HSK 1 - General 6

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 汽车 to 水, 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. 是 shì To be; is; am; are. The most fundamental copula verb in Chinese, linking a subject to a noun or noun phrase.
2. 人 rén Person; people; human being. The most basic word for a person.
3. 日 rì Day; sun; date. Used in dates and as a formal word for day or the sun.
4. 什么 shén me What; which. The most common interrogative pronoun for asking about things.
5. 去 qù To go; to leave for. One of the most fundamental verbs of movement.
6. 三 sān Three. The number three.
7. 前 qián Front; before; ago. Indicates a position in front or a time in the past.
8. 时间 shí jiān Time. Refers to time as a concept, a duration, or a specific scheduled time.
9. 时候 shí hou Time; moment; when. Refers to a point in time or a period when something happens.
10. 谁 shéi Who; whom. The interrogative pronoun for asking about a person's identity.
11. 事 shì Matter; thing; affair. Refers to an event, task, or matter that needs attention.
12. 请 qǐng Please; to invite; to request. A polite word used when making requests or invitations.
13. 钱 qián Money; currency. The most common general term for money.
14. 认识 rèn shi To know; to recognise; to be acquainted with. Used for knowing people or recognising characters.
15. 手机 shǒu jī Mobile phone; cellphone. The standard word for a smartphone or cellular phone.
16. 书 shū Book. A written or printed work consisting of pages bound together.
17. 是不是 shì bu shì Is it or not; used to form yes-or-no questions or seek confirmation.
18. 水 shuǐ Water. The most basic word for water as a liquid.
19. 手 shǒu Hand. The body part used for grasping, holding, and performing tasks.
20. 汽车 qì chē Car; automobile. The standard word for a motor vehicle.
21. 少 shǎo Few; little; less. Indicates a small quantity or amount.
22. 身体 shēn tǐ Body; health. Refers to the physical body or one's state of health.
23. 身上 shēn shang On one's body; on one's person. Refers to what is physically on someone.
24. 去年 qù nián Last year. A time word referring to the year before the current one.
25. 认真 rèn zhēn Serious; earnest; conscientious. Describes a diligent and careful attitude.
26. 热 rè Hot; warm; heat. Describes a high temperature or enthusiastic atmosphere.
27. 山 shān Mountain; hill. The general word for mountains and hills.
28. 球 qiú Ball; sphere. The general word for any type of ball used in sports.
29. 肉 ròu Meat; flesh. The general term for any type of meat.
30. 十 shí Ten. The number ten, a fundamental numeral in Chinese.
31. 试 shì To try; to test; to attempt. Used when trying something out or giving something a go.
32. 日期 rì qī Date. The specific day on a calendar.
33. 上午 shàng wǔ Morning; forenoon; AM. The period from dawn until noon.
34. 生日 shēng rì Birthday. The annual anniversary of the day a person was born.
35. 树 shù Tree. A woody perennial plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves.
36. 生气 shēng qì To get angry; to be upset. The most common expression for becoming angry.
37. 上班 shàng bān To go to work; to be at work. The standard expression for starting or being at one's job.
38. 商店 shāng diàn Shop; store. A place where goods are sold.
39. 请问 qǐng wèn May I ask; excuse me. A polite phrase used before asking a question.
40. 上网 shàng wǎng To go online; to use the internet. The standard expression for accessing the internet.
41. 上学 shàng xué To go to school; to attend school. The standard expression for going to or being enrolled in school.
42. 上次 shàng cì Last time; the previous occasion. A time word referring to the most recent past occurrence.
43. 请进 qǐng jìn Please come in. A polite phrase used to welcome someone into a room or building.
44. 商场 shāng chǎng Shopping mall; shopping centre. A large retail building with many shops.
45. 上课 shàng kè To attend class; to have a lesson. The standard expression for going to or being in class.
46. 钱包 qián bāo Wallet; purse. A small bag or case for carrying money and cards.
47. 上车 shàng chē To get on a vehicle; to board. Used for getting into or onto any form of transport.
48. 书店 shū diàn Bookstore; bookshop. A shop where books are sold.
49. 生病 shēng bìng To get sick; to fall ill. The standard expression for becoming unwell.
50. 请坐 qǐng zuò Please sit down; please have a seat. A polite phrase inviting someone to sit.
51. 请假 qǐng jià To ask for leave; to request time off. Used for taking leave from school or work.
52. 书包 shū bāo Schoolbag; backpack. A bag used for carrying books and school supplies.
53. 前天 qián tiān The day before yesterday. A specific time reference word.
54. 上边 shàng biān Above; on top; the upper side. A location word indicating a position above something.
55. 前边 qián biān In front; ahead; the front side. A location word indicating the area in front of something.