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HSK vocabulary

The whole HSK 1–6 word list — characters, pinyin, part of speech and a sentence for each entry. HSK 1 opens with the 150 words you meet in your first week of class.

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HSK Vocabulary List

HSK 1–6 word list: Hanzi, pinyin, and meaning. Filter by level and search fast.

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Essential HSK Grammar

HSK 1

Core grammar patterns by HSK level. Learn the pattern first, then practice with the examples.

是… (to be)
Use 是 to state identity or equivalence.
A + 是 + B
我是学生。
Wǒ shì xuéshēng.
I am a student.
这是我的书。
Zhè shì wǒ de shū.
This is my book.
他不是老师。
Tā bú shì lǎoshī.
He is not a teacher.
吗 (yes/no questions)
Add 吗 at the end to form a yes/no question.
Statement + 吗?
你好吗?
Nǐ hǎo ma?
Are you OK?
这是你的手机吗?
Zhè shì nǐ de shǒujī ma?
Is this your phone?
你想喝茶吗?
Nǐ xiǎng hē chá ma?
Do you want tea?
有 / 没有 (to have)
有 means "to have"; 没有 means "to not have".
Subject + 有/没有 + Object
我有两个朋友。
Wǒ yǒu liǎng gè péngyou.
I have two friends.
他没有时间。
Tā méiyǒu shíjiān.
He doesn't have time.
你有问题吗?
Nǐ yǒu wèntí ma?
Do you have a question?
在 (location)
Use 在 to indicate location.
Subject + 在 + Place
我在家。
Wǒ zài jiā.
I'm at home.
书在桌子上。
Shū zài zhuōzi shàng.
The book is on the table.
他在学校吗?
Tā zài xuéxiào ma?
Is he at school?
的 (possession/modifier)
Use 的 for possession or to modify a noun.
Modifier + 的 + Noun
我的老师。
Wǒ de lǎoshī.
My teacher.
漂亮的衣服。
Piàoliang de yīfu.
Beautiful clothes.
这是他的。
Zhè shì tā de.
This is his.

Short Sentences

Short sentences for shadowing, memorizing, and typing practice.

Filter by topic. Each sentence includes key words for quick review.

你好!
Daily Life
Nǐ hǎo!
Hello!
Key words:
你好
谢谢你。
Social
Xièxie nǐ.
Thank you.
Key words:
谢谢你
我叫小明。
Daily Life
Wǒ jiào Xiǎomíng.
My name is Xiaoming.
Key words:
我叫小明
你是老师吗?
Work
Nǐ shì lǎoshī ma?
Are you a teacher?
Key words:
你是老师吗
我不忙。
Daily Life
Wǒ bù máng.
I'm not busy.
Key words:
我不忙
我想喝水。
Food
Wǒ xiǎng hē shuǐ.
I want to drink water.
Key words:
我想喝水
这是什么?
Daily Life
Zhè shì shénme?
What is this?
Key words:
这是什么
我们去学校。
Study
Wǒmen qù xuéxiào.
We go to school.
Key words:
我们去学校
我要一个杯子。
Food
Wǒ yào yí gè bēizi.
I want a cup.
Key words:
我要一个杯子
这个多少钱?
Shopping
Zhège duōshao qián?
How much is this?
Key words:
这个多少钱
我坐出租车。
Travel
Wǒ zuò chūzūchē.
I take a taxi.
Key words:
我坐出租车
我家在北京。
Daily Life
Wǒ jiā zài Běijīng.
My home is in Beijing.
Key words:
我家在北京
对不起。
Social
Duìbuqǐ.
Sorry.
Key words:
对不起
没关系。
Social
Méi guānxi.
No problem.
Key words:
没关系
现在几点?
Daily Life
Xiànzài jǐ diǎn?
What time is it now?
Key words:
现在几点
我有两个朋友。
Daily Life
Wǒ yǒu liǎng gè péngyou.
I have two friends.
Key words:
我有两个朋友

Every word turns up somewhere

The lists are only useful if you hear the words used. Almost every entry here appears in one of the long videos, filmed in class and out in Beihai.

Students over a bowl of beef noodles in Beihai
Noodles in Beihai
Students sharing a meal together after class
Dinner together
Students shopping at the supermarket, reading the labels
Shopping practice
Students out walking in the hills above Beihai
In the hills