HSK 3

HSK 3 Vocabulary

The official HSK 3 word list with pinyin and English meanings. Click any character to open its character page — stroke order animation, meanings and a printable tracing worksheet.

966 words301 new characters900 characters totalOfficial HSK 3.0 (2021) vocabulary
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#6 words
  • àixīnlove; compassion; caringLearn →
  • ān páito arrange; to plan; to set up; arrangements; plansLearn →
  • ān zhuāngto install; to erect; to fix; to mount; installationLearn →
  • ànto press; to push; to leave aside or shelve; to control; to restrain; to keep one's hand on; to check or refer to; according to; in the light of; (of an editor or author) to make a commentLearn →
  • àn zhàoaccording to; in accordance with; in the light of; on the basis ofLearn →
  • ōu / qūsurname Ou; area; region; district; small; distinguishLearn →
B62 words
  • bǎ / bàto hold; to contain; to grasp; to take hold of; handle; particle marking the following noun as a direct object; classifier for objects with handle; classifier for small objects: handful; handleLearn →
  • bǎ wòto grasp (also fig.); to seize; to hold; assurance; certainty; sure (of the outcome)Learn →
  • Bái / báisurname Bai; white; snowy; pure; bright; empty; blank; plain; clear; to make clear; in vain; gratuitous; free of charge; reactionary; anti-communist; funeral; to stare coldly; to write wrong character; to state; to explain; vernacular; spoken lines in operaLearn →
  • bái càiChinese cabbage; pak choiLearn →
  • bān jíclass (group of students); grade (in school)Learn →
  • bānto move (i.e. relocate oneself); to move (sth relatively heavy or bulky); to shift; to copy indiscriminatelyLearn →
  • bān jiāto move house; removalLearn →
  • bǎn / pànboard; plank; plate; shutter; table tennis bat; clappers (music); accented beat in Chinese music; hard; stiff; to stop smiling or look serious; see 老板, boss; to catch sight of in a doorway (old)Learn →
  • bàn lǐto handle; to transact; to conductLearn →
  • Bǎo / bǎoBulgaria; Bulgarian; abbr. for 保加利亚; to defend; to protect; to keep; to guarantee; to ensureLearn →
  • bǎo ānto ensure public security; to ensure safety (for workers engaged in production); public security; security guardLearn →
  • bǎo chíto keep; to maintain; to hold; to preserveLearn →
  • bǎo cúnto conserve; to preserve; to keep; to save (a file etc) (computing)Learn →
  • bǎo hùto protect; to defend; to safeguard; protectionLearn →
  • bǎo liúto retain; to continue to have; to preserve; to maintain; to reserve; reservations; to hold back (approval or acceptance)Learn →
  • bǎo xiǎninsurance; to insure; safe; secure; be sure; be bound toLearn →
  • bǎo zhèngguarantee; to guarantee; to ensure; to safeguard; to pledgeLearn →
  • bàoto announce; to inform; report; newspaper; recompense; revengeLearn →
  • bào dàoto report for duty; to check in; to registerLearn →
  • bào dàoto report (news); reportLearn →
  • bào gàoto inform; to report; to make known; report; speech; talk; lectureLearn →
  • bēi / bèivariant of 背; to be burdened; to carry on the back or shoulder; the back of a body or object; to turn one's back; to hide something from; to learn by heart; to recite from memory; unlucky (slang); hard of hearingLearn →
  • běi bùnorthern partLearn →
  • bèi hòubehind; at the back; in the rear; behind sb's backLearn →
  • bèiquilt; by; (indicates passive-voice clauses); (literary) to cover; to meet withLearn →
  • bèi ziquiltLearn →
  • běn láioriginal; originally; at first; it goes without saying; of courseLearn →
  • běn lǐngskill; ability; capabilityLearn →
  • běn shì / běn shisource material; original story; ability; skillLearn →
  • bǐ jiàoto compare; to contrast; comparatively; relatively; quite; comparisonLearn →
  • bǐ lìproportion; scaleLearn →
  • bǐ sàicompetition (sports etc); matchLearn →
  • bì ráninevitable; certain; necessityLearn →
  • bì yàonecessary; essential; indispensable; requiredLearn →
  • biàn huàchange; variation; to change; to varyLearn →
  • biàn wéito change intoLearn →
  • biāo títitle; heading; headline; caption; subjectLearn →
  • biāo zhǔn(an official) standard; norm; criterionLearn →
  • biǎo dáto express; to conveyLearn →
  • biǎo géform; tableLearn →
  • biǎo miànsurface; face; outside; appearanceLearn →
  • biǎo míngto make clear; to make known; to state clearly; to indicate; knownLearn →
  • biǎo xiànto show; to show off; to display; to manifest; expression; manifestation; show; display; performance (at work etc); behaviorLearn →
  • biǎo yǎnplay; show; performance; exhibition; to perform; to act; to demonstrateLearn →
  • bìngand; furthermore; also; together with; (not) at all; simultaneously; to combine; to join; to merge; to combine; to amalgamate; variant of 并Learn →
  • bìng qiěand; besides; moreover; furthermore; in additionLearn →
  • bō chūto broadcast; to put out TV programsLearn →
  • bō fàngto broadcast; to transmitLearn →
  • bù bìneed not; does not have to; not necessarilyLearn →
  • bù duànunceasing; uninterrupted; continuous; constantLearn →
  • bù lùnwhatever; no matter what (who, how etc); regardless of; not to discussLearn →
  • to repair; to patch; to mend; to make up for; to fill (a vacancy); to supplementLearn →
  • bǔ chōngto replenish; to supplement; to complement; additional; supplementaryLearn →
  • bù ānunpeaceful; unstable; uneasy; disturbed; restless; worriedLearn →
  • bù dé bùhave no choice or option but to; cannot but; have to; can't help it; can't avoidLearn →
  • bù guāngnot the only one; not onlyLearn →
