HSK 3 - General 14

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 现实 to 意外, 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. 需要 xū yào To need; to require; need. Expresses necessity or a requirement for something.
2. 已 yǐ Already. A literary adverb indicating that an action or state has been completed.
3. 相关 xiāng guān Related; relevant; to be connected with. Describes a relationship or connection between things.
4. 一切 yī qiè Everything; all; every. A formal pronoun indicating the totality of things.
5. 艺术 yì shù Art; the arts. Refers broadly to creative and aesthetic endeavours including visual arts, music, dance, and literature.
6. 心 xīn Heart; mind; core. The organ, or figuratively, one's thoughts, feelings, and intentions.
7. 以来 yǐ lái Since; ever since. Indicates the starting point of a period continuing to the present.
8. 形成 xíng chéng To form; to take shape; to develop into. The process by which something comes into existence or reaches a particular state.
9. 性 xìng A suffix indicating nature, quality, or tendency. Added to adjectives or nouns to form abstract nouns describing properties or characteri...
10. 宣布 xuān bù To announce; to declare; to proclaim. To make something known publicly and officially.
11. 消息 xiāo xi News; message; information. A piece of information communicated from one party to another.
12. 线 xiàn Line; thread; wire. A thin continuous mark, strand, or connection.
13. 现象 xiàn xiàng Phenomenon; an observable occurrence or fact. Used to describe things that can be observed or noticed in society, nature, or daily life.
14. 宣传 xuān chuán To publicise; to promote; propaganda. The act of spreading information to influence public opinion or promote awareness.
15. 形式 xíng shì Form; format; type. The outward appearance, structure, or method of something.
16. 压力 yā lì Pressure; stress. Physical force applied to something, or mental and emotional burden.
17. 训练 xùn liàn To train; training; drill. Systematic practice to develop a skill or physical fitness.
18. 需求 xū qiú Demand; need; requirement. What is needed or wanted, especially in a market or social context.
19. 现实 xiàn shí Reality; the actual state of things. Refers to what truly exists as opposed to imagination or ideals.
20. 效果 xiào guǒ Effect; result; outcome. The result produced by an action, method, or treatment.
21. 消费 xiāo fèi To consume; to spend money. Refers to the act of purchasing goods or services.
22. 修改 xiū gǎi To revise; to modify; to amend. To make changes to improve or correct something.
23. 消失 xiāo shī To disappear; to vanish. Describes something ceasing to exist or be visible.
24. 演员 yǎn yuán Actor; actress; performer. Someone who acts in films, TV shows, plays, or other performances.
25. 幸福 xìng fú Happy; blessed; happiness. A deep sense of contentment and fulfilment in life.
26. 演出 yǎn chū To perform; a performance or show. Used as both a verb and a noun for staged artistic presentations.
27. 意外 yì wài Unexpected; an accident or surprise. Describes something unforeseen, or refers to an unfortunate incident.
28. 要是 yào shi If; in case; supposing that. A colloquial conditional conjunction.
29. 幸运 xìng yùn Lucky; fortunate. Describes good luck or a favourable outcome by chance.
30. 血 xiě Blood. The red fluid circulating in the body.
31. 相互 xiāng hù Mutually; each other; reciprocally. Describes actions or states that go both ways between parties.
32. 信任 xìn rèn To trust; to have faith in. Confidence in someone's reliability, character, or ability.
33. 选手 xuǎn shǒu Contestant; competitor; player. A person selected to participate in a competition.
34. 相比 xiāng bǐ To compare; compared with. Used to draw comparisons between two things.
35. 相似 xiāng sì Similar; alike; resembling. Describes things that share common features.
36. 修 xiū To repair; to fix; to build; to trim. A versatile verb for mending, constructing, or refining things.
37. 阳光 yáng guāng Sunlight; sunshine. Also used figuratively to describe someone who is cheerful and positive.
38. 写作 xiě zuò To write; writing; composition. The act or process of creating written works.
39. 压 yā To press; to push down; to suppress. To apply force or weight on something from above.
40. 性格 xìng gé Personality; character; temperament. The combination of qualities that form a person's distinctive nature.
41. 演 yǎn To perform; to act; to play a role. A versatile verb used for theatrical, cinematic, and general performative contexts.
42. 性别 xìng bié Gender; sex. The classification of a person as male or female.
43. 烟 yān Smoke; cigarette; tobacco. Visible vapour from burning, or the product itself.
44. 眼前 yǎn qián Before one's eyes; at present; right now. What is directly in front of someone, or the current moment.
45. 香 xiāng Fragrant; aromatic; delicious. Describes pleasant smells or tasty food.
46. 一方面 yī fāng miàn On one hand; on the one side. Used to present one aspect of a situation, usually paired with 另一方面.
47. 形状 xíng zhuàng Shape; form; figure. The external outline or contour of an object.
48. 演唱会 yǎn chàng huì Concert; live music performance. Refers to a public event where singers perform for an audience.
49. 演唱 yǎn chàng To sing in a performance; to give a vocal performance. Used for formal or staged singing contexts.
50. 学费 xué fèi Tuition; school fees. The money paid for education or schooling.
51. 羊 yáng Sheep; goat. A general term for ovine and caprine animals.
52. 行李 xíng li Luggage; baggage. Personal belongings packed for travel.
53. 香蕉 xiāng jiāo Banana. A common tropical fruit with yellow skin and soft, sweet flesh.
54. 信封 xìn fēng Envelope. A flat paper container used for enclosing a letter or document.
55. 衣架 yī jià Clothes hanger; coat rack. A frame or hook used for hanging clothes.