HSK 5 Vocabulary List

1,600 new words at HSK 5 on the new HSK 3.0 exam (2025 syllabus), 3,600 in all with HSK 1–4. The old HSK 2.0 added 1,300 at this level. Most test dates before 13 December 2026 still use HSK 2.0.

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The 1,600 HSK 5 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
哎	āi	hey; oh (surprise)	interj.
哎呀	āiyā	oh no; wow (surprise)	interj.	New
唉	ài	alas; oh dear (sadness or regret)	interj.
爱护	àihù	to cherish; to take good care of	v.
安	ān	safe; calm; to install	adj., v.	New
安全带	ānquándài	seat belt; safety belt	n.	New
安慰	ānwèi	to comfort; to console; comforted	v., adj.
安装	ānzhuāng	to install; to set up	v.
暗	àn	dark; dim; secret	adj.
熬夜	áoyè	to stay up late; to stay up all night	v.
把握	bǎwò	to grasp; to seize; confidence (of success)	v., n.
白	bái	white; in vain; for free	adj., adv.	2.0: HSK 2
半夜	bànyè	half the night; middle of the night	num.+m.w., n.	New
傍晚	bàngwǎn	dusk; early evening	n.
包裹	bāoguǒ	to wrap up; parcel; package	v., n.
包含	bāohán	to contain; to include	v.
包括	bāokuò	to include; to consist of	v.
包装	bāozhuāng	to pack; to package; packaging	v., n.	2.0: HSK 6
薄	báo	thin; flimsy	adj.
宝	bǎo	treasure; jewel	n.	New
保	bǎo	to protect; to keep; to guarantee	v., n.	New
保安	bǎo’ān	to ensure security; security guard	v., n.	New
宝贝	bǎobèi	treasure; darling; baby	n.
保持	bǎochí	to keep; to maintain; to preserve	v.
保存	bǎocún	to preserve; to keep; to save (a file)	v.
宝贵	bǎoguì	valuable; precious	adj.
保留	bǎoliú	to keep; to retain; to reserve	v.
保险	bǎoxiǎn	insurance; safe; secure	n., adj.
保质期	bǎozhìqī	shelf life; expiration date	n.	New
报到	bàodào	to report for duty; to check in; to register	v.
报道	bàodào	to report (news); news report; coverage	v., n.
报告	bàogào	to report; report; lecture	v., n.
报警	bàojǐng	to call the police; to sound an alarm	v.	2.0: HSK 6
暴雨	bàoyǔ	rainstorm; torrential rain	n.	New
抱怨	bàoyuàn	to complain; to grumble	v.
背	bèi	back; to recite from memory; unlucky	n., v., adj.	New meaning
背后	bèihòu	behind; at the back; behind someone's back	n.	New
背景	bèijǐng	background; backdrop; context	n.
被子	bèizi	quilt; comforter	n.
本	běn	this; one's own; originally	adv., pron.	New meaning
本地	běndì	local; this locality	n.	New
本领	běnlǐng	skill; ability	n.
本人	běnrén	I myself; oneself; the person concerned	pron.	2.0: HSK 6
本质	běnzhì	essence; nature	n.
彼此	bǐcǐ	each other; one another	pron.
比分	bǐfēn	score (of a game)	n.	New
比例	bǐlì	proportion; ratio; scale	n.
比喻	bǐyù	to compare (figuratively); metaphor; analogy	v., n.	2.0: HSK 6
必	bì	must; certainly; surely	adv.	New
毕竟	bìjìng	after all	adv.
避免	bìmiǎn	to avoid; to prevent	v.
闭幕式	bìmùshì	closing ceremony	n.	New
必然	bìrán	inevitable; certain; necessity	adj., n.
必需	bìxū	to need; to require; essential	v.	New
必要	bìyào	necessary; essential	adj.
便	biàn	then; right away (formal)	adv.
变动	biàndòng	to change; to alter; to fluctuate	v.	New
便利	biànlì	convenient; easy; to facilitate	adj., v.	2.0: HSK 6
便利店	biànlìdiàn	convenience store	n.	New
标题	biāotí	title; heading; headline	n.	2.0: HSK 6
标志	biāozhì	sign; symbol; to symbolize	n., v.
表达	biǎodá	to express; to convey	v.
表面	biǎomiàn	surface; appearance	n.
表明	biǎomíng	to show; to indicate; to make clear	v.
表情	biǎoqíng	facial expression	n.
别	bié	to pin (on); to fasten; to part	v.	New meaning
饼	bǐng	flatbread; pancake; round flat cake	n.	New
病房	bìngfáng	hospital ward; sickroom	n.	New
病情	bìngqíng	patient's condition; state of illness	n.	New
拨打	bōdǎ	to dial; to call	v.	New
玻璃	bōli	glass	n.
博物馆	bówùguǎn	museum	n.
不利	búlì	unfavorable; disadvantageous; harmful	adj.	New
不幸	búxìng	unfortunate; misfortune	adj., n.	New
不要紧	búyàojǐn	not serious; it doesn't matter	adj.
补充	bǔchōng	to supplement; to add; to replenish	v.
不得了	bùdéliǎo	terrible; disastrous; extremely	adj.
不符	bùfú	to not match; to be inconsistent with	v.	New
不良	bùliáng	bad; harmful; unhealthy	adj.	New
不然	bùrán	otherwise; or else; if not	conj.
步行	bùxíng	to walk; to go on foot	v.	New
不足	bùzú	to be insufficient; less than; shortcoming	v., n.
才	cái	talent; ability	n.	New meaning
裁判	cáipàn	to judge; referee; umpire	v., n.	2.0: HSK 6
采访	cǎifǎng	to interview; to cover (news)	v.
采取	cǎiqǔ	to adopt; to take (measures)	v.
彩色	cǎisè	color; multicolored	n.	New
采用	cǎiyòng	to adopt; to use; to employ	v.	New
参考	cānkǎo	to refer to; to consult; reference	v.
餐饮	cānyǐn	food and drink; catering; dining	n.	New
参与	cānyù	to take part in; to participate in	v.
藏	cáng	to hide; to conceal; to store	v.	New
操作	cāozuò	to operate (a machine); to handle	v.	2.0: HSK 6
册	cè	(measure word for volumes, copies)	m.w.
测	cè	to measure; to test; to predict	v.	New
测试	cèshì	to test; test	v.	New
曾	céng	once (in the past); formerly	adv.	New
曾经	céngjīng	once; formerly; used to	adv.
插	chā	to insert; to plug in; to cut in	v.
差别	chābié	difference; distinction	n.
差距	chājù	gap; disparity; difference	n.
叉子	chāzi	fork	n.
拆	chāi	to take apart; to tear down; to open (a package)	v.
产	chǎn	to produce; to give birth; to yield	v.	New
产量	chǎnliàng	output; yield	n.	New
产品	chǎnpǐn	product; goods	n.
产业	chǎnyè	industry; property; estate	n.	2.0: HSK 6
长处	chángchù	strong point; strength; merit	n.	New
长度	chángdù	length	n.	New
长久	chángjiǔ	long-lasting; long-term; for a long time	adj.	New
长期	chángqī	long period; long-term	n., adj.	New
常识	chángshí	common sense; general knowledge	n.
尝试	chángshì	to try; to attempt	v.	2.0: HSK 6
长途	chángtú	long-distance	adj.
长远	chángyuǎn	long-term; long-range; far-reaching	adj.	New
场所	chǎngsuǒ	place; venue; location	n.	2.0: HSK 6
超	chāo	to exceed; to surpass; to overtake	v.	New
超出	chāochū	to exceed; to go beyond	v.	New
超级	chāojí	super; extremely	adj.
超速	chāosù	to speed; to exceed the speed limit	v.	New
朝	cháo	to face; towards	v., prep.
吵	chǎo	noisy; to quarrel; to make noise	adj., v.
炒	chǎo	to stir-fry; to speculate (in stocks)	v.
车祸	chēhuò	traffic accident; car crash	n.	New
车库	chēkù	garage	n.
车辆	chēliàng	vehicle	n.	New
车厢	chēxiāng	carriage; train car; compartment	n.
车主	chēzhǔ	vehicle owner; car owner	n.	New
彻底	chèdǐ	thorough; complete; thoroughly	adj.
沉	chén	to sink; heavy; deep	v., adj.	New
沉默	chénmò	to be silent; to keep quiet; silence	v.
称	chēng	to call; to name; to state	v.
称	chēng	to weigh	v.
称为	chēngwéi	to be called; to be known as; to call	v.	New
称赞	chēngzàn	to praise; to compliment	v.
成本	chéngběn	cost; production cost	n.	2.0: HSK 6
承担	chéngdān	to undertake; to bear; to take on	v.
程度	chéngdù	degree; extent; level	n.
成分	chéngfèn	ingredient; component; composition	n.
成果	chéngguǒ	achievement; result	n.
成就	chéngjiù	achievement; accomplishment; to achieve	n., v.
成立	chénglì	to establish; to set up; to found	v.
成年	chéngnián	to come of age; to grow up	v.	New
城区	chéngqū	urban area; city district	n.	New
成人	chéngrén	to become an adult; adult	v., n.
承认	chéngrèn	to admit; to acknowledge; to recognize	v.
承受	chéngshòu	to bear; to endure; to withstand	v.
成熟	chéngshú	to mature; to ripen; mature; ripe	v., adj.
乘务员	chéngwùyuán	attendant (on a train, plane or ship)	n.	New
程序	chéngxù	procedure; process; (computer) program	n.
成员	chéngyuán	member	n.	2.0: HSK 6
成长	chéngzhǎng	to grow up; to mature	v.
橙子	chéngzi	orange	n.	New
池	chí	pond; pool	n.	New
持续	chíxù	to continue; to last; to persist	v.
尺子	chǐzi	ruler	n.
翅膀	chìbǎng	wing	n.
冲	chōng	to rush; to dash; to rinse	v.
充电	chōngdiàn	to charge (a battery); to recharge oneself	v.	New
充分	chōngfèn	full; ample; sufficient	adj.
充满	chōngmǎn	to be full of; to fill	v.
充值	chōngzhí	to top up (a card or account)	v.	New
充足	chōngzú	sufficient; ample; abundant	adj.	2.0: HSK 6
重复	chóngfù	to repeat; to duplicate	v.
虫子	chóngzi	bug; insect; worm	n.	New
宠物	chǒngwù	pet	n.
抽	chōu	to take out; to draw (lots); to smoke	v.	New
丑	chǒu	ugly	adj.
臭	chòu	smelly; stinky	adj.
初	chū	beginning; at first; first (in order)	n., adv., prefix	New
出版	chūbǎn	to publish	v.
初级	chūjí	elementary; beginner-level; primary	adj.
初期	chūqī	early stage; initial period	n.	New
出色	chūsè	outstanding; excellent	adj.
出售	chūshòu	to sell; to offer for sale	v.	New
出席	chūxí	to attend; to be present	v.
出自	chūzì	to come from; to originate from	v.	New
除夕	chúxī	Chinese New Year's Eve	n.
处	chǔ	to get along (with); to be in; to handle	v.	New
处理	chǔlǐ	to deal with; to handle; to process	v.
处于	chǔyú	to be in (a state or position)	v.	New
处	chù	place; department; office	n.	New
传	chuán	to pass on; to spread; to transmit	v.	New
传播	chuánbō	to spread; to disseminate	v.
传递	chuándì	to pass on; to transmit; to deliver	v.	New
传说	chuánshuō	to be said (that); legend; folk tale	v., n.
传统	chuántǒng	tradition; traditional	n., adj.
窗台	chuāngtái	windowsill	n.	New
床单	chuángdān	bed sheet	n.	2.0: HSK 6
创新	chuàngxīn	to innovate; innovation	v., n.	2.0: HSK 6
创业	chuàngyè	to start a business	v.	2.0: HSK 6
创造	chuàngzào	to create; to produce; to set (a record)	v.
创作	chuàngzuò	to create (art or writing); creative work	v., n.	2.0: HSK 6
词汇	cíhuì	vocabulary	n.
辞职	cízhí	to resign; to quit (a job)	v.
此后	cǐhòu	after this; afterwards; from then on	n.	New
此前	cǐqián	before this; previously	n.	New
此时	cǐshí	now; at this moment	n.	New
刺激	cìjī	to stimulate; to provoke; stimulus	v., n.
从不	cóng bù	never		New
从而	cóng’ér	thus; thereby	conj.
从前	cóngqián	the past; formerly; once upon a time	n.
从事	cóngshì	to engage in; to work in (a field)	v.
促进	cùjìn	to promote; to boost; to advance	v.
促使	cùshǐ	to prompt; to spur; to bring about	v.
促销	cùxiāo	to promote sales; to run a promotion	v.	New
催	cuī	to urge; to hurry (someone)	v.
存放	cúnfàng	to store; to leave (in someone's care)	v.	New
存款	cúnkuǎn	to deposit money; savings; bank deposit	v., n.	New
存在	cúnzài	to exist; to be present	v.
措施	cuòshī	measure; step	n.
达成	dáchéng	to reach (an agreement); to achieve	v.	2.0: HSK 6
打扮	dǎban	to dress up; to make oneself up	v.	2.0: HSK 4
打包	dǎbāo	to pack; to wrap up; to get (food) to go	v.	2.0: HSK 6
打断	dǎduàn	to interrupt; to break	v.	New
