HSK 3 - General 8

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 浪费 to 民间, 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. 浪费 làng fèi To waste; to squander. Refers to using time, money, or resources carelessly or excessively.
2. 老百姓 lǎo bǎi xìng Ordinary people; common folk; civilians. A collective term for everyday citizens as opposed to officials or the elite.
3. 老板 lǎo bǎn Boss; business owner; employer. The most common word for the person in charge at a workplace or shop.
4. 老太太 lǎo tài tai Elderly woman; old lady. A respectful or familiar way to refer to an older woman.
5. 老头儿 lǎo tóur Old man; elderly man. A casual or familiar way to refer to an older man.
6. 乐 lè To be happy; to laugh; to be amused. Describes a state of joy or amusement.
7. 乐观 lè guān Optimistic; hopeful. Describes a positive outlook or attitude towards life and situations.
8. 类 lèi Category; type; kind. Used to classify or group things together.
9. 离婚 lí hūn To divorce; to get divorced. The formal and standard term for ending a marriage.
10. 里面 lǐ miàn Inside; within; in. Indicates the interior of a place or object.
11. 理发 lǐ fà To have a haircut; to get one's hair done. The standard term for getting a haircut.
12. 理解 lǐ jiě To understand; to comprehend. Implies a deep or empathetic understanding, not just surface knowledge.
13. 理论 lǐ lùn Theory; theoretical principles. A systematic set of ideas intended to explain something.
14. 理由 lǐ yóu Reason; justification; grounds. The cause or explanation for doing something.
15. 力 lì Strength; power; force. The fundamental word for physical or abstract strength.
16. 力量 lì liàng Strength; power; force. A slightly more formal or emphatic word for strength or power.
17. 立刻 lì kè Immediately; at once; right away. Indicates something happens without any delay.
18. 利用 lì yòng To use; to utilise; to take advantage of. Implies making practical use of something available.
19. 连忙 lián máng Hurriedly; hastily; promptly. Describes doing something quickly in response to a situation.
20. 连续 lián xù Continuous; consecutive; in a row. Describes things happening one after another without interruption.
21. 连续剧 lián xù jù TV series; drama series. A television show with ongoing episodes that form a continuous story.
22. 联合 lián hé To unite; to combine; joint; combined. Describes entities joining together for a common purpose.
23. 联合国 lián hé guó The United Nations. The international organisation of sovereign states founded in 1945.
24. 联系 lián xì To contact; to get in touch with; connection; relationship. Used for both the act of contacting and the concept of a link.
25. 凉水 liáng shuǐ Cold water; cool water. Unheated water, as opposed to hot or warm water.
26. 领 lǐng To receive; to collect; to lead. Used for picking up or claiming something officially.
27. 领导 lǐng dǎo Leader; to lead; leadership. Used for people in charge at work, in government, or in organisations.
28. 领先 lǐng xiān To be in the lead; to lead ahead of others. Used in competition, rankings, and progress.
29. 另一方面 lìng yī fāng miàn On the other hand; on another aspect. Used to introduce an alternative perspective or contrasting point.
30. 留学 liú xué To study abroad; to study overseas. The standard term for pursuing education in a foreign country.
31. 龙 lóng Dragon. The Chinese dragon, a symbol of power, good fortune, and imperial authority.
32. 录 lù To record; to tape. The act of capturing audio, video, or data.
33. 录音 lù yīn To record audio; a recording. The act of capturing sound, or the resulting audio file.
34. 路线 lù xiàn Route; itinerary; path. The specific way or road from one place to another.
35. 旅馆 lǚ guǎn Hotel; inn; guesthouse. A place that provides paid accommodation for travellers.
36. 旅行社 lǚ xíng shè Travel agency. A company that arranges trips, tours, and travel services for customers.
37. 绿茶 lǜ chá Green tea. Unfermented tea that retains its natural green colour and fresh flavour.
38. 乱 luàn Messy; chaotic; disordered. Describes a state of disorganisation or confusion.
39. 落后 luò hòu To fall behind; backward; lagging. Describes being behind others in development, progress, or competition.
40. 马 mǎ Horse. A large domesticated animal used historically for riding, transport, and warfare.
41. 满足 mǎn zú To satisfy; to be satisfied; to meet a need. Describes feeling content or fulfilling a requirement.
42. 慢慢 màn man Slowly; gradually; little by little. Describes doing something at a relaxed pace or a process that unfolds over time.
43. 毛病 máo bìng Fault; problem; bad habit. Refers to a defect in a thing or a bad habit in a person.
44. 没用 méi yòng Useless; no use; pointless. Describes something or someone that serves no practical purpose.
45. 媒体 méi tǐ Media; mass media. Refers to channels of communication such as newspapers, television, and the internet.
46. 美 měi Beautiful; pretty; fine. A general term for beauty, applicable to appearance, scenery, experiences, and abstract concepts.
47. 美好 měi hǎo Beautiful; wonderful; fine. Describes things that are good, pleasant, and worth cherishing.
48. 美丽 měi lì Beautiful; gorgeous; lovely. Describes striking visual beauty, often used for people, places, and natural scenery.
49. 美食 měi shí Delicious food; gourmet food; cuisine. Refers to food that is exceptionally tasty or expertly prepared.
50. 美术 měi shù Fine arts; art. Refers to visual arts including painting, sculpture, and design.
51. 美元 měi yuán US dollar; American dollar. The currency of the United States.
52. 迷 mí To be fascinated by; to be obsessed with; to be lost. Describes being deeply absorbed in or confused by something.
53. 面对 miàn duì To face; to confront. Describes dealing with a situation, challenge, or person directly.
54. 面积 miàn jī Area; surface area. The measurement of the size of a surface or region.
55. 民间 mín jiān Folk; among the people; non-governmental. Refers to things originating from ordinary people rather than officials or institutions.