HSK 4 Vocabulary List

1,000 new words at HSK 4 on the new HSK 3.0 exam (2025 syllabus), 2,000 in all with HSK 1–3. The old HSK 2.0 added 600 at this level. Most test dates before 13 December 2026 still use HSK 2.0.

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The 1,000 HSK 4 words of the HSK 3.0 syllabus (2025). “New” = not on HSK 2.0; “2.0: HSK 4” = where HSK 2.0 had the word.
Word	Pinyin	English	Type	vs HSK 2.0
啊	ā	ah; oh (surprise)	interj.	New meaning
爱情	àiqíng	love (romantic); romance	n.
爱心	àixīn	love (for others); compassion; kindness	n.	2.0: HSK 5
安检	ānjiǎn	to do a security check	v.	New
安排	ānpái	to arrange; to plan	v.
按	àn	to press; to push; according to	v., prep.	New
按时	ànshí	on time; on schedule	adv.
按照	ànzhào	according to; in accordance with	prep.
白酒	báijiǔ	baijiu (Chinese distilled liquor)	n.	New
办公	bàngōng	to do office work; to handle affairs	v.	New
办理	bànlǐ	to handle; to process (paperwork)	v.	2.0: HSK 5
办事	bànshì	to handle matters; to get things done	v.	New
棒	bàng	great; excellent; stick	adj.
保护	bǎohù	to protect; to safeguard	v.
保证	bǎozhèng	to guarantee; to ensure; guarantee	v., n.
抱	bào	to hug; to hold in one's arms	v.
报考	bàokǎo	to register for an (entrance) exam	v.	New
报名	bàomíng	to sign up; to register; to enroll	v.
抱歉	bàoqiàn	sorry; apologetic	adj.
背	bēi	to carry on one's back	v.	2.0: HSK 5
背包	bēibāo	backpack	n.	New
北部	běibù	northern part; the north	n.	New
倍	bèi	times; -fold (multiplier)	m.w.
本科	běnkē	undergraduate program; bachelor's degree	n.	2.0: HSK 5
本来	běnlái	original; originally; at first	adj., adv.
笨	bèn	stupid; clumsy	adj.
鼻子	bízi	nose	n.	2.0: HSK 3
笔试	bǐshì	to take a written exam; written exam	v.	New
毕业	bìyè	to graduate; to finish school	v.
毕业生	bìyèshēng	graduate	n.	New
便于	biànyú	to be easy to; to be convenient for	v.	2.0: HSK 6
标准	biāozhǔn	standard; criterion	n., adj.
表	biǎo	watch; form; table	n.	New
表格	biǎogé	form; table	n.
表示	biǎoshì	to express; to show	v.
表现	biǎoxiàn	to show; to display; to perform	v.	2.0: HSK 5
表扬	biǎoyáng	to praise; to commend	v.
饼干	bǐnggān	cookie; cracker	n.
并	bìng	to combine; (with a negative) not at all; and	v., adv., conj.	New
并且	bìngqiě	and; moreover; furthermore	conj.
播放	bōfàng	to play (video, audio); to broadcast	v.	2.0: HSK 5
博士	bóshì	PhD; doctor (academic degree)	n.
不必	búbì	need not; don't have to	adv.	New
不便	búbiàn	inconvenient; awkward (to do)	adj., v.	New
不断	búduàn	to keep on; continuously; constantly	v., adv.	2.0: HSK 5
不够	búgòu	to be insufficient; not enough	v., adv.	New
不过	búguò	but; however; only	conj.
不论	búlùn	no matter (what, how); regardless of	conj.	New
步	bù	step; pace	n.	New
部	bù	part; department; (measure word for films)	n., m.w.	New
不得不	bùdébù	have to; have no choice but to	adv.
部分	bùfen	part; section; portion	n.
不管	bùguǎn	no matter (what, how); regardless of	conj.
不光	bùguāng	not only; not just	adv., conj.	New
不仅	bùjǐn	not only (… but also …)	conj.
不满	bùmǎn	dissatisfied; discontented	adj.	New
部门	bùmén	department; section; branch	n.	2.0: HSK 5
不如	bùrú	to be not as good as; might as well	v.	2.0: HSK 5
擦	cā	to wipe; to rub; to polish	v.
猜	cāi	to guess	v.
材料	cáiliào	material; documents; data	n.
参观	cānguān	to visit (a place); to tour	v.
参赛	cānsài	to compete; to take part in a contest	v.	New
餐厅	cāntīng	restaurant; dining hall	n.
操场	cāochǎng	sports field; playground	n.	2.0: HSK 5
厕所	cèsuǒ	toilet; restroom	n.
查看	chákàn	to check; to look over; to examine	v.	New
茶叶	cháyè	tea leaves	n.	New
查找	cházhǎo	to search for; to look up	v.	New
差点儿	chàdiǎnr	almost; nearly; a bit worse	adj., adv.	New
产生	chǎnshēng	to produce; to cause; to arise	v.	2.0: HSK 5
厂	chǎng	factory; plant	n.	New
场	chǎng	(measure word for games, shows, events)	m.w.
超过	chāoguò	to exceed; to surpass; to overtake	v.
车速	chēsù	vehicle speed	n.	New
车位	chēwèi	parking space	n.	New
城	chéng	city; town; city wall	n.	New
乘	chéng	to ride; to take (a bus, train, plane)	v.	2.0: HSK 6
成功	chénggōng	to succeed; successful	v., adj.
乘客	chéngkè	passenger	n.	New
诚实	chéngshí	honest; truthful	adj.
成为	chéngwéi	to become; to turn into	v.
乘坐	chéngzuò	to take (a bus, train, plane); to ride	v.
吃惊	chījīng	to be surprised; to be shocked	v.
迟	chí	late; slow	adj.	New
重	chóng	again; anew; to repeat	adv.
重新	chóngxīn	again; anew; from scratch	adv.
出差	chūchāi	to go on a business trip	v.
出口	chūkǒu	exit; to export	n.	2.0: HSK 5
出现	chūxiàn	to appear; to emerge	v.
出行	chūxíng	to travel; to go out (on a trip)	v.	New
出租	chūzū	to rent out; to lease	v.	New
厨房	chúfáng	kitchen	n.
厨师	chúshī	chef; cook	n.	New
窗	chuāng	window	n.	New
窗户	chuānghu	window	n.
吹	chuī	to blow; to brag	v.	2.0: HSK 5
词语	cíyǔ	word; expression	n.
此	cǐ	this; these	pron.	New
此次	cǐ cì	this time		New
此外	cǐwài	in addition; besides; moreover	conj.	2.0: HSK 5
从此	cóngcǐ	from then on; since then; from now on	adv.	2.0: HSK 5
从来	cónglái	always; all along; never (with a negative)	adv.
从中	cóngzhōng	from it; out of it; from among	adv.	New
粗	cū	thick (in diameter); coarse; rough	adj.	New
粗心	cūxīn	careless; thoughtless	adj.
村	cūn	village	n.	New
存	cún	to save; to store; to deposit	v.
错过	cuòguò	to miss (an opportunity, a train)	v.	New
错误	cuòwù	wrong; mistake; error	adj., n.
答应	dāying	to agree; to promise; to respond	v.	2.0: HSK 5
答	dá	to answer; to reply	v.	New
答案	dá’àn	answer; solution	n.
达到	dádào	to reach; to achieve	v.	2.0: HSK 5
打招呼	dǎ zhāohu	to greet; to say hello; to give a heads-up
打败	dǎbài	to defeat; to beat	v.	New
打工	dǎgōng	to work part-time; to have a job	v.	2.0: HSK 5
打扰	dǎrǎo	to disturb; to bother	v.
打印	dǎyìn	to print	v.
打印机	dǎyìnjī	printer	n.	New
打折	dǎzhé	to give a discount; to be on sale	v.
打针	dǎzhēn	to give or get an injection	v.
大巴	dàbā	large bus; coach	n.	New
大大	dàdà	greatly; enormously; considerably	adv.	New
大夫	dàifu	doctor; physician	n.
大量	dàliàng	a large amount of; a great many	adj.	New
大赛	dàsài	major competition; contest	n.	New
大厅	dàtīng	hall; lobby	n.	New
大约	dàyuē	about; approximately; probably	adv.
大自然	dàzìrán	nature; the natural world	n.	New