打破	dǎpò	to break; to smash	v.	New
打听	dǎting	to ask about; to inquire	v.
大胆	dàdǎn	bold; daring	adj.	New
大多	dàduō	mostly; for the most part	adv.	New
大会	dàhuì	general meeting; congress; rally	n.	New
大力	dàlì	great effort; vigorously	n., adv.	New
大妈	dàmā	auntie (older woman); father's elder brother's wife	n.	New
大米	dàmǐ	rice (uncooked)	n.	New
大脑	dànǎo	brain; cerebrum	n.	New
大批	dàpī	large numbers of; large quantities of	adj.	New
大厦	dàshà	large building; high-rise; tower	n.
大事	dàshì	important matter; major event	n.	New
大象	dàxiàng	elephant	n.
大型	dàxíng	large; large-scale	adj.
大爷	dàye	uncle (older man); father's elder brother	n.	New
大于	dàyú	to be greater than; to be more than	v.	New
大众	dàzhòng	the public; the masses	n.	New
代	dài	to stand in for; generation; era	v., n.	New
代表	dàibiǎo	representative; delegate; to represent	n., v.
带动	dàidòng	to drive; to spur on; to lead along	v.	New
代替	dàitì	to replace; to substitute for	v.
待遇	dàiyù	treatment; pay and benefits	n.
单	dān	single; only; list (bill, form)	adj., adv., n., m.w.	New
单独	dāndú	alone; by oneself; separately	adv.
担任	dānrèn	to serve as; to hold the post of	v.
单一	dānyī	single; of one kind; lacking variety	adj.	New
单元	dānyuán	unit (of a textbook or building)	n.
胆小	dǎnxiǎo	timid; cowardly	adj.	New
淡	dàn	light (in color or flavor); bland; weak	adj.
当地	dāngdì	local; local area	n.
当年	dāngnián	back then; in those days; in one's prime	n.	New
当前	dāngqián	to be faced with; the present; current	v., n.	2.0: HSK 6
当中	dāngzhōng	among; in the middle; during	n.	New
挡	dǎng	to block; to keep off; to get in the way	v.
当	dàng	to treat as; to regard as; to take for	v.	New meaning
当成	dàngchéng	to treat as; to regard as; to mistake for	v.	New
当作	dàngzuò	to treat as; to regard as; to use as	v.	New
倒	dǎo	to fall over; to collapse; to change (buses)	v.	New meaning
导演	dǎoyǎn	to direct (a film or play); director	v., n.
导致	dǎozhì	to lead to; to cause; to result in	v.
到达	dàodá	to arrive; to reach	v.
道理	dàolǐ	reason; sense; principle	n.
到期	dàoqī	to expire; to fall due	v.	New
登	dēng	to climb; to board; to publish (in print)	v.	New
灯光	dēngguāng	light; lighting; lamplight	n.	New
登记	dēngjì	to register; to check in; to record	v.
登录	dēnglù	to log in; to sign in	v.	2.0: HSK 6
等待	děngdài	to wait (for); to await	v.
等候	děnghòu	to wait (for); to await	v.	2.0: HSK 6
等于	děngyú	to equal; to amount to	v.
低头	dītóu	to lower one's head; to give in	v.	New
的确	díquè	indeed; really	adv.
敌人	dírén	enemy; foe	n.
递	dì	to hand (over); to pass	v.
地理	dìlǐ	geography	n.
地面	dìmiàn	ground; floor; surface	n.	New
地区	dìqū	region; area; district	n.
地位	dìwèi	status; position; standing	n.
地下	dìxià	underground; covert; secret	n., adj.	New
地震	dìzhèn	to have an earthquake; earthquake	v.
点心	diǎnxin	pastry; snack; dim sum	n.
点赞	diǎnzàn	to like (a post); to give a thumbs-up	v.	New
电池	diànchí	battery	n.
电动	diàndòng	electric; power-driven	adj.	New
电器	diànqì	electrical appliance	n.	New
电商	diànshāng	e-commerce; online retailer	n.	New
电视台	diànshìtái	TV station	n.	New
电子版	diànzǐbǎn	electronic version; digital edition	n.	New
调	diào	to transfer; to move; to dispatch	v.	New
调研	diàoyán	to research; to investigate; to survey	v.	New
定期	dìngqī	to set a date; regular; periodic	v., adj.	2.0: HSK 6
丢失	diūshī	to lose; to be lost	v.	New
冻	dòng	to freeze; to feel very cold	v.
洞	dòng	hole; cave	n.
动画	dònghuà	animation; cartoon	n.	New
动人	dòngrén	moving; touching	adj.	New
动手	dòngshǒu	to get to work; to touch; to hit (someone)	v.	2.0: HSK 6
豆腐	dòufu	tofu; bean curd	n.
豆浆	dòujiāng	soy milk	n.	New
独立	dúlì	to become independent; independent	v., adj.
独特	dútè	unique; distinctive	adj.
读音	dúyīn	pronunciation; reading (of a character)	n.	New
独自	dúzì	alone; by oneself	adv.	New
堵	dǔ	to block; congested; (measure word for walls)	v., adj., m.w.	New
度	dù	degree; extent; to spend (time)	m.w., n., v., suffix	New
短处	duǎnchù	shortcoming; weak point	n.	New
短期	duǎnqī	short term; short-term	n., adj.	New
断	duàn	to break; to snap; to cut off	v.
堆	duī	to pile up; pile; (measure word for piles)	v., n., m.w.
对比	duìbǐ	to contrast; to compare; contrast	v., n.
对待	duìdài	to treat; to deal with; to approach	v.
对手	duìshǒu	opponent; rival; match	n.
队伍	duìwu	ranks; troops; team (of people)	n.	2.0: HSK 6
对象	duìxiàng	target; object; boyfriend or girlfriend	n.
吨	dūn	ton	m.w.
朵	duǒ	(measure word for flowers and clouds)	m.w.
躲	duǒ	to hide; to dodge; to avoid	v.	New
儿女	érnǚ	children; sons and daughters	n.	New
二手	èrshǒu	second-hand; used	adj.	New
二维码	èrwéimǎ	QR code	n.	New
发表	fābiǎo	to publish; to express (views); to issue	v.
发布	fābù	to release; to announce; to issue	v.	2.0: HSK 6
发达	fādá	developed; flourishing; to prosper	adj., v.
发挥	fāhuī	to bring into play; to make full use of	v.
发明	fāmíng	to invent; invention	v., n.
发起	fāqǐ	to initiate; to launch; to start	v.	New
发言	fāyán	to speak (at a meeting); speech; statement	v., n.
发音	fāyīn	to pronounce; pronunciation	v., n.	New
罚	fá	to punish; to fine	v.	New
罚款	fákuǎn	to fine; a fine; penalty	v., n.
法院	fǎyuàn	court; court of law	n.
翻	fān	to turn over; to flip through; to translate	v.
番茄	fānqié	tomato	n.	New
繁荣	fánróng	prosperous; booming; to make prosper	adj., v.
反	fǎn	opposite; reversed; to oppose	adj., v., adv.	New
反而	fǎn’ér	on the contrary; instead	adv.
反复	fǎnfù	repeatedly; to keep changing; relapse	adv., v., n.
返回	fǎnhuí	to return; to go back	v.	New
反应	fǎnyìng	to react; reaction; response	v., n.
反映	fǎnyìng	to reflect; to report (a problem)	v.
反正	fǎnzhèng	anyway; in any case	adv.
范围	fànwéi	scope; range; extent	n.
方	fāng	square; direction; side (party)	adj., n.
方案	fāng’àn	plan; scheme; proposal	n.
防	fáng	to guard against; to prevent; to defend	v.	New
房屋	fángwū	house; building; housing	n.	New
防止	fángzhǐ	to prevent; to guard against	v.	2.0: HSK 6
仿佛	fǎngfú	as if; as though; seemingly	adv.
访问	fǎngwèn	to visit; to interview; to access (online)	v.	2.0: HSK 6
飞行	fēixíng	to fly; flight	v.	New
飞行员	fēixíngyuán	pilot	n.	New
非洲	Fēizhōu	Africa	n.	New
分别	fēnbié	to part; to distinguish; separately	v., adv., n.
分布	fēnbù	to be distributed; to be scattered	v.
纷纷	fēnfēn	numerous; one after another; in droves	adj., adv.
分类	fēnlèi	to classify; to sort	v.	New
分离	fēnlí	to separate; to part	v.	New
分配	fēnpèi	to distribute; to allocate; to assign	v.
分手	fēnshǒu	to break up; to part ways	v.
分析	fēnxī	to analyze; analysis	v.
分享	fēnxiǎng	to share	v.	New
奋斗	fèndòu	to strive; to struggle (for a goal)	v.
丰富多彩	fēngfù-duōcǎi	rich and colorful; varied		New
风格	fēnggé	style; manner	n.
疯狂	fēngkuáng	crazy; wild; frenzied	adj.
风俗	fēngsú	custom; social custom	n.
风险	fēngxiǎn	risk; hazard	n.
否定	fǒudìng	to negate; to deny; negative	v., adj.
否认	fǒurèn	to deny	v.
夫妇	fūfù	married couple; husband and wife	n.	2.0: HSK 6
扶	fú	to support with the hand; to help up	v.
福	fú	good fortune; blessing; happiness	n.	New
服装	fúzhuāng	clothing; costume	n.
副	fù	(measure word for pairs or sets)	m.w.	2.0: HSK 6
富	fù	rich; wealthy; abundant	adj.	2.0: HSK 4
付出	fùchū	to pay (a price); to put in (effort)	v.	New
负担	fùdān	to bear (costs, duties); burden	v., n.	2.0: HSK 6
妇女	fùnǚ	woman; women	n.
富有	fùyǒu	rich; wealthy; to be full of	adj., v.	New
复制	fùzhì	to copy; to duplicate; to reproduce	v.
改革	gǎigé	to reform; reform	v.
改进	gǎijìn	to improve; to make better	v.
改善	gǎishàn	to improve (conditions, relations)	v.
改天	gǎitiān	another day; some other time	adv.	New
改正	gǎizhèng	to correct; to put right	v.
盖	gài	lid; to cover; to build	n., v.
概括	gàikuò	to summarize; to generalize; concise	v., adj.
概念	gàiniàn	concept; idea; notion	n.
敢于	gǎnyú	to dare to; to have the courage to	v.	New
刚好	gānghǎo	just right; exactly; as it happens	adj., adv.	New
高大	gāodà	tall and big; towering; lofty	adj.	New
高档	gāodàng	high-end; top-quality	adj.
高度	gāodù	height; altitude; high degree of	n., adj.	New
高级	gāojí	advanced; high-level; high-end	adj.
高科技	gāokējì	high tech; high technology	n.	New
高效	gāoxiào	efficient; highly effective	adj.	New
搞	gǎo	to do; to make; to get	v.
告别	gàobié	to say goodbye; to bid farewell	v.
歌词	gēcí	lyrics	n.	New
歌曲	gēqǔ	song	n.	New
隔	gé	to separate; to be apart (by); every other	v.	New
格外	géwài	especially; particularly	adv.
个别	gèbié	individually; individual; very few	adv., adj.
各行各业	gèháng-gèyè	all professions; all walks of life		New
个人	gèrén	individual; personal; oneself	n.
个性	gèxìng	personality; individuality	n.
各自	gèzì	each; respective; one's own	pron.
根	gēn	root; (measure word for long, thin objects)	n., m.w.
根本	gēnběn	foundation; fundamental; (not) at all	n., adj., adv.
更换	gēnghuàn	to replace; to change	v.	New
更新	gēngxīn	to update; to renew	v.	2.0: HSK 6
公布	gōngbù	to announce; to make public; to publish	v.
工程	gōngchéng	engineering; (construction) project	n.	New
工程师	gōngchéngshī	engineer	n.
工具	gōngjù	tool; instrument; means	n.
功能	gōngnéng	function; feature	n.
公平	gōngpíng	fair; just; impartial	adj.
公务员	gōngwùyuán	civil servant	n.	New
恭喜	gōngxǐ	to congratulate; congratulations	v.
工业	gōngyè	industry	n.
工艺	gōngyì	craft; craftsmanship; technical process	n.	New
公寓	gōngyù	apartment; apartment building	n.
贡献	gòngxiàn	to contribute; contribution	v., n.
共享	gòngxiǎng	to share; to enjoy together	v.	New
沟通	gōutōng	to communicate; to link up	v.
构成	gòuchéng	to constitute; to make up; composition	v., n.
古	gǔ	ancient; old	adj.	New
鼓	gǔ	drum; to summon up (courage); bulging	n., v., adj.	New
古代	gǔdài	ancient times; antiquity	n.
古老	gǔlǎo	ancient; age-old	adj.	New
鼓掌	gǔzhǎng	to applaud; to clap	v.
固定	gùdìng	to fix (in place); fixed; regular	v.
故乡	gùxiāng	hometown; native place	n.	2.0: HSK 6
挂号	guàhào	to register (at a hospital); to send by registered mail	v.
怪	guài	strange; to blame; rather	adj., v., adv.	New
关闭	guānbì	to close; to shut down; to switch off	v.
观察	guānchá	to observe; to watch; to examine	v.
观点	guāndiǎn	point of view; viewpoint; opinion	n.
观念	guānniàn	concept; idea; way of thinking	n.
冠军	guànjūn	champion; first place	n.
