HSK 2 - General 3

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 得出 to 干杯, 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. 该 gāi Should; ought to. Indicates that something is expected or appropriate to do.
2. 发现 fā xiàn To discover; to find out. To notice or learn something previously unknown.
3. 服务 fú wù To serve; service. Refers to providing service to others or the quality of service received.
4. 而且 ér qiě Moreover; and also; furthermore. A conjunction used to add information, often escalating in degree.
5. 发 fā To send; to issue; to emit. A high-frequency verb with multiple related meanings centring on sending or producing.
6. 方法 fāng fǎ Method; way; approach. A means of doing or achieving something.
7. 改变 gǎi biàn To change; a change. Used for significant alterations in situations, attitudes, or conditions.
8. 方面 fāng miàn Aspect; side; area. Used to refer to a particular dimension or respect of something.
9. 的话 de huà If; in case. A conditional particle placed at the end of a clause to express a hypothetical situation.
10. 分钟 fēn zhōng Minute. A unit of time equal to sixty seconds.
11. 队 duì Team; group; queue. Refers to an organised group of people or a line of people waiting.
12. 低 dī Low. Describes something below average in height, level, volume, temperature, or price.
13. 动物 dòng wù Animal. A general term for all living creatures in the animal kingdom.
14. 段 duàn Section; segment. A measure word for sections of road, text, time, or experiences.
15. 方向 fāng xiàng Direction; orientation. Refers to a physical direction or a figurative course of action.
16. 懂 dǒng To understand; to comprehend. Indicates understanding of language, concepts, or knowledge.
17. 多数 duō shù Majority; most. Refers to the greater part or number of a group.
18. 改 gǎi To change; to correct; to revise. Used for making modifications or fixing mistakes.
19. 地球 dì qiú Earth; the globe. The planet on which humans live.
20. 度 dù Degree. A unit of measurement for temperature, angles, or intensity.
21. 掉 diào To drop; to fall. Also used as a verb complement indicating removal or completion of an action.
22. 份 fèn Measure word for portions, servings, copies, or sets. Used to count things that come in portions or copies.
23. 东北 dōng běi Northeast. Refers to the northeast direction, or commonly to the Northeast China region (Dongbei).
24. 多么 duō me How; what (exclamatory). An adverb used in exclamations to express a strong degree of emotion.
25. 东方 dōng fāng The East; the Orient. Refers to the eastern direction or to Eastern cultures and countries.
26. 短 duǎn Short. Describes shortness in length, duration, or distance. The opposite of 长 (long).
27. 店 diàn Shop; store. A general term for any retail establishment or small business.
28. 方便 fāng biàn Convenient; handy. Describes something that is easy to access, use, or do.
29. 多久 duō jiǔ How long (in time). Used to ask about the duration of an action or event.
30. 对话 duì huà Dialogue; conversation. A conversation between two or more people, or the act of having a conversation.
31. 地铁 dì tiě Subway; metro; underground railway. A public transport system running underground in cities.
32. 等于 děng yú To equal; to be equivalent to. Used in mathematics and figurative comparisons.
33. 封 fēng Measure word for letters and sealed items. Used to count letters, emails, and envelopes.
34. 懂得 dǒng de To understand; to know how to. Implies a deeper level of comprehension or practical wisdom.
35. 放心 fàng xīn To feel at ease; to rest assured. Used to reassure someone or express that there is no need to worry.
36. 分开 fēn kāi To separate; to part; to split up. Used for physically separating objects or people going separate ways.
37. 队长 duì zhǎng Team captain; team leader. The person in charge of a team or group.
38. 等到 děng dào To wait until; by the time. Indicates waiting for a specific time, event, or condition.
39. 放下 fàng xia To put down; to let go of. Can refer to physically setting something down or emotionally letting go of worries.
40. 东南 dōng nán Southeast. The direction between east and south.
41. 灯 dēng Lamp; light. A general term for any light source or lighting device.
42. 对面 duì miàn Opposite side; across from. The area or position directly facing something.
43. 冬天 dōng tiān Winter. The coldest season of the year.
44. 得出 dé chū To arrive at; to reach a conclusion or result through reasoning or analysis.
45. 短信 duǎn xìn Text message; SMS. A short message sent through a mobile phone.
46. 动物园 dòng wù yuán Zoo. A place where animals are kept and displayed for the public to visit.
47. 分数 fēn shù Score; grade; mark. The numerical result of a test, exam, or evaluation.
48. 复习 fù xí To review; to revise. Studying material again to reinforce what has been learned.
49. 多云 duō yún Cloudy; overcast. A weather term describing a sky with many clouds.
50. 地铁站 dì tiě zhàn Subway station; metro station. A place where passengers board and alight from the subway.
51. 点头 diǎn tóu To nod (one's head). A gesture indicating agreement, understanding, or acknowledgment.
52. 读音 dú yīn Pronunciation. The way a Chinese character or word is read aloud.
53. 饭馆 fàn guǎn Restaurant. A place where meals are served, typically a smaller or more casual establishment.
54. 方便面 fāng biàn miàn Instant noodles. Pre-packaged noodles that can be quickly prepared with hot water.
55. 干杯 gān bēi Cheers; bottoms up. An exclamation used when clinking glasses to drink together.