HSK 3 - General 3

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 达到 to 反正, 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. 达到 dá dào To reach; to achieve; to attain. Used when arriving at a goal, standard, or numerical level.
2. 打破 dǎ pò To break; to shatter; to smash. Can refer to breaking physical objects or abstract concepts like records or rules.
3. 打听 dǎ ting To ask about; to inquire; to find out by asking around.
4. 大使馆 dà shǐ guǎn Embassy. The official diplomatic building where a country's ambassador and staff work in a foreign country.
5. 大约 dà yuē Approximately; about; roughly. Used to give an estimate rather than an exact number.
6. 大夫 dài fu Doctor; physician. A colloquial term for a medical doctor, especially common in northern China.
7. 代 dài Generation; era; to represent; to substitute for. A versatile word used for both time periods and acting on behalf of someone.
8. 代表团 dài biǎo tuán Delegation; representative group. A team of people sent to represent an organisation or country.
9. 带动 dài dòng To drive; to spur on; to motivate. To cause something or someone to move forward through one's own actions.
10. 带领 dài lǐng To lead; to guide; to head. To be in charge of a group and direct them towards a goal.
11. 单元 dān yuán Unit; section. Used for units of a building (stairwell entry), textbook chapters, or other organised segments.
12. 当初 dāng chū At the beginning; originally; back then. Refers to the time when something first started or a decision was first made.
13. 当地 dāng dì Local; of that place. Refers to the area being discussed or the place where an event occurs.
14. 当中 dāng zhōng Among; in the middle of; in the midst of. Indicates being within a group or at the centre of something.
15. 刀 dāo Knife; blade. A general term for any cutting tool with a blade.
16. 导演 dǎo yǎn Director; to direct (a film, play, or show). Refers to the person who leads the creative process of a production.
17. 到达 dào dá To arrive; to reach a destination. Used for reaching a physical location or point in time.
18. 到底 dào dǐ After all; in the end; exactly; on earth. Used to emphasise a question or express the ultimate outcome of a situation.
19. 得分 dé fēn To score; score; points. Refers to earning points in a game, exam, or competition.
20. 等待 děng dài To wait; to await. A slightly more formal or literary way of saying 等.
21. 底下 dǐ xia Underneath; below; beneath. Refers to the space or area directly below something.
22. 地区 dì qū Area; region; district. A general term for a geographical area or administrative region.
23. 电视剧 diàn shì jù TV drama; television series. A scripted show broadcast on television, typically with ongoing storylines.
24. 电视台 diàn shì tái TV station; television network. An organisation that broadcasts television programmes.
25. 电台 diàn tái Radio station; broadcasting station. An organisation or facility that transmits radio programmes.
26. 电子邮件 diàn zǐ yóu jiàn Email; electronic mail. A message sent and received electronically via the internet.
27. 调 diào To transfer; to reassign; to shift. Used when moving personnel, resources, or positions from one place to another.
28. 调查 diào chá To investigate; to survey; investigation. The process of systematically examining facts or gathering information.
29. 订 dìng To book; to reserve; to order; to subscribe. Used for making reservations or placing orders in advance.
30. 东部 dōng bù Eastern part; the east. Refers to the eastern section of a country, region, or area.
31. 动力 dòng lì Driving force; motivation; power. The force that propels action, progress, or development.
32. 动人 dòng rén Moving; touching; affecting. Describes something that deeply stirs emotions.
33. 读者 dú zhě Reader. A person who reads books, newspapers, magazines, or other written content.
34. 短处 duǎn chù Shortcoming; weakness; deficiency. A person's weak point or area of inadequacy.
35. 短裤 duǎn kù Shorts; short trousers. Casual bottoms that end above the knee.
36. 短期 duǎn qī Short-term; short period. A relatively brief span of time.
37. 断 duàn To break; to cut off; to snap; to sever. Used for things that break apart or connections that are severed.
38. 队员 duì yuán Team member; member of a team or squad. A person who belongs to an organised group.
39. 对待 duì dài To treat; to deal with; to handle. How one behaves toward or handles someone or something.
40. 对方 duì fāng The other party; the other side; counterpart. Refers to the person or group on the opposite side of an interaction.
41. 对手 duì shǒu Opponent; rival; competitor. Someone who competes against you in a contest, game, or other situation.
42. 对象 duì xiàng Object; target; partner. Can refer to the target of an action or study, or colloquially to a romantic partner (boyfriend/girlfriend).
43. 顿 dùn A measure word used for meals, scoldings, or beatings — counting events that come in distinct episodes.
44. 发表 fā biǎo To publish; to express; to announce. Used for making something publicly known, such as an article, opinion, or speech.
45. 发出 fā chū To emit; to send out; to issue. Used when something is released or produced outward, such as sound, light, or a signal.
46. 发达 fā dá Developed; advanced; flourishing. Describes a high level of economic, technological, or social development.
47. 发动 fā dòng To start; to launch; to mobilize. Used for starting an engine, launching a campaign, or mobilizing people.
48. 发明 fā míng To invent; invention. The act of creating something new that did not exist before, or the thing itself.
49. 发生 fā shēng To happen; to occur; to take place. Describes an event or situation coming into existence.
50. 发送 fā sòng To send; to dispatch; to transmit. Used for sending messages, emails, files, or other items electronically.
51. 发言 fā yán To speak; to make a statement; speech. Refers to speaking publicly or formally at a meeting, conference, or event.
52. 发展 fā zhǎn To develop; development. Describes the process of growing, progressing, or expanding over time.
53. 反对 fǎn duì To oppose; to object to; to be against. Expresses disagreement or resistance toward an idea, decision, or action.
54. 反应 fǎn yìng Reaction; response. A physical, emotional, or mental response to a stimulus or event.
55. 反正 fǎn zhèng Anyway; in any case; regardless. Used to indicate that the result or conclusion remains the same no matter what.