待	dāi	to stay; to remain	v.	New
戴	dài	to wear (glasses, a hat, jewelry)	v.
袋子	dàizi	bag; sack	n.	New
单位	dānwèi	workplace; work unit; unit (of measure)	n.	2.0: HSK 5
当	dāng	to work as; to serve as; when	v., prep.
当时	dāngshí	at that time; then	n.
刀	dāo	knife; blade	n.
导游	dǎoyóu	to guide a tour; tour guide	v., n.
倒	dào	to pour; to reverse; to turn upside down	v.
道	dào	road; way; (measure word for questions, dishes)	n., m.w.	New
到底	dàodǐ	(what) on earth; after all; in the end	adv.
到来	dàolái	to arrive; to come	v.	New
道路	dàolù	road; path; way	n.	New
道歉	dàoqiàn	to apologize	v.
得意	déyì	pleased with oneself; proud; smug	adj.
登机	dēngjī	to board a plane	v.	New
等	děng	etc.; and so on	part.	New meaning
等到	děngdào	by the time; when; until	prep.	New
低	dī	low; to lower	adj., v.
低价	dījià	low price	n.	New
低温	dīwēn	low temperature	n.	New
低于	dīyú	to be lower than; to be below	v.	New
底	dǐ	bottom; base; end (of a month or year)	n.
底下	dǐxia	under; below; underneath	n.	New
地球	dìqiú	Earth; the globe	n.
地址	dìzhǐ	address	n.
点名	diǎnmíng	to call the roll; to mention by name	v.	New
点头	diǎntóu	to nod; to agree	v.	New
电动车	diàndòngchē	e-bike; electric scooter; electric vehicle	n.	New
电视剧	diànshìjù	TV series; TV drama	n.	New
掉	diào	to fall; to drop; to lose	v.
调查	diàochá	to investigate; to survey	v.
订	dìng	to book; to order; to subscribe to	v.	New
定	dìng	to decide; to set; to settle	v.	New
东部	dōngbù	eastern part; the east	n.	New
动车	dòngchē	high-speed train; bullet train	n.	New
动作	dòngzuò	movement; action; motion	n.
读者	dúzhě	reader	n.	New
堵车	dǔchē	to be stuck in traffic; traffic jam	v.
度假	dùjià	to go on vacation; to take a holiday	v.	New
肚子	dùzi	stomach; belly	n.
短信	duǎnxìn	text message; SMS	n.
队	duì	team; line (of people)	n.	New
对方	duìfāng	the other party; the other person	n.	2.0: HSK 5
对面	duìmiàn	the opposite side; across (the street)	n.
对于	duìyú	regarding; as for; concerning	prep.
队员	duìyuán	team member	n.	New
队长	duìzhǎng	captain; team leader	n.	New
顿	dùn	(measure word for meals, scoldings, beatings)	m.w.	2.0: HSK 5
多么	duōme	how (in exclamations)	adv.	2.0: HSK 3
多数	duōshù	majority; most	n.	New
多样	duōyàng	diverse; varied	adj.	New
而	ér	and; but; yet	conj.
儿童	értóng	child; children	n.
发出	fāchū	to send out; to give off; to issue	v.	New
发送	fāsòng	to send; to transmit	v.	New
法	fǎ	law; method; way	n.	New
法律	fǎlǜ	law	n.
翻译	fānyì	to translate; to interpret; translator	v., n.
烦	fán	annoyed; fed up; to bother	adj., v.	New
烦恼	fánnǎo	worried; troubled; worries	adj.
反对	fǎnduì	to oppose; to be against	v.
方面	fāngmiàn	aspect; side; respect	n.
方式	fāngshì	way; manner; method	n.
房东	fángdōng	landlord; landlady	n.
房租	fángzū	rent	n.	New
放弃	fàngqì	to give up; to abandon	v.
放松	fàngsōng	to relax; to loosen	v.
费	fèi	fee; expense; to use up (a lot of)	n., v.	New
费用	fèiyong	cost; expense; fee	n.	New
分数	fēnshù	score; grade; fraction	n.	New
分为	fēnwéi	to divide into; to be divided into	v.	New
份	fèn	(measure word for portions, copies, jobs, gifts)	m.w.
丰富	fēngfù	rich; abundant; plentiful	adj.
风景	fēngjǐng	scenery; landscape; view	n.	2.0: HSK 5
否则	fǒuzé	otherwise; or else; if not	conj.
幅	fú	(measure word for paintings, pictures, cloth)	m.w.	2.0: HSK 5
符合	fúhé	to meet (a standard); to conform to; to match	v.
付	fù	to pay; to hand over	v.	New
父母	fùmǔ	parents; father and mother	n.	New
父女	fùnǚ	father and daughter	n.	New
父亲	fùqīn	father	n.
复印	fùyìn	to photocopy; to copy	v.
复杂	fùzá	complicated; complex	adj.
负责	fùzé	to be in charge of; responsible; conscientious	v., adj.
负责人	fùzérén	person in charge	n.	New
父子	fùzǐ	father and son	n.	New
改	gǎi	to change; to correct; to revise	v.	New
改变	gǎibiàn	to change; to alter	v.
干	gān	dry; dried food	adj.	New meaning
干杯	gānbēi	to drink a toast; cheers	v.
赶	gǎn	to hurry; to catch (a bus, train); to drive away	v.
敢	gǎn	to dare	v.
感	gǎn	(suffix) sense; feeling	suffix	New
感动	gǎndòng	moved; touched; to move (emotionally)	adj., v.
赶紧	gǎnjǐn	quickly; right away; hurriedly	adv.	2.0: HSK 5
感觉	gǎnjué	feeling; sensation; to feel	n., v.
赶快	gǎnkuài	quickly; at once; right away	adv.	2.0: HSK 5
感情	gǎnqíng	emotion; feelings; affection	n.
感人	gǎnrén	touching; moving	adj.	New
赶上	gǎnshàng	to catch up with; to be in time for; to run into	v.	New
感受	gǎnshòu	to feel; to experience; feeling	v., n.	2.0: HSK 5
感谢	gǎnxiè	to thank; to be grateful	v.
干活儿	gànhuór	to work; to do a job	v.	2.0: HSK 5
钢琴	gāngqín	piano	n.	New
高价	gāojià	high price	n.	New
高考	gāokǎo	national college entrance exam	n.	New
高速	gāosù	high-speed; rapid; expressway	adj.	New
高温	gāowēn	high temperature	n.	New
高于	gāoyú	to be higher than; to exceed	v.	New
胳膊	gēbo	arm	n.
歌声	gēshēng	singing; singing voice	n.	New
歌手	gēshǒu	singer	n.	New
各	gè	each; every; various	pron., adv.
各地	gèdì	various places; everywhere	n.	New
各个	gègè	each; every; one by one	pron., adv.	New
各位	gèwèi	everyone; all of you; ladies and gentlemen	pron.	New
各种	gèzhǒng	all kinds of; various	pron.	New
更加	gèngjiā	even more; still more	adv.	New
工厂	gōngchǎng	factory; plant	n.	2.0: HSK 5
功夫	gōngfu	kung fu; skill; time and effort	n.
公共	gōnggòng	public; common	adj.	New
功课	gōngkè	schoolwork; homework; lessons	n.	New
公里	gōnglǐ	kilometer	m.w.
公路	gōnglù	highway; road	n.	New
工人	gōngrén	worker; laborer	n.	2.0: HSK 5
工资	gōngzī	salary; wages; pay	n.
共	gòng	in total; altogether; together	adv.	New
共同	gòngtóng	common; shared; together	adj.
够	gòu	to be enough; to reach; quite	v., adv.
购买	gòumǎi	to buy; to purchase	v.	New
购物	gòuwù	to go shopping; shopping	v.
估计	gūjì	to estimate; to reckon; to guess	v.
姑娘	gūniang	girl; young woman	n.	2.0: HSK 5
鼓励	gǔlì	to encourage	v.
顾客	gùkè	customer; client	n.
故意	gùyì	on purpose; deliberately	adv.
挂	guà	to hang; to hang up (the phone)	v.
关键	guānjiàn	key; crux; crucial	n., adj.
观看	guānkàn	to watch; to view	v.	New
观众	guānzhòng	audience; spectators; viewers	n.
管	guǎn	to manage; to be in charge of; to look after	v.	New
管理	guǎnlǐ	to manage; to run; to administer	v.
光	guāng	light; used up; only	n., adj., v., adv.