  • bù jǐnnot only (this one); not just (...) but alsoLearn →
  • variant of 布; to announce; to spread; cloth; to declare; to announce; to spread; to make knownLearn →
  • Bù / bùsurname Bu; a step; a pace; walk; march; stages in a process; situationLearn →
  • ministry; department; section; part; division; troops; board; classifier for works of literature, films, machines etcLearn →
  • bù méndepartment; branch; section; divisionLearn →
  • bù zhǎnghead of a (government etc) department; section chief; section head; secretary; ministerLearn →
C52 words
  • cái néngtalent; ability; capacityLearn →
  • cǎi qǔto adopt or carry out (measures, policies, course of action); to takeLearn →
  • cǎi yòngto adopt; to employ; to useLearn →
  • cǎi sècolor; multi-coloredLearn →
  • céng jīngonce; already; former; previously; ever; (past tense marker used before verb or clause)Learn →
  • chǎn shēngto arise; to come into being; to come about; to give rise to; to bring into being; to bring about; to produce; to engender; to generate; to appear; appearance; emergence; generation; production; yieldLearn →
  • Cháng chéngthe Great WallLearn →
  • cháng chùgood aspects; strong pointsLearn →
  • cháng qīlong term; long time; long range (of a forecast)Learn →
  • chǎng hésituation; occasion; context; setting; location; venueLearn →
  • chǎng suǒlocation; placeLearn →
  • chāo jísuper-; ultra-; hyper-Learn →
  • Cháo / cháo / zhāoabbr. for 朝鲜 Korea; imperial or royal court; government; dynasty; reign of a sovereign or emperor; court or assembly held by a sovereign or emperor; to make a pilgrimage to; facing; towards; morningLearn →
  • chǎoto quarrel; to make a noise; noisy; to disturb by making a noiseLearn →
  • chǎo jiàto quarrel; to have a row; quarrelLearn →
  • chèn shānshirt; blouseLearn →
  • chèn yīshirtLearn →
  • chēng wéicalled; to call sth (by a name); to nameLearn →
  • Chéng gōng / chéng gōngChenggong or Chengkung town in Taitung county 台东县, southeast Taiwan; success; to succeedLearn →
  • chéng guǒresult; achievement; gain; profitLearn →
  • chéng jiùaccomplishment; success; achievement; to achieve (a result); to create; to bring aboutLearn →
  • chéng lìto establish; to set up; to be tenable; to hold waterLearn →
  • chéng shúmature; ripe; to mature; to ripen; Taiwan pr.Learn →
  • chéng yuánmemberLearn →
  • chéng zhǎngto mature; to grow; growthLearn →
  • chéngcity walls; city; townLearn →
  • chéng shìcity; townLearn →
  • chéng dùdegree (level or extent); levelLearn →
  • chí xùto continue; to persist; sustainable; preservationLearn →
  • chōng mǎnfull of; brimming with; very full; permeatedLearn →
  • chóng / zhòngto repeat; repetition; again; re-; classifier: layer; heavy; serious; to attach importance toLearn →
  • chūat first; (at the) beginning; first; junior; basicLearn →
  • chū bùinitial; preliminary; tentativeLearn →
  • chū jíjunior; primaryLearn →
  • chū zhōngjunior high school; abbr. for 初级中学Learn →
  • chú lebesides; apart from (... also...); in addition to; except (for)Learn →
  • chǔ lǐto handle; to treat; to deal with; to process; to deal with a criminal case; to mete out punishment; to offer for sale at a reduced price; to punishLearn →
  • chuán / zhuànto pass on; to spread; to transmit; to infect; to transfer; to circulate; to conduct (electricity); biography; historical narrative; commentaries; relay stationLearn →
  • chuán bōto disseminate; to propagate; to spreadLearn →
  • chuán lái(of a sound) to come through; to be heard; (of news) to arriveLearn →
  • chuán shuōlegend; folklore; to repeat from mouth to mouth; they say that...Learn →
  • chuàng xīninnovation; to bring forth new ideas; to blaze new trailsLearn →
  • chuàng yèto begin an undertaking; to start a major task; to initiate; to venture; venture; entrepreneurshipLearn →
  • chuàng zàoto create; to bring about; to produce; to set (a record)Learn →
  • chuàng zuòto create; to produce; to write; creative work; creationLearn →
  • cóng láialways; at all times; never (if used in negative sentence)Learn →
  • cóng qiánpreviously; formerly; once upon a timeLearn →
  • cóng shìto go for; to engage in; to undertake; to deal with; to handle; to doLearn →
  • cūnvillage; variant of 村Learn →
  • cúnto exist; to deposit; to store; to keep; to surviveLearn →
  • cún zàito exist; to be; existenceLearn →
  • cuò wùerror; mistake; mistaken; false; wrongLearn →
D48 words
  • dá dàoto reach; to achieve; to attainLearn →
  • dǎ pòto break; to smashLearn →
  • dǎ tingto ask about; to make some inquiries; to ask aroundLearn →
  • dà gàiroughly; probably; rough; approximate; about; general ideaLearn →
  • 使dà shǐ guǎnembassyLearn →
  • dà yuēapproximately; probablyLearn →
  • dà fū / dài fusenior official (in imperial China); doctor; physicianLearn →
  • dàito substitute; to act on behalf of others; to replace; generation; dynasty; age; period; (historical) era; (geological) eonLearn →
  • dài biǎorepresentative; delegate; to represent; to stand for; on behalf of; in the name ofLearn →
  • dài biǎo tuándelegationLearn →
  • dài dòngto spur; to provide impetus; to driveLearn →
  • dài lǐngto guide; to leadLearn →
  • dān yuánunit (forming an entity); element; (in a residential building) entrance or staircaseLearn →
  • dāng chūat that time; originallyLearn →
  • dāng dìlocalLearn →
  • dāng ránonly natural; as it should be; certainly; of course; without doubtLearn →
  • dāng zhōngamong; in the middle; in the centerLearn →
  • Dāo / dāosurname Dao; knife; blade; single-edged sword; cutlass; (slang) dollar (loanword); classifier for sets of one hundred sheets (of paper); classifier for knife cuts or stabsLearn →
