HSK 3 - General 13

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 头脑 to 现金, 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. 头脑 tóu nǎo Mind; brain; intellect. Refers to one's mental capacity or thinking ability.
2. 突出 tū chū Outstanding; prominent; to stand out. Describes something noticeably superior or physically protruding.
3. 突然 tū rán Sudden; suddenly. Describes something that happens unexpectedly and without warning.
4. 图 tú Picture; map; diagram. A general term for any visual representation or illustration.
5. 图画 tú huà Drawing; painting; picture. Refers to artwork created by drawing or painting.
6. 土 tǔ Soil; earth; land. The basic material of the ground.
7. 团 tuán Group; ball; lump. Also a measure word for round or bundled objects.
8. 团结 tuán jié To unite; solidarity; united. Describes the act of coming together as a group or the state of being united.
9. 团体 tuán tǐ Group; organisation; collective body. Refers to an organised group of people with a shared purpose.
10. 推动 tuī dòng To push forward; to promote; to drive. Describes the act of advancing or facilitating progress.
11. 推广 tuī guǎng To promote; to popularise; to spread widely. Describes making something known or adopted on a larger scale.
12. 推进 tuī jìn To advance; to push forward; to make progress. Describes moving something forward in a systematic way.
13. 推开 tuī kāi To push open; to push aside. The physical action of pushing something open or away.
14. 退 tuì To retreat; to withdraw; to return or give back. Describes moving backward or returning something.
15. 退出 tuì chū To withdraw from; to quit; to exit. Describes leaving an organisation, event, or process.
16. 退休 tuì xiū To retire; retirement. Refers to stopping work permanently, typically due to reaching retirement age.
17. 外交 wài jiāo Diplomacy; foreign affairs. The management of relationships between countries.
18. 外面 wài miàn Outside; outdoors. Refers to the space beyond an enclosed area.
19. 外文 wài wén Foreign language; foreign text. Specifically refers to written foreign languages.
20. 完美 wán měi Perfect; flawless. Describes something without any defects or shortcomings.
21. 完善 wán shàn To perfect; to improve; well-developed. Describes making something more thorough or bringing it to a better state.
22. 完整 wán zhěng Complete; intact; whole. Describes something that has all its parts with nothing missing.
23. 玩具 wán jù Toy; plaything. An object designed for children to play with.
24. 往往 wǎng wǎng Often; usually; tend to. Indicates that something typically happens under certain conditions or follows a pattern.
25. 危害 wēi hài To harm; to endanger; harm or damage. Describes causing serious negative effects.
26. 危险 wēi xiǎn Dangerous; danger. Describes a situation involving potential harm or risk.
27. 围 wéi To surround; to enclose; to encircle. The action of forming a circle or barrier around something.
28. 伟大 wěi dà Great; mighty; remarkable. Describes someone or something of extraordinary importance or achievement.
29. 卫生 wèi shēng Hygiene; sanitary; clean. Relates to cleanliness and health practices.
30. 卫生间 wèi shēng jiān Bathroom; restroom; washroom. A polite term for the room containing a toilet.
31. 为了 wèi le For; in order to; for the sake of. A preposition expressing purpose or motivation.
32. 温暖 wēn nuǎn Warm; warmth. Describes a comfortably warm temperature or a feeling of emotional warmth.
33. 文化 wén huà Culture; civilisation. The customs, arts, beliefs, and achievements of a particular group or society.
34. 文件 wén jiàn Document; file. A written or digital record containing official or important information.
35. 文学 wén xué Literature; literary studies. The art of written works, including novels, poetry, and essays.
36. 文章 wén zhāng Article; essay; written piece. A piece of writing on a particular subject.
37. 文字 wén zì Writing; characters; script. Refers to a system of written symbols used to represent language.
38. 握手 wò shǒu To shake hands; handshake. The gesture of grasping someone's hand as a greeting or agreement.
39. 屋子 wū zi Room; house. Refers to an enclosed living space or room within a building.
40. 武器 wǔ qì Weapon; arms. Any tool or device used for fighting or warfare.
41. 武术 wǔ shù Martial arts. Traditional Chinese combat arts encompassing a wide range of fighting styles and physical disciplines.
42. 舞台 wǔ tái Stage; platform. A raised area in a theatre or venue where performances take place.
43. 西部 xī bù Western part; the west. Refers to the western region of a country, area, or geographical entity.
44. 希望 xī wàng Hope; wish. As a verb, to hope or wish for something; as a noun, a hope or expectation for the future.
45. 系 xì Department; faculty. An academic division within a university, typically organised by subject area.
46. 下来 xià lái To come down. Used literally for downward movement toward the speaker, or as a complement after verbs to indicate completion, settling, o...
47. 下面 xià miàn Below; underneath; the following. Indicates a position below something, or introduces the next item in a sequence.
48. 下去 xià qù To go down. Used literally for downward movement away from the speaker, or as a complement indicating continuation of an action or state.
49. 先进 xiān jìn Advanced; progressive. Describes technology, ideas, methods, or individuals that are ahead of others in development or achievement.
50. 显得 xiǎn de To appear; to seem; to look. Indicates that something gives a certain impression or appears to have a certain quality.
51. 显然 xiǎn rán Obviously; evidently; clearly. Indicates that something is apparent or self-evident.
52. 显示 xiǎn shì To show; to display; to indicate. To make something visible or apparent, often used for data, screens, or evidence.
53. 现场 xiàn chǎng Scene; site; venue. The location where an event takes place, either currently happening or where something occurred.
54. 现代 xiàn dài Modern; contemporary. Refers to the present era or the period from recent history to the present day.
55. 现金 xiàn jīn Cash; ready money. Physical currency in the form of banknotes and coins, as opposed to digital or card payments.