor; storey. Refers to a multi-storey structure or a specific floor within one.
42. 楼上 lóu shàng Upstairs; the floor above. Indicates a location on a higher floor of a building.
43. 楼下 lóu xià Downstairs; the floor below. Indicates a location on a lower floor of a building.
44. 路 lù Road; way; path. Also used as a measure word for bus routes.
45. 路口 lù kǒu Intersection; crossroads; junction. The point where two or more roads meet.
46. 路上 lù shang On the road; on the way; en route. Refers to the time or space during a journey.
47. 妈妈 mā ma Mother; mom. The most common and affectionate way to address or refer to one's mother.
48. 马路 mǎ lù Road; street. A paved road in a city or town, typically for vehicles and pedestrians.
49. 马上 mǎ shàng Immediately; right away; at once. Indicates something will happen very soon.
50. 吗 ma Question particle placed at the end of a statement to turn it into a yes/no question.
51. 买 mǎi To buy; to purchase. The basic verb for acquiring goods or services with money.
52. 慢 màn Slow; slowly. Describes a low speed of movement or action.
53. 忙 máng Busy; occupied. Describes having many things to do or little free time.
54. 毛 máo A unit of currency equal to one-tenth of a yuan; also means hair or fur.
55. 没关系 méi guān xi It doesn't matter; it's okay; no problem. A common response to apologies or minor issues.