HSK 1
Start here500 words
Beginner vocabulary for building a foundation.
Vocabulary
HSK Vocabulary Lists
Browse HSK vocabulary by level with Chinese characters, pinyin, meanings, and writing practice links.
Use these lists to review the vocabulary for each HSK level. Start with the words, understand them in context, then practice writing them by hand.
These lists are based on the new HSK 3.0 vocabulary scope used for the HSK Writing Practice workbook series.
Sample word
学习
xuéxí
to study
我学习中文。
Wǒ xuéxí Zhōngwén.
I study Chinese.
HSK Vocabulary by Level
772 words
Beginner vocabulary for expanding everyday communication.
973 words
Lower-intermediate vocabulary for longer sentences and broader topics.
1,000 words
Intermediate vocabulary for more flexible communication.
1,071 words
Upper-intermediate vocabulary for reading, discussion, and expression.
1,140 words
Advanced vocabulary for complex texts and fluent communication.
How to Use the Vocabulary Lists
1
Read the Word
Start with the Chinese word, pinyin, and English meaning.
2
Understand the Context
Use example sentences and related words to make vocabulary easier to remember.
3
Practice by Hand
Write the words in structured grids to build character recognition and handwriting confidence.
Don’t Just Review HSK Vocabulary — Write It
The vocabulary lists help you review what to learn. The HSK Writing Practice workbooks help you slow down, follow stroke order, and practice writing each word by hand.
Related Resources
Understand the HSK Path
Learn how the HSK 3.0 levels are structured.
Learn How to Write Chinese
Stroke order, writing grids, and handwriting routines.
Download Free Practice Sheets
Try sample pages and blank writing grids.
Understand Character Logic
Visit Hanzi Made Simple for radicals, components, and memory hooks.