HSK 3 - Mixed 1

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 本来 to 相当, 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 (15)

1. 当然 dāng rán Of course; certainly; naturally. Expresses that something is obvious, expected, or goes without saying.
2. 比较 bǐ jiào Relatively; rather; to compare. Used as an adverb to indicate a moderate degree, or as a verb meaning to make a comparison.
3. 根本 gēn běn Fundamentally; at all; not at all. Used to emphasize the completeness of a negation or to refer to the root of something.
4. 相当 xiāng dāng Quite; considerably; equivalent to. Used as an adverb to indicate a high degree, or as a verb meaning to be equivalent to.
5. 确实 què shí Indeed; truly; really. Used to confirm or emphasize that something is true or factual.
6. 本来 běn lái Originally; as a matter of fact. Used to indicate an original state, plan, or expectation, often implying that things changed later.
7. 光 guāng Only; merely; light; bare. As an adverb, means 'only' or 'merely'; as a noun, refers to light or brilliance.
8. 自动 zì dòng Automatic; voluntarily. Describes something that operates on its own or an action taken without being asked.
9. 好好 hǎo hǎo Properly; well; thoroughly. Emphasizes doing something carefully, seriously, or to a satisfying degree.
10. 规范 guī fàn Standard; norm; to regulate. Refers to established rules or standards, or the act of making something conform to standards.
11. 大概 dà gài Approximately; probably; roughly. Used to express an estimate or a guess about something uncertain.
12. 直 zhí Straight; directly; continuously. Describes physical straightness, directness in manner, or an uninterrupted action.
13. 准 zhǔn Accurate; precise; allowed. Describes something being on target or correct, or indicates permission.
14. 空 kōng Empty; vacant; free (of time). Describes a state of being unoccupied, blank, or having available time.
15. 反复 fǎn fù Repeatedly; over and over. Describes an action done again and again, or a situation that keeps changing back and forth.