Elementary Stage · HSK 3.0 Standard
HSK 3 Syllabus & Graded Readings
Mastering the Elementary Stage — Effective Communication & Independent Reading.
Official Benchmark
Can conduct effective communication in diverse everyday, academic, and workplace contexts.
Real-World Action Goals
Practical real-world communication milestones. Master these capability benchmarks to advance your conversational fluency!
Introducing Oneself (介绍个人情况)
#1
Can understand general questions and descriptions about personal information and characteristics (e.g., appearance, personality, clothing, contact details, occupation, marital status) in situations like picking someone up at the airport, looking for someone, viewing photos, and talking about friends.
能听懂接机、寻人、看照片、谈论朋友等场景中关于个人信息、个人特征的一般性问题，或关于这些个人情况的一般性描述或介绍，如：外貌、性格、穿着、联系方式、职业、婚姻情况等。
Introducing Oneself (介绍个人情况)
#2
Can ask and answer general questions about personal information and characteristics in the above situations.
能在上述情境中询问关于个人信息、个人特征的一般性问题；能回答上述场景中关于个人情况的一般性问题。
Introducing Oneself (介绍个人情况)
#3
Can briefly introduce someone's personal information and characteristics to others.
能向他人简单介绍某人的个人信息、个人特征等个人情况。
Introducing Oneself (介绍个人情况)
#4
Can understand simple written descriptions of a person's details in materials like missing person notices and introductions.
能看懂寻人启事、人物介绍等材料中描述上述人个人情况的简单文字。
Introducing Oneself (介绍个人情况)
#5
Can write one or two sentences to simply describe or introduce someone's personal details.
能写出一两句话，简单描述或介绍某人的个人情况。
Handling Daily Affairs (交流、处理日常事务)
#6
Can understand general statements about everyday tasks and procedures, such as reporting a lost item, making requests for leave, help, or borrowing, and answering routine questions when applying for a bank card, phone card, or passport.
能听懂日常生活中有关事务处理、业务办理的一般性表述。如：当对方遇到物品丢失时告知情况，或需要请假、帮忙、借还物品时提出请求；进行银行卡、电话卡、护照办理时工作人员一般性询问等。
Handling Daily Affairs (交流、处理日常事务)
#7
Can briefly explain one's situation, ask questions, and express willingness to communicate, seek help, or handle matters in these everyday scenarios.
能在上述日常事务场景中，简单说明自己的情况，进行问询，表达沟通、求助、办事的意愿。
Handling Daily Affairs (交流、处理日常事务)
#8
Can simply narrate everyday events, including their causes, processes, and outcomes.
能简单讲述上述日常生活中的事情。如：事情的起因、经过、结果。
Handling Daily Affairs (交流、处理日常事务)
#9
Can read lost-and-found notices, leave requests, procedural instructions, and short passages related to these topics.
能看懂有关上述内容的寻物启事、请假条、办事要求、小短文等。
Handling Daily Affairs (交流、处理日常事务)
#10
Can write a sentence or two to briefly introduce a matter or procedure.
能写出一两句话进行事务的简单介绍。
Socializing & Daily Interaction (日常交往)
#11
Can understand and exchange common polite expressions in social situations such as meeting friends, attending meetings, or workplace gatherings, including thanks, apologies, wishes, and compliments.
能听懂朋友见面、参会、单位聚会等情境中对方的一般性礼貌用语，并与对方互致礼貌用语。如：感谢、道歉、祝福、夸赞等。
Socializing & Daily Interaction (日常交往)
#12
Can understand others' general expressions of intention in everyday conversation, such as suggestions, decisions, choices, feelings, and attitudes.
能听懂日常言语交往中对方的一般性意愿表达。如：建议、决定、选择、感受、态度等。
Socializing & Daily Interaction (日常交往)
#13
Can express similar intentions in everyday conversation.
能在日常言语交往中表达自己的上述意愿。
Socializing & Daily Interaction (日常交往)
#14
Can understand common polite expressions and expressions of intention in social media posts, text messages, and emails.
能看懂社交平台、短信、邮件中对方的一般性礼貌用语和意愿表达。
Socializing & Daily Interaction (日常交往)
#15
Can exchange these polite expressions and convey intentions in social media, text messages, and emails.
能在社交平台、短信、邮件中互致上述一般性礼貌用语，表达上述意愿。
Socializing & Daily Interaction (日常交往)
#16
Can write one or two sentences to briefly describe personal feelings, decisions, etc.
能写出一两句话，简单介绍自己的感受、决定等。
Discussing Eating Habits (交流饮食情况)
#17
Can understand everyday questions and introductions about eating habits and dining situations, such as favorite foods, usual eating practices, how to order meals or takeout, restaurant ordering, service quality, and dish information.
能听懂日常交流中对方关于饮食习惯、就餐情况的一般性问题或介绍，如：喜欢的食物、惯常的吃法，如何订餐、点外卖、餐馆点菜，服务情况如何，菜品信息等。
Discussing Eating Habits (交流饮食情况)
#18
Can ask and answer general questions about food, drinks, eating habits, and dining situations.
能询问他人关于食物饮品、饮食习惯、就餐情况的一般性问题；能回答他人关于上述内容的一般性问题。
Discussing Eating Habits (交流饮食情况)
#19
Can briefly introduce food, drinks, personal eating habits, and dining experiences to friends, including ordering meals, takeout, and restaurant visits.
能跟朋友简单介绍食物饮品以及自己的饮食习惯、就餐情况，讲述订餐、点外卖、饭店就餐的经历。
Discussing Eating Habits (交流饮食情况)
#20
Can understand short passages about eating habits and dining situations in social media and readings.
能看懂社交媒体、读物中关于饮食习惯、就餐情况的小短文。
Discussing Eating Habits (交流饮食情况)
#21
Can write one or two sentences to briefly describe personal eating habits and dining situations.
能写出一两句话，简单介绍自己饮食习惯、就餐等方面的情况。
Talking About Transportation (谈论交通出行)
#22
Can understand general questions and introductions about transportation from family, friends, and classmates in contexts like weekends, holidays, and school breaks, covering travel modes, arrangements, experiences, and traffic rules.
能在周末、节日、寒暑假来临等场景中听懂家人、朋友、同学等关于交通出行的一般性问题或介绍。如：出行方式、出行安排、出行经历、交通规则等。
Talking About Transportation (谈论交通出行)
#23
Can ask and answer general questions about transportation and travel with friends, family, and classmates.
能向朋友、家人、同学询问上述交通出行的一般性情况；能回答朋友、家人、同学提出的上述关于交通出行的一般性问题。
Talking About Transportation (谈论交通出行)
#24
Can briefly describe personal travel plans, including choice of transport (e.g., high-speed rail or cycling), destination, itinerary, precautions, travel experiences, and relevant traffic rules.
能简单介绍自己的出行情况。如：交通方式选择高铁或骑行；目的地选择、行程安排、注意事项；出行过程、感受；需要了解的道路交通规则，等等。
Talking About Transportation (谈论交通出行)
#25
Can understand simple introductions from friends, family, and classmates about their travel and transportation experiences.
能看懂朋友、家人、同学等关于上述交通出行情况的简单介绍。
Talking About Transportation (谈论交通出行)
#26
Can write a sentence or two to briefly describe travel plans or experiences.
能写出一两句话，简单介绍自己的出行安排或经历。
Exchanging Shopping Information (交流购物信息)
#27
Can understand common questions from sellers about product choices and general descriptions of products in places like malls and shops, including product features, similarities and differences, and reviews.
能听懂商场、商店等场景中卖家关于商品选购的一般性询问，或者卖家介绍商品的一般性表述。如：对商品的描述、不同商品的异同、商品评价等。
Exchanging Shopping Information (交流购物信息)
#28
Can ask sellers about product details, describe basic product features, express purchasing needs, and bargain; can answer common questions from sellers on these topics.
能向卖家询问商品的相关信息、描述商品的基本情况、表达自己的购买需求、讨价还价；能回答卖家关于上述情况的一般性问题。
Exchanging Shopping Information (交流购物信息)
#29
Can briefly describe a shopping experience and how it felt.
能简单讲述自己的购物过程及感受。
Exchanging Shopping Information (交流购物信息)
#30
Can read short passages about shopping experiences and product information.
能看懂关于购物经历、商品信息的简单小短文。
Exchanging Shopping Information (交流购物信息)
#31
Can write a sentence or two to briefly describe a shopping experience or a product.
能写出一两句话，简单介绍自己的购物经历或描述商品。
Discussing Medical Visits & Health Concepts (谈论就医探病、健康观念)
#32
Can understand general questions and introductions from family, friends, and medical staff about illness, medical visits, and health concepts, such as symptoms, treatment and medication, hospital visits, exercise habits, and healthy eating and lifestyle.
能听懂家人、朋友、医护人员等关于生病就医情况、健康观念的一般性询问，或对上述情况的一般性介绍，如：生病症状，病情及用药情况，探病过程和感受，日常锻炼习惯，健康饮食和生活理念等。
Discussing Medical Visits & Health Concepts (谈论就医探病、健康观念)
#33
Can ask family, friends, and medical staff general questions about illness, medical visits, and health concepts; can answer common questions on these topics.
能向家人、朋友、医护人员等询问上述有关生病就医的一般性情况、健康观念；能回答上述关于生病就医情况、健康观念的一般性问题。
Discussing Medical Visits & Health Concepts (谈论就医探病、健康观念)
#34
Can briefly describe personal experiences with illness, medical visits, and health concepts.
