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