HSK 3 - General 6

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 会议 to 解决, 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. 会议 huì yì Meeting; conference. A formal or semi-formal gathering of people to discuss matters together.
2. 会员 huì yuán Member; membership holder. A person who belongs to a club, organisation, or subscription service.
3. 活 huó Alive; living; to live. As an adjective it means living or lively; as a verb it means to survive or remain alive.
4. 火 huǒ Fire; flame. Also used figuratively to describe something popular, hot, or someone who is angry.
5. 机器 jī qì Machine; machinery. A device or apparatus that performs work through mechanical or powered operation.
6. 积极 jī jí Active; positive; enthusiastic. Describes a proactive, optimistic, or engaged attitude towards something.
7. 基本 jī běn Basic; fundamental; essential. Describes the most important, foundational aspects of something.
8. 基本上 jī běn shàng Basically; essentially; for the most part. An adverb indicating something is largely true or mostly complete, though not entirely.
9. 基础 jī chǔ Foundation; basis; groundwork. The underlying structure or fundamental knowledge upon which something is built.
10. 及时 jí shí Timely; in time; without delay. Describes an action done at the right moment or promptly enough to be effective.
11. …极了 jí le Extremely; incredibly. A complement structure attached after an adjective to intensify its degree to the maximum.
12. 集体 jí tǐ Collective; group; community. Refers to a group of people united for a shared purpose or belonging to the same organisation.
13. 计算 jì suàn To calculate; to compute; calculation. The act of working out a numerical or logical result through mental or mechanical means.
14. 记者 jì zhě Journalist; reporter. A professional who gathers, writes, and publishes news or investigative content for media outlets.
15. 纪录 jì lù Record; achievement record; documentation. Refers to a documented best performance or a set of recorded facts.
16. 纪念 jì niàn To commemorate; to memorialise; a memento. Refers to the act of honouring a person, event, or occasion, or an object kept as a reminder.
17. 技术 jì shù Technology; technique; skill. Refers to applied technical knowledge, a set of practical skills, or the broader field of technology.
18. 继续 jì xù To continue; to go on; to carry on. The act of resuming or maintaining an activity without stopping.
19. 加工 jiā gōng To process; to manufacture; to work on. Refers to transforming raw materials or a rough piece of work into a finished product through fur...
20. 加快 jiā kuài To speed up; to accelerate; to quicken. Refers to increasing the pace or rate of something.
21. 加强 jiā qiáng To strengthen; to reinforce; to intensify. Used when making something more powerful, effective, or secure.
22. 家具 jiā jù Furniture; household furnishings. The movable objects such as tables, chairs, beds, and wardrobes used in a home or office.
23. 家属 jiā shǔ Family member; dependent; next of kin. Refers to the members of a person's immediate or close family, especially in formal or official co...
24. 家乡 jiā xiāng Hometown; native place; the place where one was born and grew up.
25. 价格 jià gé Price; the amount of money asked or paid for something. A standard, often formal term used in commerce, economics, and everyday transacti...
26. 价钱 jià qian Price; cost. A colloquial term for the amount of money something costs, more informal and conversational than 价格.
27. 价值 jià zhí Value; worth. The degree to which something is useful, important, or desirable — whether monetary, social, cultural, or personal.
28. 坚持 jiān chí To persist; to insist on; to keep up with; to stick to something despite difficulty or opposition.
29. 坚决 jiān jué Firm; resolute; determined; decisive. Describes a strong, unwavering stance or action with no hesitation or compromise.
30. 坚强 jiān qiáng Strong; firm; unyielding; resilient. Describes a person who remains strong and unbroken in the face of hardship, pain, or adversity.
31. 简单 jiǎn dān Simple; easy; uncomplicated. Describes something that is not complex, not difficult, or that requires little effort or thought.
32. 简直 jiǎn zhí Simply; practically; virtually. An emphatic adverb used to intensify a statement, often expressing surprise, disbelief, or strong feeling.
33. 建 jiàn To build; to construct; to establish. A verb indicating the physical act of constructing a structure or the founding of something.
34. 建成 jiàn chéng To complete construction; to finish building. Indicates that a building project or structure has been successfully finished.
35. 建立 jiàn lì To establish; to found; to set up. Used for creating organisations, systems, relationships, or abstract structures from the ground up.
36. 建设 jiàn shè To build; to construct; construction; development. Refers to the ongoing process of building up infrastructure, institutions, or society.
37. 建议 jiàn yì To suggest; to propose; to recommend. Also used as a noun meaning 'suggestion' or 'proposal.'
38. 将近 jiāng jìn Close to; nearly; almost. An adverb used to indicate that a quantity or time is approaching but has not yet reached a certain point.
39. 将来 jiāng lái The future; in the future. Refers to a time that has not yet arrived, used to discuss plans, hopes, and expectations.
40. 交费 jiāo fèi To pay a fee; to make a payment. Refers to handing over money owed for a service, membership, utility, or other obligation.
41. 交警 jiāo jǐng Traffic police; traffic officer. A police officer responsible for directing traffic and enforcing road regulations.
42. 交流 jiāo liú To exchange; to communicate. The act of sharing ideas, experiences, or information with others.
43. 交往 jiāo wǎng To associate with; to have dealings with. To interact or socialise with others, especially over time.
44. 交易 jiāo yì Trade; transaction; deal. A commercial exchange of goods, services, or money between parties.
45. 较 jiào Comparatively; relatively; rather. Used before adjectives to indicate a moderate degree of comparison.
46. 教材 jiào cái Textbook; teaching material. Books or materials used for instruction in a course or educational programme.
47. 教练 jiào liàn Coach; instructor; trainer. A person who teaches and trains others, especially in sports or driving.
48. 结实 jiē shi Sturdy; solid; strong. Describes something or someone that is physically robust and durable.
49. 接待 jiē dài To receive; to host; to welcome. To greet and attend to visitors, guests, or clients.
50. 接近 jiē jìn To approach; to be close to; to draw near. To move closer or be similar to something in proximity, time, or quality.
51. 节约 jié yuē To save; to economise; to conserve. To use resources carefully and avoid waste.
52. 结合 jié hé To combine; to integrate; to unite. To bring different elements together into a unified whole.
53. 结婚 jié hūn To get married; to marry. The act of entering into a legal or ceremonial marriage.
54. 结束 jié shù To end; to finish; to conclude. To bring something to a close or come to an end.
55. 解决 jiě jué To solve; to resolve; to settle. To find a solution to a problem or bring an issue to a satisfactory conclusion.