HSK 2 - General 11

Introduction

HSK 2 expands your range beyond survival Chinese. The vocabulary here helps you talk about plans, preferences, movement, feelings, and everyday situations with more confidence.

Working from 想起 to 以外, you'll strengthen the everyday vocabulary that helps basic conversations sound less rehearsed and more flexible.

Themes

All HSK 2 Vocabulary in This Chapter (55)

1. 已经 yǐ jīng Already; by now. Indicates that an action has been completed or a state has been reached.
2. 小 xiǎo A prefix placed before surnames to address someone informally. Commonly used for younger people or peers.
3. 要求 yāo qiú To require or demand; a requirement or demand. Used both as a verb and a noun.
4. 像 xiàng To resemble; to be like. Used to draw comparisons between people or things.
5. 许多 xǔ duō Many or a lot of. Used to indicate a large quantity or number of something.
6. 新闻 xīn wén News; a news report. Information about recent events.
7. 信息 xìn xī Information or message. Refers to news, data, or any communicated content.
8. 以后 yǐ hòu After; afterwards; later; in the future. Refers to a time following a given point.
9. 行为 xíng wéi Behaviour or conduct. Refers to the way a person acts or behaves.
10. 行动 xíng dòng To act or take action. Can also be used as a noun meaning action or operation.
11. 以上 yǐ shàng Above; more than; over. Indicates a number, amount, or level that is at or above a stated point.
12. 以前 yǐ qián Before; previously; in the past. Refers to a time preceding a given point.
13. 选 xuǎn To choose or select from available options. Used when picking or deciding between things.
14. 也许 yě xǔ Perhaps; maybe; possibly. Expresses uncertainty or a guess about something.
15. 小说 xiǎo shuō Novel; fiction. A literary work of narrative prose.
16. 信 xìn Letter; a piece of mail. A written message sent to someone.
17. 一部分 yī bù fen A part; a portion. Refers to one section or fraction of a whole.
18. 样子 yàng zi Appearance, look, or manner. Describes how something or someone looks or seems.
19. 眼睛 yǎn jing Eye or eyes. The standard everyday word for the organ of sight.
20. 心里 xīn lǐ In one's heart; in one's mind. Refers to inner feelings or thoughts.
21. 小组 xiǎo zǔ Small group; team. A group of people working together on a task or project.
22. 信号 xìn hào Signal; a sign used to communicate information.
23. 颜色 yán sè Colour. Refers to the visual property of objects such as red, blue, green, etc.
24. 想起 xiǎng qǐ To recall; to think of. Describes the moment when a memory or thought comes to mind.
25. 心中 xīn zhōng In one's heart; deep inside. A slightly literary way to express inner feelings or thoughts.
26. 以外 yǐ wài Outside of; apart from; beyond. Indicates something that is excluded or beyond a certain scope.
27. 校长 xiào zhǎng Principal; headmaster. The person in charge of a school.
28. 校园 xiào yuán Campus; school grounds. The physical area of a school or university.
29. 药 yào Medicine or medication. Refers to substances used to treat illness.
30. 小心 xiǎo xīn Careful; to be careful. Used as a warning or to describe a cautious attitude.
31. 心情 xīn qíng Mood; state of mind. How someone feels emotionally at a given time.
32. 信心 xìn xīn Confidence or faith. The belief in oneself or in a positive outcome.
33. 养 yǎng To raise, keep, or nurture. Used for raising animals, growing plants, or caring for people.
34. 夜 yè Night; nighttime. The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
35. 姓名 xìng míng Full name, including both surname and given name. Used in formal contexts.
36. 眼 yǎn Eye. Also used as a measure word for glances or quick looks.
37. 笑话 xiào hua To laugh at; to ridicule. To make fun of someone or find something laughable.
38. 相机 xiàng jī Camera. A device used for taking photographs.
39. 小时候 xiǎo shí hou Childhood; when one was young. Refers to the period of time when someone was a child.
40. 雪 xuě Snow. Refers to the white frozen precipitation that falls in cold weather.
41. 信用卡 xìn yòng kǎ Credit card. A bank card used to make purchases on credit.
42. 鞋 xié Shoe; shoes. General term for footwear.
43. 一共 yī gòng Altogether; in total; in all. Used to express the sum or total of something.
44. 星星 xīng xing Star in the sky. Refers to the luminous celestial bodies visible at night.
45. 行人 xíng rén Pedestrian. A person walking on foot, especially on a road or sidewalk.
46. 休假 xiū jià To take a vacation or leave from work. Refers to a period of rest away from duties.
47. 学期 xué qī A semester or school term. Refers to one half of the academic year.
48. 夜里 yè lǐ At night; during the night. Refers to the nighttime hours, especially late at night.
49. 药店 yào diàn Pharmacy; drugstore. A shop where medicines and health products are sold.
50. 小声 xiǎo shēng In a low voice; quietly. Describes speaking or making sounds softly.
51. 药水 yào shuǐ Liquid medicine; medicinal solution. Medicine in liquid form, such as cough syrup or eye drops.
52. 笑话儿 xiào huar Joke; funny story. A humorous anecdote or something that makes people laugh.
53. 一路平安 yī lù píng ān Have a safe journey; bon voyage. A common farewell wishing someone a smooth and safe trip.
54. 药片 yào piàn Tablet; pill. A solid form of medicine pressed into a small flat shape.
55. 一路顺风 yī lù shùn fēng Have a pleasant journey; may the wind be at your back. A farewell blessing for smooth travels.