HSK 3 - General 1

Introduction

HSK 3 is where Mandarin starts opening into fuller conversation. These words support travel, school, work, opinions, and the practical situations that require more than set phrases.

From 爱心 to 不仅, this set builds the recognition you need for longer conversations, practical reading, and more confident self-expression.

Themes

All HSK 3 Vocabulary in This Chapter (55)

1. 被 bèi A preposition used to form passive sentences, indicating that the subject receives the action. One of the most important grammar markers ...
2. 并 bìng And; moreover; actually (not). An adverb or conjunction used to connect actions or to emphasise negation.
3. 把 bǎ A preposition used to bring the object before the verb, emphasising the action done to it. One of the most important grammatical markers ...
4. 保护 bǎo hù To protect; to safeguard. To keep someone or something safe from harm or damage.
5. 报告 bào gào Report; to report; to give a presentation. A formal account of findings, events, or plans.
6. 并且 bìng qiě And; moreover; furthermore. A conjunction connecting two clauses to indicate addition or progression.
7. 比赛 bǐ sài Competition; match; contest; to compete. Any organised event where people compete against each other.
8. 表现 biǎo xiàn To show; to display; performance; behaviour. Refers to how someone acts or performs in a given situation.
9. 变化 biàn huà Change; variation; to change. A transformation or alteration in state, condition, or form.
10. 不仅 bù jǐn Not only; not merely. A conjunction used to introduce the first of two or more related points.
11. 保证 bǎo zhèng To guarantee; to assure; guarantee. A promise or assurance that something will happen.
12. 报 bào Newspaper; report. A publication containing news and articles.
13. 保持 bǎo chí To maintain; to keep; to preserve. To continue something in its current state without change.
14. 报道 bào dào To report; news report; coverage. The act of conveying news or information to the public through media.
15. 按照 àn zhào According to; in accordance with. Used to indicate following a rule, plan, or standard.
16. 必要 bì yào Necessary; essential; necessity. Something that is required or indispensable.
17. 安排 ān pái To arrange; to plan; arrangement. Refers to organising tasks, schedules, or events in an orderly manner.
18. 表演 biǎo yǎn To perform; performance; show. Refers to performing on stage, in film, or demonstrating a skill for an audience.
19. 表达 biǎo dá To express; to convey. To communicate thoughts, feelings, or ideas through words or actions.
20. 比例 bǐ lì Proportion; ratio; scale. The relative size or amount of two or more things compared to each other.
21. 补充 bǔ chōng To supplement; to add; to replenish. Refers to adding something that is lacking or incomplete.
22. 播放 bō fàng To play; to broadcast. Used for playing audio, video, or media content.
23. 背后 bèi hòu Behind; at the back; behind one's back. Can refer to physical location or figurative secretiveness.
24. 办理 bàn lǐ To handle; to process; to go through procedures. Used for official or formal transactions.
25. 保险 bǎo xiǎn Insurance; safe; secure. As a noun, refers to insurance policies. As an adjective, means reliable or safe.
26. 表明 biǎo míng To indicate; to make clear; to show. Used when someone states a position or when evidence reveals a fact.
27. 安装 ān zhuāng To install; to set up. The process of putting equipment, software, or fixtures into place for use.
28. 必然 bì rán Inevitable; certain; bound to happen. Describes an outcome that is logically or naturally unavoidable.
29. 表面 biǎo miàn Surface; exterior; appearance. The outer side of something, or the outward appearance as opposed to the inner reality.
30. 不必 bù bì Need not; not necessary. A polite way of saying something does not need to be done.
31. 保留 bǎo liú To retain; to reserve; to keep. To hold onto something without giving it up or changing it.
32. 不得不 bù dé bù Have no choice but to; cannot but; have to. Expresses being compelled to do something reluctantly.
33. 保存 bǎo cún To preserve; to save; to keep. To store something so it remains intact or usable.
34. 不论 bù lùn Regardless of; no matter. A conjunction introducing a condition that does not affect the outcome.
35. 北部 běi bù Northern part; the north. The northern area or region of a place.
36. 保 bǎo To protect; to keep; to guarantee. A core verb meaning to safeguard or ensure something.
37. 板 bǎn Board; plank; plate. A flat, rigid piece of material.
38. 搬 bān To move; to carry; to transport. Refers to moving objects from one place to another, often heavy items.
39. 标题 biāo tí Title; headline; heading. The name or main text at the top of an article, document, or presentation.
40. 播出 bō chū To broadcast; to air. Used for television or radio programmes being transmitted to the audience.
41. 补 bǔ To mend; to repair; to make up for; to supplement. Refers to fixing something or filling a gap.
42. 把握 bǎ wò To grasp; to seize; certainty; confidence. Can mean to take hold of an opportunity, or to have confidence in an outcome.
43. 保安 bǎo ān Security guard; security personnel. A person responsible for maintaining safety and order at a location.
44. 不安 bù ān Uneasy; anxious; restless. Describes a feeling of worry or discomfort.
45. 爱心 ài xīn Loving heart; compassion; kindness. A warm feeling of care and concern for others.
46. 报到 bào dào To report for duty; to register; to check in. The act of officially presenting oneself at a designated place.
47. 变为 biàn wéi To become; to turn into; to change into. Indicates a transformation from one state or form to another.
48. 本事 běn shi Ability; skill; capability. Often used colloquially to describe someone's competence or talent.
49. 表格 biǎo gé Form; table; chart. A document with rows and columns for organising data or collecting information.
50. 搬家 bān jiā To move house; to relocate. The process of changing one's place of residence.
51. 班级 bān jí Class; class group. A group of students who study together in a school.
52. 不光 bù guāng Not only; not just. A colloquial conjunction meaning the same as 不仅, used to introduce additional information.
53. 本领 běn lǐng Skill; ability; capability. A practical skill or talent that someone has developed.
54. 被子 bèi zi Quilt; comforter; duvet. A large, soft bed covering filled with padding for warmth.
55. 白菜 bái cài Chinese cabbage; napa cabbage. A very common vegetable in Chinese cuisine.