S HSK 3 Vocabulary

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Pinyin S

时 shí Time; hour; when; at the time of. A versatile time-related morpheme used in many common compounds.
所 suǒ Place; location. Also a measure word for buildings and institutions.
社会 shè huì Society; community. The organised system of people living together with shared laws, values, and institutions.
世界 shì jiè World; the earth and all its peoples. One of the most fundamental nouns for referring to the global community or the physical world.
使 shǐ To make; to cause; to enable. A formal causative verb indicating that one thing causes another to happen.
市场 shì chǎng Market; marketplace. Refers to both physical markets where goods are sold and abstract markets in economics and business.
死 sǐ To die; dead; extremely. Indicates death literally, or used colloquially as an intensifier expressing degree.
生产 shēng chǎn To produce; to manufacture; production. The process of making goods or products.
事件 shì jiàn Event; incident. Refers to a notable occurrence, especially one of public or historical significance.
设计 shè jì To design; design. The process of planning and creating the form, function, or appearance of something.
受 shòu To receive; to suffer; to bear. Indicates being on the receiving end of an action, whether positive or negative.
时代 shí dài Era; period; epoch; age. A distinct period in history characterised by particular events or features.
世纪 shì jì Century; a period of one hundred years. Used to refer to specific centuries or to express a long span of time.
属于 shǔ yú To belong to; to be part of. Indicates ownership, membership, or classification.
设备 shè bèi Equipment; device; apparatus. Machines, tools, or systems used for a particular purpose.
生命 shēng mìng Life; living existence. The quality that distinguishes living beings from inanimate matter.
属 shǔ To be born in the year of (a Chinese zodiac animal); to belong to a category.
事实 shì shí Fact; reality. Refers to something that has actually happened or is objectively true.
实行 shí xíng To implement; to carry out; to put into practice. To execute a plan, policy, or system.
失去 shī qù To lose; to be deprived of. To no longer have something that was once possessed.
思想 sī xiǎng Thought; thinking; ideology. Refers to ideas, beliefs, or a system of thought.
设立 shè lì To set up; to establish; to found. To create an organisation, position, or system formally.
首先 shǒu xiān First; first of all; in the first place. Used to introduce the first point in a sequence or argument.
双方 shuāng fāng Both sides; both parties. Refers to the two parties involved in a negotiation, agreement, or dispute.
速度 sù dù Speed; velocity; rate. Refers to how fast something moves or how quickly something happens.
商业 shāng yè Business; commerce; trade. The sector of economic activity involving buying and selling goods and services.
数量 shù liàng Quantity; amount; number. Refers to the measurable count or volume of something.
事业 shì yè Career; cause; undertaking. Refers to a significant long-term professional pursuit or a noble cause.
胜利 shèng lì Victory; triumph; to be victorious. A successful outcome in a competition, battle, or struggle.
适合 shì hé To suit; to be suitable for; to fit. Indicates that something is appropriate or well-matched for a purpose or person.
随 suí To follow; to go along with; as one pleases. Indicates following someone or acting freely.
食品 shí pǐn Food products; foodstuff. Processed or packaged items intended for consumption.
双 shuāng Pair; double; measure word for pairs. Used to count things that come in twos and to describe something as double or twin.
受伤 shòu shāng To be injured; to get hurt. Describes sustaining a physical injury.
商品 shāng pǐn Commodity; goods; merchandise. Products available for sale or trade.
实验 shí yàn Experiment; to experiment. A scientific test conducted to discover or prove something.
上面 shàng miàn Above; on top; on the surface of. Indicates a position higher than a reference point.
实际上 shí jì shàng Actually; in fact; in reality. Used to reveal the true situation, often contrasting with appearances or expectations.
石油 shí yóu Petroleum; oil. A naturally occurring liquid found underground, used as fuel and raw material for many products.
深 shēn Deep; profound. Describes physical depth, colour intensity, or abstract depth of thought and feeling.
时刻 shí kè Moment; at all times. A specific point in time, or used adverbially to mean constantly or always.
声明 shēng míng To declare; to state officially; statement; declaration. A formal public announcement of a position, fact, or decision.
实力 shí lì Strength; actual power; capability. The real ability or power that someone or something possesses.