广播	guǎngbō	to broadcast; radio; announcement	v., n.
广告	guǎnggào	advertisement; ad; commercial	n.
逛	guàng	to stroll; to wander around; to browse	v.
规定	guīdìng	to stipulate; rule; regulation	v., n.
国籍	guójí	nationality; citizenship	n.
国际	guójì	international	adj., n.
果汁	guǒzhī	fruit juice	n.
过程	guòchéng	process; course	n.
海洋	hǎiyáng	ocean; sea	n.
害羞	hàixiū	shy; bashful	adj.
寒假	hánjià	winter vacation; winter break	n.
寒冷	hánlěng	cold; frigid	adj.	New
喊	hǎn	to shout; to call out; to yell	v.	2.0: HSK 5
汗	hàn	sweat	n.
航班	hángbān	flight; scheduled flight	n.
好处	hǎochù	benefit; advantage	n.
好好	hǎohǎo	perfectly fine; properly; well	adj., adv.	New
好笑	hǎoxiào	funny; laughable; ridiculous	adj.	New
合格	hégé	qualified; up to standard	adj.
盒子	hézi	box; case	n.
红包	hóngbāo	red envelope (with money); cash gift	n.	New
厚	hòu	thick; deep (feelings); generous	adj.
后悔	hòuhuǐ	to regret	v.
忽然	hūrán	suddenly; all of a sudden	adv.	2.0: HSK 5
互联网	hùliánwǎng	internet	n.
护士	hùshi	nurse	n.
互相	hùxiāng	each other; mutually	adv.
话剧	huàjù	stage play; modern drama	n.	New
怀疑	huáiyí	to doubt; to suspect	v.
坏处	huàichù	harm; disadvantage; downside	n.	New
环保	huánbǎo	environmental protection; eco-friendly	n., adj.	New
换乘	huànchéng	to transfer (between trains or buses)	v.	New
回复	huífù	to reply; to respond	v.	New
回信	huíxìn	to write back; to reply; letter in reply	v., n.	New
回忆	huíyì	to recall; to look back on; memories	v.
会员	huìyuán	member	n.	New
活	huó	to live; alive; work	v., adj., n.	New
活动	huódòng	to move about; activity; event	v., n.
活泼	huópō	lively; vivacious	adj.
火	huǒ	fire; very popular	n., adj.
货	huò	goods; products	n.	New
获得	huòdé	to obtain; to gain; to win	v.
获奖	huòjiǎng	to win a prize; to win an award	v.	New
获取	huòqǔ	to obtain; to acquire	v.	New
基本	jīběn	basic; fundamental; basically	adj., adv.	2.0: HSK 5
基本上	jīběnshàng	basically; on the whole; mostly	adv.	New
基础	jīchǔ	foundation; basis	n.
激动	jīdòng	excited; emotional; to excite	adj., v.
积极	jījí	active; positive; enthusiastic	adj.
积累	jīlěi	to accumulate; to build up	v.
及时	jíshí	timely; in time; promptly	adj., adv.
即使	jíshǐ	even if; even though	conj.
既	jì	both ... and ...; since; already	adv., conj.	New
寄	jì	to mail; to send	v.
计划	jìhuà	plan; to plan	n., v.
既然	jìrán	since; now that	conj.
技术	jìshù	technology; technique; skill	n.
继续	jìxù	to continue; to go on	v.
记者	jìzhě	reporter; journalist	n.
加班	jiābān	to work overtime	v.
家具	jiājù	furniture	n.
加快	jiākuài	to speed up; to accelerate	v.	New
加强	jiāqiáng	to strengthen; to reinforce; to enhance	v.	New
加入	jiārù	to join; to add in	v.	New
加上	jiāshàng	plus; in addition; on top of that	conj.	New
家庭	jiātíng	family; household	n.	2.0: HSK 5
家乡	jiāxiāng	hometown; native place	n.	2.0: HSK 5
加油	jiāyóu	to cheer on; come on; to refuel	v.	New
加油站	jiāyóuzhàn	gas station	n.
家长	jiāzhǎng	parent (or guardian); head of the family	n.	New
假	jiǎ	fake; false	adj.
价格	jiàgé	price	n.
价钱	jiàqián	price	n.	New
假日	jiàrì	holiday; day off	n.	New
减	jiǎn	to reduce; to subtract; to decrease	v.	New
减轻	jiǎnqīng	to lighten; to ease; to relieve	v.	New
减少	jiǎnshǎo	to reduce; to decrease; to cut down	v.
健身	jiànshēn	to work out; to exercise; to keep fit	v.	2.0: HSK 5
健身房	jiànshēnfáng	gym; fitness center	n.	New
建议	jiànyì	to suggest; to propose; suggestion	v., n.
江	jiāng	river	n.	New
将	jiāng	will; be going to; (formal object marker)	prep., adv.	New
将来	jiānglái	future; in the future	n.
将要	jiāngyào	will; be going to; be about to	adv.	New
奖	jiǎng	prize; award; to reward	n.	New
奖金	jiǎngjīn	bonus; prize money	n.
奖学金	jiǎngxuéjīn	scholarship	n.	New
降	jiàng	to drop; to fall; to lower	v.	New
降低	jiàngdī	to lower; to reduce	v.
降价	jiàngjià	to cut prices; to get cheaper	v.	New
降落	jiàngluò	to land; to descend	v.
降温	jiàngwēn	to cool down; to drop in temperature	v.	New
交	jiāo	to hand in; to pay; to make (friends)	v.
骄傲	jiāo’ào	proud; arrogant; pride	adj., n.
交警	jiāojǐng	traffic police	n.	New
交流	jiāoliú	to exchange; to communicate; to interact	v.
郊区	jiāoqū	suburbs; outskirts	n.
交通	jiāotōng	traffic; transportation	n.
教练	jiàoliàn	coach; trainer; instructor	n.	2.0: HSK 5
教师	jiàoshī	teacher	n.	New
教授	jiàoshòu	professor	n.
教学	jiàoxué	teaching; instruction	n.	New
教育	jiàoyù	education; to educate; to teach	n., v.
叫作	jiàozuò	to be called; to be known as	v.	New
街道	jiēdào	street	n.	2.0: HSK 3
接受	jiēshòu	to accept; to receive	v.
接着	jiēzhe	to continue; then; next	v., adv.
结果	jiéguǒ	result; outcome; as a result	n., conj.
节假日	jiéjiàrì	holidays; festivals and days off	n.	New
节约	jiéyuē	to save; to economize; to conserve	v.
结账	jiézhàng	to pay the bill; to settle accounts	v.	2.0: HSK 5
解释	jiěshì	to explain; to interpret; explanation	v.
今后	jīnhòu	from now on; in the future	n.	New
仅	jǐn	only; merely; just	adv.	New
尽管	jǐnguǎn	although; even though; feel free to	adv., conj.
仅仅	jǐnjǐn	only; merely; just	adv.	New
紧张	jǐnzhāng	nervous; tense; tight (time, supply)	adj.
进入	jìnrù	to enter; to get into	v.	New
进行	jìnxíng	to carry out; to conduct; to be underway	v.
禁止	jìnzhǐ	to prohibit; to forbid; to ban	v.
精彩	jīngcǎi	wonderful; brilliant; exciting	adj.
经济	jīngjì	economy; economic; economical	n.
京剧	jīngjù	Peking opera; Beijing opera	n.
经历	jīnglì	to experience; to go through; experiences	v., n.
经验	jīngyàn	experience; know-how	n.
警察	jǐngchá	police officer; police	n.
景点	jǐngdiǎn	tourist attraction; scenic spot	n.	New
景区	jǐngqū	scenic area; tourist area	n.	New
景色	jǐngsè	scenery; view; landscape	n.
竟然	jìngrán	unexpectedly; to one's surprise	adv.
竞争	jìngzhēng	to compete; competition	v.
镜子	jìngzi	mirror	n.
究竟	jiūjìng	(what) on earth; exactly; after all	adv.
就是	jiùshì	exactly; simply; even if	part., adv., conj.	New
举	jǔ	to raise; to lift; to give (an example)	v.
举办	jǔbàn	to host; to hold (an event); to organize	v.
举例	jǔlì	to give an example	v.	New
举行	jǔxíng	to hold (an event)	v.
聚	jù	to gather; to get together	v.	New
聚餐	jùcān	to dine together; to have a group meal	v.	New
聚会	jùhuì	to get together; party; gathering	v., n.