  • dǎo yǎnto direct; director (film etc)Learn →
  • dào dáto reach; to arriveLearn →
  • dào dǐfinally; in the end; when all is said and done; after all; to the end; to the lastLearn →
  • dé fēnto scoreLearn →
  • děng dàito wait; to wait forLearn →
  • dǐ xiathe location below sth; afterwardsLearn →
  • dì qūlocal; regional; district (not necessarily formal administrative unit); region; area; as suffix to city name, means prefecture or county (area administered by a prefecture level city or county level city)Learn →
  • diàn shì jùTV play; soap operaLearn →
  • diàn shì táitelevision stationLearn →
  • diàn táitransmitter-receiver; broadcasting station; radio stationLearn →
  • diàn zǐ yóu jiànemailLearn →
  • diào / tiáoto transfer; to move (troops or cadres); to investigate; to enquire into; accent; view; argument; key (in music); mode (music); tune; tone; melody; to harmonize; to reconcile; to blend; to suit well; to adjust; to regulate; to season (food); to provoke; to inciteLearn →
  • diào cháinvestigation; inquiry; to investigate; to survey; survey; (opinion) pollLearn →
  • dìngto agree; to conclude; to draw up; to subscribe to (a newspaper etc); to orderLearn →
  • dìng qīat set dates; at regular intervals; periodic; limited to a fixed period of time; fixed termLearn →
  • dōng bùthe east; eastern partLearn →
  • dòng lìpower; motion; propulsion; forceLearn →
  • dòng réntouching; movingLearn →
  • dú zhěreaderLearn →
  • duǎn chùshortcoming; defect; fault; one's weak pointsLearn →
  • duǎn kùshort pants; shortsLearn →
  • duǎn qīshort term; short-termLearn →
  • duànto break; to snap; to cut off; to give up or abstain from sth; to judge; (usu. used in the negative) absolutely; definitely; decidedlyLearn →
  • duì yuánteam memberLearn →
  • duì dàito treat; treatmentLearn →
  • duì fāngcounterpart; other person involved; opposite side; other side; receiving partyLearn →
  • duì shǒuopponent; rival; competitor; (well-matched) adversary; matchLearn →
  • duì xiàngtarget; object; partner; boyfriend; girlfriendLearn →
  • dùnto stop; to pause; to arrange; to lay out; to kowtow; to stamp (one's foot); at once; classifier for meals, beatings, scoldings etc: time, bout, spell, mealLearn →
  • duī / zhuīto sculpt; to carve; musical instrument (old); to chase after; to seek; to do one's utmost to seek or procure sth; to recallLearn →
F41 words
G69 words
  • gǎi jìnto improve; to make betterLearn →
  • gǎi zàoto transform; to reform; to remodel; to remoldLearn →
  • gài niànconcept; ideaLearn →
  • gǎnto overtake; to catch up with; to hurry; to rush; to try to catch (the bus etc); to drive (cattle etc) forward; to drive (sb) away; to avail oneself of (an opportunity); untilLearn →
  • gǎn dàoto hurry (to some place)Learn →
  • gǎn jǐnhurriedly; without delayLearn →
  • gǎn kuàiat once; immediatelyLearn →
  • gǎnto dare; daring; (polite) may I ventureLearn →
  • gǎn màoto catch cold; (common) cold; (coll.) to be interested in (often used in the negative); (Tw) to detest; can't standLearn →
  • gǎn qíngemotion; sentiment; affection; feelings between two personsLearn →
  • gǎn shòuto sense; perception; to feel (through the senses); to experience; a feeling; an impression; an experienceLearn →
  • gàn másee 干嘛Learn →
  • gāo sùhigh speedLearn →
  • gāo sù gōng lùexpressway; highway; freewayLearn →
  • gào biéto leave; to bid farewell to; to say good-bye toLearn →
  • gē mífan of a singerLearn →
  • gē shēngsinging voice; fig. original voice of a poetLearn →
  • gē shǒusingerLearn →
  • gè rénindividual; personal; oneselfLearn →
  • gè xìngindividuality; personalityLearn →
  • each; everyLearn →
  • gè dìin all parts of (a country); various regionsLearn →
  • gè wèieverybody; all (guests, colleagues etc); all of youLearn →
  • gè zhǒngevery kind of; all kinds of; various kindsLearn →
  • gè zìeach; respective; apieceLearn →
  • gēn běnfundamental; basic; root; simply; absolutely (not); (not) at allLearn →
  • gèng jiāmore (than sth else); even moreLearn →
  • gōng chǎngfactoryLearn →
  • gōng chéng shīengineerLearn →
  • gōng fū / gōng fu(old) laborer; period of time (may be months, or mere seconds); spare time; skill; labor; effortLearn →
  • gōng jùtool; instrument; utensil; means (to achieve a goal etc)Learn →
  • gōng yèindustryLearn →
  • gōng zīwages; payLearn →
  • gōng bùto announce; to make public; to publishLearn →
  • gōng gòngpublic; common; communalLearn →
  • gōng kāipublic; to publish; to make publicLearn →
  • gōng míncitizenLearn →
  • gōng wù yuánfunctionary; office-bearerLearn →
  • gōng fuskill; art; kung fu; labor; effortLearn →
  • gōng kèhomework; assignment; task; classwork; lesson; studyLearn →
  • gōng néngfunction; capabilityLearn →
  • gòng tóngcommon; joint; jointly; together; collaborativeLearn →
  • gòng yǒuto have altogether; in allLearn →
  • gū nianggirl; young woman; young lady; daughter; paternal aunt (old)Learn →
  • Gǔ / gǔsurname Gu; ancient; old; paleo-Learn →
  • gǔ dàiancient times; olden timesLearn →
  • gù xiānghome; homeland; native placeLearn →
  • guàto hang or suspend (from a hook etc); to hang up (the phone); (of a line) to be dead; to be worried or concerned; to make a phone call (dialect); to register or record; classifier for sets or clusters of objects; (slang) to kill; to die; to be finished; to fail (an exam)Learn →
  • guān xirelation; relationship; to concern; to affect; to have to do with; guanxi; variant of 关系Learn →
  • guān zhùto pay attention to; to follow sth closely; concern; interest; attentionLearn →