能简单讲述自己的生病就医情况、健康观念。
Discussing Medical Visits & Health Concepts (谈论就医探病、健康观念)
#35
Can read short passages about medication instructions, doctor's orders, health concepts, and experiences with medical visits and hospital visits.
能看懂关于药品的用药方法、医生医嘱、健康观念、就医探病经历的简单小短文。
Discussing Medical Visits & Health Concepts (谈论就医探病、健康观念)
#36
Can write one or two sentences to briefly describe a personal experience of seeing a doctor or healthy living habits.
能写出一两句话，简单介绍自己生病就医的经历或健康生活的做法。
Talking About Leisure Life (谈论休闲生活)
#37
Can understand everyday conversations with family and friends about leisure activities and experiences, such as travel, vacations, cycling, photography, exercise, gatherings, chatting, listening to music, and keeping pets.
能听懂日常谈话时家人、朋友等关于休闲活动、活动体验等休闲生活内容的一般性询问，或对休闲生活的一般性介绍。如：旅行、休假、骑行、拍照、锻炼、聚会、聊天儿、听音乐、养宠物等。
Talking About Leisure Life (谈论休闲生活)
#38
Can ask family and friends about their leisure plans, processes, and feelings, and can answer their questions on these topics.
能询问家人、朋友等的活动安排、活动过程、活动感受等休闲生活体验的一般性内容；能回答家人、朋友等提出的关于上述休闲生活内容的一般性问题。
Talking About Leisure Life (谈论休闲生活)
#39
Can briefly describe personal leisure activities, including why they were chosen, how they were arranged, and the process and feelings involved.
能简单介绍自己的上述休闲生活内容。如：为何选择某种活动，如何安排活动，活动的过程和感受。
Talking About Leisure Life (谈论休闲生活)
#40
Can read short passages that introduce leisure activities.
能读懂介绍休闲生活内容的简单小短文。
Talking About Leisure Life (谈论休闲生活)
#41
Can write one or two sentences to briefly describe an aspect of personal leisure life.
能写出一两句话，简单介绍自己休闲生活的上述某方面情况。
Discussing Living Arrangements (谈论居住情况)
#42
Can understand general questions and introductions about living situations from family and friends in contexts like gatherings or moving into a new home, covering topics such as the neighborhood, the house, furniture, and room layout.
能听懂聚会、新家入住等场景中家人、朋友等关于居住情况的一般性问题，或关于居住情况的一般性介绍，如：小区情况、房屋情况、家居用品、房间布置等。
Discussing Living Arrangements (谈论居住情况)
#43
Can ask family and friends about their living situations and answer general questions on this topic.
能询问家人、朋友等上述居住情况相关的一般性情况，能回答关于居住情况的一般性问题。
Discussing Living Arrangements (谈论居住情况)
#44
Can briefly describe personal living arrangements.
能简单介绍自己的居住情况。
Discussing Living Arrangements (谈论居住情况)
#45
Can read short passages that describe living situations.
能看懂介绍居住情况的简单小短文。
Discussing Living Arrangements (谈论居住情况)
#46
Can write one or two sentences to briefly describe where they live.
能写出一两句话，简单介绍自己居住的情况。
Discussing Habits, Family Relations & Household Matters (谈论生活习惯、家庭关系和家庭事务)
#47
Can understand general questions and introductions about family life, such as personal and family habits, caring for the elderly, raising children, moving house, and sharing household chores.
能听懂家人、朋友等关于生活习惯、家庭关系、家庭事务处理情况等家庭生活方面的一般性问题，或对家庭生活话题的一般性介绍。如：个人和家庭生活习惯，家中如何照顾老人，如何育儿，搬家事宜，家务分配等情况。
Discussing Habits, Family Relations & Household Matters (谈论生活习惯、家庭关系和家庭事务)
#48
Can ask and answer general questions about family life topics with family and friends.
能询问家人、朋友等上述话题的一般性内容；能回答家人、朋友等关于上述话题的一般性问题。
Discussing Habits, Family Relations & Household Matters (谈论生活习惯、家庭关系和家庭事务)
#49
Can briefly describe their own and their family's living habits, family relationships, and household management.
能简单介绍自己及家人的生活习惯、家庭关系、家庭事务处理情况。
Discussing Habits, Family Relations & Household Matters (谈论生活习惯、家庭关系和家庭事务)
#50
Can read short passages describing living habits, family relationships, and household matters.
能看懂描述生活习惯、家庭关系、家庭事务情况的简单小短文。
Discussing Habits, Family Relations & Household Matters (谈论生活习惯、家庭关系和家庭事务)
#51
Can write one or two sentences to briefly describe their own and their family's living habits, family relationships, and household management.
能写出一两句话，简单介绍自己及家人的生活习惯、家庭关系、家庭事务处理情况。
Communicating About Studies (沟通学习情况)
#52
Can understand general questions and introductions about study situations, such as course details and progress, classroom activities, learning methods, learning conditions, and study abroad experiences.
能听懂同学、朋友、家人、老师等关于课程情况、学习活动、学习环境、个人求学经历等学习情况的一般性问题或介绍。如：课程信息和进度、课堂活动、学习方法、学习条件、留学经历等。
Communicating About Studies (沟通学习情况)
#53
Can ask and answer general questions about study situations with classmates, friends, family, and teachers.
能询问同学、朋友等上述一般性学习情况；能回答同学、家人、老师等对上述学习情况的一般性问题。
Communicating About Studies (沟通学习情况)
#54
Can briefly describe their own study situation.
能简单介绍自己的上述学习情况。
Communicating About Studies (沟通学习情况)
#55
Can read short passages in emails and other materials about study situations.
能看懂邮件、读物等材料中关于上述学习情况介绍的简单小短文。
Communicating About Studies (沟通学习情况)
#56
Can write a sentence or two to briefly introduce their study plans or progress.
能写出一两句话，简单介绍自己的学习计划或学习情况。
Discussing Campus Life (交流校园生活)
#57
Can understand general questions or introductions from classmates, friends, teachers, or family about campus activities, school news, sports meets, or the school environment.
能听懂同学、朋友、老师、家人等关于校园活动、学校等情况的一般性询问或介绍。如：校园活动安排、校园新闻、运动会、学校环境等。
Discussing Campus Life (交流校园生活)
#58
Can ask classmates or friends about general campus life situations and answer general questions from friends or family about these topics.
能询问同学或朋友等上述校园生活的一般性情况；能回答朋友、家人等关于上述校园生活情况的一般性问题。
Discussing Campus Life (交流校园生活)
#59
Can briefly describe their own campus life.
能简单介绍自己的校园生活情况。
Discussing Campus Life (交流校园生活)
#60
Can read emails from classmates or friends about campus life or short passages introducing campus life.
能看懂同学、朋友等关于上述校园生活情况的邮件或关于校园生活介绍的简单小短文。
Discussing Campus Life (交流校园生活)
#61
Can write a sentence or two to briefly introduce an aspect of their campus life or school.
能写出一两句话，简单介绍自己校园生活、学校情况的某个方面。
Discussing Family Education (谈论家庭教育)
#62
Can understand general questions, introductions, and opinions from friends or family about family education, such as parenting styles and children's schooling.
能听懂朋友、家人等关于家庭教育情况的一般性询问、介绍和看法。如：家庭教育的理念和方式、子女上学情况等。
Discussing Family Education (谈论家庭教育)
#63
Can ask friends or family about general situations and opinions on family education and answer general questions on this topic.
能询问朋友、家人等有关上述家庭教育方面的一般性情况和看法；能回答关于上述家庭教育情况的一般性问题。
Discussing Family Education (谈论家庭教育)
#64
Can briefly describe their own situation and views on family education.
能简单介绍自己上述家庭教育方面的情况及看法。
Discussing Family Education (谈论家庭教育)
#65
Can read short passages about family education.
能看懂关于上述家庭教育方面情况的简单小短文。
Discussing Family Education (谈论家庭教育)
#66
Can write one or two sentences to briefly describe an aspect of family education.
能写出一两句话，简单介绍家庭教育的某方面情况。
Discussing Daily Office Work (交流日常办公情况)
#67
Can understand general questions and introductions about everyday office matters, such as work schedules, meetings, emails, attendance, work attitude and ability, office equipment, and colleague relationships.
能听懂办公室场景下关于办公事务、工作表现、工作环境、同事相处等日常办公情况的一般性问题，或同事、领导关于上述日常办公情况的一般性介绍。如：最近工作日程安排，开会、收发邮件情况，出勤情况，工作态度和能力，办公设备情况，同事关系，等等。
Discussing Daily Office Work (交流日常办公情况)
#68
Can ask and answer general questions about everyday office situations.
能询问办公室场景中上述日常办公的一般性情况，能回答办公室场景中有关上述日常办公情况的一般性问题。
Discussing Daily Office Work (交流日常办公情况)
#69
Can briefly describe everyday office situations.
能简单介绍日常办公过程中的上述情况。
Discussing Daily Office Work (交流日常办公情况)
#70
Can read simple work notices and schedules.
能看懂简单的工作通知、工作日程表。
Discussing Daily Office Work (交流日常办公情况)
#71
Can write one or two sentences to briefly describe basic information about everyday office situations.
能写出一两句话，简单介绍日常办公情况的基本信息。
Talking About Professions (谈论职业)
#72
Can understand general questions and introductions about career topics, such as job changes, career intentions, choices, status, and overall job satisfaction.
能听懂日常交谈中同事、朋友、家人等关于工作经历、职业评价等职业情况的一般性问题，或同事、朋友等关于上述情况的一般性介绍。如：工作变动、职业意愿、职业选择、职业地位、对职业的总体评价等。
Talking About Professions (谈论职业)
#73
Can ask and answer general questions about career topics in everyday conversation.
