HSK 3 - General 9

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 民族 to 奇怪, 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. 内 nèi Inside; within. Indicates the interior or inner scope of something.
2. 内容 nèi róng Content; substance. The material or subject matter contained in something.
3. 目前 mù qián At present; currently; for now. Refers to the current situation or time.
4. 能力 néng lì Ability; capability; competence. The power or skill to do something.
5. 其实 qí shí Actually; in fact; as a matter of fact. Used to reveal the truth or correct a mistaken impression.
6. 目标 mù biāo Goal; target; objective. Something one aims to achieve or reach.
7. 年代 nián dài Era; decade; period. A span of years associated with certain events or characteristics.
8. 期 qī Period; phase; issue (of a publication). A measure word for scheduled periods, sessions, or editions.
9. 母亲 mǔ qīn Mother. The formal and respectful term for one's mother.
10. 派 pài To send; to dispatch; to assign. Also means a faction, school of thought, or style.
11. 民族 mín zú Ethnic group; nationality; nation. A group of people sharing common culture, language, and historical heritage.
12. 农业 nóng yè Agriculture; farming. The practice of cultivating crops and raising livestock.
13. 明显 míng xiǎn Obvious; evident; clear. Describes something easily perceived or noticed.
14. 拍 pāi To clap; to pat; to take a photo. A common action verb with several related physical meanings.
15. 农民 nóng mín Farmer; peasant. A person who works in agriculture.
16. 农村 nóng cūn Countryside; rural area; village. The opposite of a city or urban area.
17. 破坏 pò huài To destroy; to damage; to sabotage. To cause harm to something, making it unable to function or exist as before.
18. 难道 nán dào Could it be that; don't tell me; surely not. A rhetorical adverb used to express surprise, disbelief, or challenge.
19. 批评 pī píng To criticise; criticism. Expressing disapproval or pointing out faults.
20. 男子 nán zǐ Man; male. A formal term for an adult male person.
21. 苹果 píng guǒ Apple. A common round fruit, usually red or green, eaten fresh or used in cooking.
22. 明确 míng què Clear; definite; explicit. As a verb, to clarify or make something clear.
23. 女子 nǚ zǐ Woman; female. A formal term for an adult female person.
24. 评价 píng jià To evaluate; to assess; evaluation; appraisal. Both the act of judging and the judgement itself.
25. 某 mǒu Certain; some. An indefinite pronoun used to refer to an unspecified person, place, or thing.
26. 批准 pī zhǔn To approve; to ratify. Used when an authority formally permits or authorises a request or plan.
27. 普遍 pǔ biàn Widespread; universal; common; general. Describes something that exists or occurs broadly across a group or area.
28. 判断 pàn duàn To judge; to determine; judgement. The act of forming an opinion or making a decision based on evidence.
29. 牛 niú Cow; ox; cattle. Also used colloquially to mean 'awesome' or 'impressive'.
30. 命运 mìng yùn Fate; destiny. The course of events in a person's life, often seen as beyond one's control.
31. 南部 nán bù Southern part; the south. Refers to the southern region of a country, area, or place.
32. 配合 pèi hé To cooperate; to coordinate; to work together. Acting in harmony with others to achieve a common goal.
33. 能不能 néng bu néng Can or cannot; whether one can. An A-not-A question form used to politely ask about ability or permission.
34. 奇怪 qí guài Strange; odd; weird; to find something puzzling. Describes something unexpected or hard to understand.
35. 破 pò Broken; damaged; to break; to tear. Describes something that is damaged, worn out, or no longer intact.
36. 年底 nián dǐ End of the year; year-end. The final part of a calendar year.
37. 排名 pái míng Ranking; to rank. The position of something in an ordered list.
38. 内心 nèi xīn Inner heart; innermost feelings. One's true thoughts and emotions deep inside.
39. 配 pèi To match; to pair; to go with. Also means to be worthy of or to deserve.
40. 念 niàn To read aloud; to study; to miss someone. A versatile verb with multiple related meanings.
41. 年纪 nián jì Age. Refers to how old a person is, especially in a general or polite sense.
42. 年初 nián chū Beginning of the year; early in the year. The first part of a calendar year.
43. 皮 pí Skin; leather; hide; peel. Refers to the outer covering of a person, animal, or object.
44. 其次 qí cì Secondly; next; moreover. Used to introduce the second point in an ordered list of reasons or arguments.
45. 齐 qí Neat; even; orderly; together; complete. Describes things being aligned, uniform, or all present.
46. 难度 nán dù Difficulty; level of difficulty. The degree to which something is hard to do.
47. 啤酒 pí jiǔ Beer. An alcoholic drink made from fermented grains, widely consumed in China and around the world.
48. 胖 pàng Fat; overweight; chubby. Describes someone who has more body weight than average.
49. 牌子 pái zi Sign; brand; plate. A board displaying information, or a product brand.
50. 票价 piào jià Ticket price; fare. The cost of a ticket for transport, entertainment, or events.
51. 木头 mù tou Wood; timber; log. Also used figuratively to describe a dull or unresponsive person.
52. 跑步 pǎo bù To run; to jog. The activity of running, especially for exercise.
53. 奶茶 nǎi chá Milk tea. A popular beverage made by combining tea with milk or cream, often with added sugar and toppings.
54. 暖和 nuǎn huo Warm; pleasantly warm. Describes a comfortable warmth, not hot.
55. 皮包 pí bāo Leather bag; handbag; purse. A bag made of leather, typically used for carrying personal items.