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