能在日常交谈中询问同事、同学、朋友、家人等上述关于职业的一般性情况，能回答同事、同学、朋友、家人等关于上述职业情况的一般性问题。
Talking About Professions (谈论职业)
#74
Can briefly describe career situations of oneself or family members and express opinions.
能简单介绍自己或家人的上述职业情况，表达看法。
Talking About Professions (谈论职业)
#75
Can read short passages about career topics.
能看懂关于上述职业情况的简单小短文。
Talking About Professions (谈论职业)
#76
Can write one or two sentences to briefly introduce one's own or family members' job information or a certain career experience.
能写出一两句话，简单介绍自己或家人的职业信息或某一段职业经历。
Discussing Natural Conditions (谈论自然情况)
#77
Can understand general questions and introductions from friends and family in daily conversation about climate, seasons, plants and animals, and natural scenery, such as the overall climate of a region, common weather phenomena, seasonal conditions, common animals and plants like pandas and trees, and natural landscapes.
能听懂日常交谈中朋友、家人等关于气候、季节、动植物、自然风景等情况的一般性问题，或朋友、家人等对上述情况的一般性介绍。如：一个地区气候的总体特征，常见的气候现象，季节情况，大熊猫、树木等常见的动植物，自然风景。
Discussing Natural Conditions (谈论自然情况)
#78
Can ask friends and family general questions about the above natural topics in daily conversation, and can answer their general questions about these topics.
能在日常交谈中询问朋友、家人等上述一般性自然情况；能回答朋友、家人等关于上述自然情况的一般性问题。
Discussing Natural Conditions (谈论自然情况)
#79
Can briefly introduce natural topics related to the above, such as favorite seasons, plants and animals, recent weather, and favorite scenery.
能简单介绍上述内容相关的自然情况，如：自己喜欢的季节，动植物，最近的天气情况、喜欢的风景等。
Discussing Natural Conditions (谈论自然情况)
#80
Can read short passages that introduce the above natural topics.
能看懂关于介绍上述自然情况的简单小短文。
Discussing Natural Conditions (谈论自然情况)
#81
Can write one or two sentences to briefly introduce content related to the above natural topics, such as recent weather or favorite seasons.
能写出一两句话，简单介绍跟上述自然情况相关的内容。如：最近的天气、喜欢的季节等。
Describing Local Environment & Environmental Protection (介绍某个地方的环境和环保)
#82
Can understand general questions and introductions from friends and family in daily conversation about the environmental conditions and protection of a place, such as its geographical location, characteristics, environmental practices, and opinions.
能听懂日常交谈中朋友、家人等关于某个地方环境状况、环境保护的一般性问题，或朋友、家人等对上述情况的一般性介绍。如：所处的地理位置、特点、环保做法和看法等。
Describing Local Environment & Environmental Protection (介绍某个地方的环境和环保)
#83
Can ask friends and family questions about the environmental conditions and protection of a place in daily conversation, and can answer their questions on these topics.
能在日常交谈中询问朋友、家人等关于某个地方环境状况和环保的问题；能回答朋友、家人等关于上述情况的问题。
Describing Local Environment & Environmental Protection (介绍某个地方的环境和环保)
#84
Can briefly introduce to friends and family general information about the environmental conditions and protection of a place.
能向朋友、家人等简单介绍某个地方环境状况和环保的一般性内容。
Describing Local Environment & Environmental Protection (介绍某个地方的环境和环保)
#85
Can read short passages that introduce the above content about a place.
能看懂介绍某个地方上述相关内容的简单小短文。
Describing Local Environment & Environmental Protection (介绍某个地方的环境和环保)
#86
Can write one or two sentences to briefly describe the environmental conditions and eco-friendly practices of a place.
能写出一两句话，简单介绍某个地方的上述环境状况和环保内容。
Discussing Aspects of Social Life (交流社会生活的某个方面)
#87
Can understand general questions and introductions from friends and family about aspects of modern life and urban development, such as high-speed rail, new payment methods, and city infrastructure.
能听懂日常交谈中朋友、家人等关于现代生活、城市发展等社会生活某方面的一般性问题，或朋友、家人等对上述社会生活某方面的一般性介绍。如：高铁等现代交通方式、新的支付方式及影响，现代城市发展中的道路、设施等概况。
Discussing Aspects of Social Life (交流社会生活的某个方面)
#88
Can ask and answer general questions about modern life and urban development in everyday conversations with friends and family.
能在日常交谈中询问朋友、家人等关于上述现代生活、城市发展等社会生活的某个方面的一般性问题；能回答朋友、家人等关于上述社会生活的某个方面的一般性问题。
Discussing Aspects of Social Life (交流社会生活的某个方面)
#89
Can give a simple introduction to friends and family about a specific aspect of modern life or urban development.
能向朋友、家人等简单介绍上述社会生活某个方面的相关内容。
Discussing Aspects of Social Life (交流社会生活的某个方面)
#90
Can read short passages that introduce a specific aspect of modern life or urban development.
能看懂介绍上述社会生活某个方面的简单小短文。
Discussing Aspects of Social Life (交流社会生活的某个方面)
#91
Can write one or two sentences to share personal knowledge or experiences related to modern life, such as traveling by high-speed rail or paying with a mobile phone.
能写出一两句话，简单介绍对上述社会生活某个方面的了解或经历。如：坐高铁出行，用手机支付等。
Exchanging Info on Cultural & Arts Activities (交流文艺活动信息)
#92
Can understand general information about cultural events, such as performances, shows, or competitions, including main content, performers, and popularity, when friends or family talk about them.
能听懂朋友、家人等询问或介绍某个文艺活动的一般性信息，如：一次表演、某个节目、一次比赛的主要内容、演出人员、是否受欢迎等。
Exchanging Info on Cultural & Arts Activities (交流文艺活动信息)
#93
Can ask and answer general questions about cultural events with friends and family.
能询问朋友、家人等某个文艺活动的上述一般性信息；能回答朋友、家人等询问文艺活动上述信息的一般性问题。
Exchanging Info on Cultural & Arts Activities (交流文艺活动信息)
#94
Can give a simple introduction to a cultural event to friends and family.
能向朋友、家人等简单介绍某个文艺活动。
Exchanging Info on Cultural & Arts Activities (交流文艺活动信息)
#95
Can read key information from posters for performances, competitions, and other cultural events, as well as short passages introducing everyday cultural activities.
能看懂演出、比赛等文艺活动海报中的主要信息，或介绍日常文艺活动的简单小短文。
Exchanging Info on Cultural & Arts Activities (交流文艺活动信息)
#96
Can write one or two sentences to briefly introduce basic information about a cultural or artistic event.
能写出一两句话，简单介绍某次文艺活动的基本信息。
Introducing Sports & Competitions (介绍体育项目及比赛)
#97
Can understand general questions and introductions from friends and family about sports like tennis and badminton, including event names, match details, and participants.
能听懂朋友、家人等询问网球、羽毛球等运动项目和比赛情况的一般性问题，或朋友、家人等对运动项目和比赛情况的一般性介绍。如：项目名称、比赛信息、参赛人员等。
Introducing Sports & Competitions (介绍体育项目及比赛)
#98
Can ask friends and family general questions about sports and matches like tennis and badminton, and can answer similar questions about them.
能向朋友、家人等询问网球、羽毛球等运动项目和比赛的一般情况；能回答有关上述项目和比赛信息的一般性问题。
Introducing Sports & Competitions (介绍体育项目及比赛)
#99
Can briefly introduce sports and matches such as volleyball, tennis, and badminton.
能简单介绍排球、网球、羽毛球等运动项目和比赛情况。
Introducing Sports & Competitions (介绍体育项目及比赛)
#100
Can read short passages about sports and matches.
能读懂关于运动项目和比赛情况的简单小短文。
Introducing Sports & Competitions (介绍体育项目及比赛)
#101
Can write one or two sentences to briefly introduce basic information about a match or competition.
能写出一两句话，简单介绍某次比赛的基本信息。
Introducing Chinese Specialty Foods & Tableware (介绍中国特色饮食及餐具)
#102
Can understand general questions and introductions from friends, classmates, and teachers about Chinese food and tableware, such as typical teas and liquors, dishes, staple foods, and utensils.
能听懂朋友、同学、老师等关于中国特色饮食及餐具的一般性问题或介绍。如：中国人喝什么茶和酒，中国菜和中国人的主食，中国人的餐具等。
Introducing Chinese Specialty Foods & Tableware (介绍中国特色饮食及餐具)
#103
Can ask friends, classmates, and teachers general questions about Chinese food and tableware, and can answer similar questions.
能向朋友、同学、老师等询问上述中国特色饮食及餐具的一般情况，能回答关于上述内容的一般性问题。
Introducing Chinese Specialty Foods & Tableware (介绍中国特色饮食及餐具)
#104
Can briefly introduce Chinese food and tableware to others.
能向他人简单介绍上述中国特色饮食及餐具的内容。
Introducing Chinese Specialty Foods & Tableware (介绍中国特色饮食及餐具)
#105
Can read short passages introducing Chinese food and tableware.
能看懂介绍上述中国特色饮食及餐具的简单小短文。
Introducing Traditional Chinese Customs (介绍中国传统风俗)
#106
Can understand general questions and introductions about Chinese customs and traditions, such as Mid-Autumn Festival and Spring Festival customs, and regional differences in lifestyle and culture.