光临	guānglín	to visit (polite); to honor with one's presence	v.
光明	guāngmíng	light; bright; promising	n., adj.
光线	guāngxiàn	light; ray of light; lighting	n.	New
广	guǎng	wide; broad	adj.	New
广场	guǎngchǎng	public square; plaza	n.
广大	guǎngdà	vast; extensive; numerous	adj.
广泛	guǎngfàn	wide-ranging; extensive; widespread	adj.
规律	guīlǜ	regular pattern; law (of nature); regular	n., adj.
规模	guīmó	scale; scope; size	n.
规则	guīzé	rule; regulation; regular	n., adj.
贵姓	guìxìng	your surname (polite)	n.	New
柜子	guìzi	cupboard; cabinet	n.	New
滚	gǔn	to roll; to boil; to get lost (rude)	v.
锅	guō	pot; pan; wok	n.
国画	guóhuà	traditional Chinese painting	n.	New
国庆	guóqìng	National Day	n.	New
果然	guǒrán	as expected; sure enough	adv.
果实	guǒshí	fruit; fruits (of one's labor)	n.
过度	guòdù	excessive; undue; too much	adj.	2.0: HSK 6
过分	guòfèn	excessive; going too far; out of line	adj.
过敏	guòmǐn	to be allergic; allergy; oversensitive	v.
过期	guòqī	to expire; to be out of date; overdue	v.
过于	guòyú	too; excessively; overly	adv.	2.0: HSK 6
哈	hā	ha (laughter); aha (pleased surprise)	onom., interj.
海关	hǎiguān	customs (at a border)	n.
海外	hǎiwài	overseas; abroad	n.	New
海鲜	hǎixiān	seafood	n.
含	hán	to contain; to hold in the mouth	v.	New
含量	hánliàng	content (amount contained)	n.	New
含有	hányǒu	to contain; to have	v.	New
汗水	hànshuǐ	sweat; perspiration	n.	New
行	háng	row; line; profession	n., m.w.	New meaning
行业	hángyè	industry; trade; profession	n.
好评	hǎopíng	positive review; praise; good reputation	n.	New
好运	hǎoyùn	good luck	n.	New
好转	hǎozhuǎn	to take a turn for the better; to improve	v.	New
好	hào	to like; to be fond of; to be prone to	v.	New meaning
好奇	hàoqí	curious; inquisitive	adj.
合	hé	to close; to join; to suit	v.	New
合法	héfǎ	legal; lawful; legitimate	adj.
盒饭	héfàn	boxed meal; box lunch	n.	New
合理	hélǐ	reasonable; rational; fair	adj.
河流	héliú	river	n.	New
合同	hétóng	contract; agreement	n.
合影	héyǐng	to take a group photo; group photo	v., n.
合作	hézuò	to cooperate; to work together	v.
黑	hēi	black; dark	adj.	2.0: HSK 2
红	hóng	red; popular	adj.	2.0: HSK 2
猴子	hóuzi	monkey	n.
厚度	hòudù	thickness	n.	New
后果	hòuguǒ	consequences; aftermath	n.
忽视	hūshì	to ignore; to neglect; to overlook	v.
呼吸	hūxī	to breathe	v.
湖	hú	lake	n.	New
蝴蝶	húdié	butterfly	n.
胡同	hútòng	alley; lane; hutong	n.
互动	hùdòng	to interact; interaction	v.	New
户外	hùwài	outdoors; outdoor	n.	New
花费	huāfèi	to spend (time or money); to cost	v.	New
滑	huá	slippery; to slip; to slide	adj., v.
划	huá	to row; to scratch; to strike (a match)	v.
化	huà	(suffix: -ize, -ify); to change; to melt	suffix	New
话费	huàfèi	phone bill; call charges	n.	New
画面	huàmiàn	picture; image; scene	n.	New
话题	huàtí	topic; subject (of conversation)	n.
化学	huàxué	chemistry; chemical	n.
环节	huánjié	link; stage; part (of a process)	n.	2.0: HSK 6
缓解	huǎnjiě	to relieve; to ease; to alleviate	v.
缓慢	huǎnmàn	slow; sluggish	adj.	New
黄瓜	huángguā	cucumber	n.	New
黄金	huángjīn	gold; golden; prime (time, location)	n.
灰	huī	ash; dust; gray	n., adj.
挥	huī	to wave; to wield; to wipe away	v.
恢复	huīfù	to recover; to restore; to resume	v.
灰色	huīsè	gray; gloomy; shady	n., adj.	New
回收	huíshōu	to recycle; to retrieve; to recall	v.	2.0: HSK 6
汇率	huìlǜ	exchange rate	n.
婚礼	hūnlǐ	wedding; wedding ceremony	n.
伙	huǒ	(measure word for groups of people)	m.w.	New
伙伴	huǒbàn	partner; companion	n.
火锅	huǒguō	hot pot	n.	New
或是	huòshì	or; either ... or; perhaps	adv., conj.	New
货物	huòwù	goods; merchandise; cargo	n.	New
或许	huòxǔ	perhaps; maybe	adv.
机构	jīgòu	organization; institution; agency	n.	2.0: HSK 6
激烈	jīliè	intense; fierce	adj.
机器	jīqì	machine; machinery	n.
机器人	jīqìrén	robot	n.	New
肌肉	jīròu	muscle	n.
及	jí	and; as well as	conj.	New
级	jí	level; grade; (measure word for levels, steps)	n., m.w.	New
集	jí	(measure word for episodes); collection; market fair	n., m.w.	New
疾病	jíbìng	disease; illness	n.	2.0: HSK 6
及格	jígé	to pass (a test or exam)	v.
集合	jíhé	to gather; to assemble	v.
即将	jíjiāng	about to; soon	adv.	2.0: HSK 6
急忙	jímáng	hastily; in a hurry	adv.
极其	jíqí	extremely	adv.
集体	jítǐ	collective; group	n.
急需	jíxū	to urgently need	v.	New
急诊	jízhěn	to get emergency treatment; emergency room	v., n.
集中	jízhōng	to concentrate; to focus; concentrated	v., adj.
挤	jǐ	to squeeze; to crowd; crowded	v., adj.	New
系	jì	to tie; to fasten	v.
季度	jìdù	quarter (of a year)	n.	2.0: HSK 6
记录	jìlù	to record; written record; notes	v., n.
纪录	jìlù	record (e.g. a world record)	n.
纪录片	jìlùpiàn	documentary (film)	n.	New
技能	jìnéng	skill; technical ability	n.	New
纪念	jìniàn	to commemorate; souvenir; keepsake	v., n.
纪念日	jìniànrì	anniversary; commemoration day	n.	New
计算	jìsuàn	to calculate; to compute	v.
计算机	jìsuànjī	computer	n.	New
记忆	jìyì	to remember; to recall; memory	v., n.
记载	jìzǎi	to record (in writing); to write down	v.	2.0: HSK 6
嘉宾	jiābīn	guest; honored guest	n.
家电	jiādiàn	household appliance	n.	New
加工	jiāgōng	to process; to refine	v.	2.0: HSK 6
加热	jiārè	to heat; to heat up	v.	New
加深	jiāshēn	to deepen	v.	New
加速	jiāsù	to accelerate; to speed up	v.	New
家务	jiāwù	housework; chores	n.
甲	jiǎ	first (in a series); shell; nail	n.
假如	jiǎrú	if; supposing	conj.
架	jià	frame; to put up; (measure word for planes, pianos)	n., v., m.w.	New
驾驶	jiàshǐ	to drive; to pilot	v.
驾照	jiàzhào	driver's license	n.	New
价值	jiàzhí	value; worth	n.
艰苦	jiānkǔ	hard; arduous; tough	adj.
坚强	jiānqiáng	strong; firm; resilient	adj.
捡	jiǎn	to pick up; to collect	v.
剪	jiǎn	to cut (with scissors); to trim	v.	New
剪刀	jiǎndāo	scissors	n.
减肥	jiǎnféi	to lose weight; to go on a diet	v.	2.0: HSK 4
简历	jiǎnlì	résumé; CV	n.
简直	jiǎnzhí	simply; practically; virtually	adv.
建	jiàn	to build; to set up	v.	New
键	jiàn	key (on a keyboard); button	n.	New
渐渐	jiànjiàn	gradually; little by little	adv.	New
建立	jiànlì	to establish; to set up	v.
键盘	jiànpán	keyboard	n.
建设	jiànshè	to build; to construct; to develop	v.
建造	jiànzào	to build; to construct	v.	New
建筑	jiànzhù	to build; building; architecture	v., n.
将近	jiāngjìn	almost; nearly; close to	adv.	2.0: HSK 6
讲话	jiǎnghuà	speech; talk	n.	New
讲究	jiǎngjiu	to be particular about; refined; exquisite	v., adj.
奖励	jiǎnglì	to reward; reward	v.	2.0: HSK 6
讲述	jiǎngshù	to tell (about); to narrate	v.	New
讲座	jiǎngzuò	lecture; course of lectures	n.
降水	jiàngshuǐ	to rain or snow; precipitation	v.	New
浇	jiāo	to water (plants); to pour (liquid)	v.
交换	jiāohuàn	to exchange; to swap	v.
交往	jiāowǎng	to associate with; to socialize; to date	v.
交易	jiāoyì	to trade; to do business; transaction	v., n.	2.0: HSK 6
脚步	jiǎobù	footstep; step; pace	n.	New
角度	jiǎodù	angle; point of view	n.
较	jiào	compared with; than; relatively	prep., adv.	New
教材	jiàocái	teaching materials; textbook	n.
接触	jiēchù	to come into contact with; to touch	v.
接待	jiēdài	to receive (guests); to host	v.
阶段	jiēduàn	stage; phase	n.
接近	jiējìn	to approach; to get close to	v.
接收	jiēshōu	to receive; to accept; to take over	v.	New
结	jié	to tie; to form (ice, fruit); knot	v., n.	New
结构	jiégòu	structure; composition	n.
结合	jiéhé	to combine; to integrate	v.
结论	jiélùn	conclusion; verdict	n.
节省	jiéshěng	to save (money, time); to economize	v.
届	jiè	(measure word for sessions, terms, classes)	m.w.
今日	jīnrì	today	n.	New
紧	jǐn	tight; tense; to tighten	adj., v.	New
紧急	jǐnjí	urgent; emergency	adj.
尽快	jǐnkuài	as soon as possible	adv.
尽量	jǐnliàng	as much as possible; as best one can	adv.
紧密	jǐnmì	close; tight; inseparable	adj.	New
谨慎	jǐnshèn	cautious; careful; prudent	adj.
进步	jìnbù	to make progress; to improve; progressive	v., adj.
近代	jìndài	modern times; the modern era	n.
进口	jìnkǒu	to import	v.
尽力	jìnlì	to do one's best; to try one's hardest	v.
近年来	jìnnián lái	in recent years		New
近期	jìnqī	the near future; recent times	n.	New
近日	jìnrì	the past few days; recently	n.	New
进一步	jìnyíbù	further; a step further	adv.	New
经典	jīngdiǎn	classic; the classics; classical	n., adj.
精力	jīnglì	energy; vigor	n.
精神	jīngshen	vigor; energetic; lively	n., adj.
惊喜	jīngxǐ	pleasantly surprised; nice surprise	adj.	New
经营	jīngyíng	to run (a business); to manage	v.
静	jìng	quiet; still; to calm down	adj., v.	New
酒吧	jiǔbā	bar; pub	n.
久远	jiǔyuǎn	long ago; ancient; remote (in time)	adj.	New
救	jiù	to save; to rescue	v.
救护车	jiùhùchē	ambulance	n.
就业	jiùyè	to get a job; employment	v.	2.0: HSK 6
居民	jūmín	resident; inhabitant	n.	2.0: HSK 6
居然	jūrán	unexpectedly; to one's surprise	adv.
居住	jūzhù	to live; to reside	v.	2.0: HSK 6
橘子	júzi	tangerine; mandarin orange	n.	New
据	jù	according to; based on	prep.	New
距	jù	to be (a distance) away from	v.	New
具备	jùbèi	to have; to possess; to meet (requirements)	v.
剧场	jùchǎng	theater	n.	New
巨大	jùdà	huge; enormous; tremendous	adj.
据说	jùshuō	it is said that; reportedly	v.
具体	jùtǐ	specific; concrete; to make specific	adj., v.
具有	jùyǒu	to have; to possess	v.	New
捐	juān	to donate; to contribute	v.
绝对	juéduì	absolute; absolutely; definitely	adj., adv.
决赛	juésài	to compete in the final; final (match)	v., n.
角色	juésè	role; character	n.
决心	juéxīn	determination; to make up one's mind	n., v.
开发	kāifā	to develop; to open up; to exploit	v.
开放	kāifàng	to open (to the public); open-minded	v., adj.
开幕	kāimù	to open (an event); to inaugurate	v.	New
开幕式	kāimùshì	opening ceremony	n.
开水	kāishuǐ	boiled water; boiling water	n.
开通	kāitōng	to open (a new line); to activate (a service)	v.	New
开业	kāiyè	to open for business	v.	New
开展	kāizhǎn	to carry out; to launch; to develop	v.	2.0: HSK 6
看	kān	to look after; to watch over; to guard	v.	New meaning
看望	kànwàng	to visit (someone); to call on	v.
看作	kànzuò	to regard as; to look upon as	v.	New
靠	kào	to lean on; to rely on; to be near	v.
靠近	kàojìn	to be close to; to approach; to draw near	v.	New
颗	kē	(measure word for small round objects)	m.w.
科研	kēyán	to do scientific research; research	v.	New
可见	kějiàn	it is clear that; this shows that	conj.
可靠	kěkào	reliable; dependable	adj.
可怕	kěpà	scary; frightening; terrible	adj.
克服	kèfú	to overcome; to conquer; to put up with	v.