  • guān cháto observe; to watch; to survey; to examine; observation; view; perspectiveLearn →
  • guān kànto watch; to viewLearn →
  • guān niànnotion; thought; concept; sense; views; ideology; general impressionsLearn →
  • guān zhòngspectators; audience; visitors (to an exhibition etc)Learn →
  • guǎn / Guǎnvariant of 管; to take care (of); to control; to manage; to be in charge of; to look after; to run; to care about; tube; pipe; woodwind; classifier for tube-shaped objects; particle similar to 把 in 管...叫 constructions; writing brush; (coll.) to; towards; surname GuanLearn →
  • guǎn lǐto supervise; to manage; to administer; management; administrationLearn →
  • guānglight; ray; bright; only; merely; to use upLearn →
  • guāng mínglight; radiance; (fig.) bright (prospects etc); openheartedLearn →
  • 广guǎng bōbroadcast; broadcasting; to broadcast; (formal) to propagate; to publicizeLearn →
  • 广guǎng dà(of an area) vast or extensive; large-scale; widespread; (of people) numerousLearn →
  • guī dìngprovision; to fix; to set; to formulate; to stipulate; to provide; regulation; ruleLearn →
  • guī fànnorm; standard; specification; regulation; rule; within the rules; to fix rules; to regulate; to specifyLearn →
  • guó nèidomestic; internal (to a country); civilLearn →
  • Guó qìngNational DayLearn →
  • guǒ ránreally; sure enough; as expected; if indeedLearn →
  • guǒ zhīfruit juiceLearn →
  • guò chéngcourse of events; processLearn →
  • guò qù / guò qu(in the) past; former; previous; to go over; to pass by; (verb suffix)Learn →
  • gě / hé100 ml; one-tenth of a peck; measure for dry grain equal to one-tenth of sheng 升 or liter, or one-hundredth dou 斗; to close; to join; to fit; to be equal to; whole; together; round (in battle); conjunction (astronomy); 1st note of pentatonic scale; old variant of 盒; variant of 合Learn →
H32 words
  • hǎn / chǎng'cliff' radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 27), occurring in 原, 历, 压 etc; factory; yard; depot; workhouse; works; (industrial) plantLearn →
  • hā hā(onom.) laughing out loudLearn →
  • hǎi guāncustoms (i.e. border crossing inspection)Learn →
  • hài pàto be afraid; to be scaredLearn →
  • háng / xínga row; series; age order (of brothers); profession; professional; relating to company; to walk; to go; to travel; a visit; temporary; makeshift; current; in circulation; to do; to perform; capable; competent; effective; all right; OK!; will do; behavior; conduct; Taiwan pr. for the behavior-conduct senseLearn →
  • hǎo hǎowell; carefully; nicely; properlyLearn →
  • hào qíinquisitive; curious; inquisitiveness; curiosityLearn →
  • hé fǎlawful; legitimate; legalLearn →
  • hé géto meet the standard required; qualified; eligible (voter etc)Learn →
  • hé lǐrational; reasonable; fairLearn →
  • hé zuòto cooperate; to collaborate; to work together; cooperationLearn →
  • Hé píng / hé píngHeping district of Shenyang city 沈阳市, Liaoning; Hoping township in Taichung county 台中县, Taiwan; peace; peacefulLearn →
  • hóng cháblack teaLearn →
  • hóngjiǔRed wineLearn →
  • hòu guǒconsequences; aftermathLearn →
  • hòu mianrear; back; behind; later; afterwardsLearn →
  • hòu niánthe year after nextLearn →
  • Hù lián wǎngInternetLearn →
  • hù xiāngeach other; mutually; mutualLearn →
  • huá chuánto row a boat; rowing boat; rowing (sport)Learn →
  • Huá rénethnic Chinese person or peopleLearn →
  • huā / huàvariant of 花; to make into; to change into; -ization; to ... -ize; to transform; abbr. for 化学Learn →
  • huà jùstage play; modern dramaLearn →
  • huà tísubject (of a talk or conversation); topicLearn →
  • huān lègaiety; gladness; glee; merriment; pleasure; happy; joyous; gayLearn →
  • Huán / huánsurname Huan; ring; hoop; loop; (chain) link; classifier for scores in archery etc; to surround; to encircle; to hem inLearn →
  • huán bǎoenvironmental protection; environmentally friendly; abbr. for 环境保护Learn →
  • huán jìngenvironment; circumstances; surroundings; ambientLearn →
  • huì yìmeeting; conferenceLearn →
  • huì yuánmemberLearn →
  • huóto live; alive; living; work; workmanshipLearn →
  • Huǒ / huǒsurname Huo; fire; urgent; ammunition; fiery or flaming; internal heat (Chinese medicine); hot (popular); classifier for military units (old)Learn →
J92 words
K23 words
L43 words
M29 words
  • má faninconvenient; troublesome; annoying; to trouble or bother sb; to put sb to troubleLearn →
  • Mǎ / mǎsurname Ma; abbr. for Malaysia 马来西亚; horse; horse or cavalry piece in Chinese chess; knight in Western chessLearn →
  • mǎn zúto satisfy; to meet (the needs of); satisfied; contentLearn →
  • màn mànslowlyLearn →
  • Máo / máosurname Mao; hair; feather; down; wool; mildew; mold; coarse or semifinished; young; raw; careless; unthinking; nervous; scared; (of currency) to devalue or depreciate; classifier for Chinese fractional monetary unit ( = 角, = one-tenth of a yuan or 10 fen 分)Learn →
  • máo bìngfault; defect; shortcomings; ailmentLearn →
  • méi yònguselessLearn →
  • méi tǐmedia, esp. news mediaLearn →
  • měieach; everyLearn →
  • Měi / měithe Americas; abbr. for 美洲; USA; abbr. for 美国; beautiful; very satisfactory; good; to beautify; to be pleased with oneselfLearn →
  • měi hǎobeautiful; fineLearn →
  • měi lìbeautifulLearn →
  • měi shículinary delicacy; fine food; gourmet foodLearn →
  • měi shùart; fine arts; paintingLearn →
  • Měi yuánAmerican dollar; US dollarLearn →
  • to bewilder; crazy about; fan; enthusiast; lost; confusedLearn →
  • Mǐ / mǐsurname Mi; rice; meter (classifier)Learn →
  • miàn duìto confront; to faceLearn →