能听懂朋友、同学、老师等关于节日、地区差异等中国风俗传统的一般性问题，或朋友、同学、老师等关于上述中国风俗传统的一般性介绍。如：中秋节习俗、春节习俗，南北方生活、文化差异等。
Introducing Traditional Chinese Customs (介绍中国传统风俗)
#107
Can ask and answer general questions about Chinese customs and traditions.
能向朋友、同学、老师等询问上述中国风俗传统的一般性情况，能回答关于上述中国风俗传统的一般性问题。
Introducing Traditional Chinese Customs (介绍中国传统风俗)
#108
Can briefly introduce Chinese customs and traditions to others.
能向他人简单介绍上述中国风俗传统的内容。
Introducing Traditional Chinese Customs (介绍中国传统风俗)
#109
Can read short passages introducing Chinese customs and traditions.
能看懂介绍上述中国风俗传统的简单小短文。
Thematic Scenarios & Topics
Structured scenario taxonomy connecting everyday conversational contexts with official exam domains.
Daily Life · Personal Circumstances
#1
Personal Info
个人信息
Daily Life · Personal Circumstances
#2
Personal Traits
个人特征
Daily Life · Daily Affairs
#3
Handling Matters
事务处理
Daily Life · Daily Affairs
#4
Business Procedures
业务办理
Daily Life · Socializing & Interaction
#5
Polite Behavior
礼貌行为
Daily Life · Socializing & Interaction
#6
Wishes & Feelings
意愿感受
Daily Life · Food & Drink
#7
Food & Drinks
食物饮品
Daily Life · Food & Drink
#8
Eating Habits
饮食习惯
Daily Life · Food & Drink
#9
Dining Out
就餐
Daily Life · Transportation & Travel
#10
Getting Around
出行方式
Daily Life · Transportation & Travel
#11
Travel Plans
出行安排
Daily Life · Transportation & Travel
#12
Travel Experiences
出行经历
Daily Life · Transportation & Travel
#13
Traffic Rules
交通规则
Daily Life · Shopping
#14
Shopping for Goods
商品选购
Daily Life · Shopping
#15
Shopping Experiences
购物经历
Daily Life · Healthcare & Health
#16
Being Sick
生病
Daily Life · Healthcare & Health
#17
Seeing a Doctor
就医
Daily Life · Healthcare & Health
#18
Visiting the Sick
探病
Daily Life · Healthcare & Health
#19
Health Mindsets
健康观念
Daily Life · Leisure
#20
Leisure Activities
休闲活动
Daily Life · Leisure
#21
Activity Experiences
活动体验
Daily Life · Community
#22
Housing & Living
居住情况
Daily Life · Family Life
#23
Daily Routines
生活习惯
Daily Life · Family Life
#24
Family Bonds
家庭关系
Daily Life · Family Life
#25
Household Chores
家庭事务
Daily Life · Family Life
#26
Home Life
居家生活
Education · Study Situations
#27
Course Details
课程情况
Education · Study Situations
#28
Learning Activities
学习活动
Education · Study Situations
#29
Learning Environment
学习环境
Education · Study Situations
#30
Learning Experience
学习经历
Education · Campus Life
#31
Campus Events
校园活动
Education · Campus Life
#32
School Overview
学校情况
Education · Educational Issues
#33
Family Education
家庭教育
Workplace Life · Daily Office Work
#34
Office Tasks
办公事务
Workplace Life · Daily Office Work
#35
Performance & Feedback
工作表现
Workplace Life · Daily Office Work
#36
Workplace Atmosphere
工作环境
Workplace Life · Daily Office Work
#37
Getting Along with Colleagues
同事相处
Workplace Life · Careers & Experiences
#38
Work Experience
工作经历
Workplace Life · Careers & Experiences
#39
Performance & Feedback
职业评价
Nature & Environment · Nature
#40
Weather & Climate
气候
Nature & Environment · Nature
#41
Seasons
季节
Nature & Environment · Nature
#42
Plants & Animals
动植物
Nature & Environment · Nature
#43
Scenery & Landscapes
自然风景
Nature & Environment · Environment
#44
Environmental Issues
环境状况
Nature & Environment · Environment
#45
Going Green
环境保护
Contemporary Society · Social Conditions
#46
Modern Life
现代生活
Contemporary Society · Social Conditions
#47
Urban Development
城市发展
Contemporary Society · Literature & Arts
#48
Arts & Culture Events
文艺活动
Contemporary Society · Sports
#49
Sports & Exercise
运动项目
Contemporary Society · Sports
#50
Sports Competitions
体育比赛
Culture & Traditions · Food Culture
#51
Local Specialties & Food
特色饮食
Culture & Traditions · Food Culture
#52
Tableware & Dining
餐具
Culture & Traditions · Customs & Traditions
#53
Festivals & Customs
传统节日与习俗
Culture & Traditions · Customs & Traditions
#54
Regional Differences
地区差异
Core Vocabulary Flashcards
Essential words for HSK 3. Aligned tone marks, pinyin, and standard parts of speech.
#1
3 点
[m.] A precise point or dot marking one position on a scale or dial; O'clock
#2
#3 1 分
[m.] A small slice cut from a whole, originally one-tenth of a base unit; A minute of time
2 还
[adv.] A path turning back to its starting point, repeating the same course; Still
#4
2 回
[v.] To revolve in a spiral and return to the starting point; To return, go back, or reply
#5
4 会
[v.] To bring people or things together in one place; To know how to do something
#6
1 家
[n., m.] A roofed dwelling sheltering a pig, marking a settled household and family; Home, family, household
#7
3 有
1 些
[pron.] some; certain
#8
1 只
[m.] Measure word for a single bird or one of a pair; Counts animals, birds, and one of paired items like shoes or hands
#9
2 长
[adj.] Long flowing hair streaming down from a person's head; Long in space, distance, or time
#10
5 得
[part.] Obtaining, reaching, or attaining – the root sense behind the grammatical particle; A structural particle (de) linking verbs/adjectives to complements of degree, result, or manner
#11
5 地
[part.] A structural particle, rooted in the noun "ground/earth" (地 dì), that attaches an adverbial word to a following verb; Chinese's everyday "-ly" marker: 慢慢地走 (walk slowly), 高兴地说 (say happily) — describing how an action is done
#12
4 过
4 去
[v.] to go over; to pass by
#13
2 头
[n.] The head of a person or animal, the part above the neck; Top, tip, end, beginning, leader, first, or front part of something
#14
2 一
4 会
5 儿
[数量] a while; a moment
#15
4 站
[n.] A place where people or vehicles stand still, a fixed stopping point; A station, stop, or stand—for trains, buses, taxis, or service points
#16
1 阿
2 姨
[n.] auntie; aunt; respectful term for a middle-aged woman; nanny; maid
#17
3 矮
[adj.] Of little physical height; low-built, especially for people or objects standing near the ground
#18
4 爱
5 人
[n.] spouse; husband; wife
#19
1 安
4 静
[adj.] quiet; peaceful; calm
#20
1 安
2 全
[adj.] safe; secure
#21
3 把
[m., prep.] To grip and hold something firmly in the hand; Measure word for handled or bundled things
#22
1 搬
[v.] To move or carry something from one place to another, especially heavy loads; To move house, shift jobs, transfer, or copy/apply ideas
#23
1 班
2 级
[n.] class; grade
#24
1 搬
1 家
[v.] to move house
#25
4 办
[v.] To handle official affairs or legal cases through strength and effort; To do, manage, arrange, set up, run, or punish wrongdoers
#26
4 办
3 法
[n.] method; way; solution
#27
4 办
1 公
4 室
[n.] office
#28
4 半
1 天
[数量] half a day; a long time
#29
1 帮
4 助
[v.] to help; to assist
#30
3 饱
[adj.] Having eaten one's fill, with the stomach completely satisfied; To be full, satisfied, or abundant
#31
4 报
3 纸
[n.] newspaper
#32
3 北
[n.] The back of the body, shown as two people standing back to back; The north direction or northern region
#33
3 北
1 方
[n.] the north; northern region
#34
4 被
[prep.] A quilt or bed covering laid over the body for warmth; By (passive marker)
#35
3 笔
4 记
[n.] notes
#36
3 比
4 较
[v., prep., adv.] to compare; relatively; fairly
#37
3 笔
4 记
3 本
[n.] notebook; laptop computer
#38
3 比
2 如
[v.] to give an example; to cite as an example
#39
3 比
4 赛
[v., n.] competition; match; to compete
#40
4 必
1 须
[adv.] must; have to
#41
4 变
[v.] To change or transform something from one state, form, or condition into another; To become different
#42
4 遍
[m.] A complete tour around a flat region, covering every part of the ground; One whole occurrence of an action, measured from start to finish
#43
4 变
2 成
[v.] to change into; to turn into; to become
#44
#45 4 变
4 化
[v., n.] to change; to vary; change; variation
3 表
3 演
[v.] to perform; to act
#46
2 别
5 的
[pron.] other; else
#47
2 别
2 人
[pron.] other people; others
#48
1 宾
3 馆
[n.] hotel; guesthouse
#49
1 冰