客服	kèfú	customer service; customer service agent	adj.	New
客观	kèguān	objective; impartial	adj.
客户	kèhù	client; customer	n.	2.0: HSK 6
空间	kōngjiān	space; room	n.
空中	kōngzhōng	in the air; in the sky; aerial	n., adj.	New
控制	kòngzhì	to control; to contain	v.
口袋	kǒudai	pocket; bag	n.	New
口味	kǒuwèi	flavor; taste	n.
库	kù	warehouse; storehouse	n.	New
宽	kuān	wide; broad; width	adj., n.
宽度	kuāndù	width	n.	New
亏	kuī	to lose (money); to lack; thanks to	v.	New
昆虫	kūnchóng	insect	n.
扩大	kuòdà	to expand; to enlarge; to broaden	v.
来源	láiyuán	source; origin; to originate (from)	n., v.	2.0: HSK 6
劳动	láodòng	labor; work; to do physical labor	n., v.
老百姓	lǎobǎixìng	ordinary people; the common people	n.
老板	lǎobǎn	boss; shop owner	n.
老公	lǎogōng	husband	n.	New
姥姥	lǎolao	grandma (mother's mother)	n.
老婆	lǎopo	wife	n.
姥爷	lǎoye	grandpa (mother's father)	n.	New
乐观	lèguān	optimistic; hopeful	adj.
乐趣	lèqù	fun; pleasure; delight	n.	2.0: HSK 6
泪	lèi	tears; teardrop	n.	New
类	lèi	kind; type; category	n., m.w.	New
泪水	lèishuǐ	tears	n.	New
类似	lèisì	to be similar to; similar	v.	2.0: HSK 6
类型	lèixíng	type; category; genre	n.
梨	lí	pear	n.
离婚	líhūn	to divorce; to get divorced	v.
厘米	límǐ	centimeter	m.w.
离职	lízhí	to leave one's job; to resign	v.	New
理论	lǐlùn	theory; to argue; to reason with	n., v.
里头	lǐtou	inside; interior	n.	New
理由	lǐyóu	reason; grounds	n.
力	lì	force; strength; power	n., suffix	New
立即	lìjí	immediately; at once	adv.
立刻	lìkè	immediately; right away	adv.
力量	lìliàng	strength; power; force	n.
利润	lìrùn	profit	n.
利益	lìyì	benefit; interests	n.
利用	lìyòng	to make use of; to take advantage of	v.
联合	liánhé	to unite; to join forces; joint	v., adj.
连接	liánjiē	to connect; to link; to join	v.	New
连忙	liánmáng	hurriedly; at once	adv.
连续	liánxù	continuous; in a row; successive	v.
脸色	liǎnsè	complexion; facial expression; look	n.	New
恋爱	liàn’ài	to be in love; to date; romance	v., n.
良好	liánghǎo	good; fine; favorable	adj.
粮食	liángshi	grain; cereals; food	n.
量	liàng	amount; quantity; capacity	n.	New meaning
了不起	liǎobuqǐ	amazing; terrific; extraordinary	adj.
列车	lièchē	train	n.
临时	línshí	at the last moment; temporary	adv., adj.
铃	líng	bell	n.
灵活	línghuó	flexible; nimble; agile	adj.
领	lǐng	collar; to lead; to receive	n., v.	New
领带	lǐngdài	tie; necktie	n.	New
领导	lǐngdǎo	to lead; leader; leadership	v., n.
领取	lǐngqǔ	to receive; to collect; to claim	v.	New
领先	lǐngxiān	to be in the lead; to be ahead	v.	2.0: HSK 6
领域	lǐngyù	field; area; domain	n.
令	lìng	to make; to cause; order	v., n.	New
流传	liúchuán	to spread; to be handed down	v.
流感	liúgǎn	flu; influenza	n.	New
浏览	liúlǎn	to browse; to skim (through)	v.
留言	liúyán	to leave a message; message; comment	v., n.	New
龙	lóng	dragon	n.
漏	lòu	to leak; to leave out (by mistake)	v.
录	lù	to record; to copy down	v.	New
陆地	lùdì	land; dry land	n.
录取	lùqǔ	to admit (to a school); to hire	v.
路人	lùrén	passer-by; stranger	n.	New
路线	lùxiàn	route; itinerary	n.	New
陆续	lùxù	one after another; in succession	adv.
录音	lùyīn	to record (sound); audio recording	v., n.
旅行社	lǚxíngshè	travel agency	n.	New
论文	lùnwén	paper; thesis; dissertation	n.
逻辑	luójí	logic	n.
骂	mà	to scold; to curse; to swear at	v.
买卖	mǎimai	business; trade; deal	n.	New
满足	mǎnzú	to satisfy; to meet (needs); to be content	v.
忙碌	mánglù	busy; bustling	adj.	2.0: HSK 6
毛笔	máobǐ	writing brush; calligraphy brush	n.	New
毛病	máobìng	problem; fault; bad habit	n.
矛盾	máodùn	contradiction; to contradict; conflicted	n., v., adj.
没法儿	méifǎr	there's no way (to); can't help it	v.	New
玫瑰	méigui	rose	n.	New
媒体	méitǐ	media; news media	n.
美术	měishù	art; fine arts	n.
美味	měiwèi	delicious food; delicacy	n.	New
魅力	mèilì	charm; charisma; appeal	n.
门诊	ménzhěn	to see outpatients; outpatient service	v.	New
迷	mí	to be crazy about; to get lost; to confuse	v.	New
迷路	mílù	to get lost; to lose one's way	v.	2.0: HSK 4
秘密	mìmì	secret; confidential; a secret	adj., n.
密切	mìqiè	close; intimate; to bring closer	adj., v.
秘书	mìshū	secretary	n.
面	miàn	noodles; flour	n.	New meaning
面积	miànjī	area; surface area	n.
面临	miànlín	to face; to be faced with	v.
面向	miànxiàng	to face; to be aimed at; to cater to	v.	New
描述	miáoshù	to describe; to depict	v.	New
敏感	mǐngǎn	sensitive; susceptible	adj.
名称	míngchēng	name (of a thing); title	n.	New
名牌	míngpái	famous brand; name tag	n.
名片	míngpiàn	business card	n.
明确	míngquè	clear; explicit; to make clear	adj., v.
明显	míngxiǎn	obvious; clear; evident	adj.
明星	míngxīng	star; celebrity	n.
命	mìng	life; fate; destiny	n.	New
命运	mìngyùn	fate; destiny	n.
摸	mō	to touch; to feel; to stroke	v.
模糊	móhu	blurry; vague; to blur	adj., v.
模式	móshì	model; pattern; mode	n.	2.0: HSK 6
陌生	mòshēng	unfamiliar; strange; unknown	adj.
某	mǒu	a certain; some; so-and-so	pron.
目光	mùguāng	gaze; look; eyes	n.	2.0: HSK 6
木头	mùtou	wood; timber; log	n.
哪怕	nǎpà	even if; even though; no matter	conj.
难得	nándé	rare; hard to come by	adj.	2.0: HSK 6
难度	nándù	difficulty; degree of difficulty	n.	New
难以	nányǐ	hard to; difficult to	v.	New
男子	nánzǐ	man; male	n.	New
闹	nào	noisy; to make noise; to make a fuss	adj., v.	New
闹钟	nàozhōng	alarm clock	n.	New
内部	nèibù	inside; interior; internal	n.
能干	nénggàn	capable; competent; able	adj.
年初	niánchū	beginning of the year	n.	New
年代	niándài	decade; era; age	n.
年纪	niánjì	age (of a person)	n.
年夜饭	niányèfàn	Chinese New Year's Eve dinner	n.	New
念	niàn	to read aloud; to study; to miss	v.
牛仔裤	niúzǎikù	jeans	n.
浓	nóng	strong; thick; dense	adj.
农民	nóngmín	farmer; peasant	n.
农业	nóngyè	agriculture; farming	n.
女子	nǚzǐ	woman; female	n.	New
哦	ò	oh (I see)	interj.	2.0: HSK 6
欧洲	Ōuzhōu	Europe	n.
偶然	ǒurán	accidental; by chance	adj.
拍摄	pāishè	to shoot (a film); to take (a photo)	v.	New
排列	páiliè	to arrange (in order); to line up	v.	2.0: HSK 4
派	pài	to send; to dispatch; to assign	v.
派出所	pàichūsuǒ	local police station	n.	New
跑道	pǎodào	running track; runway	n.	New
赔	péi	to compensate (for); to lose (money)	v.	New
陪伴	péibàn	to keep (someone) company; to accompany	v.	New
培训	péixùn	to train; training	v.
培养	péiyǎng	to train; to cultivate; to foster	v.
配	pèi	to match; to deserve; well-matched	v., adj.	New
配合	pèihé	to cooperate; to coordinate	v.
配送	pèisòng	to deliver; to distribute	v.	New
盆	pén	basin; tub; pot	n.
碰	pèng	to bump; to touch; to run into	v.
碰见	pèngjiàn	to run into; to meet by chance	v.	New
批	pī	(measure word for batches, groups)	m.w.
批	pī	to approve; to criticize; to mark (homework)	v.
批准	pīzhǔn	to approve; to ratify	v.
匹	pǐ	(measure word for horses, cloth)	m.w.
骗	piàn	to cheat; to deceive; to fool	v.	2.0: HSK 4
拼	pīn	to put together; to spell; to go all out	v.	New
拼音	pīnyīn	to spell phonetically; pinyin	v.
品	pǐn	product; goods; item	suffix	New
品牌	pǐnpái	brand; brand name	n.	New
品质	pǐnzhì	quality; character	n.	2.0: HSK 6
品种	pǐnzhǒng	variety; breed; type	n.	2.0: HSK 6
聘请	pìnqǐng	to hire; to engage	v.	New
平	píng	flat; level; even	adj.
评	píng	to judge; to comment on; to rate	v.	New
凭	píng	to rely on; based on; by means of	v., prep.
平安	píng’ān	safe and sound; safe; peaceful	adj.
平衡	pínghéng	balanced; to balance	adj., v.
评价	píngjià	to evaluate; to assess; evaluation	v., n.
凭借	píngjiè	to rely on; by means of; by virtue of	v.	New
平静	píngjìng	calm; quiet; peaceful	adj.
平均	píngjūn	to average; average; equal	v., adj.
屏幕	píngmù	screen	n.	2.0: HSK 6
平台	píngtái	platform	n.	New
破坏	pòhuài	to destroy; to damage; to violate	v.
普及	pǔjí	to popularize; to spread widely	v.	2.0: HSK 6
期待	qīdài	to look forward to; to expect; to await	v.
期间	qījiān	period (of time); during	n.
齐	qí	neat; even; all present	adj.	New
其	qí	his, her, its, their; that	pron.	New
奇迹	qíjì	miracle; wonder; marvel	n.
其余	qíyú	the rest; the others	pron.
企业	qǐyè	company; enterprise; business	n.
气球	qìqiú	balloon	n.	New
汽油	qìyóu	gasoline; petrol	n.
签	qiān	to sign (one's name, a contract)	v.
签订	qiāndìng	to sign (a contract or treaty)	v.	New
签名	qiānmíng	to sign (one's name); signature; autograph	v., n.	New
签字	qiānzì	to sign (one's name); signature	v., n.	New
前进	qiánjìn	to advance; to move forward	v.	New
前来	qiánlái	to come (formal)	v.	New
前途	qiántú	future; prospects	n.
前往	qiánwǎng	to go to; to head for; to leave for	v.	New
浅	qiǎn	shallow; light (in color); simple	adj.
欠	qiàn	to owe; to lack	v.
墙	qiáng	wall	n.
强大	qiángdà	powerful; strong; mighty	adj.	New
强调	qiángdiào	to emphasize; to stress	v.
强度	qiángdù	strength; intensity	n.	New
强烈	qiángliè	strong; intense	adj.
抢	qiǎng	to snatch; to rob; to fight over	v.
抢救	qiǎngjiù	to rescue; to save (a life); to salvage	v.	2.0: HSK 6
悄悄	qiāoqiāo	quietly; stealthily; secretly	adv.
切	qiē	to cut; to slice	v.
亲	qīn	close; related by blood; to kiss	adj., v.	New
亲爱	qīn’ài	dear; beloved	adj.
亲朋好友	qīnpéng-hǎoyǒu	friends and family		New
亲切	qīnqiè	kind; warm; cordial	adj.
亲情	qīnqíng	family love; family affection	n.	New
亲人	qīnrén	close relatives; loved ones	n.	New
亲自	qīnzì	personally; in person	adv.
勤奋	qínfèn	hardworking; diligent	adj.
青	qīng	green; blue; young	adj.
轻易	qīngyì	easily; lightly; rashly	adj., adv.
轻重	qīngzhòng	weight; importance; seriousness	n.	New
情感	qínggǎn	emotion; feeling	n.	New
情景	qíngjǐng	scene; situation; sight	n.
情绪	qíngxù	mood; emotions; state of mind	n.
请教	qǐngjiào	to ask for advice; to consult	v.	2.0: HSK 6
请求	qǐngqiú	to request; to ask; request	v., n.
穷	qióng	poor; impoverished	adj.	2.0: HSK 4
趋势	qūshì	trend; tendency	n.
区域	qūyù	area; region; district	n.	2.0: HSK 6
去世	qùshì	to pass away; to die	v.
权	quán	right; power; authority	n.	New
权利	quánlì	right (legal); entitlement	n.
全力	quánlì	full strength; with all one's might	n., adv.	New
全面	quánmiàn	comprehensive; overall; all-around	adj.
全体	quántǐ	all; the whole group; everyone	n.	New
全新	quánxīn	brand-new; completely new	adj.	New
劝	quàn	to advise; to persuade; to urge	v.
缺乏	quēfá	to lack; to be short of	v.
确保	quèbǎo	to ensure; to guarantee	v.	2.0: HSK 6
确定	quèdìng	certain; to determine; to confirm	adj., v.
确认	quèrèn	to confirm; to verify	v.
