HSK 1 - General 5

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 没什么 to 起来, 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. 你 nǐ You (singular). The standard second-person pronoun.
2. 年 nián Year. Used to count years and in dates. Also a measure word for years.
3. 能 néng Can; to be able to. Expresses ability, capability, or permission.
4. 那 nà That; those. A demonstrative pronoun pointing to something farther away from the speaker.
5. 们 men Plural suffix for pronouns and some nouns referring to people. Turns singular into plural.
6. 你们 nǐ men You (plural). Refers to two or more people being addressed.
7. 呢 ne A modal particle used to ask follow-up questions, soften statements, or indicate an ongoing action.
8. 起来 qǐ lái To get up; to rise; to stand up. Also used as a complement indicating the beginning or continuation of an action.
9. 起 qǐ To rise; to get up; to start. A fundamental verb indicating upward movement or the beginning of an action.
10. 朋友 péng you Friend. The most common and universal word for a friend or companion.
11. 那些 nà xiē Those. The plural form of 那, referring to multiple things or people at a distance.
12. 您 nín You (formal/respectful). The polite form of 你, used to show respect.
13. 哪里 nǎ lǐ Where; which place. Used to ask about a location. Also used as a modest response to compliments.
14. 女 nǚ Female; woman. Used as a modifier to indicate the female gender.
15. 女人 nǚ rén Woman; adult female. The general term for a grown woman.
16. 拿 ná To take; to hold; to carry in one's hand. A basic verb for grasping or picking up objects.
17. 哪 nǎ Which; what. An interrogative pronoun used to ask about a specific item from a group.
18. 男人 nán rén Man; male adult. Refers to an adult male person.
19. 那里 nà lǐ There; that place. Refers to a location away from the speaker.
20. 明白 míng bai To understand; clear; obvious. Used both as a verb meaning 'to understand' and an adjective meaning 'clear.'
21. 女儿 nǚ ér Daughter. The standard word for one's female child.
22. 男 nán Male; man. An adjective or prefix indicating the male gender.
23. 跑 pǎo To run. The basic verb for moving quickly on foot.
24. 名字 míng zi Name. Refers to a person's given name or full name.
25. 门 mén Door; gate; entrance. Also used as a measure word for academic subjects or courses.
26. 难 nán Difficult; hard. Describes something that is not easy to do, understand, or deal with.
27. 明天 míng tiān Tomorrow. The day after today.
28. 南 nán South. One of the four cardinal directions.
29. 没什么 méi shén me It's nothing; no big deal; not much. A casual way to downplay something or respond modestly.
30. 七 qī Seven. The number seven.
31. 妹妹 mèi mei Younger sister. Used to refer to one's own younger sister or younger female relative.
32. 女生 nǚ shēng Female student; girl. Refers to female students or young women in general.
33. 哪些 nǎ xiē Which ones; what (plural). Used to ask about multiple items or people from a group.
34. 票 piào Ticket. A general term for any kind of ticket, coupon, or pass.
35. 旁边 páng biān Beside; next to; nearby. Indicates a position to the side of something.
36. 哪儿 nǎr Where; which place. A colloquial variant of 哪里, common in northern Mandarin.
37. 门口 mén kǒu Doorway; entrance; in front of the door. The area right at or near a door or gate.
38. 那边 nà biān Over there; that side. Points to a location farther from the speaker.
39. 女朋友 nǚ péng you Girlfriend. A female romantic partner.
40. 男朋友 nán péng you Boyfriend. A male romantic partner.
41. 男生 nán shēng Male student; boy; young man. Commonly used to refer to male students or young males.
42. 奶奶 nǎi nai Grandmother (paternal); grandma. Specifically refers to one's father's mother.
43. 面包 miàn bāo Bread. Refers to all types of bread, from Western loaves to Asian-style soft bread.
44. 明年 míng nián Next year. The year following the current one.
45. 那儿 nàr There; that place. A colloquial variant of 那里, common in northern Mandarin.
46. 牛奶 niú nǎi Milk. The standard word for cow's milk, one of the most common beverages.
47. 起床 qǐ chuáng To get up; to get out of bed. The standard expression for waking up and leaving one's bed.
48. 奶 nǎi Milk; breast. Short for 牛奶 (cow's milk) in casual speech.
49. 门票 mén piào Admission ticket; entrance ticket. A ticket required to enter a place like a park, museum, or scenic spot.
50. 南边 nán bian South side; to the south. Indicates the southern direction or area.
51. 米饭 mǐ fàn Cooked rice. The staple food served at most Chinese meals.
52. 女孩儿 nǚ háir Girl. Refers to a young female person, typically a child or young woman.
53. 男孩儿 nán háir Boy. A male child or young male person.
54. 没事儿 méi shìr It's fine; no problem; nothing's wrong. A colloquial way to say everything is okay.
55. 面条儿 miàn tiáor Noodles. A general term for all types of noodles, one of the most important staple foods in Chinese cuisine.