J HSK 3 Vocabulary

Pinyin J

1. 机器 jī qì Machine; machinery. A device or apparatus that performs work through mechanical or powered operation.
2. 积极 jī jí Active; positive; enthusiastic. Describes a proactive, optimistic, or engaged attitude towards something.
3. 基本 jī běn Basic; fundamental; essential. Describes the most important, foundational aspects of something.
4. 基本上 jī běn shàng Basically; essentially; for the most part. An adverb indicating something is largely true or mostly complete, though not entirely.
5. 基础 jī chǔ Foundation; basis; groundwork. The underlying structure or fundamental knowledge upon which something is built.
6. 及时 jí shí Timely; in time; without delay. Describes an action done at the right moment or promptly enough to be effective.
7. …极了 jí le Extremely; incredibly. A complement structure attached after an adjective to intensify its degree to the maximum.
8. 集体 jí tǐ Collective; group; community. Refers to a group of people united for a shared purpose or belonging to the same organisation.
9. 计算 jì suàn To calculate; to compute; calculation. The act of working out a numerical or logical result through mental or mechanical means.
10. 记者 jì zhě Journalist; reporter. A professional who gathers, writes, and publishes news or investigative content for media outlets.
11. 纪录 jì lù Record; achievement record; documentation. Refers to a documented best performance or a set of recorded facts.
12. 纪念 jì niàn To commemorate; to memorialise; a memento. Refers to the act of honouring a person, event, or occasion, or an object kept as a reminder.
13. 技术 jì shù Technology; technique; skill. Refers to applied technical knowledge, a set of practical skills, or the broader field of technology.
14. 继续 jì xù To continue; to go on; to carry on. The act of resuming or maintaining an activity without stopping.
15. 加工 jiā gōng To process; to manufacture; to work on. Refers to transforming raw materials or a rough piece of work into a finished product through fur...
16. 加快 jiā kuài To speed up; to accelerate; to quicken. Refers to increasing the pace or rate of something.
17. 加强 jiā qiáng To strengthen; to reinforce; to intensify. Used when making something more powerful, effective, or secure.
18. 家具 jiā jù Furniture; household furnishings. The movable objects such as tables, chairs, beds, and wardrobes used in a home or office.
19. 家属 jiā shǔ Family member; dependent; next of kin. Refers to the members of a person's immediate or close family, especially in formal or official co...
20. 家乡 jiā xiāng Hometown; native place; the place where one was born and grew up.
21. 价格 jià gé Price; the amount of money asked or paid for something. A standard, often formal term used in commerce, economics, and everyday transacti...
22. 价钱 jià qian Price; cost. A colloquial term for the amount of money something costs, more informal and conversational than 价格.
23. 价值 jià zhí Value; worth. The degree to which something is useful, important, or desirable — whether monetary, social, cultural, or personal.
24. 坚持 jiān chí To persist; to insist on; to keep up with; to stick to something despite difficulty or opposition.
25. 坚决 jiān jué Firm; resolute; determined; decisive. Describes a strong, unwavering stance or action with no hesitation or compromise.
26. 坚强 jiān qiáng Strong; firm; unyielding; resilient. Describes a person who remains strong and unbroken in the face of hardship, pain, or adversity.
27. 简单 jiǎn dān Simple; easy; uncomplicated. Describes something that is not complex, not difficult, or that requires little effort or thought.
28. 简直 jiǎn zhí Simply; practically; virtually. An emphatic adverb used to intensify a statement, often expressing surprise, disbelief, or strong feeling.
29. 建 jiàn To build; to construct; to establish. A verb indicating the physical act of constructing a structure or the founding of something.
30. 建成 jiàn chéng To complete construction; to finish building. Indicates that a building project or structure has been successfully finished.
31. 建立 jiàn lì To establish; to found; to set up. Used for creating organisations, systems, relationships, or abstract structures from the ground up.
32. 建设 jiàn shè To build; to construct; construction; development. Refers to the ongoing process of building up infrastructure, institutions, or society.
33. 建议 jiàn yì To suggest; to propose; to recommend. Also used as a noun meaning 'suggestion' or 'proposal.'
34. 将近 jiāng jìn Close to; nearly; almost. An adverb used to indicate that a quantity or time is approaching but has not yet reached a certain point.
35. 将来 jiāng lái The future; in the future. Refers to a time that has not yet arrived, used to discuss plans, hopes, and expectations.
36. 交费 jiāo fèi To pay a fee; to make a payment. Refers to handing over money owed for a service, membership, utility, or other obligation.
37. 交警 jiāo jǐng Traffic police; traffic officer. A police officer responsible for directing traffic and enforcing road regulations.
38. 交流 jiāo liú To exchange; to communicate. The act of sharing ideas, experiences, or information with others.
39. 交往 jiāo wǎng To associate with; to have dealings with. To interact or socialise with others, especially over time.
40. 交易 jiāo yì Trade; transaction; deal. A commercial exchange of goods, services, or money between parties.
41. 较 jiào Comparatively; relatively; rather. Used before adjectives to indicate a moderate degree of comparison.
42. 教材 jiào cái Textbook; teaching material. Books or materials used for instruction in a course or educational programme.
43. 教练 jiào liàn Coach; instructor; trainer. A person who teaches and trains others, especially in sports or driving.