群	qún	(measure word for groups); group; crowd	m.w., n.
群体	qúntǐ	group; community	n.	New
燃烧	ránshāo	to burn; to combust	v.
绕	rào	to go around; to wind; to make a detour	v.
热爱	rè’ài	to love deeply; to be passionate about	v.
热量	rèliàng	heat; calories	n.	New
热烈	rèliè	warm; enthusiastic; lively	adj.
热心	rèxīn	warmhearted; eager to help; enthusiastic	adj.
人才	réncái	talented person; talent	n.
人工	réngōng	artificial; man-made; manual labor	adj., n.	2.0: HSK 6
人际	rénjì	interpersonal	adj.	New
人口	rénkǒu	population; number of people	n.
人类	rénlèi	humankind; humanity	n.
人力	rénlì	manpower; human effort	n.	New
人民	rénmín	the people	n.	New
人民币	rénmínbì	RMB (Chinese currency)	n.
人群	rénqún	crowd; group of people	n.	New
人体	réntǐ	human body	n.	New
人物	rénwù	figure; person; character (in a story)	n.
忍	rěn	to bear; to endure; to hold back	v.	New
认	rèn	to recognize; to know; to admit	v.	New
日历	rìlì	calendar	n.
日用品	rìyòngpǐn	daily necessities; everyday items	n.
如	rú	to be like; as; if	v., conj.	New
如此	rúcǐ	so; like this; such	pron.	New
如何	rúhé	how; what; how about	pron.
如今	rújīn	nowadays; now	n.
如同	rútóng	to be like; as	v.	New
如下	rúxià	as follows	v.	New
软	ruǎn	soft; weak; gentle	adj.
软件	ruǎnjiàn	software; app	n.
弱	ruò	weak; feeble	adj.
洒	sǎ	to sprinkle; to spill; to splash	v.
赛场	sàichǎng	competition venue; arena; field	n.	New
色彩	sècǎi	color; coloring; tone	n.
沙漠	shāmò	desert	n.
沙子	shāzi	sand; grit	n.	New
傻	shǎ	silly; foolish; stupid	adj.
晒	shài	to dry in the sun; to bask in the sun	v.
删	shān	to delete; to cut out	v.	New
扇	shān	to fan; to slap	v.	New
删除	shānchú	to delete; to remove	v.
山区	shānqū	mountain area; mountainous region	n.	New
擅长	shàncháng	to be good at; to be skilled in	v.	2.0: HSK 6
善良	shànliáng	kind; kindhearted; good-natured	adj.
善于	shànyú	to be good at; to be adept at	v.
扇子	shànzi	fan (handheld)	n.
伤	shāng	injury; wound; to hurt	n., v.	New
伤害	shānghài	to hurt; to harm; to injure	v.
商家	shāngjiā	merchant; business; store	n.	New
商人	shāngrén	businessperson; merchant	n.	New
商务	shāngwù	business; commerce	n.
商业	shāngyè	commerce; business; trade	n.
赏	shǎng	to admire; to enjoy (scenery); to reward	v.	New
上传	shàngchuán	to upload	v.	New
上升	shàngshēng	to rise; to go up; to increase	v.	New
上下	shàngxià	up and down; top and bottom; approximately	n.	New
上涨	shàngzhǎng	to rise; to go up (of prices, water)	v.	New
烧	shāo	to burn; to cook; fever	v., n.	New
烧烤	shāokǎo	barbecue	n.	New
蛇	shé	snake	n.
舍不得	shěbude	to hate to part with; to be reluctant to	v.
舍得	shěde	to be willing to part with; to not begrudge	v.	New
设备	shèbèi	equipment; device; facilities	n.
设计	shèjì	to design; design	v., n.
设立	shèlì	to set up; to establish; to found	v.	2.0: HSK 6
社区	shèqū	community; neighborhood	n.	2.0: HSK 6
设施	shèshī	facilities; installations	n.
摄影	shèyǐng	to take photographs; photography; to film	v.
设置	shèzhì	to set up; to establish; to configure	v.	2.0: HSK 6
伸	shēn	to stretch out; to extend	v.
身材	shēncái	figure; build; stature	n.
深度	shēndù	depth; profundity; in-depth	n., adj.	New
身份	shēnfèn	identity; status	n.
深厚	shēnhòu	deep; profound; solid	adj.	New
深刻	shēnkè	profound; deep	adj.
深入	shēnrù	to go deep into; in-depth; thorough	v., adj.	New
深远	shēnyuǎn	far-reaching; profound	adj.	New
神话	shénhuà	myth; mythology; fairy tale	n.
神秘	shénmì	mysterious	adj.
升	shēng	to rise; to raise; to be promoted	v.
生产	shēngchǎn	to produce; to manufacture; production	v.
生存	shēngcún	to survive; to exist	v.	2.0: HSK 6
生动	shēngdòng	vivid; lively	adj.
升级	shēngjí	to upgrade; to go up a grade; to escalate	v.	New
升温	shēngwēn	to warm up; to heat up; to intensify	v.	New
生物	shēngwù	living thing; organism; biology	n.	2.0: HSK 6
生肖	shēngxiào	Chinese zodiac animal; zodiac sign	n.	2.0: HSK 6
生长	shēngzhǎng	to grow; to grow up	v.
省	shěng	to save; to economize; to leave out	v.	New meaning
省份	shěngfèn	province	n.	New
省会	shěnghuì	provincial capital	n.	2.0: HSK 6
胜	shèng	to win; to defeat; to surpass	v.	New
胜利	shènglì	to win; to triumph; victory	v.
诗	shī	poem; poetry	n.
湿	shī	wet; damp	adj.	New
失恋	shīliàn	to go through a breakup; to be jilted	v.	New
失眠	shīmián	to have insomnia; to lose sleep; insomnia	v.
诗人	shīrén	poet	n.	New
失误	shīwù	to make a mistake; mistake; error	v., n.	2.0: HSK 6
失业	shīyè	to lose one's job; to be unemployed	v.
时差	shíchā	time difference; jet lag	n.
时常	shícháng	often; frequently	adv.	2.0: HSK 6
时代	shídài	era; age; times	n.
实践	shíjiàn	to put into practice; practice	v.
时刻	shíkè	moment; time; at all times	n., adv.
实力	shílì	strength; capability; power	n.	2.0: HSK 6
时期	shíqī	period; time; stage	n.
实施	shíshī	to implement; to carry out	v.	2.0: HSK 6
石头	shítou	stone; rock	n.
实习	shíxí	to intern; to do practical training	v.
实现	shíxiàn	to realize; to achieve; to come true	v.
实行	shíxíng	to implement; to put into practice	v.	2.0: HSK 6
实验	shíyàn	to experiment; to test; experiment	v., n.
实验室	shíyànshì	laboratory; lab	n.	New
实用	shíyòng	practical; useful; functional	adj.
食用	shíyòng	to eat; to consume; edible	v.	New
使得	shǐde	to make; to cause; to result in	v.	New
始终	shǐzhōng	from start to finish; all along; always	n., adv.
式	shì	style; type; form	suffix	New
适当	shìdàng	appropriate; suitable; proper	adj.	New
似的	shìde	(particle: as if; just like)	part.
事故	shìgù	accident; mishap	n.	2.0: HSK 6
事件	shìjiàn	incident; event	n.	2.0: HSK 6
试卷	shìjuàn	test paper; exam paper	n.
市民	shìmín	city resident; citizen	n.	New
事实	shìshí	fact; truth; reality	n.
视为	shìwéi	to regard as; to view as; to consider	v.	New
事物	shìwù	thing; object; matter	n.
事先	shìxiān	beforehand; in advance; prior	n.
试验	shìyàn	to test; to experiment; to try out	v.	2.0: HSK 6
事业	shìyè	career; cause; undertaking	n.	2.0: HSK 6
试用	shìyòng	to try out; to be on probation	v.	New
适用	shìyòng	applicable; suitable; usable	adj.	New
收获	shōuhuò	to harvest; to reap; gains (from effort)	v., n.
收集	shōují	to collect; to gather	v.	New
收看	shōukàn	to watch (TV); to tune in	v.	New
守	shǒu	to guard; to keep; to observe (rules)	v.	New
首次	shǒucì	first time; for the first time	num.+m.w.	New
手段	shǒuduàn	means; method; tactics	n.	New
手工	shǒugōng	handwork; handicraft; by hand	n.
手术	shǒushù	surgery; operation; to operate on	n., v.
手套	shǒutào	glove; mitten	n.
手续	shǒuxù	formalities; procedures; paperwork	n.
手指	shǒuzhǐ	finger	n.
售价	shòujià	selling price; price	n.	New
蔬菜	shūcài	vegetables	n.
书法	shūfǎ	calligraphy; penmanship	n.	2.0: HSK 6
书房	shūfáng	study (room)	n.	New
书架	shūjià	bookshelf; bookcase	n.
输入	shūrù	to input; to enter; to import	v.
舒适	shūshì	comfortable; cozy	adj.
熟练	shúliàn	skilled; proficient; practiced	adj.
熟人	shúrén	acquaintance; person one knows	n.	New
数	shǔ	to count; to be counted as (the most)	v.	New meaning
鼠标	shǔbiāo	mouse (computer)	n.
属于	shǔyú	to belong to; to be part of	v.
束	shù	(measure word for bunches, bundles)	m.w.	2.0: HSK 6
数据	shùjù	data	n.
树木	shùmù	trees	n.	New
摔	shuāi	to fall; to drop and break; to throw down	v.	New
双方	shuāngfāng	both sides; both parties	n.
水分	shuǐfèn	moisture; water content; exaggeration	n.	New
税	shuì	tax; duty	n.
睡眠	shuìmián	sleep	n.	New
顺	shùn	to follow; along; smooth	v., prep., adj.	New
说不定	shuōbudìng	can't say for sure; maybe; perhaps	v., adv.
说服	shuōfú	to persuade; to convince	v.
思考	sīkǎo	to think over; to ponder; to reflect on	v.
私人	sīrén	private; personal; private individual	n.
思维	sīwéi	thinking; thought; to think	n., v.	2.0: HSK 6
思想	sīxiǎng	thought; thinking; ideology	n.
四处	sìchù	everywhere; all around	n.	New
似乎	sìhū	it seems; seemingly; as if	adv.
四周	sìzhōu	all around; surroundings	n.	New
搜	sōu	to search; to look for	v.	New
搜索	sōusuǒ	to search; to look for; to look up online	v.
宿舍	sùshè	dormitory; dorm	n.
酸甜苦辣	suān-tián-kǔ-là	life's ups and downs; all kinds of flavors		New
随	suí	to follow; to go along with; as one likes	v.	New
随后	suíhòu	soon after; afterward; then	adv.	New
随时	suíshí	at any time; whenever necessary	adv.
随手	suíshǒu	in passing; conveniently; casually	adv.
随意	suíyì	casual; as one pleases; at will	adj.	2.0: HSK 6
碎	suì	to break into pieces; to shatter; broken	v., adj.
损害	sǔnhài	to harm; to damage; to impair	v.	New
损失	sǔnshī	to lose; to suffer a loss; loss	v., n.
缩短	suōduǎn	to shorten; to reduce	v.
缩小	suōxiǎo	to shrink; to reduce; to narrow (a gap)	v.	New
所	suǒ	(measure word for schools, houses); place	m.w., n.
锁	suǒ	lock; to lock	n., v.
他人	tārén	other people; others	pron.	New
台灯	táidēng	desk lamp; table lamp	n.	New
台阶	táijiē	steps; flight of steps; way to save face	n.
太太	tàitai	wife; Mrs.; madam	n.
谈话	tánhuà	to talk; to chat; conversation	v.	New
桃	táo	peach	n.
套	tào	(measure word for sets); cover; to put on	n., v., m.w.
特产	tèchǎn	local specialty; special local product	n.	New
特色	tèsè	special feature; characteristic; specialty	n.
特殊	tèshū	special; particular; exceptional	adj.
特有	tèyǒu	unique (to); characteristic (of)	adj.	New
特征	tèzhēng	characteristic; feature; trait	n.
疼痛	téngtòng	painful; aching; pain	adj.	New
提倡	tíchàng	to advocate; to promote; to encourage	v.
提交	tíjiāo	to submit; to hand in	v.	New
题目	tímù	test question; topic; title	n.
提起	tíqǐ	to mention; to bring up; to lift	v.	New
提升	tíshēng	to improve; to raise; to promote	v.	New
提问	tíwèn	to ask a question; to question	v.
体会	tǐhuì	to understand from experience; insight	v., n.
体力	tǐlì	physical strength; stamina	n.	New
体现	tǐxiàn	to reflect; to embody; to show	v.
体验	tǐyàn	to experience (firsthand); experience	v.
替	tì	to replace; for; on behalf of	v., prep.	New
天空	tiānkōng	sky	n.
天上	tiānshàng	in the sky; the sky; heaven	n.	New
填	tián	to fill in (a form); to fill up	v.	New
甜品	tiánpǐn	dessert; sweets	n.	New
挑	tiāo	to choose; to pick out; to carry on a pole	v.	New
挑选	tiāoxuǎn	to choose; to select; to pick	v.	New
调	tiáo	to adjust; to mix; to tune	v.	New
调皮	tiáopí	naughty; mischievous	adj.
调整	tiáozhěng	to adjust; to regulate; to revise	v.
挑战	tiǎozhàn	to challenge; challenge	v., n.
跳高	tiàogāo	to do the high jump; high jump	v.	New
跳远	tiàoyuǎn	to do the long jump; long jump	v.	New