[n.] Water solidified into a clear, hard crystalline state; Frozen water
#50
1 冰
1 激
2 凌
[n.] ice cream
#51
1 冰
1 箱
[n.] refrigerator; fridge
#52
4 病
2 人
[n.] patient; sick person
#53
2 不
4 但
[conj.] not only
#54
2 不
4 见
[v.] to disappear; to go missing
#55
2 不
4 用
[adv.] need not; no need to
#56
4 不
2 同
different; distinct; not the same
#57
4 不
3 久
[adj.] soon; before long; not long after
#58
4 不
2 行
[v., adj.] won't do; out of the question; no good
#59
2 才
[adv.] Marks the exact instant a sprout breaks through the earth — the root sense of "just now; "
#60
4 菜
1 单
[n.] menu
#61
1 参
1 加
[v.] to participate; to join; to attend
#62
3 草
[n.] Low-growing green plants with narrow leaves covering fields; Grass, lawn, weed, straw, or hay
#63
3 草
4 地
[n.] lawn; grassland; meadow
#64
2 层
[m.] A horizontal storey or floor in a multi-level building; Any countable layer, tier, or stratum—of clouds, sheets, or abstract concepts
#65
2 查
[v.] To inspect timber closely under the first light of day; To check, look up, or investigate facts, records, and information
#66
4 差
[adj., v.] To fall short, diverge, or be unequal when compared; To be poor, bad, or substandard
#67
4 差
5 不
1 多
[adj., adv.] almost; nearly; about the same; similar
#68
2 尝
[v.] To taste or sample food and drink to assess its flavor; To experience, try, or attempt something once for oneself
#69
2 常
[adv.] Occurring without variation; remaining constant over time
#70
#71 2 常
4 见
common; frequently seen
2 常
4 用
commonly used; in common use
#72
2 常
2 常
[adv.] often; frequently
#73
4 衬
1 衫
[n.] shirt; blouse
#74
2 成
4 绩
[n.] 成绩 (名): grade; score; achievement; result
#75
2 城
4 市
[n.] city; town
#76
2 迟
4 到
[v.] to arrive late; to be late
#77
1 出
1 发
[v.] to set out; to depart; to start off
#78
1 出
1 生
[v.] to be born
#79
1 出
4 院
[v.] to be discharged from hospital; to leave the hospital
#80
1 初
1 中
[n.] junior high school; middle school
#81
2 除
5 了
[prep.] except; besides; apart from
#82
2 船
[n.] A wooden watercraft with a hull, cabin, and rigging for travel on rivers or seas; Any boat, ship, or vessel (including spaceships, e
#83
1 春
1 天
[n.] spring (season)
#84
2 词
3 典
[n.] dictionary
#85
1 聪
2 明
[adj.] intelligent; smart; bright; clever
#86
3 打
3 扫
[v.] to clean; to sweep
#87
3 打
4 算
[v., n.] to plan; to intend; plan; intention
#88
4 大
4 概
[adj., adv.] probably; roughly; general; approximate
#89
4 大
5 人
[n.] adult; grown-up
#90
4 大
3 小
[n.] size; dimension
#91
4 大
2 熊
1 猫
[n.] giant panda
#92
4 大
1 衣
[n.] overcoat; heavy coat
#93
4 带
[v.] To wear or carry something fastened at the waist by a sash or belt; To bring, take, or carry along
#94
1 担
1 心
[v.] to worry; to be anxious
#95
#96 4 蛋
1 糕
[n.] cake
1 当
2 然
[adv.] of course; naturally; certainly
#97
4 到
4 处
[adv.] everywhere; in all places
#98
2 得
4 到
[v.] to get; to obtain; to receive
#99
2 得
1 分
[v., n.] to score points; score
#100
5 的
4 话
[part.] if (used at the end of a conditional clause)
#101
1 灯
[n.] A vessel holding fire for illumination; Any lamp, electric light, or signal light
#102
4 地
3 点
[n.] location; place; site
#103
4 地
5 方
[n.] place; location; space; part; aspect
#104
4 地
2 图
[n.] map
#105
4 电
[n.] A zigzag bolt of lightning flashing down from storm clouds; Electricity, electric power, current
#106
4 电
1 梯
[n.] elevator; lift; escalator
#107
4 电
3 子
1 书
[n.] e-book; electronic book
#108
1 丢
[v.] To fling or cast something away from one's hand; To lose or misplace
#109
1 东
[n.] The cardinal direction where the sun rises — the east; The eastern part or region
#110
1 东
3 北
[n.] northeast; Northeast China
#111
1 东
1 方
[n.] the East; the Orient; the east side
#112
1 东
2 南
[n.] southeast
#113
1 冬
1 天
[n.] winter
#114
3 懂
5 得
[v.] to understand; to know
#115
4 动
4 物
[n.] animal
#116
4 动
4 物
2 园
[n.] zoo
#117
3 短
[adj.] Short in physical length or measured distance, the direct opposite of long; Brief in duration
#118
3 短
4 裤
[n.] shorts
#119
4 段
[m.] A length or piece separated from a whole, originally broken off by striking or cutting; Measures any stretch or segment: roads, text, cloth, music, paragraphs, or periods of time
#120
4 锻
4 炼
[v.] to exercise; to work out
#121
4 对
4 话
[v.] to have a dialogue; to converse
#122
4 饿
[adj.] A physical state of extreme need for food, the body's starvation; Hungry, famished
#123
2 而
3 且
[conj.] moreover; furthermore; but also
#124
3 耳
5 朵
[n.] ear
#125
3 耳
1 机
[n.] headphones; earphones
#126
1 发
[v.] To shoot an arrow forth from a bow, flinging it outward; To send, issue, dispatch, emit, or publish
#127
1 发
1 烧
[v.] to have a fever
#128
1 发
1 生
[v.] to happen; to occur; to take place
#129
1 发
4 现
[v.] to find; to discover; to realize
#130
1 发
3 展
[v.] to develop; to grow; to expand
#131
1 方
4 便
[adj.] convenient; handy
#132
1 方
4 便
4 面
[n.] instant noodles
#133
1 方
3 法
[n.] method; way; means
#134
1 方
4 向
[n.] direction; orientation
#135
2 房
5 子
[n.] house; building; apartment
#136
4 放
[v.] To drive away, banish, or send someone off by force; To release, let go, put, place, set free, emit, or play (music)
#137
4 放
4 假
[v.] to have a holiday; to be on vacation
#138
4 放
1 心
[v.] to feel relieved; to rest assured
#139
4 放
2 学
[v.] to finish school (for the day); classes are over
#140
1 分
1 开
[v.] to separate; to part; to split
#141
1 风
[n.] The natural flow of air over the earth's surface; Style, custom, mood, or atmosphere
#142
1 封
[m.] A unit for counting items sealed or wrapped shut; Used for letters, emails, and packages—one letter, one parcel
#143
1 夫
1 妻
[n.] husband and wife; married couple
#144
2 服
4 务
[v.] to serve; to provide service
#145
4 附
4 近
[n.] vicinity; neighborhood; nearby area
#146
4 复
2 习
[v.] to review; to revise
#147
1 该
[v.] To owe or be bound by a spoken promise; To should/ought to
#148
1 干
4 净
[adj.] clean; neat; tidy
#149
3 感
4 兴
4 趣
to be interested in
#150
3 感
4 到
[v.] to feel; to sense; to perceive
#151
3 感
4 冒
[n., v.] to catch a cold; common cold
#152
4 干
[v.] To strike or act with a wooden pole, the root sense of performing an action; To do, work, carry out a job, or get things done
#153
1 刚
[adv.] Exactly at that precise moment, no sooner than an action just completed; Just now
#154
1 刚
2 才
[n.] just now; a moment ago
#155
1 刚
1 刚
[adv.] just; only just; barely
#156
1 高
3 铁
[n.] high-speed rail; bullet train
#157
1 根
4 据
[v., prep.] to base on; according to; based on
#158
4 更
[adv.] To indicate a higher degree of comparison — more, even more; Also means further, in addition, or increasingly (used before adjectives/verbs)
#159
1 公
1 斤
[m.] kilogram (kg)
#160
1 公
2 园
[n.] park
#161
1 工
4 作
4 日
[n.] working day; weekday
#162
4 故
5 事
[n.] story; tale
#163
1 刮
[v.] To remove hair or dirt by dragging a sharp blade across a surface; To blow (as wind)
#164
1 关
[v.] To slide a crossbar over a gateway and bolt it shut; To close, shut, turn off, switch off, or lock in (confine)
#165
1 关
1 机
[v.] to power off; to shut down (a machine/phone)
#166
1 关
4 系
[n.] relation; relationship; connection
#167
1 关
1 心
[v.] to care about; to be concerned about
#168
1 关
2 于
[prep.] about; regarding; concerning
#169
1 关
4 注
[v.] to pay attention to; to follow
#170
2 国
1 家
[n.] country; nation; state
#171
4 过
2 节
[v.] to celebrate a festival or holiday
#172
3 海
[n.] A vast body of salt water covering most of Earth's surface; A great quantity or expanse of something (如人海, 火海)
#173
4 害
4 怕
[v.] to be afraid; to be scared
#174
3 好
1 多
[num.] many; a lot of
#175
3 好
3 久
[adj.] long (time); quite a while
#176
3 好
4 像
[v., adv.] to seem; to look like; as if
#177
4 号
3 码
[n.] number (serial/identification)
#178
2 河
