B HSK 1 Vocabulary

Browse 32 HSK 1 Vocabulary entries for Chinese under B.

Pinyin B

  1. 八 bā Eight. The number eight, considered very lucky in Chinese culture.
  2. 爸爸 bà ba Father; dad. The most common and affectionate way to address or refer to one's father.
  3. 吧 ba Modal particle used to soften suggestions, express agreement, or seek confirmation.
  4. 白 bái White. The colour white; also means 'blank', 'plain', or 'in vain'.
  5. 白天 bái tiān Daytime. The period of the day when there is natural light, as opposed to night.
  6. 百 bǎi Hundred. The number one hundred; also used figuratively to mean 'numerous' or 'all'.
  7. 班 bān Class; shift; scheduled service. A group of students, a work shift, or a regularly scheduled bus or train.
  8. 半 bàn Half. One of two equal parts; also used to express 'partly' or 'semi-'.
  9. 半年 bàn nián Half a year; six months. A common time expression for a period of approximately six months.
  10. 半天 bàn tiān Half a day; a long time. Literally 'half a day', but colloquially means 'quite a while'.
  11. 帮 bāng To help; to assist. A common verb meaning to give aid or support to someone.
  12. 帮忙 bāng máng To help out; to lend a hand. A verb-object compound meaning to assist with tasks.
  13. 包子 bāo zi Steamed stuffed bun. A traditional Chinese food made of dough wrapped around a filling and steamed.
  14. 杯 bēi Cup; glass. A measure word used for drinks or beverages served in a cup or glass.
  15. 杯子 bēi zi Cup; glass; mug. The physical drinking vessel itself.
  16. 北 běi North. One of the four cardinal directions.
  17. 北边 běi bian North side; to the north. Indicates the area or direction to the north of something.
  18. 北京 běi jīng Beijing. The capital city of China, located in northern China.
  19. 本 běn Measure word for books, magazines, and bound volumes.
  20. 本子 běn zi Notebook; exercise book. A book with blank or lined pages for writing.
  21. 别 bié Don't; do not. Used before a verb to form negative commands or prohibitions.
  22. 别的 bié de Other; else. Refers to things or people different from what has been mentioned.
  23. 别人 bié rén Other people; others. Refers to people other than the speaker or the person being discussed.
  24. 病人 bìng rén Patient; sick person. Someone who is ill or receiving medical treatment.
  25. 不大 bú dà Not very; not particularly. An adverbial expression meaning something is moderate or below expectations.
  26. 不对 bú duì Incorrect; wrong. Used to indicate that something is not right or is mistaken.
  27. 不客气 bú kè qi You're welcome. The standard polite response when someone thanks you.
  28. 不用 bú yòng No need; don't need to. Used to tell someone an action is unnecessary.
  29. 不 bù Not; no. The most fundamental negation word in Chinese.
  30. 包 bāo Bag; package; to wrap. A versatile word used as a noun for bags and packages, a verb meaning to wrap, and a measure word for packaged items.
  31. 病 bìng Illness; disease; to be sick. Used both as a noun for sickness and as a verb meaning to fall ill.
  32. 比 bǐ Compared to; to compare. A key preposition used in comparison sentences, and also a verb meaning to compare or compete.