贴	tiē	to stick; to paste; to post	v.	New
铁路	tiělù	railroad; railway	n.	New
停留	tíngliú	to stay; to stop over; to remain	v.	New
通常	tōngcháng	usual; normal; usually	adj., adv.
通行	tōngxíng	to pass through; to be in general use	v.	New
同	tóng	same; together; with	adj., v., adv., prep., conj.	New
同情	tóngqíng	to sympathize with; sympathy	v.	2.0: HSK 4
同一	tóngyī	the same; identical	adj.	New
统计	tǒngjì	to count; to add up; statistics	v.	2.0: HSK 6
统一	tǒngyī	to unify; unified; consistent	v., adj.
痛苦	tòngkǔ	painful; miserable; suffering	adj.
投	tóu	to throw; to cast (a vote); to invest	v.	New
投入	tóurù	to put into; absorbed (in); investment	v., adj., n.
头	tou	(noun suffix)	suffix	New meaning
突出	tūchū	to highlight; prominent; outstanding	v., adj.
图画	túhuà	picture; drawing	n.	New
图书	túshū	books	n.	New
土地	tǔdì	land; soil; territory	n.
土豆	tǔdòu	potato	n.
兔子	tùzi	rabbit; hare	n.
团	tuán	to roll into a ball; group; (measure word for lumps)	v., n., m.w.
团队	tuánduì	team	n.	New
推动	tuīdòng	to push forward; to promote; to drive	v.	New
推广	tuīguǎng	to promote; to popularize; to spread	v.
推荐	tuījiàn	to recommend	v.
推进	tuījìn	to push forward; to advance	v.	New
退	tuì	to retreat; to return (goods); to withdraw	v.
退出	tuìchū	to quit; to withdraw; to log out	v.	New
退还	tuìhuán	to return; to give back; to refund	v.	New
退休	tuìxiū	to retire	v.
拖鞋	tuōxié	slippers; flip-flops	n.	New
外部	wàibù	outside; exterior; external	n.	New
外公	wàigōng	maternal grandfather	n.
外观	wàiguān	appearance; exterior; look	n.	New
外婆	wàipó	maternal grandmother	n.	New
外形	wàixíng	shape; outward form; appearance	n.	New
弯	wān	curved; to bend; a turn	adj., v., n.	New
玩具	wánjù	toy	n.
完美	wánměi	perfect; flawless	adj.
完善	wánshàn	well-developed; to improve; to perfect	adj., v.
完整	wánzhěng	complete; intact; whole	adj.
万一	wànyī	just in case; what if; contingency	n., conj.
往返	wǎngfǎn	to make a round trip; to go back and forth	v.
网络	wǎngluò	internet; network	n.
危害	wēihài	to harm; to endanger; to jeopardize	v.
微笑	wēixiào	to smile; smile	v., n.
威胁	wēixié	to threaten; to menace; threat	v.
围	wéi	to surround; to enclose; to wrap around	v.	New
为	wéi	by (in passive sentences)	prep.	New meaning
维持	wéichí	to maintain; to keep; to preserve	v.	2.0: HSK 6
违法	wéifǎ	to break the law; illegal	v.	New
违反	wéifǎn	to violate; to go against; to break (rules)	v.
围巾	wéijīn	scarf	n.
围绕	wéirào	to revolve around; to surround; to center on	v.
维修	wéixiū	to repair; to maintain; to service	v.
唯一	wéiyī	only; sole; unique	adj.
尾巴	wěiba	tail; tail end	n.
伟大	wěidà	great	adj.
胃	wèi	stomach	n.
喂	wèi	to feed	v.	New meaning
未来	wèilái	future; coming	adj., n.
位于	wèiyú	to be located in; to be situated at	v.
位置	wèizhì	position; location; place	n.
温暖	wēnnuǎn	warm; to warm	adj., v.
文学	wénxué	literature	n.
稳定	wěndìng	stable; steady; to stabilize	adj., v.
问卷	wènjuàn	questionnaire; survey	n.	New
握	wò	to hold; to grasp; to grip	v.	New
卧室	wòshì	bedroom	n.
握手	wòshǒu	to shake hands	v.
无关	wúguān	to have nothing to do with; unrelated	v.	New
无奈	wúnài	to have no choice; helpless; but unfortunately	v., conj.
无数	wúshù	countless; innumerable	adj.
无限	wúxiàn	unlimited; infinite; boundless	adj.	New
无效	wúxiào	to be invalid; to be ineffective	v.	New
舞蹈	wǔdǎo	dance; dancing	n.	2.0: HSK 6
武术	wǔshù	martial arts	n.
舞台	wǔtái	stage; arena	n.	New
五颜六色	wǔyán-liùsè	colorful; all colors		New
雾	wù	fog; mist	n.
物价	wùjià	prices (of goods); cost of living	n.	New
物理	wùlǐ	physics	n.
物品	wùpǐn	articles; items; belongings	n.	New
物业	wùyè	property management; property	n.	2.0: HSK 6
物质	wùzhì	matter; substance; material things	n.
西餐	xīcān	Western food; Western-style meal	n.	New
吸管	xīguǎn	drinking straw	n.	New
吸收	xīshōu	to absorb; to take in; to recruit	v.
西装	xīzhuāng	suit; Western-style clothes	n.	New
戏	xì	play; drama; show	n.	New
系	xì	department (at a university); system	n.
细节	xìjié	details; particulars	n.
戏剧	xìjù	drama; play; theater	n.
系统	xìtǒng	system; systematic	n., adj.
下载	xiàzài	to download	v.
先后	xiānhòu	order; priority; one after another	n., adv.	New
先进	xiānjìn	advanced; progressive; role model	adj., n.	2.0: HSK 6
闲	xián	free (not busy); idle; unused	adj.	New
显得	xiǎnde	to seem; to look; to appear	v.
显然	xiǎnrán	obvious; evident; obviously	adj.
显示	xiǎnshì	to show; to display; to demonstrate	v.
县	xiàn	county	n.
现场	xiànchǎng	scene; site; on the spot	n.	2.0: HSK 6
现代	xiàndài	modern times; modern; contemporary	n., adj.
现代化	xiàndàihuà	to modernize; modernization	v.	New
线路	xiànlù	route; line; circuit	n.	New
现实	xiànshí	reality; realistic; practical	n., adj.
现象	xiànxiàng	phenomenon	n.
限制	xiànzhì	to limit; to restrict; restriction	v., n.
现状	xiànzhuàng	current situation; status quo	n.	2.0: HSK 6
乡	xiāng	countryside; hometown; township	n.	New
相处	xiāngchǔ	to get along (with); to interact	v.
乡村	xiāngcūn	countryside; village	n.	New
相当	xiāngdāng	to be equal to; quite; fairly	v., adv.
相对	xiāngduì	to face each other; relative; relatively	v., adj.
相关	xiāngguān	to be related (to); relevant	v.
相似	xiāngsì	similar; alike	adj.
想念	xiǎngniàn	to miss; to long for	v.
响声	xiǎngshēng	sound; noise	n.	New
享受	xiǎngshòu	to enjoy; enjoyment	v.
想象	xiǎngxiàng	to imagine; imagination	v.
相册	xiàngcè	photo album	n.	New
项目	xiàngmù	project; item; sports event	n.
橡皮	xiàngpí	eraser; rubber	n.	2.0: HSK 4
向上	xiàngshàng	to move upward; to make progress	v.	New
象征	xiàngzhēng	to symbolize; symbol	v., n.
消费	xiāofèi	to consume; to spend money; consumption	v.
消费者	xiāofèizhě	consumer	n.	New
消化	xiāohuà	to digest; to absorb (information)	v.
消极	xiāojí	negative; passive	adj.
销量	xiāoliàng	sales volume; sales	n.	New
消失	xiāoshī	to disappear; to vanish	v.
销售	xiāoshòu	to sell; sales	v.
小姐	xiǎojiě	Miss; young lady	n.	2.0: HSK 1
小型	xiǎoxíng	small-scale; small	adj.	New
小于	xiǎoyú	to be less than; to be smaller than	v.	New
效率	xiàolǜ	efficiency	n.
斜	xié	slanting; tilted; to tilt	adj., v.
协议	xiéyì	to agree on; agreement	v., n.	2.0: HSK 6
写作	xiězuò	to write; writing	v.
新郎	xīnláng	groom; bridegroom	n.	2.0: HSK 6
心理	xīnlǐ	psychology; mentality; state of mind	n.
新娘	xīnniáng	bride	n.	2.0: HSK 6
新人	xīnrén	newcomer; bride and groom	n.	New
欣赏	xīnshǎng	to appreciate; to admire; to enjoy	v.
心态	xīntài	mindset; attitude	n.	2.0: HSK 6
新型	xīnxíng	new type of; new-style; novel	adj.	New
信封	xìnfēng	envelope	n.	2.0: HSK 4
信任	xìnrèn	to trust; trust	v.
信用	xìnyòng	trustworthiness; credit	n.	New
行程	xíngchéng	itinerary; journey; route	n.	New
形成	xíngchéng	to form; to take shape	v.
行动	xíngdòng	to act; to take action; action	v., n.
行人	xíngrén	pedestrian; passer-by	n.
形容	xíngróng	to describe	v.
形式	xíngshì	form; format; formality	n.
形势	xíngshì	situation; circumstances	n.
行驶	xíngshǐ	to travel (of a vehicle); to drive	v.	New
行为	xíngwéi	behavior; conduct; action	n.
形象	xíngxiàng	image; appearance; vivid	n., adj.
形状	xíngzhuàng	shape; form	n.
行走	xíngzǒu	to walk	v.	New
幸运	xìngyùn	good luck; lucky; fortunate	n., adj.
性质	xìngzhì	nature; character	n.
修改	xiūgǎi	to revise; to modify; to amend	v.
修建	xiūjiàn	to build; to construct	v.	2.0: HSK 6
休闲	xiūxián	to relax; leisure; casual	v.
需	xū	to need; to require	v.	New
需求	xūqiú	demand; need	n.	2.0: HSK 6
虚心	xūxīn	modest; open-minded	adj.
宣布	xuānbù	to announce; to declare	v.
宣传	xuānchuán	to publicize; to promote; publicity	v.
选手	xuǎnshǒu	contestant; player; athlete	n.	2.0: HSK 6
学分	xuéfēn	course credit	n.	New
学科	xuékē	subject; academic discipline	n.	New
学历	xuélì	educational background; qualifications	n.
学年	xuénián	school year; academic year	n.	New
学术	xuéshù	academic research; scholarship	n.
学者	xuézhě	scholar; academic	n.	New
雪糕	xuěgāo	ice cream bar; popsicle	n.	New
询问	xúnwèn	to inquire; to ask about	v.
寻找	xúnzhǎo	to look for; to seek	v.
训练	xùnliàn	to train; training	v.
迅速	xùnsù	rapid; quick; swift	adj.
呀	yā	ah; oh (surprise)	interj.	2.0: HSK 4
押金	yājīn	deposit; security deposit	n.
压岁钱	yāsuìqián	lucky money (given at Chinese New Year)	n.	2.0: HSK 6
鸭子	yāzi	duck	n.	New
牙齿	yáchǐ	tooth; teeth	n.
沿	yán	along; to follow; edge	prep., v., n.	New
延长	yáncháng	to extend; to prolong; to lengthen	v.
研发	yánfā	to research and develop; R&D	v.	New
严肃	yánsù	serious; solemn; to tighten (discipline)	adj., v.
研制	yánzhì	to develop; to research and produce	v.	New
眼	yǎn	eye; (measure word for glances, wells)	n., m.w.	New
演讲	yǎnjiǎng	to give a speech; speech	v.
眼泪	yǎnlèi	tears	n.	New
阳台	yángtái	balcony	n.
样式	yàngshì	style; pattern; type	n.
腰	yāo	waist; lower back	n.
摇	yáo	to shake; to wave; to rock	v.
咬	yǎo	to bite	v.
要不	yàobù	otherwise; or else; how about	conj.
要不是	yàobúshì	if it weren't for; but for	conj.	New
药品	yàopǐn	medicine; drugs; pharmaceuticals	n.	New
药物	yàowù	medicine; medication; drug	n.	New
夜间	yèjiān	nighttime; at night	n.	New
夜市	yèshì	night market	n.	New
业务	yèwù	business; professional work	n.
业余	yèyú	amateur; spare-time	adj.
依据	yījù	basis; to base on; according to	n., v., prep.	2.0: HSK 6
依靠	yīkào	to rely on; to depend on; support	v., n.	2.0: HSK 6
医疗	yīliáo	to give medical treatment; medical care	v.	New
依然	yīrán	still; as before	adv.
医学	yīxué	medical science; medicine	n.	New
移	yí	to move; to shift	v.	New
一次性	yícìxìng	disposable; one-time	adj.	New
一代	yídài	generation	n.	New
一旦	yídàn	once (something happens)	adv.
移动	yídòng	to move; to shift; mobile	v.
遗憾	yíhàn	regret; pity; regrettable	n., adj.
一路	yílù	the whole journey; all the way	n., adv.	New
一路顺风	yílù-shùnfēng	have a good trip; bon voyage		New
疑问	yíwèn	doubt; question	n.
一致	yízhì	consistent; in agreement; unanimously	adj., adv.
乙	yǐ	second; B (in a series)	n.
以	yǐ	with; by means of; in order to	prep.	2.0: HSK 4
以及	yǐjí	as well as; and; along with	conj.
以来	yǐlái	since; up to now	n.
亿	yì	hundred million	num.
意识	yìshí	to realize; consciousness; awareness	v., n.	2.0: HSK 6
意外	yìwài	unexpected; accident; mishap	adj., n.
意味着	yìwèizhe	to mean; to imply; to signify	v.	2.0: HSK 6
义务	yìwù	duty; obligation; voluntary	n., adj.
意义	yìyì	meaning; significance	n.
