HSK 2 - General 12

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 以为 to 站住, 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. 以为 yǐ wéi To think (mistakenly); to assume wrongly. Indicates a belief that turns out to be incorrect.
2. 以下 yǐ xià Below; under; the following. Indicates a number, amount, or level at or below a stated point.
3. 椅子 yǐ zi Chair. A piece of furniture for sitting, typically with a back and four legs.
4. 一般 yī bān General; ordinary; so-so. Describes something as average, common, or not special.
5. 一点点 yī diǎn diǎn A tiny bit; a very small amount. Emphasises how little something is.
6. 一生 yī shēng Lifetime; one's whole life. The entire span of a person's life from birth to death.
7. 一直 yī zhí Always; all along; continuously. Indicates an action or state that continues without change.
8. 亿 yì Hundred million. The number 100,000,000, a basic large counting unit in Chinese.
9. 意见 yì jiàn Opinion; suggestion; objection. A view or idea about something, often implying a complaint or recommendation.
10. 意思 yì si Meaning; idea; intent. What a word, sentence, or action signifies.
11. 阴 yīn Cloudy; overcast; shady. Describes weather without sunshine or areas blocked from light.
12. 阴天 yīn tiān Cloudy day; overcast day. A day when the sky is covered by clouds and the sun is not visible.
13. 音节 yīn jié Syllable. The smallest unit of pronunciation in a language.
14. 音乐 yīn yuè Music. The art of combining sounds and rhythms to create melodies and compositions.
15. 音乐会 yīn yuè huì Concert; music recital. A live musical performance event.
16. 银行 yín háng Bank. A financial institution where people deposit, withdraw, and transfer money.
17. 银行卡 yín háng kǎ Bank card. A debit or credit card issued by a bank for financial transactions.
18. 应该 yīng gāi Should; ought to. Expresses that something is expected, appropriate, or recommended.
19. 英文 yīng wén English; the English language. Refers to English, with a slight emphasis on the written form.
20. 英语 yīng yǔ English; the English language. The standard term for the English language, especially spoken.
21. 影片 yǐng piàn Film; movie. A motion picture or cinematic work.
22. 影响 yǐng xiǎng To influence; to affect; influence; impact. Both a verb meaning 'to have an effect on' and a noun meaning 'influence.'
23. 永远 yǒng yuǎn Forever; always; eternally. Indicates something that lasts for all time without end.
24. 油 yóu Oil. A general term for cooking oil, petroleum, grease, or any oily substance.
25. 游客 yóu kè Tourist; visitor; sightseer. A person who is travelling or visiting a place for pleasure.
26. 友好 yǒu hǎo Friendly; amicable. Describing a warm, kind, and welcoming attitude towards others.
27. 有空儿 yǒu kòngr To have free time; to be available. Indicates that someone is not busy and has leisure time.
28. 有人 yǒu rén Someone; somebody; there is someone. Indicates the existence of an unspecified person.
29. 有点儿 yǒu diǎnr A little; somewhat; slightly. Used before adjectives or verbs to indicate a small degree, often with a negative nuance.
30. 有意思 yǒu yì si Interesting; fun; amusing. Describes something that is engaging, entertaining, or thought-provoking.
31. 又 yòu Again; and also; once more. Indicates repetition of an action that has already happened.
32. 鱼 yú Fish. An aquatic animal, and one of the most common foods in Chinese cuisine.
33. 语言 yǔ yán Language. A system of communication used by a particular country or community.
34. 原因 yuán yīn Reason; cause. The explanation or motive behind something happening.
35. 院 yuàn Courtyard; institution; compound. A walled or enclosed space, or a formal institution.
36. 院长 yuàn zhǎng Dean; director; head of an institution. The person in charge of an institution such as a hospital, college, or court.
37. 院子 yuàn zi Courtyard; yard. An enclosed outdoor space attached to a house or building.
38. 愿意 yuàn yì To be willing; to want to; willing. Expresses voluntary desire or consent to do something.
39. 月份 yuè fèn Month. Refers to a specific month of the year or months in general.
40. 月亮 yuè liang Moon. The natural satellite of the Earth, visible in the night sky.
41. 越 yuè More; increasingly. Used in the pattern 越...越... to express 'the more X, the more Y.'
42. 越来越 yuè lái yuè More and more; increasingly. Indicates a progressive change over time.
43. 云 yún Cloud. A visible mass of water vapour floating in the sky.
44. 运动 yùn dòng Exercise; sport; to exercise. Physical activity for health or competition.
45. 咱 zán We; us. An informal pronoun that includes both the speaker and listener.
46. 咱们 zán men We; us (inclusive). Refers to a group that includes both the speaker and the listener.
47. 脏 zāng Dirty; filthy. Describes something that is not clean.
48. 早餐 zǎo cān Breakfast. The first meal of the day, eaten in the morning.
49. 早晨 zǎo chen Early morning; morning. The early part of the day, typically from dawn to about 9 or 10 AM.
50. 早就 zǎo jiù Long ago; already (a long time ago). Emphasises that something happened or was completed much earlier than expected.
51. 怎么办 zěn me bàn What should one do?; What to do? An expression used when facing a problem or difficult situation.
52. 怎么样 zěn me yàng How is it?; What about?; How about? Used to ask about conditions, make suggestions, or inquire about opinions.
53. 怎样 zěn yàng How; in what way. Used to ask about methods, conditions, or manner.
54. 占 zhàn To occupy; to take up; to account for. To hold or take possession of a space, position, or proportion.
55. 站住 zhàn zhù Stop!; To stand still; to halt. A command to stop moving, or to come to a standstill.