[n.] The Yellow River (黄河), the specific mother river of northern China that this character originally named; Any river or natural watercourse in general
#179
2 合
4 适
[adj.] suitable; appropriate; fit
#180
1 黑
3 板
[n.] blackboard
#181
2 红
4 绿
1 灯
[n.] traffic light; traffic signal
#182
4 后
2 来
[n.] afterwards; later; then
#183
4 后
2 年
[n.] the year after next
#184
4 后
1 天
[n.] the day after tomorrow
#185
4 护
4 照
[n.] passport
#186
1 花
2 园
[n.] garden; flower garden
#187
4 画
1 家
[n.] painter; artist
#188
1 欢
2 迎
[v.] to welcome; to greet
#189
2 环
4 境
[n.] environment; surroundings
#190
4 换
[v.] To give one thing in return for another, passing items from hand to hand; To change, exchange, replace, switch, or convert into something different
#191
2 黄
4 色
[n.] yellow; yellow color
#192
2 回
2 答
[v.] to answer; to reply
#193
4 会
4 议
[n.] meeting; conference; session
#194
4 或
[conj.] A territory or frontier guarded by a halberd (戈), signifying "somewhere" or "some person; "
#195
4 或
3 者
[conj.] or (in statements)
#196
1 鸡
[n.] A domesticated bird raised for eggs and meat; Chicken as food
#197
1 几
1 乎
[adv.] almost; nearly; practically
#198
1 机
4 会
[n.] opportunity; chance
#199
2 极
[adv.] At the highest ridgepole of a house; reaching the utmost limit
#200
2 急
[adj., v.] To have the heart racing as if being chased or rushed to reach (及); Urgent, hurried, pressing
#201
4 记
[v.] To put one's own words (讠) into marks for oneself (己) — to note down for future reference; To remember, memorize, or recall
#202
4 季
[n.] The youngest child in a family; the last month of a season
#203
4 季
2 节
[n.] season
#204
1 加
[v.] To put one thing together with another to increase its amount or number; To add, plus, increase, or apply (e
#205
4 假
1 期
[n.] vacation; holiday; period of leave
#206
1 坚
2 持
[v.] to persist; to insist on; to persevere
#207
3 检
2 查
[v.] to check; to inspect; to examine
#208
3 简
1 单
[adj.] simple; uncomplicated
#209
3 检
4 票
[v.] to check tickets
#210
4 健
1 康
[adj.] healthy; fit
#211
4 见
4 面
[v.] to meet; to see each other
#212
3 讲
[v.] To speak or talk with someone directly; To explain, tell, or lecture
#213
3 角
[m.] A horn or point; one-tenth of a yuan, the coin unit dividing the whole
#214
3 脚
[n.] The lower limb part that bears weight and enables walking and standing; Base or bottom of objects
#215
1 接
[v.] To join or link two things together by hand; To receive, pick up, answer, or welcome someone
#216
1 街
[n.] A wide road or main thoroughfare passing through a settlement; A street, city avenue, or neighborhood
#217
2 节
[m., n.] A bamboo node or joint where the stalk divides into segments; A section, segment, or part
#218
2 结
1 婚
[v.] to get married; to marry
#219
2 节
4 目
[n.] program; show; item (on a program)
#220
2 节
4 日
[n.] festival; holiday
#221
2 结
4 束
[v.] to end; to finish; to conclude
#222
3 解
2 决
[v.] to solve; to resolve
#223
3 姐
4 妹
[n.] sisters
#224
4 借
[v.] To obtain another's belongings for temporary use, with a promise to return; To borrow, lend, or make use of something as a pretext or opportunity
#225
1 斤
[m.] A unit of weight equal to 500g (one catty) in the traditional Chinese market system; Still used daily for buying food and groceries
#226
1 经
4 过
[v., n.] to pass; to go through; process (noun)
#227
1 经
3 理
[n.] manager
#228
3 久
[adj.] A drawn-out interval far exceeding the ordinary span; Long (time)
#229
3 酒
[n.] Fermented grain liquid brewed in ancient China for offerings and feasts; All forms of alcohol—wine, beer, spirits—and the act of indulging or toasting
#230
4 旧
[adj.] Old, former, or of an earlier time; Used, worn, outdated, or previously owned
#231
4 句
[m.] A single unit of speech or written text bounded by pauses; Used to count sentences, lines of poetry, remarks, or quoted utterances
#232
4 句
5 子
[n.] sentence
#233
2 决
4 定
[v., n.] to decide; decision
#234
3 卡
[n.] A clip, fastener, or checkpoint that clamps or stops movement between two sides; A card (ID, credit, playing), and a common shorthand for calorie (卡路里) in daily speech
#235
1 开
1 花
[v.] to bloom; to flower; to blossom
#236
1 开
4 会
[v.] to have a meeting; to hold a meeting
#237
1 开
1 机
[v.] to power on; to turn on (a device/machine)
#238
1 开
1 心
[adj.] happy; joyful; delighted
#239
#240 4 看
2 来
[v.] to seem; to appear
3 可
[conj.] To consent or be capable — rooted in a mouth (口) voicing agreement; But, yet, however — a pivot that turns an expectation into contrast
#241
3 渴
[adj.] A dry, parched mouth and throat needing water; Extreme craving or longing for something
#242
3 可
4 爱
[adj.] cute; lovable; lovely
#243
3 可
4 是
[conj.] but; however
#244
4 刻
[m.] A carved notch or engraved division on a water clock marking a fixed time interval; A quarter of an hour (15 minutes)
#245
4 课
3 本
[n.] textbook; coursebook
#246
4 客
2 人
[n.] guest; visitor; customer
#247
4 课
2 文
[n.] lesson text
#248
1 空
2 调
[n.] air conditioner; air conditioning
#249
1 哭
[v.] To weep loudly with wailing, like a dog's howl of distress; To cry, shed tears, or sob
#250
4 筷
5 子
[n.] chopsticks
#251
4 矿
2 泉
3 水
[n.] mineral water
#252
2 来
4 自
[v.] to come from; to originate from
#253
#254 2 蓝
[adj.] Of the color of the indigo plant, whose leaves yield a deep blue dye; Blue
3 老
[adj., pref.] Old person with long hair, bent back, and leaning on a cane; Aged, old, or stale
#255
3 老
2 人
[n.] old people; senior citizens
#256
2 离
1 开
[v.] to leave; to depart from
#257
3 礼
4 物
[n.] gift; present
#258
4 历
3 史
[n.] history
#259
3 脸
[n.] The fleshy cheek area on the side of the head; The whole face
#260
4 练
[v.] To boil and treat raw silk threads to soften and whiten them; To practice, train, drill, or refine a skill through repeated effort
#261
4 练
2 习
[v., n.] to practice; exercise; drill
#262
2 凉
5 快
[adj.] pleasantly cool
#263
4 辆
[m.] A unit for counting a single wheeled carriage or cart; Today’s all-purpose counter for cars, buses, bicycles, and other road vehicles
#264
2 聊
[v.] To speak directly into another's ear, face to face and informal; To chat, to converse casually, to shoot the breeze with friends
#265
#266 2 聊
1 天
5 儿
[v.] to chat; to have a chat
3 了
3 解
[v.] to understand; to know well; to find out about
#267
2 邻
1 居
[n.] neighbor
#268
2 留
2 学
[v.] to study abroad
#269
2 留
2 学
1 生
[n.] international student; student studying abroad
#270
2 楼
1 梯
[n.] stairs; staircase
#271
4 路
1 边
[n.] roadside; side of the road
#272
4 路
3 口
[n.] intersection; crossing
#273
3 马
[n.] A large four-legged animal with a flowing mane, used for riding and hauling; A chess knight
#274
3 马
4 路
[n.] road; street
#275
3 马
4 上
[adv.] immediately; at once; right away
#276
3 满
4 意
[v.] to be satisfied with; to be pleased with
#277
2 毛
[m.] A monetary unit equal to one tenth of a yuan; a dime
#278
3 米
[m.] A phonetic transliteration of the English "meter"—the SI base unit of length; The default metric unit for measuring height, distance, and everyday object sizes in Chinese
#279
4 面
2 前
[n.] in front of; in the presence of
#280
2 明
5 白
[adj., v.] clear; plain; obvious; to understand; to realize
#281
2 名
1 单
[n.] list of names; roll; roster
#282
2 名
2 人
[n.] famous person; celebrity
#283
2 南
[n.] A hanging ancient percussion instrument used in ritual music; The south direction, southern regions, or the surname Nan
#284
2 难
[adj.] Hard to do or deal with, requiring great effort and skill; Troublesome, awkward, unpleasant, or hard to please
#285
2 南
1 方
[n.] south; southern part
#286
2 难
4 过
[adj.] sad; hard to bear; distressed
#287
2 难
4 看
[adj.] ugly; bad-looking; shameful
#288
2 男
2 人
[n.] man; male
#289
2 男
1 生
[n.] boy; male student
#290
2 难
2 题
[n.] difficult problem; hard question; puzzle
#291
2 难
1 听
[adj.] unpleasant to hear; offensive (of words)
#292
2 年
2 级