因而	yīn’ér	therefore; thus; as a result	conj.
音量	yīnliàng	volume (of sound)	n.	New
因素	yīnsù	factor; element	n.
引进	yǐnjìn	to bring in; to introduce (from abroad)	v.	New
饮食	yǐnshí	diet; food and drink	n.	2.0: HSK 6
印刷	yìnshuā	to print; printing	v.
应当	yīngdāng	should; ought to	v.	New
迎	yíng	to welcome; to meet; to face	v.	New
迎接	yíngjiē	to welcome; to greet; to meet	v.
营养	yíngyǎng	nutrition; nourishment	n.
营业	yíngyè	to do business; to be open (for business)	v.
影片	yǐngpiàn	movie; film	n.	New
影视	yǐngshì	film and television	n.	New
硬	yìng	hard; stiff; forcibly	adj., adv.
应对	yìngduì	to deal with; to handle; to respond	v.	New
硬件	yìngjiàn	hardware; physical facilities	n.
应用	yìngyòng	to apply; to put to use; applied	v., adj.
拥抱	yōngbào	to hug; to embrace	v.
拥有	yōngyǒu	to have; to own; to possess	v.	2.0: HSK 6
勇气	yǒngqì	courage	n.
用法	yòngfǎ	usage; directions for use	n.	New
用户	yònghù	user; customer	n.	2.0: HSK 6
用力	yònglì	to exert oneself; to use force	v.	New
用品	yòngpǐn	supplies; articles for use; goods	n.	New
用途	yòngtú	use; purpose	n.
优惠	yōuhuì	discounted; preferential; favorable	adj.
悠久	yōujiǔ	long-standing; age-old	adj.
优良	yōuliáng	fine; excellent; good	adj.	New
优美	yōuměi	graceful; beautiful; elegant	adj.
优势	yōushì	advantage; strength; edge	n.
优质	yōuzhì	high-quality; premium	adj.	New
由此	yóu cǐ	from this; hence; thus		New
邮寄	yóujì	to mail; to post	v.	New
邮局	yóujú	post office	n.	2.0: HSK 4
游览	yóulǎn	to go sightseeing; to tour	v.
邮票	yóupiào	postage stamp	n.	New
油条	yóutiáo	deep-fried dough stick	n.	New
犹豫	yóuyù	hesitant; to hesitate	adj.
有害	yǒu hài	harmful; damaging		New
有力	yǒulì	powerful; strong; forceful	adj.	New
有利	yǒulì	advantageous; beneficial; favorable	adj.
有限	yǒuxiàn	limited; finite	adj.	New
有益	yǒuyì	beneficial; useful	adj.	New
有助于	yǒuzhùyú	to be helpful to; to contribute to	v.	New
幼儿园	yòu’éryuán	kindergarten; preschool	n.
娱乐	yúlè	to have fun; entertainment; amusement	v., n.
语气	yǔqì	tone (of voice); manner of speaking	n.
雨水	yǔshuǐ	rainwater; rain; rainfall	n.	New
语文	yǔwén	Chinese (school subject); language and literature	n.	New
语音	yǔyīn	pronunciation; speech sounds; voice message	n.	New
预报	yùbào	to forecast; forecast	v., n.
预测	yùcè	to predict; to forecast	v.	New
预订	yùdìng	to book; to reserve	v.
预防	yùfáng	to prevent; to guard against	v.
预计	yùjì	to estimate; to expect; to predict	v.	New
玉米	yùmǐ	corn; maize	n.
预约	yùyuē	to make an appointment; to book	v.	New
原	yuán	original; former	adj.	New
圆	yuán	circle; round	n., adj.
原有	yuán yǒu	original; pre-existing		New
元旦	Yuándàn	New Year's Day	n.
员工	yuángōng	employee; staff	n.
原则	yuánzé	principle	n.
愿	yuàn	to be willing; to wish; to hope	v.	New
愿望	yuànwàng	wish; desire; aspiration	n.
约定	yuēdìng	to agree on; to arrange; agreement	v.	New
运	yùn	to transport; to ship; to carry	v.	New
运费	yùnfèi	shipping cost; freight	n.	New
运气	yùnqi	luck; fortune	n.
运输	yùnshū	to transport; transportation	v.
运用	yùnyòng	to use; to apply; to make use of	v.
在场	zàichǎng	to be present; to be on the scene	v.	New
在乎	zàihu	to care about; to mind	v.
在内	zàinèi	including; included	n.	New
在线	zàixiàn	to be online; online	v.	New
在于	zàiyú	to lie in; to depend on	v.
赞成	zànchéng	to approve of; to agree with; to favor	v.
糟	zāo	bad; terrible; in a mess	adj.	New
糟糕	zāogāo	terrible; too bad; awful	adj.
早期	zǎoqī	early stage; early period	n.	New
早晚	zǎowǎn	morning and evening; sooner or later	n., adv.	New
早已	zǎoyǐ	long ago; long since; already	adv.	New
造	zào	to make; to build; to create	v.	New
造成	zàochéng	to cause; to bring about (usually bad)	v.
增	zēng	to increase; to add	v.	New
增进	zēngjìn	to enhance; to promote; to further	v.	New
增强	zēngqiáng	to strengthen; to enhance	v.	New
赠	zèng	to give as a gift; to present	v.	New
赠送	zèngsòng	to give as a gift; to give away free	v.	2.0: HSK 6
炸	zhá	to deep-fry; to fry	v.	New
摘	zhāi	to pick; to take off (glasses, hat)	v.
窄	zhǎi	narrow	adj.
展出	zhǎnchū	to exhibit; to put on display	v.	New
展开	zhǎnkāi	to unfold; to spread out; to carry out	v.
展览	zhǎnlǎn	to exhibit; to display; exhibition	v.
展示	zhǎnshì	to show; to display; to showcase	v.	2.0: HSK 6
展现	zhǎnxiàn	to show; to reveal; to present	v.	2.0: HSK 6
占	zhàn	to occupy; to take up; to account for	v.
站台	zhàntái	platform (at a station)	n.	New
占线	zhànxiàn	to be busy (of a phone line)	v.	2.0: HSK 4
涨	zhǎng	to rise; to go up (of prices, water)	v.
涨价	zhǎngjià	to go up in price; to raise prices	v.	New
掌声	zhǎngshēng	applause	n.	New
掌握	zhǎngwò	to master; to grasp; to control	v.
账号	zhànghào	account; account number; username	n.	New
账户	zhànghù	account; bank account	n.
着凉	zháoliáng	to catch a cold; to catch a chill	v.
召开	zhàokāi	to convene; to hold (a meeting)	v.
折扣	zhékòu	discount	n.	New
哲学	zhéxué	philosophy	n.
真诚	zhēnchéng	sincere; genuine	adj.	New
针对	zhēnduì	to target; to aim at; in response to	v.
珍贵	zhēnguì	precious; valuable	adj.	2.0: HSK 6
真实	zhēnshí	true; real; genuine	adj.
珍惜	zhēnxī	to cherish; to treasure; to value	v.
诊断	zhěnduàn	to diagnose; diagnosis	v.
阵	zhèn	(measure word for bursts, gusts, spells)	m.w.
争	zhēng	to compete for; to strive for; to argue	v.	New
争取	zhēngqǔ	to strive for; to fight for; to win over	v.
整齐	zhěngqí	neat; tidy; orderly	adj.
整体	zhěngtǐ	whole; entirety; overall	n.
整整	zhěngzhěng	a full; a whole; fully	adv.	New
挣	zhèng	to earn (money); to break free	v.
政府	zhèngfǔ	government	n.
证据	zhèngjù	evidence; proof	n.
正如	zhèngrú	just as; to be just like	v.	New
证书	zhèngshū	certificate; diploma	n.	2.0: HSK 6
政治	zhèngzhì	politics	n.
支	zhī	(measure word for pens, songs, teams)	m.w.
知名	zhīmíng	well-known; famous	adj.	New
直	zhí	straight; to straighten; directly	adj., v., adv.
直播	zhíbō	to broadcast live; to livestream	v.	2.0: HSK 6
职场	zhíchǎng	workplace; the working world	n.	New
职工	zhígōng	staff; employee; worker	n.	New
执行	zhíxíng	to carry out; to implement; executive	v., adj.	2.0: HSK 6
止	zhǐ	to stop; to end	v.	New
指导	zhǐdǎo	to guide; to instruct; guidance	v.
至	zhì	to reach; up to; until	v.	New
治	zhì	to treat (illness); to govern; to control	v.	New
制订	zhìdìng	to draw up; to work out (a plan)	v.	New
制定	zhìdìng	to formulate; to draw up (rules, policy)	v.
制度	zhìdù	system; rules; institution	n.
智慧	zhìhuì	wisdom; intelligence	n.
至今	zhìjīn	until now; so far; to this day	adv.
治疗	zhìliáo	to treat (illness); treatment	v.
智能	zhìnéng	intelligence; smart; intelligent	n., adj.	2.0: HSK 6
志愿者	zhìyuànzhě	volunteer	n.
制造	zhìzào	to manufacture; to make; to create	v.
制作	zhìzuò	to make; to produce	v.
中华	Zhōnghuá	China; Chinese (formal)	n.	New
中华民族	Zhōnghuá Mínzú	the Chinese nation		New
中级	zhōngjí	intermediate; mid-level	adj.	New
中介	zhōngjiè	agent; agency; intermediary	n.
中期	zhōngqī	middle period; mid-term; medium-term	n.	New
中外	zhōngwài	China and abroad; Chinese and foreign	n.	New
中心	zhōngxīn	center; heart; core	n.
中药	zhōngyào	Chinese herbal medicine	n.	New
中医	zhōngyī	traditional Chinese medicine; TCM doctor	n.	New
种类	zhǒnglèi	kind; type; variety	n.
种子	zhǒngzi	seed	n.	2.0: HSK 6
重大	zhòngdà	major; significant; important	adj.
众多	zhòngduō	numerous; many	adj.	New
重量	zhòngliàng	weight	n.
种植	zhòngzhí	to plant; to grow; to cultivate	v.	2.0: HSK 6
周年	zhōunián	anniversary	n.	2.0: HSK 6
猪	zhū	pig	n.
逐步	zhúbù	step by step; gradually	adv.
逐渐	zhújiàn	gradually; little by little	adv.
竹子	zhúzi	bamboo	n.
煮	zhǔ	to boil; to cook	v.
主持	zhǔchí	to host; to preside over; to manage	v.
主动	zhǔdòng	proactive; on one's own initiative	adj.
主观	zhǔguān	subjective	adj.
主人	zhǔrén	owner; master; host	n.
主任	zhǔrèn	director; head (of a department)	n.
主食	zhǔshí	staple food	n.	New
主题	zhǔtí	theme; topic; subject	n.
主席	zhǔxí	chairman; chairperson; president	n.
注册	zhùcè	to register; to sign up; to enroll	v.
住房	zhùfáng	housing	n.	New
住宿	zhùsù	to stay overnight; accommodation	v.	New
住址	zhùzhǐ	home address; address	n.	New
注重	zhùzhòng	to pay attention to; to emphasize	v.	2.0: HSK 6
抓	zhuā	to grab; to catch; to scratch	v.
抓紧	zhuājǐn	to make the most of (time); to grip firmly	v.
专家	zhuānjiā	expert; specialist	n.
专心	zhuānxīn	focused; attentive; to concentrate	adj.
转变	zhuǎnbiàn	to change; to transform; to shift	v.
转告	zhuǎngào	to pass on (a message); to relay	v.
装饰	zhuāngshì	to decorate; decoration; ornament	v., n.
装修	zhuāngxiū	to renovate; to decorate (a home)	v.
撞	zhuàng	to hit; to bump into; to collide	v.
状况	zhuàngkuàng	condition; situation; state	n.
状态	zhuàngtài	state; condition; status	n.
追	zhuī	to chase; to pursue; to court (someone)	v.
追求	zhuīqiú	to pursue; to seek; to court	v.
资格	zīgé	qualifications; eligibility	n.
资金	zījīn	funds; capital	n.
姿势	zīshì	posture; pose; position	n.
咨询	zīxún	to consult; to seek advice; to inquire	v.
资源	zīyuán	resources; natural resources	n.
紫	zǐ	purple; violet	adj.
子女	zǐnǚ	children; sons and daughters	n.	New
自从	zìcóng	since; ever since	prep.
自动	zìdòng	automatically; voluntarily; automatic	adv., adj.
自觉	zìjué	to be aware of; self-disciplined; voluntary	v., adj.
字母	zìmǔ	letter (of the alphabet)	n.
自身	zìshēn	oneself; itself; one's own	n.	New
自由	zìyóu	free; freedom	adj., n.
综合	zōnghé	to combine; to synthesize; comprehensive	v.
总部	zǒngbù	headquarters; head office	n.	New
总共	zǒnggòng	altogether; in total	adv.
总数	zǒngshù	total; total number; sum	n.	New
总体	zǒngtǐ	the whole; totality; overall	n.	New
总统	zǒngtǒng	president (of a country)	n.
总之	zǒngzhī	in short; in a word; anyway	conj.
租金	zūjīn	rent	n.	New
族	zú	ethnic group; group of people; clan	suffix	New
足够	zúgòu	to be enough; sufficient	v.	New
组成	zǔchéng	to form; to make up; to consist of	v.
组合	zǔhé	to combine; combination; group	v., n.
阻止	zǔzhǐ	to stop; to prevent; to block	v.
组织	zǔzhī	to organize; organization	v., n.
嘴巴	zuǐba	mouth	n.	New
醉	zuì	to get drunk; drunk	v.
最初	zuìchū	the beginning; at first; initial	n.
最佳	zuìjiā	best; optimal	adj.	New
尊敬	zūnjìng	to respect; respected; esteemed	v., adj.
遵守	zūnshǒu	to obey; to abide by; to follow (rules)	v.
作出	zuòchū	to make (a decision, contribution)	v.	New

