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