[n.] grade (in school); year
#293
2 年
1 轻
[adj.] young
#294
2 牛
[n.] Large hoofed farm animal raised for meat, milk, and labor; A “bull” in finance
#295
3 努
4 力
[v., adj.] hard-working; to make great effort
#296
3 女
2 人
[n.] woman; female person
#297
3 女
1 生
[n.] female student; girl
#298
2 爬
[v.] To crawl on hands and knees like an animal or insect; To climb (mountains, trees), to get up (from bed), to creep (like vines)
#299
4 怕
[v.] To be seized with a white-paled heart of dread; To fear, be afraid of, or worry deeply about something
#300
1 拍
4 照
[v.] to take a photo; to take a picture
#301
2 盘
5 子
[n.] plate; dish
#302
4 胖
[adj.] A body full of thick, fleshy meat; Fat, plump, chubby
#303
2 啤
3 酒
[n.] beer
#304
2 平
2 时
[n.] ordinary times; normally; usually
#305
2 瓶
5 子
[n.] bottle
#306
#307 2 骑
[v.] To mount and sit astride a horse, with legs on either side of its back; To ride bicycles, motorcycles, or animals
2 奇
4 怪
[adj.] strange; weird; odd
#308
2 其
2 实
[adv.] actually; in fact
#309
2 其
1 他
[pron.] other; else
#310
3 起
[v.] To rise from a lower position or from rest, lifting the body upward; To start, begin, set out, or get up
#311
3 起
1 飞
[v.] to take off
#312
4 汽
1 车
[n.] car; automobile
#313
1 铅
3 笔
[n.] pencil
#314
#315 2 前
2 年
[n.] the year before last
2 前
1 天
[n.] the day before yesterday
#316
1 清
5 楚
[adj., v.] clear; to understand
#317
3 请
4 假
[v.] to ask for leave; to request time off
#318
3 请
4 客
[v.] to treat someone (to a meal); to invite guests
#319
1 秋
1 天
[n.] autumn; fall
#320
2 球
3 场
[n.] ball court; sports field
#321
2 裙
5 子
[n.] skirt; dress
#322
2 然
4 后
[conj.] then; afterwards; after that
#323
4 热
2 情
[adj.] enthusiastic; warm; passionate
#324
4 认
5 得
[v.] to recognize; to know (someone)
#325
4 认
2 为
[v.] to think; to consider; to believe
#326
4 认
1 真
[adj.] serious; earnest; conscientious
#327
2 容
4 易
[adj.] easy
#328
2 如
3 果
[conj.] if; in case
#329
3 伞
[n.] A portable canopy of fabric on a folding rib frame, carried by a central pole to shield from rain or sun; Any umbrella-shaped or sheltering cover: a parachute, a protective umbrella, or a covering power
#330
3 扫
[v.] To remove dirt or dust by brushing with a broom; To clean up thoroughly
#331
1 沙
1 发
[n.] sofa; couch
#332
1 山
[n.] A towering landform rising steeply above the surrounding ground; A mountain, hill, or anything piled up like a peak (e
#333
4 上
1 衣
[n.] upper garment; jacket; coat
#334
2 勺
5 子
[n.] spoon; ladle
#335
1 身
1 边
[n.] at one's side; by one's side
#336
1 身
1 高
[n.] body height; height (of a person)
#337
1 声
[n., m.] A stone chime struck by a mallet, its vibration ringing through the ear; Sound, voice, or noise
#338
1 生
2 活
[n., v.] life; to live
#339
1 生
4 气
[v.] to get angry; to be annoyed
#340
1 声
1 音
[n.] sound; voice
#341
4 市
[n.] A marketplace or trading place where people gather to buy and sell goods; A city, town, or municipality
#342
4 试
[v.] To use or examine by putting something into action or practice; To attempt, try, experiment, or test something out
#343
4 室
[n.] The inner dwelling chamber within a house, enclosed by a roof; A room, indoor space, office, studio, or household
#344
4 世
4 界
[n.] world
#345
1 收
[v.] To gather or harvest crops with the hands; To receive, collect, accept, or put something away
#346
1 收
4 到
[v.] to receive; to get
#347
4 受
[v.] To receive or accept something passed from another hand; To suffer, endure, bear, or be subjected to something
#348
4 瘦
[adj.] Thin and emaciated as a result of sickness or poor health; Skinny, lean, low-fat, or tight-fitting (clothes)
#349
4 受
4 到
[v.] to receive; to be subjected to; to be the object of
#350
1 叔
5 叔
[n.] uncle (father's younger brother; term for a man of father's generation)
#351
4 树
[n.] A woody perennial plant with a single tall trunk and branches; A tree-shaped diagram, family tree, or any tree-like structure
#352
4 数
2 学
[n.] mathematics; math
#353
1 刷
[v.] To brush or scrub with a bristle tool; To swipe (cards/screens), scroll through feeds, or renovate with paint
#354
1 双
[m.] A pair of birds held in one hand, counted together as one unit; Pair of matching items (shoes, gloves, hands, eyes)
#355
3 水
2 平
[n.] level; standard; proficiency
#356
1 司
1 机
[n.] driver; chauffeur
#357
4 四
4 季
[n.] the four seasons
#358
4 太
2 阳
[n.] the sun
#359
2 糖
[n.] Sweet edible substance extracted from fermented rice or grain; Sugar, candy, sweets
#360
4 特
2 别
[adj., adv.] special; particular; especially; very
#361
2 提
1 高
[v.] to improve; to raise; to increase
#362
3 体
4 育
[n.] sports; physical education (PE)
#363
3 体
4 育
3 馆
[n.] gymnasium; stadium; gym
#364
2 甜
[adj.] Having the taste of sugar or honey on the tongue; Pleasant, delightful, or endearing
#365
4 跳
[v.] To spring up off the ground using the feet and legs; To hop, skip, bounce, throb or pulse
#366
1 听
1 说
[v.] to hear of; to be told; it is said that
#367
3 挺
[adv.] To straighten or pull something upright, jutting out firmly; Very, quite, rather — a colloquial intensifier before adjectives, like 挺好
#368
2 同
4 事
[n.] colleague; co-worker
#369
2 同
4 意
[v.] to agree; to consent; to approve
#370
2 头
5 发
[n.] hair (on the human head)
#371
1 突
2 然
[adj.] sudden; abrupt
#372
2 图
1 书
3 馆
[n.] library
#373
#374 3 腿
[n.] The body part from hip to foot that bears weight and drives walking; A leg, thigh, ham, or any leg-shaped support on furniture and objects
4 外
4 地
[n.] other parts of the country; out-of-town place
#375
4 外
4 卖
[v., n.] takeout; food delivery
#376
4 外
3 语
[n.] foreign language
#377
2 完
2 成
[v.] to complete; to finish; to accomplish
#378
3 碗
[n.] A round, deep stoneware vessel used for holding food or drink; Any bowl-shaped object
#379
3 晚
3 点
[v.] to be late; to be delayed (of transport)
#380
3 晚
4 会
[n.] evening party; gala
#381
3 网
2 球
[n.] tennis; tennis ball
#382
3 网
4 站
[n.] website; web site
#383
4 忘
4 记
[v.] to forget
#384
#385 4 为
[prep.] To act or do something on behalf of another's interest; For, for the benefit of, on behalf of, or to serve a purpose
4 为
5 了
[prep.] in order to; for the purpose of
#386
#387 4 卫
1 生
1 间
[n.] bathroom; restroom; toilet
2 文
4 化
[n.] culture; civilization
#388
1 屋
5 子
[n.] room; house
#389
1 西
[n.] A bird settling into its nest for the night; The west, the direction of sunset
#390
1 西
3 北
[n.] northwest
#391
1 西
1 方
[n.] the West; the Western world
#392
1 西
1 瓜
[n.] watermelon
#393
#394 1 西
2 南
[n.] southwest
2 习
4 惯
[v., n.] to be used to; habit; custom
#395
3 喜
5 爱
[v.] to like; to love; to be fond of
#396
3 洗
1 衣
1 机
[n.] washing machine
#397
3 洗
3 澡
[v.] to take a bath; to take a shower
#398
4 夏
1 天
[n.] summer; summertime
#399
1 先
[adv.] Before in time or order; a foot stepping ahead of others
#400
1 香
1 蕉
[n.] banana
#401
1 相
4 信
[v.] to believe; to trust; to be convinced
#402
1 箱
5 子
[n.] box; case; suitcase
#403
4 向
[v., prep.] To face a direction, like a window set in a house wall looks outward; To turn toward, move toward, or be aimed at
#404
4 像
[v.] To resemble another person in outward appearance or form; To be like, seem, or appear as
#405
4 相
1 机
[n.] camera
#406
3 小
1 区
[n.] residential community; neighborhood
#407
3 小
1 心
[v., adj.] careful; cautious; to be careful; to take care
#408
4 校
2 园
[n.] campus; schoolyard
#409
4 校
3 长
[n.] principal; headmaster; university president
#410
#411 2 鞋
[n.] Footwear made of leather or other materials worn on the feet; Shoes
1 心
3 里
[n.] in the heart; in the mind; at heart
#412
1 新
2 年
[n.] New Year
#413
#414 1 新
2 闻
[n.] news
1 新
1 鲜
[adj.] fresh
#415
4 信
[v., n.] Sincere words spoken by a person as a pledge of truth; To believe, trust, or have faith
#416
4 信
4 用
3 卡
[n.] credit card
#417
2 行
