HSK 3 - General 16

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 证明 to 自从, 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. 证明 zhèng míng Prove; proof; certificate. Used as a verb meaning to prove or demonstrate, and as a noun referring to proof, evidence, or an official cer...
2. 支 zhī A measure word used for thin, stick-like objects such as pens, cigarettes, and candles, and also for songs, teams, and military units.
3. 支持 zhī chí Support; back up. To give approval, encouragement, or assistance to someone or something.
4. 支付 zhī fù Pay; make a payment. A somewhat formal term for paying or disbursing money.
5. 直播 zhí bō Livestream; live broadcast. To broadcast or watch content in real time.
6. 直到 zhí dào Until; up to. Indicates a continuous action or state lasting up to a certain point in time or event.
7. 值 zhí Be worth; value. Used as a verb meaning something is worth a certain price or effort, or as a noun meaning value.
8. 值得 zhí dé Be worth doing; deserve. Indicates that something merits the time, effort, or attention.
9. 职工 zhí gōng Staff; worker; employee. A formal term for workers or employees, especially in state-owned enterprises or large organisations.
10. 职业 zhí yè Occupation; profession; career. Refers to one's line of work or professional identity.
11. 只好 zhǐ hǎo Have no choice but to; can only. Expresses that due to circumstances, one is forced to take a particular action.
12. 只是 zhǐ shì Merely; just; it's just that. Used as an adverb meaning 'only' or 'merely,' or as a conjunction meaning 'but' or 'however.'
13. 只有 zhǐ yǒu Only; only if. Used to express exclusivity or to state a necessary condition, often paired with 才.
14. 指 zhǐ Point at; refer to; finger. As a verb, means to point at something or to refer to something. As a noun, means finger.
15. 指出 zhǐ chū Point out; indicate. To explicitly identify or call attention to something, especially a problem, error, or important point.
16. 指导 zhǐ dǎo Guide; instruct; direct. To provide guidance, instruction, or direction to someone.
17. 至今 zhì jīn To this day; until now; up to the present. Indicates that a situation has continued from a past point up to the present moment.
18. 至少 zhì shǎo At least; at minimum. Used to indicate the minimum amount, degree, or extent of something.
19. 志愿 zhì yuàn Aspiration; wish; volunteer. Refers to a person's ambition or desired goal, and also used in the context of volunteering.
20. 志愿者 zhì yuàn zhě Volunteer. A person who offers their time and effort to help others without payment.
21. 制定 zhì dìng Formulate; draw up; establish. To create rules, plans, policies, or standards in a systematic way.
22. 制度 zhì dù System; institution; regime. An established set of rules, laws, or organisational structures governing a group or society.
23. 制造 zhì zào Manufacture; make; create. To produce goods through industrial processes, or figuratively to create situations or problems.
24. 制作 zhì zuò Make; produce; create. To make or produce something, often with care and skill, including films, food, crafts, and creative works.
25. 中部 zhōng bù Central part; middle region. Refers to the central area of a country, region, or object.
26. 中华民族 zhōng huá mín zú The Chinese nation; the Chinese people as a whole. A collective term for all ethnic groups within China.
27. 终于 zhōng yú Finally; at last. Indicates that something long awaited or worked toward has happened.
28. 钟 zhōng Clock; bell; time as measured in minutes. Refers to a timepiece, a bell, or is used as a unit for minutes.
29. 种 zhǒng Kind; type; sort. A measure word used to classify different varieties, types, or categories of things.
30. 种子 zhǒng zi Seed. The small embryonic plant enclosed in a covering, from which a new plant can grow.
31. 重大 zhòng dà Major; significant; important. Describes something of great importance, scale, or impact.
32. 周围 zhōu wéi Surroundings; around; vicinity. Refers to the area encircling a person, place, or object.
33. 猪 zhū Pig; swine. The common farm animal, and one of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals.
34. 主持 zhǔ chí Host; preside over; chair. To lead or oversee an event, meeting, or programme as the master of ceremonies.
35. 主动 zhǔ dòng Proactive; take the initiative. To do something voluntarily without being asked or prompted.
36. 主任 zhǔ rèn Director; chief; head. A title for the person in charge of a department, office, or committee.
37. 主意 zhǔ yi Idea; plan; decision. Refers to a thought, suggestion, or decision about what to do.
38. 主张 zhǔ zhāng Advocate; assert; proposition. As a verb, to advocate for or insist on something. As a noun, a viewpoint or stance on an issue.
39. 注意 zhù yì Pay attention; watch out; notice. To direct one's awareness toward something, or a warning to be careful.
40. 祝 zhù Wish; bless. To express good wishes or blessings to someone.
41. 抓 zhuā To grab; to catch; to seize. A physical action of gripping something tightly or apprehending someone.
42. 抓住 zhuā zhù To grab hold of; to seize; to catch firmly. Emphasises successfully gripping or capturing something.
43. 专家 zhuān jiā Expert; specialist. A person with deep knowledge or skill in a particular field.
44. 专门 zhuān mén Specially; specifically; on purpose. Indicates something is done with a particular focus or dedicated intent.
45. 专题 zhuān tí Special topic; special subject. A focused theme or subject for study, discussion, or reporting.
46. 专业 zhuān yè Major; profession; speciality; professional. Refers to a field of study or indicates professional-level skill.
47. 转 zhuǎn To turn; to change direction; to transfer; to shift. Indicates a change in direction, position, or state.
48. 转变 zhuǎn biàn To transform; to change; to shift. A fundamental change in attitude, state, direction, or nature.
49. 状况 zhuàng kuàng Condition; situation; state of affairs. Describes the current state or circumstances of something.
50. 状态 zhuàng tài State; condition; status. The current mode or condition of a person, thing, or system.
51. 追 zhuī To chase; to pursue; to follow. The act of running after or striving to reach someone or something.
52. 资格 zī gé Qualification; eligibility. The credentials or right to do something based on certain conditions.
53. 资金 zī jīn Funds; capital; funding. Money used for a particular purpose, especially in business or projects.
54. 子女 zǐ nǚ Children; sons and daughters. A formal term for one's offspring collectively.
55. 自从 zì cóng Since; ever since. A preposition marking the starting point of an ongoing state or action.