拒绝	jùjué	to refuse; to reject; to turn down	v.
距离	jùlí	to be away from; distance	v., n.
剧院	jùyuàn	theater	n.	New
开玩笑	kāi wánxiào	to joke; to kid; to make fun of
看法	kànfǎ	opinion; view; point of view	n.
烤	kǎo	to roast; to bake; to grill	v.	New
考虑	kǎolǜ	to consider; to think over	v.
考生	kǎoshēng	examinee; exam candidate; test taker	n.	New
棵	kē	(measure word for trees and plants)	m.w.
科技	kējì	science and technology	n.	New
科学	kēxué	science; scientific	n., adj.
咳	ké	to cough	v.	New
咳嗽	késou	to cough; a cough	v.
可惜	kěxī	it's a pity; too bad; regrettable	adj.
克	kè	gram	m.w.	2.0: HSK 5
课程	kèchéng	course; curriculum	n.	2.0: HSK 5
客气	kèqi	polite; courteous; to stand on ceremony	adj., v.	New
课堂	kètáng	classroom; class	n.	New
客厅	kètīng	living room	n.
肯定	kěndìng	to affirm; sure; definitely	v., adj., adv.
空	kōng	empty; hollow; in vain	adj.
空气	kōngqì	air; atmosphere	n.
恐怕	kǒngpà	to fear (that); I'm afraid; probably	v., adv.
空	kòng	to leave empty; vacant; free time	v., adj., n.
口语	kǒuyǔ	spoken language; colloquial speech	n.	New
苦	kǔ	bitter; hard; painful	adj.
快餐	kuàicān	fast food	n.	New
快递	kuàidì	express delivery; courier; parcel	n.	New
快速	kuàisù	fast; rapid; quick	adj.	New
困	kùn	sleepy; tired	adj.
困难	kùnnan	difficult; difficulty	adj., n.
拉	lā	to pull; to drag; to play (violin)	v.
垃圾	lājī	trash; garbage	n.	New
辣	là	spicy; hot	adj.
来不及	láibují	to not have enough time; to be too late	v.
来得及	láidejí	to have enough time; to make it in time	v.
懒	lǎn	lazy	adj.
浪费	làngfèi	to waste; to squander	v.
浪漫	làngmàn	romantic	adj.
老虎	lǎohǔ	tiger	n.
老家	lǎojiā	hometown; native place	n.	New
老年	lǎonián	old age; the elderly	n.	New
老是	lǎoshì	always; constantly	adv.	New
冷静	lěngjìng	calm; cool-headed	adj.
理发	lǐfà	to get a haircut; to cut hair	v.
理解	lǐjiě	to understand; to comprehend	v.
礼貌	lǐmào	manners; politeness; polite	n., adj.
理想	lǐxiǎng	ideal; dream; aspiration	n., adj.
厉害	lìhai	amazing; severe; fierce	adj.
力气	lìqi	strength; effort	n.
例如	lìrú	for example; such as	v.
例子	lìzi	example	n.	New
俩	liǎ	two (people); both	num.+m.w.
连	lián	even; including; to connect	prep.
联系	liánxì	to contact; to get in touch; to link	v.
凉	liáng	cool; cold	adj.	New
量	liáng	to measure	v.	New
两	liǎng	(unit of weight: 50 grams)	m.w.	New meaning
亮	liàng	bright; to shine; to light up	adj., v.	2.0: HSK 5
列	liè	to list; (measure word for trains, rows)	v., m.w.	New
零下	líng xià	below zero		New
零花钱	línghuāqián	pocket money; allowance	n.	New
零钱	língqián	small change; pocket money	n.
零食	língshí	snacks	n.	2.0: HSK 5
另	lìng	other; another; separately	pron.	New
另外	lìngwài	other; in addition; besides	pron., adv., conj.
留	liú	to stay; to keep; to leave (behind)	v.
流	liú	to flow; to shed (tears, sweat)	v.	New
流利	liúlì	fluent	adj.
留下	liúxia	to leave behind; to stay; to keep	v.	New
流行	liúxíng	to be popular; to be in fashion; to spread	v.
路过	lùguò	to pass by; to pass through	v.	New
旅馆	lǚguǎn	hotel; guesthouse	n.	New
旅客	lǚkè	traveler; passenger	n.	New
旅行	lǚxíng	to travel; a trip	v.
律师	lǜshī	lawyer; attorney	n.
乱	luàn	messy; chaotic; carelessly	adj., adv.
落	luò	to fall; to drop; to set (sun)	v.	New
麻烦	máfan	troublesome; to bother; trouble	adj., v., n.
馒头	mántou	steamed bun	n.	2.0: HSK 5
满	mǎn	full; to fill; to reach (an age, a limit)	adj., v.
毛巾	máojīn	towel	n.
毛衣	máoyī	sweater	n.	New
帽子	màozi	hat; cap	n.	2.0: HSK 3
美	měi	beautiful; pretty; nice	adj.	New
美好	měihǎo	beautiful; wonderful; happy	adj.	New
美景	měijǐng	beautiful scenery; lovely view	n.	New
美丽	měilì	beautiful	adj.
美食	měishí	delicious food; fine cuisine	n.	New
梦	mèng	dream; to dream	n., v.
梦想	mèngxiǎng	to dream of; dream	v., n.	2.0: HSK 5
密码	mìmǎ	password; PIN; secret code	n.
免费	miǎnfèi	free (of charge)	v.
面对	miànduì	to face; to confront	v.	2.0: HSK 5
面试	miànshì	to have an interview; to interview	v.	New
秒	miǎo	second (unit of time)	m.w.
民族	mínzú	ethnic group; nation; nationality	n.
末	mò	end; last part	n.	New
母女	mǔnǚ	mother and daughter	n.	New
母亲	mǔqīn	mother	n.
母子	mǔzǐ	mother and son; mother and child	n.	New
目标	mùbiāo	goal; target; objective	n.	2.0: HSK 5
目的	mùdì	purpose; aim; goal	n.
目的地	mùdìdì	destination	n.	New
目前	mùqián	at present; currently	n.	2.0: HSK 5
耐心	nàixīn	patient; patience	adj., n.
南部	nánbù	southern part; the south	n.	New
难道	nándào	could it be that (rhetorical question)	adv.
男士	nánshì	gentleman; man	n.	New
难受	nánshòu	uncomfortable; unwell; upset	adj.
难忘	nánwàng	unforgettable; memorable	v.	New
男性	nánxìng	man; male	n.	New
内	nèi	inside; within; inner	n.
内容	nèiróng	content; contents	n.
内心	nèixīn	inner heart; innermost feelings	n.	New
能否	néng fǒu	whether (one) can; can or not		New
能够	nénggòu	to be able to; can	v.	New
能力	nénglì	ability; capability	n.
嗯	ǹg	uh-huh; yes (agreeing)	interj.	2.0: HSK 5
年底	niándǐ	end of the year; year-end	n.	New
年龄	niánlíng	age	n.
农村	nóngcūn	countryside; rural area	n.	2.0: HSK 5
弄	nòng	to do; to make; to handle	v.
女性	nǚxìng	woman; female	n.	New
暖和	nuǎnhuo	warm; to warm up	adj., v.
偶尔	ǒu’ěr	occasionally; now and then; occasional	adv., adj.
拍	pāi	to pat; to take (photos); racket	v., n.	2.0: HSK 5
排	pái	to line up; row; (measure word for rows)	v., n., m.w.	New
牌	pái	sign; brand; playing cards	n.	New
排队	páiduì	to line up; to queue	v.
排球	páiqiú	volleyball	n.	New
牌子	páizi	brand; sign	n.	New
判断	pànduàn	to judge; to determine; judgment	v.
陪	péi	to accompany; to keep someone company	v.
批评	pīpíng	to criticize; criticism	v.
皮肤	pífū	skin	n.
脾气	píqi	temper; temperament	n.
皮鞋	píxié	leather shoes	n.	2.0: HSK 3
篇	piān	(measure word for articles); piece of writing	n., m.w.
片	piàn	(measure word for flat things, areas); slice	n., m.w.	2.0: HSK 5
乒乓球	pīngpāngqiú	table tennis; ping-pong	n.
平常	píngcháng	ordinary; common; usually	adj., n.	2.0: HSK 5
破	pò	to break; broken; worn-out	v., adj.
葡萄	pútao	grape	n.
葡萄酒	pútaojiǔ	wine	n.	New
普遍	pǔbiàn	common; widespread; universal	adj.
普通	pǔtōng	ordinary; common; average	adj.	New
普通话	pǔtōnghuà	Mandarin; standard Chinese	n.
期	qī	(measure word for issues, sessions, phases)	m.w.	New
