HSK 3 - General 17

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 自觉 to 做客, 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 (12)

1. 自觉 zì jué Self-disciplined; conscientious. Describes someone who does the right thing without needing to be told.
2. 自身 zì shēn Oneself; one's own. Refers to the person or thing itself, emphasising internal rather than external factors.
3. 自主 zì zhǔ To be independent; autonomous. Refers to acting or deciding on one's own without relying on others.
4. 总 zǒng Always; invariably; after all. An adverb indicating something happens repeatedly or will eventually happen.
5. 总结 zǒng jié To summarise; a summary. Refers to gathering key points together into a conclusion or overview.
6. 总是 zǒng shì Always; invariably. Emphasises that something happens all the time or repeatedly without exception.
7. 足够 zú gòu Sufficient; enough. Indicates that a quantity or degree meets what is needed.
8. 足球 zú qiú Football; soccer. The sport played by kicking a ball into a goal.
9. 组合 zǔ hé To combine; combination. Refers to putting different elements together to form a whole.
10. 作品 zuò pǐn Work; piece (of art, literature, or music). Refers to something created through artistic or intellectual effort.
11. 作者 zuò zhě Author; writer. The person who created a written work, article, or other creative piece.
12. 做客 zuò kè To be a guest; to visit someone's home. Describes the act of visiting someone as an invited guest.