HSK 1 - Mixed 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 包 to 口, 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 (16)

1. 包 bāo Bag; package; to wrap. A versatile word used as a noun for bags and packages, a verb meaning to wrap, and a measure word for packaged items.
2. 病 bìng Illness; disease; to be sick. Used both as a noun for sickness and as a verb meaning to fall ill.
3. 上 shàng Up; above; to go up; previous. Used as a direction word, a verb for going to or getting on, and to indicate the previous instance of some...
4. 下 xià Down; below; to go down; next. The counterpart of 上, used as a direction word, a verb for descending, and to indicate the next instance.
5. 一块儿 yī kuàir Together; in the same place. A colloquial way to say together, especially common in spoken Mandarin.
6. 一边 yī biān One side; at the same time. Used as a noun meaning one side, or in the pattern 一边...一边... to describe doing two things simultaneously.
7. 比 bǐ Compared to; to compare. A key preposition used in comparison sentences, and also a verb meaning to compare or compete.
8. 跟 gēn With; and; to follow. Used as a preposition meaning with, a conjunction meaning and, and a verb meaning to follow.
9. 和 hé And; with. The most common conjunction for linking nouns and a preposition meaning with.
10. 差 chà To lack; to be short of; poor; bad. Commonly used to express time (差五分八点 = five to eight) and quality (成绩很差 = grades are poor).
11. 给 gěi To give; for; to. A fundamental verb meaning to give, and a preposition indicating the recipient or beneficiary of an action.
12. 没有 méi yǒu To not have; have not; there is no. Used to negate possession and to indicate something has not happened.
13. 行 xíng Okay; fine; will do; capable. A common colloquial response meaning that something is acceptable or feasible.
14. 在 zài At; in; to be at; indicates an action in progress. Used to express location, existence, and ongoing actions.
15. 点 diǎn O'clock; a little bit; to order; dot. Used for telling time, expressing small amounts, and ordering food.
16. 口 kǒu Mouth; opening; measure word for family members. A basic character used for the body part, various openings, and counting people in a hou...