期末	qīmò	end of term; end of semester	n.	New
期中	qīzhōng	middle of the term; midterm	n.	New
其次	qícì	next; secondly; second in importance	pron.
其中	qízhōng	among them; of which; within it	n.
起到	qǐdào	to play (a role); to have (an effect)	v.	New
气	qì	air; breath; to get angry	n., v.	New
气候	qìhòu	climate	n.
汽水	qìshuǐ	soda; soft drink	n.	New
气温	qìwēn	air temperature; temperature	n.	New
千克	qiānkè	kilogram	m.w.	New
千万	qiānwàn	be sure to; by all means; must	adv.
签证	qiānzhèng	to issue a visa; visa	v., n.
前方	qiánfāng	ahead; the front	n.	New
前后	qiánhòu	around (a time); front and back; in all	n.	New
强	qiáng	strong; powerful; better	adj.	New
敲	qiāo	to knock; to tap; to beat (a drum)	v.
桥	qiáo	bridge	n.
巧	qiǎo	coincidental; skillful; clever	adj.	New
巧克力	qiǎokèlì	chocolate	n.
亲戚	qīnqi	relative; relatives	n.
琴	qín	musical instrument; piano; zither	n.	New
轻	qīng	light (weight); gentle; soft	adj.
青年	qīngnián	youth; young people	n.	New
轻松	qīngsōng	relaxed; easy; light	adj.
情况	qíngkuàng	situation; circumstances; condition	n.
庆祝	qìngzhù	to celebrate	v.	2.0: HSK 5
球队	qiúduì	sports team (ball games)	n.	New
球迷	qiúmí	sports fan (soccer, basketball)	n.	2.0: HSK 5
区	qū	area; district; region	n.	New
区别	qūbié	to distinguish; difference	v., n.
取	qǔ	to get; to collect; to withdraw (money)	v.
取得	qǔdé	to obtain; to achieve; to gain	v.	New
取消	qǔxiāo	to cancel; to call off	v.	2.0: HSK 5
全	quán	whole; all; completely	adj., adv.	New
全部	quánbù	all; the whole; everything	n.
全都	quándōu	all; without exception	adv.	New
全球	quánqiú	the whole world; global; worldwide	n.	New
全身	quánshēn	whole body; all over	n.	New
缺	quē	to lack; to be short of; to be missing	v.	New
缺点	quēdiǎn	shortcoming; weakness; flaw	n.
缺少	quēshǎo	to lack; to be short of	v.
却	què	but; yet; however	adv.
确实	quèshí	indeed; really; truly	adv.
然而	rán’ér	however; but; yet	conj.
热闹	rènao	lively; to liven up; excitement	adj., v., n.
人生	rénshēng	life; human life	n.	2.0: HSK 5
人数	rénshù	number of people	n.	New
人员	rényuán	personnel; staff	n.	2.0: HSK 5
任何	rènhé	any; whatever	pron.
任务	rènwu	task; mission; assignment	n.
扔	rēng	to throw; to throw away	v.
仍	réng	still; yet	adv.	New
仍然	réngrán	still; as before	adv.
日常	rìcháng	daily; everyday	adj.	2.0: HSK 5
日记	rìjì	diary; journal	n.
日期	rìqī	date	n.	2.0: HSK 5
日子	rìzi	day; date; life	n.	2.0: HSK 5
入	rù	to enter; to join	v.	New
入口	rùkǒu	entrance	n.
入学	rùxué	to start school; to enroll	v.	New
入住	rùzhù	to check in (at a hotel); to move in	v.	New
散步	sànbù	to take a walk; to stroll	v.
扫码	sǎomǎ	to scan a QR code	v.	New
森林	sēnlín	forest	n.
商量	shāngliang	to discuss; to talk over; to consult	v.
商品	shāngpǐn	goods; product; merchandise	n.	2.0: HSK 5
伤心	shāngxīn	sad; heartbroken	adj.
上门	shàngmén	to come to the door; to visit (a home)	v.	New
稍	shāo	slightly; a little	adv.	New
稍微	shāowēi	slightly; a little; a bit	adv.
少见	shǎojiàn	rare; seldom seen	adj.	New
少量	shǎoliàng	a small amount; a little; a few	adj.	New
少数	shǎoshù	minority; a small number	n.	New
少年	shàonián	teenager; youth	n.	New
社会	shèhuì	society	n.
摄氏度	shèshìdù	degrees Celsius	m.w.	2.0: HSK 6
身	shēn	body; (measure word for outfits)	n., m.w.	New
深	shēn	deep; dark (color); profound	adj.
身份证	shēnfènzhèng	ID card; identity card	n.	New
申请	shēnqǐng	to apply (for); application	v.
甚至	shènzhì	even; so much so that	conj.
生	shēng	to give birth (to); to be born; to grow	v.	New
生	shēng	raw; unripe; unfamiliar	adj.	New
生命	shēngmìng	life	n.
生意	shēngyi	business; trade	n.
省	shěng	province	n.
剩	shèng	to be left over; to remain	v.
失败	shībài	to fail; to be defeated; unsuccessful	v., adj.
师傅	shīfu	master; (polite address for workers, drivers)	n.
失去	shīqù	to lose	v.	2.0: HSK 5
师生	shīshēng	teachers and students	n.	New
失望	shīwàng	to lose hope; disappointed	v., adj.
十分	shífēn	very; extremely	adv.
实际	shíjì	reality; actual; practical	n., adj.
时间表	shíjiānbiǎo	schedule; timetable	n.	New
实际上	shíjìshàng	actually; in fact; in reality	adv.	New
食品	shípǐn	food; food products	n.	New
食堂	shítáng	cafeteria; canteen; dining hall	n.	New
食物	shíwù	food	n.	2.0: HSK 5
实在	shízài	really; truly; honest	adj., adv.
十字路口	shízì lùkǒu	intersection; crossroads		New
使	shǐ	to make; to cause	v.
使馆	shǐguǎn	embassy	n.	New
使用	shǐyòng	to use; to make use of	v.
市场	shìchǎng	market; marketplace	n.	2.0: HSK 5
是否	shìfǒu	whether (or not); if	adv.
适合	shìhé	to suit; to be suitable for; to fit	v.
世纪	shìjì	century	n.
视频	shìpín	video; video call	n.	2.0: HSK 6
市区	shìqū	city center; downtown; urban area	n.	New
试题	shìtí	exam question; test question	n.	New
适应	shìyìng	to adapt (to); to get used to	v.
收费	shōufèi	to charge (a fee); to collect fees	v.	New
收入	shōurù	to take in; to receive; income	v., n.
收拾	shōushi	to tidy up; to pack; to sort out	v.
收听	shōutīng	to listen to (radio); to tune in	v.	New
首	shǒu	(measure word for songs, poems)	m.w.	2.0: HSK 5
首都	shǒudū	capital (city)	n.
首先	shǒuxiān	first of all; firstly	adv., pron.
受不了	shòubuliǎo	to be unable to bear; can't stand (it)	v.
售票员	shòupiàoyuán	ticket seller; (bus) conductor	n.	New
受伤	shòushāng	to be injured; to get hurt	v.	2.0: HSK 5
输	shū	to lose (a game); to transport	v.
熟	shú/shóu	cooked; ripe; familiar	adj.	New
熟悉	shúxi	to be familiar with; to get to know	v.
暑假	shǔjià	summer vacation	n.	New
数	shù	number; figure; several	n., num.	2.0: HSK 5
数量	shùliàng	quantity; amount; number	n.
树林	shùlín	woods; grove	n.	New
数字	shùzì	number; digit; figure	n.
帅	shuài	handsome; cool	adj.
顺便	shùnbiàn	on the way; in passing; while you're at it	adv.
顺利	shùnlì	smooth; going well; successful	adj.
顺序	shùnxù	order; sequence	n.
说法	shuōfǎ	way of saying it; view; explanation	n.	New
说明	shuōmíng	to explain; to show; explanation	v., n.
说明书	shuōmíngshū	instruction manual; directions	n.	New
硕士	shuòshì	master's degree; master's degree holder	n.
死	sǐ	to die; dead; extremely	v., adj.
速度	sùdù	speed; rate; pace	n.
塑料	sùliào	plastic	n.	New
酸	suān	sour; sore (muscles)	adj.
酸奶	suānnǎi	yogurt	n.	New
算	suàn	to calculate; to count (as); finally	v., adv.	New
