HSK 3 - General 11

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 沙发 to 适用, 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. 沙发 shā fā Sofa; couch. A piece of upholstered furniture for sitting or reclining.
2. 沙子 shā zi Sand. Fine granular particles of rock, commonly found on beaches, deserts, and riverbeds.
3. 伤 shāng To injure; to wound; injury. Refers to physical harm or emotional hurt.
4. 伤心 shāng xīn Sad; heartbroken; grieved. Describes deep emotional pain or sadness.
5. 商品 shāng pǐn Commodity; goods; merchandise. Products available for sale or trade.
6. 商业 shāng yè Business; commerce; trade. The sector of economic activity involving buying and selling goods and services.
7. 上来 shàng lái To come up; to ascend toward the speaker. Indicates upward movement in the direction of the speaker.
8. 上面 shàng miàn Above; on top; on the surface of. Indicates a position higher than a reference point.
9. 上去 shàng qù To go up; to ascend away from the speaker. Indicates upward movement in the direction away from the speaker.
10. 上升 shàng shēng To rise; to go up; to ascend. Describes an upward movement or increase, often used for abstract quantities.
11. 上衣 shàng yī Upper garment; top; jacket. Any clothing worn on the upper body.
12. 设备 shè bèi Equipment; device; apparatus. Machines, tools, or systems used for a particular purpose.
13. 设计 shè jì To design; design. The process of planning and creating the form, function, or appearance of something.
14. 设立 shè lì To set up; to establish; to found. To create an organisation, position, or system formally.
15. 社会 shè huì Society; community. The organised system of people living together with shared laws, values, and institutions.
16. 身份证 shēn fèn zhèng Identity card; ID card. The official personal identification document issued by the government.
17. 深 shēn Deep; profound. Describes physical depth, colour intensity, or abstract depth of thought and feeling.
18. 深刻 shēn kè Profound; deep; penetrating. Describes ideas, impressions, or experiences that are deeply meaningful or impactful.
19. 升 shēng To rise; to ascend; to be promoted. Indicates upward movement or advancement in rank.
20. 生产 shēng chǎn To produce; to manufacture; production. The process of making goods or products.
21. 生存 shēng cún To survive; to exist; survival. The state of continuing to live, especially under difficult conditions.
22. 生动 shēng dòng Vivid; lively; lifelike. Describes something that is full of life and energy, making a strong impression.
23. 生命 shēng mìng Life; living existence. The quality that distinguishes living beings from inanimate matter.
24. 生意 shēng yi Business; trade; deal. Commercial activity involving buying and selling goods or services.
25. 生长 shēng zhǎng To grow; to develop. The natural process of increasing in size, maturity, or number.
26. 声明 shēng míng To declare; to state officially; statement; declaration. A formal public announcement of a position, fact, or decision.
27. 胜 shèng To win; to defeat; to surpass. Indicates triumph in a competition, battle, or comparison.
28. 胜利 shèng lì Victory; triumph; to be victorious. A successful outcome in a competition, battle, or struggle.
29. 失去 shī qù To lose; to be deprived of. To no longer have something that was once possessed.
30. 石头 shí tou Stone; rock. A hard, solid piece of mineral matter found in nature.
31. 石油 shí yóu Petroleum; oil. A naturally occurring liquid found underground, used as fuel and raw material for many products.
32. 时 shí Time; hour; when; at the time of. A versatile time-related morpheme used in many common compounds.
33. 时代 shí dài Era; period; epoch; age. A distinct period in history characterised by particular events or features.
34. 实际上 shí jì shàng Actually; in fact; in reality. Used to reveal the true situation, often contrasting with appearances or expectations.
35. 实力 shí lì Strength; actual power; capability. The real ability or power that someone or something possesses.
36. 实行 shí xíng To implement; to carry out; to put into practice. To execute a plan, policy, or system.
37. 实验 shí yàn Experiment; to experiment. A scientific test conducted to discover or prove something.
38. 实验室 shí yàn shì Laboratory; lab. A room or building equipped for scientific experiments and research.
39. 食品 shí pǐn Food products; foodstuff. Processed or packaged items intended for consumption.
40. 使 shǐ To make; to cause; to enable. A formal causative verb indicating that one thing causes another to happen.
41. 始终 shǐ zhōng Always; from beginning to end. Emphasises that something remains unchanged throughout a process or period.
42. 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.
43. 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.
44. 世界杯 shì jiè bēi World Cup; the international football (soccer) tournament held every four years, or similar global competitions in other sports.
45. 市场 shì chǎng Market; marketplace. Refers to both physical markets where goods are sold and abstract markets in economics and business.
46. 事故 shì gù Accident; mishap. Refers to unexpected incidents, especially those causing damage, injury, or disruption.
47. 事件 shì jiàn Event; incident. Refers to a notable occurrence, especially one of public or historical significance.
48. 事实 shì shí Fact; reality. Refers to something that has actually happened or is objectively true.
49. 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.
50. 事业 shì yè Career; cause; undertaking. Refers to a significant long-term professional pursuit or a noble cause.
51. 试题 shì tí Exam question; test question. Refers to questions that appear on tests or examinations.
52. 试验 shì yàn To test; to experiment; trial. Refers to conducting tests or experiments to verify something.
53. 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.
54. 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.
55. 适用 shì yòng Applicable; suitable for use; to apply to. Indicates that something is appropriate or valid for a particular situation or scope.