始终 shǐ zhōng Always; from beginning to end. Emphasises that something remains unchanged throughout a process or period.
适应 shì yìng To adapt to; to adjust to; to get used to. Describes the process of becoming accustomed to new conditions or environments.
事实上 shì shí shàng In fact; actually; as a matter of fact. A discourse marker used to introduce a correction, clarification, or surprising truth.
首都 shǒu dū Capital; capital city. The city designated as the seat of national government.
室 shì Room; chamber. A formal term for an enclosed space designated for a specific purpose.
生存 shēng cún To survive; to exist; survival. The state of continuing to live, especially under difficult conditions.
深入 shēn rù To go deep into; in-depth; thorough. Describes penetrating beneath the surface or understanding something deeply.
收费 shōu fèi To charge a fee; to collect payment. Describes the act of charging money for services or goods.
适用 shì yòng Applicable; suitable for use; to apply to. Indicates that something is appropriate or valid for a particular situation or scope.
输 shū To lose (a game, competition, or bet). The opposite of 赢 (to win).
试验 shì yàn To test; to experiment; trial. Refers to conducting tests or experiments to verify something.
事故 shì gù Accident; mishap. Refers to unexpected incidents, especially those causing damage, injury, or disruption.
上升 shàng shēng To rise; to go up; to ascend. Describes an upward movement or increase, often used for abstract quantities.
生长 shēng zhǎng To grow; to develop. The natural process of increasing in size, maturity, or number.
伤 shāng To injure; to wound; injury. Refers to physical harm or emotional hurt.
上来 shàng lái To come up; to ascend toward the speaker. Indicates upward movement in the direction of the speaker.
实验室 shí yàn shì Laboratory; lab. A room or building equipped for scientific experiments and research.
深刻 shēn kè Profound; deep; penetrating. Describes ideas, impressions, or experiences that are deeply meaningful or impactful.
输入 shū rù To input; to enter (data). Refers to typing or entering information into a device or system.
升 shēng To rise; to ascend; to be promoted. Indicates upward movement or advancement in rank.
世界杯 shì jiè bēi World Cup; the international football (soccer) tournament held every four years, or similar global competitions in other sports.
上去 shàng qù To go up; to ascend away from the speaker. Indicates upward movement in the direction away from the speaker.
生意 shēng yi Business; trade; deal. Commercial activity involving buying and selling goods or services.
石头 shí tou Stone; rock. A hard, solid piece of mineral matter found in nature.
胜 shèng To win; to defeat; to surpass. Indicates triumph in a competition, battle, or comparison.
伤心 shāng xīn Sad; heartbroken; grieved. Describes deep emotional pain or sadness.
手指 shǒu zhǐ Finger. Refers to any of the five digits on the human hand.
身份证 shēn fèn zhèng Identity card; ID card. The official personal identification document issued by the government.
手续 shǒu xù Procedures; formalities. The steps and paperwork required to complete an official process.
沙发 shā fā Sofa; couch. A piece of upholstered furniture for sitting or reclining.
生动 shēng dòng Vivid; lively; lifelike. Describes something that is full of life and energy, making a strong impression.
所长 suǒ zhǎng Director; head of an institute or station. The person in charge of a 所 (institute/office).
收看 shōu kàn To watch (a television broadcast). Specifically refers to viewing TV programmes or broadcast content.
收听 shōu tīng To listen to (a radio broadcast or audio programme). Specifically refers to tuning in to broadcast audio content.
散步 sàn bù To take a walk; to stroll. A leisurely walk for relaxation or exercise, not for a destination.
上衣 shàng yī Upper garment; top; jacket. Any clothing worn on the upper body.
收音机 shōu yīn jī Radio; a device for receiving and playing radio broadcasts.
束 shù A bunch of; a bundle of. A measure word used for things that can be tied or grouped together, such as flowers or light.
熟人 shú rén Acquaintance; someone one knows. A person with whom one is familiar but not necessarily close friends.
沙子 shā zi Sand. Fine granular particles of rock, commonly found on beaches, deserts, and riverbeds.
试题 shì tí Exam question; test question. Refers to questions that appear on tests or examinations.
书架 shū jià Bookshelf; bookcase. A piece of furniture used for storing and displaying books.