随便	suíbiàn	to do as one likes; casual; no matter what	v., adj., conj.
随着	suízhe	along with; following	prep.
孙女	sūnnǚ	granddaughter	n.	New
孙子	sūnzi	grandson	n.
所有	suǒyǒu	all; every	adj.
台	tái	(measure word for machines); stage; platform	m.w.
抬	tái	to lift; to raise; to carry (together)	v.
抬头	táitóu	to raise one's head; to look up	v.	New
态度	tàidù	attitude; manner	n.
弹	tán	to play (piano, guitar); to flick	v.	New
谈	tán	to talk; to discuss; to chat	v.
汤	tāng	soup; broth	n.
躺	tǎng	to lie down	v.
趟	tàng	(measure word for trips)	m.w.
讨论	tǎolùn	to discuss; to talk over	v.
讨厌	tǎoyàn	annoying; to dislike; to hate	adj., v.
特点	tèdiǎn	characteristic; feature	n.
提	tí	to carry (by hand); to mention; to raise	v.
提出	tíchū	to put forward; to raise; to propose	v.	New
提到	tídào	to mention; to refer to	v.	New
提供	tígōng	to provide; to offer; to supply	v.
提前	tíqián	to bring forward (a date); in advance	v.
提醒	tíxǐng	to remind; to warn	v.
体检	tǐjiǎn	to have a medical checkup; physical exam	v.	New
体温	tǐwēn	body temperature	n.	New
体重	tǐzhòng	body weight; weight	n.	New
填写	tiánxiě	to fill in; to fill out (a form)	v.	New
条件	tiáojiàn	condition; requirement; terms	n.
听力	tīnglì	listening (comprehension); hearing	n.	New
听众	tīngzhòng	audience; listeners	n.	New
停	tíng	to stop; to park; to stay	v.
停车	tíngchē	to park; to stop (a vehicle)	v.	New
停车场	tíngchēchǎng	parking lot	n.	New
停止	tíngzhǐ	to stop; to halt; to cease	v.	New
通	tōng	to go through; to lead to; open (unblocked)	v., adj.	New
通过	tōngguò	to pass (through); through; by means of	v., prep.
通知	tōngzhī	to notify; to inform; notice	v., n.
童年	tóngnián	childhood	n.	New
同时	tóngshí	at the same time; moreover	n., conj.
同样	tóngyàng	same; similar; likewise	adj.	New
桶	tǒng	bucket; barrel; pail	n.	New
痛	tòng	painful; sore; aching	adj.	New
头痛	tóutòng	(to have a) headache; troublesome	adj.	New
图	tú	picture; map; chart	n.	New
图片	túpiàn	picture; image; photo	n.	New
土	tǔ	soil; earth; dust	n.	New
推	tuī	to push; to put off; to recommend	v.
推迟	tuīchí	to postpone; to delay; to put off	v.
推出	tuīchū	to launch; to release; to introduce	v.	New
脱	tuō	to take off (clothes); to shed	v.
袜子	wàzi	socks	n.
外出	wàichū	to go out; to go away (on a trip)	v.	New
外套	wàitào	coat; jacket	n.	New
完全	wánquán	complete; completely; totally	adj., adv.
晚安	wǎn’ān	good night	v.	New
晚餐	wǎncān	dinner; supper	n.	New
网购	wǎnggòu	to shop online; online shopping	v.	New
往往	wǎngwǎng	often; usually; more often than not	adv.
网页	wǎngyè	web page	n.	New
网友	wǎngyǒu	online friend; netizen; internet user	n.	New
网址	wǎngzhǐ	web address; website; URL	n.	New
危险	wēixiǎn	dangerous; danger	adj., n.
为	wéi	to be; to act as; to become	v.	New meaning
味	wèi	taste; flavor; smell	n.	New
味道	wèidào	taste; flavor; smell	n.
卫生	wèishēng	hygienic; hygiene; sanitation	adj., n.	New
温度	wēndù	temperature	n.
闻	wén	to smell; to sniff	v.	2.0: HSK 5
文件	wénjiàn	document; file	n.	2.0: HSK 5
文章	wénzhāng	article; essay; writing	n.
文字	wénzì	written characters; script; text	n.	2.0: HSK 5
污染	wūrǎn	to pollute; to contaminate; pollution	v.
无	wú	to not have; without; no	v.
无法	wúfǎ	to be unable to; cannot	v.	New
无聊	wúliáo	bored; boring; pointless	adj.
无论	wúlùn	no matter (what, how); regardless of	conj.
午餐	wǔcān	lunch	n.	New
误会	wùhuì	to misunderstand; misunderstanding	v., n.
吸	xī	to breathe in; to suck; to absorb	v.	New
西部	xībù	western part; the west	n.	New
西红柿	xīhóngshì	tomato	n.
吸引	xīyǐn	to attract; to appeal to	v.
细	xì	thin; fine; careful	adj.	New
细心	xìxīn	careful; attentive; meticulous	adj.	New
下降	xiàjiàng	to drop; to decline; to go down	v.	New
鲜	xiān	fresh; tasty; bright (color)	adj.	New
鲜花	xiānhuā	fresh flowers; flowers	n.	New
咸	xián	salty	adj.
现金	xiànjīn	cash	n.
羡慕	xiànmù	to envy; to admire	v.
线上	xiànshàng	online	n.	New
线下	xiànxià	offline; in person	n.	New
现有	xiànyǒu	to have at present; existing; available	v., adj.	New
香	xiāng	fragrant; delicious	adj.
相比	xiāngbǐ	to compare; compared with	v.	New
相反	xiāngfǎn	opposite; on the contrary	adj., conj.
相互	xiānghù	each other; mutually	adv.	New
相同	xiāngtóng	the same; identical	adj.
详细	xiángxì	detailed; in detail	adj.
响	xiǎng	to make a sound; to ring; loud	v., adj.
想法	xiǎngfǎ	idea; opinion; way of thinking	n.	New
项	xiàng	(measure word for items, tasks, projects)	m.w.	2.0: HSK 5
消息	xiāoxi	news; information; message	n.
小吃	xiǎochī	snack; street food	n.
小伙子	xiǎohuǒzi	young man; lad	n.
小说	xiǎoshuō	novel; fiction	n.
小组	xiǎozǔ	group; team	n.	New
效果	xiàoguǒ	effect; result	n.
笑话	xiàohua	joke; to laugh at	n., v.
血	xiě	blood	n.	2.0: HSK 5
心	xīn	heart; mind	n.	New
辛苦	xīnkǔ	hard; tiring; to go to a lot of trouble	adj., v.
心情	xīnqíng	mood; frame of mind	n.
信号	xìnhào	signal	n.	2.0: HSK 5
信息	xìnxī	information; message; news	n.
信心	xìnxīn	confidence; faith	n.
兴奋	xīngfèn	excited; to excite	adj., v.
星星	xīngxing	star	n.	New
醒	xǐng	to wake up; to be awake; to sober up	v.
性	xìng	(suffix: -ness, -ity); nature; character	suffix	New
性别	xìngbié	gender; sex	n.
幸福	xìngfú	happiness; happy	n., adj.
性格	xìnggé	personality; character	n.
兄弟	xiōngdì	brothers; brother	n.	2.0: HSK 5
熊	xióng	bear	n.	New
修	xiū	to repair; to fix; to build	v.	New
修理	xiūlǐ	to repair; to fix	v.
许多	xǔduō	many; a lot of; much	num.
学费	xuéfèi	tuition; school fees	n.	New
学院	xuéyuàn	college; institute; academy	n.	New
压	yā	to press; to push down; to suppress	v.	New
压力	yālì	pressure; stress	n.
牙膏	yágāo	toothpaste	n.
亚洲	Yàzhōu	Asia	n.
烟	yān	smoke; cigarette; tobacco	n.	New
盐	yán	salt	n.
严格	yángé	strict; rigorous; to make strict	adj., v.
研究	yánjiū	to research; to study; to look into	v.
研究生	yánjiūshēng	graduate student; postgraduate	n.	New
严重	yánzhòng	serious; severe; grave	adj.
演	yǎn	to act; to perform; to play (a role)	v.	New
演唱	yǎnchàng	to sing (on stage); to perform (a song)	v.	New
演出	yǎnchū	to perform; to put on a show; performance	v.
眼镜	yǎnjìng	glasses	n.
眼前	yǎnqián	before one's eyes; at present	n.	New
演员	yǎnyuán	actor; actress; performer	n.
阳光	yángguāng	sunshine; sunlight	n.
养成	yǎngchéng	to form (a habit); to cultivate	v.