  • miàn jīarea (of a floor, piece of land etc); surface area; tract of landLearn →
  • mín jiānamong the people; popular; folk; non-governmental; involving people rather than governmentsLearn →
  • mín zúnationality; ethnic groupLearn →
  • míng quèclear-cut; definite; explicit; to clarify; to specify; to make definiteLearn →
  • míng xiǎnclear; distinct; obviousLearn →
  • mìng yùnfate; destinyLearn →
  • mǒusome; a certain; sb or sth indefinite; such-and-suchLearn →
  • mǔ qīnmother; also pr.Learn →
  • mù touslow-witted; blockhead; log (of wood, timber etc)Learn →
  • mù biāotarget; goal; objectiveLearn →
  • mù qiánat the present time; currentlyLearn →
N21 words
P23 words
  • Pà / pàsurname Pa; to be afraid; to fear; to dread; to be unable to endure; perhapsLearn →
  • pāito pat; to clap; to slap; to swat; to take (a photo); to shoot (a film); racket (sports); beat (music)Learn →
  • páia row; a line; to set in order; to arrange; to line up; to eliminate; to drain; to push open; platoon; raft; classifier for lines, rows etcLearn →
  • pái míngranking; ordered list; to rank nth out of 100; to be placed; roll of honorLearn →
  • pái zisign; trademark; brandLearn →
  • pàiclique; school; group; faction; to dispatch; to send; to assign; to appoint; pi (Greek letter Ππ); the circular ratio pi = 3.1415926; (loanword) pieLearn →
  • pàn duànto judge; to determine; judgmentLearn →
  • pán / pànghealthy; at ease; fat; plumpLearn →
  • pǎo bùto run; to jog; (military) to march at the doubleLearn →
  • pèito join; to fit; to mate; to mix; to match; to deserve; to make up (a prescription); to allocateLearn →
  • pèi hématching; fitting in with; compatible with; to correspond; to fit; to conform to; rapport; to coordinate with; to act in concert with; to cooperate; to become man and wife; to combine parts of machineLearn →
  • pī píngto criticize; criticismLearn →
  • pī zhǔnto approve; to ratifyLearn →
  • Pí / písurname Pi; leather; skin; fur; pico- (one trillionth); naughtyLearn →
  • pí bāohandbag; briefcaseLearn →
  • pí jiǔbeer (loanword)Learn →
  • piào jiàticket price; fare; admission feeLearn →
  • píng jiàto evaluate; to assessLearn →
  • píng guǒappleLearn →
  • broken; damaged; worn out; lousy; rotten; to break, split or cleave; to get rid of; to destroy; to break with; to defeat; to capture (a city etc); to expose the truth ofLearn →
  • pò huàidestruction; damage; to wreck; to break; to destroyLearn →
  • pǔ biànuniversal; general; widespread; commonLearn →
  • pǔ jíto spread extensively; to generalize; widespread; popular; universal; ubiquitous; pervasiveLearn →
Q40 words
  • variant of 期; period; cycle; a period of time; phase; stage; classifier for issues of a periodical, courses of study; time; term; period; to hope; Taiwan pr.Learn →
  • Qí / qí(name of states and dynasties at several different periods); surname Qi; neat; even; level with; identical; simultaneous; all together; to even sth outLearn →
  • qí cìnext; secondlyLearn →
  • qí shíactually; in fact; reallyLearn →
  • qí guàistrange; odd; to marvel; to be baffledLearn →
  • qì hòuclimate; atmosphere; situationLearn →
  • qiān wànten million; countless; many; one must by all meansLearn →
  • qián hòuaround; from beginning to end; all around; front and rearLearn →
  • qián jìnto go forward; to forge ahead; to advance; onwardLearn →
  • qián miànahead; in front; preceding; aboveLearn →
  • qián wǎngto leave for; to proceed towards; to goLearn →
  • Qiáng / jiàng / qiáng / qiǎngsurname Qiang; stubborn; unyielding; variant of 强; strong; powerful; better; slightly more than; vigorous; violent; best in their category, e.g. see 百强; variant of 强; to force; to compel; to strive; to make an effort; variant of 强Learn →
  • qiáng dàlarge; formidable; powerful; strongLearn →
  • qiáng diàoto emphasize (a statement); to stressLearn →
  • qiáng lièintense; (violently) strongLearn →
  • qiáobridgeLearn →
  • qiǎoopportunely; coincidentally; as it happens; skillful; timelyLearn →
  • qīn / qìngparent; one's own (flesh and blood); relative; related; marriage; bride; close; intimate; in person; first-hand; in favor of; pro-; to kiss; (Internet slang) dear; parents-in-law of one's offspringLearn →
  • qīn qièamiable; cordial; close and dear; familiarLearn →
  • qīn rénone's close relativesLearn →
  • qīn zìpersonally; in person; oneselfLearn →
  • qíng gǎnfeeling; emotion; to move (emotionally)Learn →
  • qíng kuàngcircumstances; state of affairs; situationLearn →
  • qǐng jiàoto ask for guidance; to consultLearn →
  • qìng zhùto celebrateLearn →
  • qiú mífan (ball sports)Learn →
  • qū biédifference; to distinguish; to discriminate; to make a distinctionLearn →
  • qǔ xiāoto cancel; cancellationLearn →
  • qù shìto pass away; to dieLearn →
  • quán chǎngeveryone present; the whole audience; across-the-board; unanimously; whole duration (of a competition or match)Learn →
  • quán miànall-around; comprehensive; total; overallLearn →
  • quán qiúentire; total; global; the (whole) world; worldwideLearn →
  • quēdeficiency; lack; scarce; vacant post; to run short ofLearn →
  • quē diǎnweak point; fault; shortcoming; disadvantageLearn →
  • quē shǎolack; shortage of; shortfall; to be short (of); to lackLearn →
  • què bǎoto ensure; to guaranteeLearn →
  • què dìngdefinite; certain; fixed; to fix (on sth); to determine; to be sure; to ensure; to make certain; to ascertain; to clinch; to recognize; to confirm; OK (on computer dialog box)Learn →
  • què shíindeed; really; reliable; real; trueLearn →
  • qún ziskirtLearn →