44. 结实 jiē shi Sturdy; solid; strong. Describes something or someone that is physically robust and durable.
45. 接待 jiē dài To receive; to host; to welcome. To greet and attend to visitors, guests, or clients.
46. 接近 jiē jìn To approach; to be close to; to draw near. To move closer or be similar to something in proximity, time, or quality.
47. 节约 jié yuē To save; to economise; to conserve. To use resources carefully and avoid waste.
48. 结合 jié hé To combine; to integrate; to unite. To bring different elements together into a unified whole.
49. 结婚 jié hūn To get married; to marry. The act of entering into a legal or ceremonial marriage.
50. 结束 jié shù To end; to finish; to conclude. To bring something to a close or come to an end.
51. 解决 jiě jué To solve; to resolve; to settle. To find a solution to a problem or bring an issue to a satisfactory conclusion.
52. 解开 jiě kāi To untie; to undo; to unfasten. To release something that is tied, buttoned, or knotted.
53. 金 jīn Gold; golden. Refers to the precious metal gold, or used as an adjective meaning golden in colour or highly valuable.
54. 金牌 jīn pái Gold medal. The highest award given to the winner of a competition, especially in sports.
55. 仅 jǐn Only; merely; just. Indicates a small quantity or limited scope.
56. 仅仅 jǐn jǐn Only; merely; no more than. An emphatic form of 仅, stressing that the quantity or extent is surprisingly small.
57. 尽量 jǐn liàng As much as possible; to the greatest extent. Used before a verb to indicate making one's best effort.
58. 紧 jǐn Tight; tense; snug. Describes something that is not loose, or a situation that feels pressed for time or resources.
59. 紧急 jǐn jí Urgent; emergency. Describes a situation requiring immediate action or attention.
60. 紧张 jǐn zhāng Nervous; tense; anxious. Describes feeling worried or stressed, especially before an important event.
61. 进一步 jìn yī bù Further; to go one step further. Indicates deepening, advancing, or extending an action or state.
62. 进展 jìn zhǎn Progress; to make progress. Refers to the forward movement or development of a task, project, or situation.
63. 近期 jìn qī Recent period; recently; in the near future. Refers to a time frame close to the present.
64. 京剧 jīng jù Peking opera; Beijing opera. The most famous form of traditional Chinese opera, combining singing, acting, acrobatics, and martial arts.
65. 经历 jīng lì Experience; to experience; to go through. Refers to events one has personally lived through, or the act of undergoing something.
66. 经验 jīng yàn Experience; practical knowledge gained through practice. The wisdom and skills accumulated from past activities.
67. 经营 jīng yíng To manage; to operate; to run (a business). Refers to the ongoing management and operation of a commercial enterprise.
68. 精彩 jīng cǎi Wonderful; brilliant; splendid. Describes performances, events, or content that are exceptionally good and captivating.
69. 精神 jīng shén Spirit; mind; vitality. The inner energy, consciousness, or mental state of a person.
70. 景色 jǐng sè Scenery; landscape; view. The visual appearance of a natural or outdoor setting.
71. 警察 jǐng chá Police; police officer. A member of the law enforcement force responsible for maintaining public order and safety.
72. 静 jìng Quiet; still; calm. Describes the absence of noise or movement, or a state of tranquillity.
73. 久 jiǔ Long (in time); for a long time. Describes a duration of time that is extended.
74. 旧 jiù Old; used; former. Describes something that is not new, has been used before, or belongs to the past.
75. 救 jiù To save; to rescue; to help someone out of danger. The act of delivering someone from a harmful or dangerous situation.
76. 就是 jiù shì Precisely; exactly; even if. Used to emphasise identity, express 'that is to say,' or introduce a concession meaning 'even if.'
77. 就业 jiù yè Employment; to get a job; to enter the workforce. The process of obtaining paid work.
78. 举办 jǔ bàn To host; to hold; to organise (an event). To conduct or put on a formal event or activity.
79. 具体 jù tǐ Concrete; specific; detailed. Describes information, plans, or descriptions that are clear and precise rather than vague.
80. 具有 jù yǒu To possess; to have. A formal way of saying something has a particular quality, feature, or attribute.
81. 剧场 jù chǎng Theatre; playhouse. A building or venue where plays, operas, and other performances are staged.
82. 据说 jù shuō It is said; reportedly; allegedly. Used to introduce information that the speaker has heard but cannot personally confirm.
83. 决定 jué dìng To decide; decision. The act of making a final choice or the result of that choice.
84. 决赛 jué sài Finals; final match. The last and decisive round of a competition to determine the champion.
85. 绝对 jué duì Absolutely; definitely; without any doubt. Expresses complete certainty or an extreme degree.
86. 集中 jí zhōng To concentrate; to focus; centralised. Describes gathering things or attention together in one place or direction.
87. 进步 jìn bù To make progress; progressive. Describes improvement or advancement in skills, knowledge, or conditions.
88. 记录 jì lù Record; to record. Both the documented information itself and the act of documenting it.
89. 经济 jīng jì Economy; economic. Refers to the system of production, trade, and wealth, or describes something as financially affordable.
90. 决心 jué xīn Determination; to be determined. The firm resolve to do something, or the act of making up one's mind.
91. 架 jià Measure word for machines and aircraft; frame; shelf. Also a verb meaning to set up or erect a structure.