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