  • qúnvariant of 群; group; crowd; flock, herd, pack etcLearn →
R21 words
S86 words
T47 words
  • Tái / táiTaiwan (abbr.); surname Tai; Taiwan (abbr.); (classical) you (in letters); variant of 台; desk; table; counter; platform; stage; terrace; stand; support; station; broadcasting station; classifier for vehicles or machines; typhoonLearn →
  • Tán / tánsurname Tan; to speak; to talk; to converse; to chat; to discussLearn →
  • tán huàtalk; conversationLearn →
  • tán pànto negotiate; negotiation; talks; conferenceLearn →
  • Tāng / shāng / tāngsurname Tang; rushing current; soup; hot or boiling water; decoction of medicinal herbs; water in which sth has been boiledLearn →
  • tángsugar; sweets; candy; old variant of 糖Learn →
  • tè sècharacteristic; distinguishing feature or qualityLearn →
  • tí qiánto shift to an earlier date; to do sth ahead of time; in advanceLearn →
  • tí wènto question; to quiz; to grillLearn →
  • tí mùsubject; title; topicLearn →
  • tǐ huìto know from experience; to learn through experience; to realize; understanding; experienceLearn →
  • tǐ xiànto embody; to reflect; to incarnateLearn →
  • tǐ yànto experience for oneselfLearn →
  • tiān kōngskyLearn →
  • tiánsweetLearn →
  • tiáo zhěngto adjust; adjustment; revisionLearn →
  • tiàoto jump; to hop; to skip over; to bounce; to palpitateLearn →
  • tiào gāohigh jump (athletics)Learn →
  • tiào wǔto danceLearn →
  • tiào yuǎnlong jump (athletics)Learn →
  • Tiě / tiěsurname Tie; iron (metal); arms; weapons; hard; strong; violent; unshakeable; determined; close; tight (slang)Learn →
  • tiě lùrailroad; railwayLearn →
  • tīng lìhearing; listening abilityLearn →
  • tīng zhòngaudience; listenersLearn →
  • tíng zhǐto stop; to halt; to ceaseLearn →
  • tōng chángregular; usual; normal; usually; normallyLearn →
  • tōng xìnto correspond (by letter etc); to communicate; communicationLearn →
  • tóng yìto agree; to consent; to approveLearn →
  • tòngache; pain; sorrow; deeply; thoroughlyLearn →
  • tòng kǔpain; suffering; painfulLearn →
  • tóu / touhead; hair style; the top; end; beginning or end; a stub; remnant; chief; boss; side; aspect; first; leading; classifier for pigs or livestock; suffix for nounsLearn →
  • tóu nǎobrains; mind; skull; (fig.) gist (of a matter); leader; bossLearn →
  • tū chūprominent; outstanding; to give prominence to; to protrude; to projectLearn →
  • tū ránsudden; abrupt; unexpectedLearn →
  • diagram; picture; drawing; chart; map; to plan; to scheme; to attempt; to pursue; to seekLearn →
  • tú huàdrawing; pictureLearn →
  • Tǔ / tǔTu (ethnic group); surname Tu; earth; dust; clay; local; indigenous; crude opium; unsophisticated; one of the eight ancient musical instruments 八音Learn →
  • tuánround; lump; ball; to roll into a ball; to gather; regiment; group; society; classifier for a lump or a soft mass: wad (of paper), ball (of wool), cloud (of smoke); dumplingLearn →
  • tuán jiéto unite; unity; solidarity; unitedLearn →
  • tuán tǐgroup; organization; teamLearn →
  • tuī dòngto push (for acceptance of a plan); to push forward; to promote; to actuateLearn →
  • 广tuī guǎngto extend; to spread; to popularize; generalization; promotion (of a product etc)Learn →
  • tuī jìnto impel; to carry forward; to push on; to advance; to drive forwardLearn →
  • tuī kāito push open (a gate etc); to push away; to reject; to declineLearn →
  • 退tuìto retreat; to decline; to move back; to withdrawLearn →
  • 退tuì chūto withdraw; to abort; to quit; to log out (computing)Learn →
  • 退tuì xiūto retire; retirement (from work)Learn →
W28 words
  • wài jiāodiplomacy; diplomatic; foreign affairsLearn →
  • wài miàn / wài miansurface; exterior; external appearance; outsideLearn →
  • wài wénforeign language (written)Learn →
  • wán měiperfect; perfection; perfectlyLearn →
  • wán shànperfect; to make perfect; to improveLearn →
  • wán zhěngcomplete; intactLearn →
  • wán jùplaything; toyLearn →
  • wǎng wǎngoften; frequentlyLearn →
  • wēi hàito jeopardize; to harm; to endanger; harmful effect; damageLearn →
  • wēi xiǎndanger; dangerousLearn →
  • wéi / wèias (in the capacity of); to take sth as; to act as; to serve as; to behave as; to become; to be; to do; by (in the passive voice); variant of 为; as (i.e. in the capacity of); to take sth as; to act as; to serve as; to behave as; to become; to be; to do; because of; for; to; variant of 为, because of; for; toLearn →
  • Wéi / wéisurname Wei; to encircle; to surround; all around; to wear by wrapping around (scarf, shawl)Learn →
  • wěi dàhuge; great; grand; worthy of the greatest admiration; important (contribution etc)Learn →
  • wèi shēnghealth; hygiene; sanitationLearn →
  • wèi shēng jiānbathroom; toilet; WCLearn →
  • wèi lein order to; for the purpose of; so as toLearn →
  • wēn nuǎnwarmLearn →
  • wén huàculture; civilization; culturalLearn →
  • wén jiàndocument; fileLearn →
  • wén míngcivilized; civilization; cultureLearn →
  • wén xuéliteratureLearn →
  • wén zhāngarticle; essay; literary works; writings; hidden meaningLearn →
  • wén zìcharacter; script; writing; written language; writing style; phraseologyLearn →
  • wò shǒuto shake handsLearn →
  • wū zihouse; roomLearn →
  • wǔ qìweapon; armsLearn →
  • wǔ shùmilitary skill or technique (in former times); all kinds of martial art sports (some claiming spiritual development); self-defense; tradition of choreographed fights from opera and film (recent usage); also called kungfu 功夫Learn →
  • wǔ táistage; arena; fig. in the limelightLearn →
X52 words
  • 西xī bùwestern partLearn →
  • xī wàngto wish for; to desire; hopeLearn →
