HSK 3 - General 10

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 气候 to 散步, 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. 气候 qì hòu Climate; weather patterns over a long period. Refers to the general atmospheric conditions of a region.
2. 千万 qiān wàn By all means; absolutely must; whatever you do. An emphatic adverb used to stress the importance of doing or not doing something.
3. 前后 qián hòu Before and after; front and back; around (a point in time). Indicates a range spanning both sides of a reference point.
4. 前进 qián jìn To advance; to move forward; to make progress. Describes forward movement in both a physical and metaphorical sense.
5. 前面 qián miàn In front; ahead; the front side. Indicates the area or direction before a reference point.
6. 前往 qián wǎng To head to; to proceed to; to go to. A formal way of expressing travel to a destination.
7. 强 qiáng Strong; powerful; capable. Describes someone or something with great strength, ability, or intensity.
8. 强大 qiáng dà Powerful; mighty; formidable. Describes great strength or power on a large scale.
9. 强调 qiáng diào To emphasise; to stress; to underline. To place special importance on a point or idea.
10. 强烈 qiáng liè Intense; strong; fierce. Describes feelings, reactions, or phenomena that are extremely powerful or vivid.
11. 桥 qiáo Bridge. A structure built over a river, road, or obstacle to allow crossing.
12. 巧 qiǎo Clever; skilful; coincidental. Describes dexterity, ingenuity, or a happy coincidence.
13. 亲 qīn Close; intimate; dear. Describes a warm, affectionate relationship between people.
14. 亲切 qīn qiè Warm; cordial; kindly. Describes a friendly and approachable manner that makes people feel comfortable.
15. 亲人 qīn rén Family member; relative; loved one. Refers to people connected by blood or deep emotional bonds.
16. 亲自 qīn zì Personally; in person; by oneself. Emphasises that someone does something themselves rather than through others.
17. 情感 qíng gǎn Emotion; feeling; sentiment. Refers to deep inner feelings and emotional experiences.
18. 情况 qíng kuàng Situation; circumstance; condition. A general term for the state of affairs or how things stand.
19. 请教 qǐng jiào To consult; to ask for advice; to seek guidance from someone knowledgeable.
20. 庆祝 qìng zhù To celebrate; to mark a joyous occasion. Performing activities to honour a happy event or achievement.
21. 球迷 qiú mí Sports fan; ball game enthusiast. A person who is passionate about a ball sport, especially football or basketball.
22. 区 qū District; area; zone. A defined region or administrative division.
23. 取消 qǔ xiāo To cancel; to call off; to revoke. To declare that a planned event or decision will no longer happen.
24. 去世 qù shì To pass away; to die. A respectful and euphemistic way to say someone has died.
25. 全场 quán chǎng The whole venue; the entire audience; full court. Refers to everyone or everything in a given place.
26. 全面 quán miàn Comprehensive; all-round; thorough. Covering every aspect without omission.
27. 全球 quán qiú Global; worldwide; the whole world. Refers to the entire planet and all its regions.
28. 缺 quē To lack; to be short of; to be missing. Indicates the absence of something needed.
29. 缺点 quē diǎn Shortcoming; flaw; weakness. A negative quality or deficiency in someone or something.
30. 缺少 quē shǎo To lack; to be deficient in; to be short of. A slightly more formal way of saying something is missing or insufficient.
31. 确保 què bǎo To ensure; to make sure; to guarantee. To take steps so that something definitely happens or is achieved.
32. 确定 què dìng To confirm; to determine; certain; definite. Indicates that something has been decided or is beyond doubt.
33. 裙子 qún zi Skirt; dress. A garment worn on the lower body or as a one-piece dress.
34. 群 qún A group of; a flock of; a crowd of. A measure word for groups of people or animals.
35. 热爱 rè ài To love passionately; to have a deep love for. Describes a fervent, wholehearted devotion.
36. 热烈 rè liè Enthusiastic; warm; fervent. Describes an intense, lively atmosphere or reception.
37. 人才 rén cái Talented person; talent; skilled professional. Someone with exceptional ability or expertise.
38. 人类 rén lèi Humankind; humanity; the human race. Refers to all human beings collectively.
39. 人民 rén mín The people; citizens; the populace. A formal term for the citizens of a nation collectively.
40. 人民币 rén mín bì Renminbi (RMB); Chinese yuan. The official currency of the People's Republic of China.
41. 人群 rén qún Crowd; group of people. Refers to a gathering or mass of people in one place.
42. 人生 rén shēng Life; human life. Refers to the entire course of a person's existence and experiences.
43. 人员 rén yuán Personnel; staff; members. Refers to people belonging to a particular group, organisation, or role.
44. 认出 rèn chū To recognise; to identify. To pick someone or something out based on prior knowledge or familiarity.
45. 认得 rèn de To recognise; to know by sight. To be familiar with someone or something enough to identify them.
46. 认可 rèn kě To approve; to acknowledge; to endorse. To accept something as valid, correct, or satisfactory.
47. 任 rèn To serve as; to hold a position; to appoint. Used to indicate taking on or occupying an official role.
48. 任何 rèn hé Any; whatever; whichever. Used to refer to every possible instance without exception.
49. 任务 rèn wu Task; mission; assignment. A piece of work that needs to be completed, often with a sense of duty or responsibility.
50. 仍 réng Still; yet. Indicates that a state or action continues without change.
51. 仍然 réng rán Still; yet; as before. Indicates that a situation continues unchanged despite expectations or circumstances.
52. 日常 rì cháng Daily; everyday; routine. Relating to the ordinary activities and events that happen regularly.
53. 容易 róng yì Easy; simple; likely to happen. Describes something that requires little effort or tends to occur readily.
54. 如何 rú hé How; in what way. A formal way to ask about methods, means, or opinions.
55. 散步 sàn bù To take a walk; to stroll. A leisurely walk for relaxation or exercise, not for a destination.