样子	yàngzi	appearance; look; manner	n.
邀请	yāoqǐng	to invite; invitation	v.
要是	yàoshi	if; in case	conj.
钥匙	yàoshi	key	n.
也许	yěxǔ	perhaps; maybe	adv.
夜	yè	night; (measure word for nights)	n., m.w.	2.0: HSK 5
夜晚	yèwǎn	night; nighttime	n.	New
叶子	yèzi	leaf	n.
一切	yíqiè	everything; all	pron.
已	yǐ	already	adv.	New
以内	yǐnèi	within; less than	n.	New
意见	yìjiàn	opinion; suggestion; complaint	n.
一生	yìshēng	lifetime; all one's life	n.	New
艺术	yìshù	art	n.
因此	yīncǐ	therefore; so; as a result	conj.
引起	yǐnqǐ	to cause; to lead to; to arouse	v.
印象	yìnxiàng	impression	n.
赢	yíng	to win; to beat	v.
赢得	yíngdé	to win; to gain; to earn	v.	New
应聘	yìngpìn	to apply for a job	v.
勇敢	yǒnggǎn	brave; courageous	adj.
永远	yǒngyuǎn	forever; always	adv., n.
用来	yònglái	to be used for	v.	New
用于	yòngyú	to be used for; to be applied to	v.	New
优点	yōudiǎn	strong point; advantage; merit	n.
幽默	yōumò	humorous; funny	adj.
优秀	yōuxiù	excellent; outstanding	adj.
由	yóu	by; from; due to	prep.
油	yóu	oil; fat; grease	n.	New
尤其	yóuqí	especially; particularly	adv.
游玩	yóuwán	to go sightseeing; to have fun; to play	v.	New
由于	yóuyú	because of; due to; since	prep., conj.
友好	yǒuhǎo	friendly; amicable	adj.
友情	yǒuqíng	friendship	n.	New
有趣	yǒuqù	interesting; fun; amusing	adj.
有效	yǒuxiào	to be effective; to be valid	v.	New
友谊	yǒuyì	friendship	n.
有着	yǒuzhe	to have; to possess	v.	New
愉快	yúkuài	happy; pleasant; cheerful	adj.
于是	yúshì	so; then; as a result	conj.
与	yǔ	with; and	prep., conj.
语法	yǔfǎ	grammar	n.
预习	yùxí	to preview (a lesson); to prepare for class	v.
原来	yuánlái	original; originally; it turns out	n., adj., adv.
原谅	yuánliàng	to forgive; to excuse	v.
原因	yuányīn	reason; cause	n.
远离	yuǎnlí	to be far from; to keep away from	v.	New
院长	yuànzhǎng	dean; director (of a hospital, institute)	n.	New
院子	yuànzi	courtyard; yard	n.	New
约	yuē	to make an appointment; to invite; approximately	v., adv.	New
约会	yuēhuì	to arrange to meet; date; appointment	v., n.
月饼	yuèbing	mooncake	n.	New
阅读	yuèdú	to read; reading	v.
月份	yuèfèn	month	n.	New
云	yún	cloud	n.
允许	yǔnxǔ	to allow; to permit	v.
杂志	zázhì	magazine	n.
再次	zàicì	once again; once more	adv.	New
再说	zàishuō	to put off until later; besides; moreover	v., conj.	New
暂时	zànshí	temporary; for the time being	adj.
暂停	zàntíng	to pause; to suspend	v.	New
早餐	zǎocān	breakfast	n.	New
早晨	zǎochen	morning; early morning	n.	New
责任	zérèn	responsibility; duty; blame	n.
增加	zēngjiā	to increase; to add	v.
增长	zēngzhǎng	to grow; to increase; to rise	v.	New
招聘	zhāopìn	to recruit; to hire	v.
着	zháo	to catch (fire, cold); (after a verb) to succeed in	v.	New meaning
着火	zháohuǒ	to catch fire; to be on fire	v.	2.0: HSK 5
者	zhě	(one who does something: -er, -ist)	part.	New
真正	zhēnzhèng	real; genuine; truly	adj., adv.
整	zhěng	whole; entire; sharp (of time)	adj.	New
整个	zhěnggè	whole; entire	adj.	2.0: HSK 5
整理	zhěnglǐ	to tidy up; to sort out; to organize	v.
证	zhèng	certificate; ID card; license	n.	New
正常	zhèngcháng	normal; regular	adj.
正好	zhènghǎo	just right; just in time; as it happens	adj., adv.
证件	zhèngjiàn	ID; papers; certificate	n.	2.0: HSK 5
证明	zhèngmíng	to prove; proof; certificate	v., n.
正确	zhèngquè	correct; right	adj.
正式	zhèngshì	formal; official	adj.
之	zhī	(literary possessive particle: of)	part.
支持	zhīchí	to support; to back	v.
支付	zhīfù	to pay	v.	New
之后	zhīhòu	after; later; afterwards	n.	New
之间	zhījiān	between; among	n.	New
之前	zhīqián	before; ago; prior to	n.	New
知识	zhīshi	knowledge	n.
之中	zhīzhōng	among; in the midst of; during	n.	New
值	zhí	to be worth; worth it	v., adj.	New
值得	zhídé	to be worth (it); to deserve	v.
直接	zhíjiē	direct; directly; immediate	adj.
植物	zhíwù	plant	n.
职业	zhíyè	occupation; profession; career	n.
指	zhǐ	to point (at); to indicate; to refer to	v.
指出	zhǐchū	to point out; to indicate	v.	New
只好	zhǐhǎo	have no choice but to; can only	adv.
纸巾	zhǐjīn	tissue; paper towel; napkin	n.	New
质量	zhìliàng	quality; mass (physics)	n.
至少	zhìshǎo	at least	adv.
中餐	zhōngcān	Chinese food; lunch	n.	New
中年	zhōngnián	middle age; middle-aged	n.	New
种	zhòng	to plant; to grow	v.	New meaning
重	zhòng	heavy; weight; serious	n., adj.
重点	zhòngdiǎn	key point; focus; with emphasis	n., adv.
重视	zhòngshì	to value; to take seriously	v.
周围	zhōuwéi	surroundings; vicinity; around	n.
主意	zhǔyi	idea; plan; decision	n.
祝	zhù	to wish (someone something)	v.	New
祝贺	zhùhè	to congratulate; congratulations	v.
著名	zhùmíng	famous; well-known	adj.
专门	zhuānmén	specially; specifically; specialized	adv., adj.
专业	zhuānyè	major (subject); specialty; professional	n., adj.
转	zhuǎn	to turn; to change; to transfer	v.
转发	zhuǎnfā	to forward; to share; to repost	v.	New
转机	zhuǎnjī	to change planes; to transfer flights	v.	New
赚	zhuàn	to earn (money); to make a profit	v.
装	zhuāng	to pack; to install; to pretend	v.	2.0: HSK 5
准	zhǔn	accurate; exact; certainly	adj.	New
准确	zhǔnquè	accurate; precise; exact	adj.
准时	zhǔnshí	on time; punctual	adj.
资料	zīliào	materials; data; information	n.	2.0: HSK 5
仔细	zǐxì	careful; attentive; thorough	adj.
自	zì	from; since	prep.	New
自然	zìrán	nature; natural; naturally	n., adj., adv.
自习	zìxí	to study on one's own (outside class)	v.	New
自信	zìxìn	to believe in oneself; self-confidence; confident	v., n., adj.
自学	zìxué	to teach oneself; self-study	v.	New
总结	zǒngjié	to sum up; summary	v., n.
租	zū	to rent; to hire; to rent out	v.
组	zǔ	group; team; to form	n.	2.0: HSK 5
最终	zuìzhōng	in the end; final; ultimately	n.	New
尊重	zūnzhòng	to respect; to value; respectful	v., adj.
左右	zuǒyòu	about; approximately; left and right	n.
座	zuò	seat; (measure word for buildings, mountains)	n., m.w.
做法	zuòfǎ	way of doing things; method; practice	n.	New
作家	zuòjiā	writer; author	n.
做梦	zuòmèng	to dream; to daydream	v.	New
作品	zuòpǐn	work (of art or writing)	n.	2.0: HSK 5
作为	zuòwéi	to serve as; to regard as; as (in the role of)	v., prep.	2.0: HSK 5
座位	zuòwèi	seat	n.
作文	zuòwén	to write an essay; essay; composition	v., n.	2.0: HSK 5
作用	zuòyòng	effect; function	n.
作者	zuòzhě	author; writer	n.