What changed from HSK 2.0

2,098 words from HSK 2.0 up to HSK 5 are still in HSK 1–5 of HSK 3.0, and 1,455 words are new; the other 47 of the 3,600 entries repeat a word with another meaning. 395 HSK 2.0 words moved to a later level or changed form.

New at HSK 5, for example: 人民, 具有, 进一步, 如此, 工程, 采用, 平台, 长期. No longer in HSK 1–5: 北京, 唱歌, 打篮球, 第一, 服务员, 公共汽车, 火车站, 面条.

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 5

The 150 characters HSK 5 adds to the handwriting list.

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Print the HSK 5 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 5?

HSK 5 adds 1,600 new words on the new HSK 3.0 exam, so you need 3,600 in all with HSK 1–4. The old HSK 2.0 added 1,300 at HSK 5, for 2,500 in total. Both counts follow the official syllabus.

How many characters are in HSK 5?

The 2025 syllabus lists 431 new characters to read at HSK 5, 1,527 in all for HSK 1–5. 150 more must be written by hand. The writing list is on this page, and the HSK 5 writing workbook prints every word for tracing practice.

What changed in HSK 5 from HSK 2.0?

2,098 words from HSK 2.0 up to HSK 5 are still in HSK 1–5 of HSK 3.0, and 1,455 words are new, such as 人民, 具有, 进一步; the other 47 of the 3,600 entries repeat a word with another meaning. Words like 北京, 唱歌 moved to a later level or changed form.

Is there a free HSK 5 vocabulary list to download?

Yes. The full HSK 5 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 5 writing workbook instead.

Should I learn the HSK 2.0 or HSK 3.0 list for HSK 5?

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 5 writing workbook: trace and write every HSK 1–5 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.