  • xì / jìto connect; to relate to; to tie up; to bind; to be (literary); system; department; faculty; to connect; to arrest; to worry; to tie; to fasten; to button upLearn →
  • xià laito come down; (after verb of motion, indicates motion down and towards us, also fig.); (indicates continuation from the past towards us); to be harvested (of crops); to be over (of a period of time); to go among the masses (said of leaders)Learn →
  • xià mian / xià miànbelow; under; next; the following; to boil noodlesLearn →
  • xià qùto go down; to descend; to go on; to continue; (of a servant) to withdrawLearn →
  • xiān jìnadvanced (technology); to advanceLearn →
  • xiǎn deto seem; to look; to appearLearn →
  • xiǎn ránclear; evident; obvious(ly)Learn →
  • xiǎn shìto show; to illustrate; to display; to demonstrateLearn →
  • xiàn chǎngthe scene (of a crime, accident etc); (on) the spot; (at) the siteLearn →
  • Xiàn dài / xiàn dàiHyundai, South Korean company; modern times; modern age; modern eraLearn →
  • xiàn jīncashLearn →
  • xiàn shíreality; actuality; real; actual; realisticLearn →
  • xiàn xiàngappearance; phenomenonLearn →
  • 线xiànvariant of 线; thread; string; wire; lineLearn →
  • xiāng bǐto compareLearn →
  • xiāng dāngequivalent to; appropriate; considerably; to a certain extent; fairly; quiteLearn →
  • xiāng guānrelated; relevant; pertinent; to be interrelated; (statistics) correlationLearn →
  • xiāng hùeach other; mutualLearn →
  • xiāng sìto resemble; similar; like; resemblance; similarityLearn →
  • xiāngfragrant; sweet smelling; aromatic; savory or appetizing; (to eat) with relish; (of sleep) sound; perfume or spice; joss or incense stickLearn →
  • xiāng jiāobananaLearn →
  • xiāo fèito consumeLearn →
  • xiāo shīto disappear; to fade awayLearn →
  • xiāo xinews; informationLearn →
  • xiào guǒresult; effect; qualityLearn →
  • xiě zuòto write; to compose; writing; written worksLearn →
  • xuèblood; colloquial pr.Learn →
  • xīnheart; mind; intention; center; coreLearn →
  • xìnletter; mail; to trust; to believe; to profess faith in; truthful; confidence; trust; at will; at randomLearn →
  • xìn fēngenvelopeLearn →
  • xìn rènto trust; to have confidence inLearn →
  • xíng liluggageLearn →
  • xíng chéngto form; to take shapeLearn →
  • xíng shìouter appearance; form; shape; formalityLearn →
  • xíng xiàngimage; form; figure; visualization; vividLearn →
  • xíng zhuàngform; shapeLearn →
  • xìng fúhappiness; happy; blessedLearn →
  • xìng yùnfortunate; lucky; fortune; luckLearn →
  • xìngnature; character; property; quality; attribute; sexuality; sex; gender; suffix forming adjective from verb; suffix forming noun from adjective, corresponding to -ness or -ity; essenceLearn →
  • xìng biégender; sex; distinguishing between the sexesLearn →
  • xìng génature; disposition; temperament; characterLearn →
  • Xiū / xiūsurname Xiu; to decorate; to embellish; to repair; to build; to write; to cultivate; to study; to take (a class); dried meat; private teacher's remuneration; withered; variant of 修Learn →
  • xiū gǎito amend; to alter; to modifyLearn →
  • xū qiúrequirement; to require; (economics) demandLearn →
  • xū yàoto need; to want; to demand; to require; requirement; needLearn →
  • xuān bùto declare; to announce; to proclaimLearn →
  • xuān chuánto disseminate; to give publicity to; propagandaLearn →
  • xuǎn shǒuathlete; contestantLearn →
  • xué fèituition fee; tuitionLearn →
  • xùn liànto train; to drill; trainingLearn →
Y53 words
Z98 words
  • zá zhìmagazineLearn →
  • zǎo yǐlong ago; for a long timeLearn →
  • zàoto make; to build; to manufacture; to invent; to fabricate; to go to; party (in a lawsuit or legal agreement); crop; classifier for cropsLearn →
  • zào chéngto bring about; to create; to causeLearn →
  • zé rènresponsibility; blame; dutyLearn →
  • zēng jiāto raise; to increaseLearn →
  • zēng zhǎngto grow; to increaseLearn →
  • zhǎn kāito unfold; to carry out; to be in full swing; to launchLearn →
  • Zhāng / zhāngsurname Zhang; to open up; to spread; sheet of paper; classifier for flat objects, sheet; classifier for votesLearn →
  • zhàovariant of 照; to shine; to illuminate; according to; in accordance with; to shine; to illuminate; to reflect; to look at (one's reflection); to take (a photo); photo; as requested; as beforeLearn →
  • zhě(after a verb or adjective) one who (is) ...; (after a noun) person involved in ...; -er; -ist; (used after a number or 后 or 前 to refer to sth mentioned previously); (used after a term, to mark a pause before defining the term); (old) (used at the end of a command); (old) thisLearn →
  • zhēn shítrue; realLearn →
  • zhēngto strive for; to vie for; to argue or debate; deficient or lacking (dialect); how or what (literary)Learn →
  • zhēng qǔto fight for; to strive for; to win overLearn →
  • zhěngexactly; in good order; whole; complete; entire; in order; orderly; to repair; to mend; to renovate; (coll.) to fix sb; to give sb a hard time; to mess with sbLearn →
  • zhěng gèwhole; entire; totalLearn →
  • zhěng lǐto arrange; to tidy up; to sort out; to straighten out; to list systematically; to collate (data, files); to pack (luggage)Learn →
  • zhěng qíorderly; neat; even; tidyLearn →
  • zhěng tǐwhole entity; entire body; synthesis; as a whole (situation, construction, team etc); global; macrocosm; integral; holistic; wholeLearn →
  • zhěng tiānall day long; whole dayLearn →
  • zhěng zhěngwhole; fullLearn →
  • zhēng / zhèngfirst month of the lunar year; straight; upright; proper; main; principal; to correct; to rectify; exactly; just (at that time); right (in that place); (math.) positiveLearn →