What changed from HSK 2.0

1,132 words from HSK 2.0 up to HSK 4 are still in HSK 1–4 of HSK 3.0, and 842 words are new; the other 26 of the 2,000 entries repeat a word with another meaning. 61 HSK 2.0 words moved to a later level or changed form.

New at HSK 4, for example: 就是, 之后, 无法, 能够, 进入, 提出, 之间, 科技. No longer in HSK 1–4: 北京, 小姐, 白, 唱歌, 打篮球, 第一, 服务员, 公共汽车.

Taking the HSK before 13 December 2026? Most test dates before 13 December 2026 still use HSK 2.0. Check your registration, and study the HSK 2.0 list if that is your exam.

Characters to write at HSK 4

The 150 characters HSK 4 adds to the handwriting list.

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Print the HSK 4 characters to write: all 1,200 HSK 3.0 handwriting characters with pinyin, meanings and free worksheets.

Common questions

How many words are in HSK 4?

HSK 4 adds 1,000 new words on the new HSK 3.0 exam, so you need 2,000 in all with HSK 1–3. The old HSK 2.0 added 600 at HSK 4, for 1,200 in total. Both counts follow the official syllabus.

How many characters are in HSK 4?

The 2025 syllabus lists 441 new characters to read at HSK 4, 1,096 in all for HSK 1–4. 150 more must be written by hand. The writing list is on this page, and the HSK 4 writing workbook prints every word for tracing practice.

What changed in HSK 4 from HSK 2.0?

1,132 words from HSK 2.0 up to HSK 4 are still in HSK 1–4 of HSK 3.0, and 842 words are new, such as 就是, 之后, 无法; the other 26 of the 2,000 entries repeat a word with another meaning. Words like 北京, 小姐 moved to a later level or changed form.

Is there a free HSK 4 vocabulary list to download?

Yes. The full HSK 4 list downloads free as a PDF with pinyin, English and a box to tick each word, or as a CSV for Excel, Google Sheets and Anki. No email needed. For handwriting practice, print the HSK 4 writing workbook instead.

Should I learn the HSK 2.0 or HSK 3.0 list for HSK 4?

Study the list for the exam you will sit. Most test dates before 13 December 2026 use HSK 2.0, so check your registration; from that day the exam uses HSK 3.0. If you are not booked on a test soon, learn the HSK 3.0 list: most HSK 2.0 words are still on it.

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HSK 4 writing workbook: trace and write every HSK 1–4 word (free PDF).
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Word lists: HSK 3.0 syllabus, 新版HSK考试大纲 (Xīnbǎn HSK Kǎoshì Dàgāng), Center for Language Education and Cooperation, 2025; pinyin and parts of speech as printed there. HSK 2.0 lists: the classic HSK word lists. English meanings: SayMei.