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