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