  • zhèng shìformal; officialLearn →
  • zhèngto admonish; variant of 证; certificate; proof; to prove; to demonstrate; to confirm; variant of 症Learn →
  • zhèng jiàncertificate; papers; credentials; document; IDLearn →
  • zhèng jùevidence; proof; testimonyLearn →
  • zhèng míngproof; certificate; identification; testimonial; to prove; to testify; to confirm the truth ofLearn →
  • Zhī / zhīsurname Zhi; to support; to sustain; to erect; to raise; branch; division; to draw money; classifier for rods such as pens and guns, for army divisions and for songs or compositionsLearn →
  • zhī chíto be in favor of; to support; to back; support; backing; to stand byLearn →
  • zhī fùto pay (money)Learn →
  • zhǐ / zhīonly; merely; just; but; variant of 只; grain that has begun to ripen; variant of 只; variant of 只; classifier for birds and certain animals, one of a pair, some utensils, vessels etcLearn →
  • Zhí / zhísurname Zhi; Zhi (c. 2000 BC), fifth of the legendary Flame Emperors 炎帝 descended from Shennong 神农 Farmer God; straight; to straighten; fair and reasonable; frank; straightforward; (indicates continuing motion or action); vertical; vertical downward stroke in Chinese charactersLearn →
  • zhí bōlive broadcast (not recorded); direct Internet broadcasting; (agriculture) direct seedingLearn →
  • zhí dàountilLearn →
  • zhívalue; (to be) worth; to happen to; to be on dutyLearn →
  • zhí deto be worth; to deserveLearn →
  • zhí gōngworkers; staffLearn →
  • zhí yèoccupation; profession; vocation; professionalLearn →
  • zhǐ hǎowithout any better option; to have to; to be forced toLearn →
  • zhǐ shìmerely; simply; only; butLearn →
  • zhǐ yǒuonlyLearn →
  • zhǐfinger; to point at or to; to indicate or refer to; to depend on; to count on; (of hair) to stand on endLearn →
  • zhǐ chūto indicate; to point outLearn →
  • zhǐ dǎoto guide; to give directions; to direct; to coach; guidance; tuitionLearn →
  • zhì jīnso far; to this day; until nowLearn →
  • zhì shǎoat least; (to say the) leastLearn →
  • zhì yuànaspiration; ambition; to volunteerLearn →
  • zhì yuàn zhěvolunteerLearn →
  • zhì dìngto draw up; to formulateLearn →
  • zhì dùsystem (e.g. political, adminstrative etc); institutionLearn →
  • zhì zàoto manufacture; to makeLearn →
  • zhì zuòto make; to manufactureLearn →
  • zhōng bùmiddle part; central sectionLearn →
  • Zhōng huá mín zúthe Chinese peopleLearn →
  • zhōng yúat last; in the end; finally; eventuallyLearn →
  • Zhōng / zhōngsurname Zhong; handleless cup; goblet; to concentrate; variant of 钟; clock; o'clock; time as measured in hours and minutes; bellLearn →
  • zhǒng / zhòngseed; species; kind; type; classifier for types, kinds, sorts; to plant; to grow; to cultivateLearn →
  • zhǒng ziseedLearn →
  • zhòng dàgreat; important; major; significantLearn →
  • zhōu wéisurroundings; environment; to encompassLearn →
  • zhūhog; pig; swineLearn →
  • zhǔ chíto take charge of; to manage or direct; to preside over; to uphold; to stand for (justice etc); to host (a TV or radio program etc); (TV) anchorLearn →
  • zhǔ dòngto take the initiative; to do sth of one's own accord; spontaneous; active; opposite: passive 被动; drive (of gears and shafts etc)Learn →
  • zhǔ rèndirector; headLearn →
  • zhǔ yiplan; idea; decision; Beijing pr.Learn →
  • zhǔ zhāngto advocate; to stand for; view; position; stand; proposition; viewpoint; assertionLearn →
  • zhù yìto take note of; to pay attention toLearn →
  • Zhù / zhùsurname Zhu; to wish; to express good wishes; to pray; (old) wizardLearn →
  • zhuāto grab; to catch; to arrest; to snatch; to scratchLearn →
  • zhuā zhùto grab; to captureLearn →
  • zhuān jiāexpert; specialistLearn →
  • zhuān ménspecialist; specialized; customizedLearn →
  • zhuān tíspecial topicLearn →
  • zhuān yèspecialty; specialized field; main field of study (at university); major; professionalLearn →
  • zhuǎi / zhuǎn / zhuànsee 转文; to turn; to change direction; to transfer; to forward (mail); to revolve; to turn; to circle about; to walk about; classifier for revolutions (per minute etc): revs, rpm; classifier for repeated actionsLearn →
  • zhuǎn biànto change; to transform; shift; transformationLearn →
  • zhuàng kuàngcondition; state; situationLearn →
  • zhuàng tàistate of affairs; state; mode; situationLearn →
  • zhǔnto allow; to grant; in accordance with; in the light of; accurate; standard; definitely; certainly; about to become (bride, son-in-law etc); quasi-; para-Learn →
  • zī géqualifications; seniorityLearn →
  • zī jīnfunds; funding; capitalLearn →
  • zǐ nǔchildren; sons and daughtersLearn →
  • zì cóngsince (a time); ever sinceLearn →
  • zì dòngautomatic; voluntarilyLearn →
  • zì juéconscious; aware; on one's own initiative; conscientiousLearn →
  • zì ránnature; natural; naturallyLearn →
  • zì shēnitself; oneself; one's ownLearn →
  • zì zhǔindependent; to act for oneself; autonomousLearn →
  • zǒngalways; to assemble; gather; total; overall; head; chief; general; in every caseLearn →
  • zǒng jiéto sum up; to conclude; summary; résuméLearn →
  • zǒng shìalwaysLearn →
  • zú gòuenough; sufficientLearn →
  • zú qiúsoccer ball; a football; soccer; footballLearn →
  • zǔ héto assemble; to combine; to compose; combination; association; set; compilation; (math.) combinatorialLearn →
  • zuǒ yòuleft and right; nearby; approximately; attendant; to control; to influenceLearn →
  • zuò pǐnwork (of art); opusLearn →
  • zuò zhěauthor; writerLearn →
  • zuò kèto be a guest or visitorLearn →