[v., adj.] To walk, pace, or advance along a road at a crossroads; To go or travel
#418
2 行
5 李
[n.] luggage; baggage
#419
4 兴
4 趣
[n.] interest; hobby
#420
1 休
4 假
[v.] to take a vacation; to go on leave
#421
1 需
4 要
[v., n.] to need; to require; need; requirement
#422
3 选
[v.] To step forward and take the preferred one from a group; To choose, select, elect, or pick from available options
#423
3 选
2 择
[v.] to choose; to select
#424
2 学
1 期
[n.] semester; term
#425
2 牙
[n.] Hard white structure in the mouth for biting and chewing; A tooth-like object: gear tooth, tusk, ivory, or fang
#426
2 牙
1 刷
[n.] toothbrush
#427
2 羊
[n.] The horned domestic ruminant kept for wool, milk, and meat; A sheep or goat
#428
3 养
[v.] To feed and rear livestock or dependents from youth to maturity; To nurture talent, support one's family, cultivate habits, or rest to regain health
#429
1 要
2 求
[v., n.] to require; to demand; requirement; request
#430
4 页
[m.] A person's head atop a body—the character's ancient root is "head"; A measure word for pages or leaves of paper in books, newspapers, and documents
#431
2 一
4 定
[adj., adv.] certain; definite; certainly; definitely; must
#432
2 一
4 共
[adv.] altogether; in total
#433
2 一
4 块
5 儿
[n., adv.] together; one piece
#434
2 一
4 样
[adj.] the same; alike
#435
#436 3 以
4 后
[n.] after; later; in the future
3 以
2 前
[n.] before; ago; formerly
#437
3 以
4 上
[n.] above; more than; over
#438
3 以
4 外
[n.] beyond; outside; except
#439
3 以
2 为
[v.] to think; to assume (incorrectly)
#440
3 以
4 下
[n.] below; under; the following
#441
#442 4 一
1 般
[adj.] general; ordinary; average
4 一
1 边
[adv.] at the same time; simultaneously
#443
4 一
2 直
[adv.] continuously; always; all along
#444
1 音
4 乐
[n.] music
#445
2 银
2 行
[n.] bank
#446
2 银
2 行
3 卡
[n.] bank card
#447
#448 3 饮
4 料
[n.] beverage; drink
1 应
1 该
[v.] to be supposed to; should; ought to
#449
3 影
3 响
[v., n.] to influence; to affect; influence; impact
#450
4 用
[v.] To use or employ something for a practical purpose; To need (often in 不用=don't need)
#451
#452 2 邮
4 件
[n.] mail; post; email
2 游
4 客
[n.] tourist; visitor; sightseer
#453
2 游
4 戏
[n.] game; play
#454
2 邮
1 箱
[n.] mailbox; postbox; email inbox
#455
#456 3 有
1 关
[v., prep.] to relate to; to be concerned with; regarding; concerning
3 有
2 名
[adj.] famous; well-known; celebrated
#457
3 有
4 用
[adj.] useful; helpful; effective
#458
4 又
[adv.] To repeat an action or state once again, the same thing happening anew; Also, moreover
#459
3 羽
2 毛
2 球
[n.] badminton; shuttlecock
#460
3 语
2 言
[n.] language
#461
3 雨
1 衣
[n.] raincoat
#462
4 遇
4 到
[v.] to encounter; to run into; to come across
#463
4 遇
4 见
[v.] to meet; to come across
#464
2 园
[n.] A walled-off patch of land used for growing vegetables, trees, or flowers; A park, public recreation ground, amusement park, or a "field/garden" of activity (e
#465
2 员
[suff.] A person counted as one within a group or official body; Member, staff, employee, player, participant — anyone filling a specified role
#466
4 愿
4 意
[v.] to be willing; to want; to wish
#467
4 越
[adv.] Exceeding or crossing over a boundary or limit; The more
#468
4 月
5 亮
[n.] the moon
#469
4 运
4 动
4 会
[n.] sports meeting; athletic meet; games
#470
4 运
4 动
2 员
[n.] athlete; sportsman; player
#471
2 咱
5 们
[pron.] we; us (inclusive of the listener)
#472
1 脏
[adj.] Covered with dirt, grime, or stains on the body or clothing; Filthy, unclean, polluted
#473
3 怎
5 么
4 办
what to do; how to handle it
#474
3 怎
4 样
[pron.] how; in what way; what kind of
#475
1 张
[v., m.] To draw a bow back, stretching it taut before releasing the arrow; To open, spread, or expand
#476
2 着
2 急
[adj.] anxious; worried; in a hurry
#477
4 照
[v.] To cast radiant light onto what is below, like the sun (日) burning with fire (灬); To shine or illuminate
#478
4 照
4 顾
[v.] to take care of; to look after
#479
4 照
4 片
[n.] photo; picture; photograph
#480
4 照
4 相
[v.] to take a photo; to take a picture
#481
2 直
4 到
[v.] to continue until; to last until
#482
3 纸
[n.] A sheet formed from matted plant fibers, used for writing and wrapping; Paper, documents, letters, newspapers, or disposable tissue
#483
3 只
2 能
can only; to have no choice but to
#484
3 只
4 是
[adv., conj.] merely; just; but; however
#485
3 只
4 要
[conj.] as long as; provided that
#486
3 只
3 有
[conj.] only if; only when
#487
1 中
[n.] A central point or axis inside a bounded area or object; The middle, center, inside, or among
#488
1 中
1 间
[n.] middle; center; between
#489
1 终
2 于
[adv.] finally; at last; eventually
#490
3 种
[m.] A grain seed at the center of a plant — the root from which each distinct variety grows; Counting kinds, types, sorts, and species — from concrete goods to abstract concepts
#491
4 重
4 要
[adj.] important; significant
#492
1 周
4 末
[n.] weekend
#493
3 主
4 要
[adj.] main; primary; principal
#494
4 注
4 意
[v.] to pay attention to; to take notice of
#495
4 住
4 院
[v.] to be hospitalized; to stay in hospital
#496
4 字
3 典
[n.] dictionary (for characters)
#497
4 自
2 行
1 车
[n.] bicycle; bike
#498
5 子
[suff.] noun suffix
#499
3 总
[adv.] always; overall; invariably
#500
3 总
4 是
[adv.] always; consistently
#501
#502 3 嘴
[n.] mouth
4 最
3 好
[adv.] had better; it would be best if
#503
4 最
4 后
[n.] final; last; finally
#504
4 最
4 近
[n.] recently; lately; near future
#505
4 做
4 客
[v.] to be a guest; to visit
#506
4 作
4 业
[n.] homework; school assignment
Character Recognition & Handwriting
Part 1: Recognition cards for reading literacy. Part 2: Official handwriting syllabus characters.
📖 Part 1: Recognition Cards (284 Characters)
1 阿
2 矮
3 安
4 把
5 般
6 搬
7 板
8 办
9 饱
10 报
11 北 12 被
13 必
14 变
15 遍
16 宾
17 冰
18 才
19 参
20 草
21 层
22 查
23 差
24 尝
25 衬
26 成
27 城
28 迟
29 持
30 初
31 除
32 楚
33 处
34 船
35 春
36 聪
37 答
38 带
39 担
40 单
41 当 42 灯
43 典
44 调
45 定
46 丢
47 冬
48 短
49 段
50 锻
51 朵
52 饿
53 而
54 耳
55 发
56 法
57 方
58 放
59 风
60 封
61 附
62 复
63 该 64 概
65 感
66 干
67 刚
68 糕
69 根
70 更
71 共
72 故
73 顾
74 瓜
75 刮
76 怪 77 惯 78 海 79 害
80 合
81 河
82 乎
83 护
84 化 85 环
86 换
87 黄
88 婚
89 活
90 或
91 激
92 级
93 极
94 急
95 季
96 绩
97 加
98 假
99 坚
100 检
101 简
102 健
103 讲
104 蕉
105 角
106 饺
107 脚
108 较
109 接
110 街
111 节
112 结
113 解 114 界
115 借
116 斤
117 净
118 静
119 境
120 久
121 旧
122 居
123 句
124 据
125 决
126 卡
127 康
128 渴
129 刻
130 空
131 哭
132 筷
133 矿
134 蓝
135 礼
136 李
137 理
138 力
139 历
140 脸
141 练
142 炼
143 凉
144 辆
145 聊
146 料
147 邻
148 凌
149 马
150 码
151 满
152 毛
153 冒
154 末
155 目
156 南
157 难
158 努
159 爬
160 怕
161 拍
162 盘
163 胖
164 啤
165 片
166 平
167 瓶
168 其
169 奇 170 骑
171 汽
172 铅
173 且
174 轻
175 清
176 秋
177 求
178 区
179 趣
180 全
181 泉
182 裙
183 容
184 如
185 赛
186 伞
187 扫
188 沙
189 山 190 衫
191 烧
192 勺
193 声
194 实
195 史
196 世
197 适
198 收
199 受
200 瘦
201 叔
202 束
203 树
204 数
205 刷
206 双
207 算
208 糖
209 特
210 梯
211 提
212 甜
213 挺
214 突
215 图
216 腿
217 碗 218 卫
219 闻
220 屋
221 务
222 物
223 戏
224 夏
225 鲜 226 相
227 香
228 箱
229 响
230 向
231 像
232 鞋
233 心 234 信
235 行
236 熊
237 须
238 需
239 选
240 牙
241 言
242 演 243 羊
244 阳
245 养
246 业
247 页
248 姨
249 议
250 易
251 音
252 银
253 饮
254 应 255 迎
256 用 257 邮
258 又
259 于
260 羽
261 育
262 遇
263 园
264 员
265 愿
266 越
267 咱
268 脏
269 澡
270 择
271 展
272 张
273 照
274 者
275 直
276 纸
277 终
278 种
279 重
280 主
281 助
282 注
283 总
284 嘴
✍️ Part 2: Handwriting Practice (150 Official Writing Characters)
1 安
2 把
3 般
4 板
5 办
6 饱
7 报
8 北 9 被
10 必
11 变
12 冰
13 才
14 参
15 草
16 层
17 查
18 差
19 成
20 城
21 除
22 处
23 春
24 答
25 带
26 单
27 当 28 灯
29 典
30 调
31 定
32 丢
33 冬
34 段
35 而
36 耳
37 发
38 法
39 方
40 放
41 风
42 复
43 该 44 干
45 刚
46 更
47 共
48 故
49 瓜
50 海 51 合
52 河
53 护
54 化 55 换
56 活
57 或
58 级
59 急
60 加
61 假
62 讲
63 角
64 饺
65 节
66 结
67 借
68 斤
69 净
70 久
71 句
72 卡
73 渴
74 刻
75 空
76 哭
77 礼
78 李
79 力
80 练
81 凉
82 马
83 毛
84 目
85 南
86 难
87 努
88 怕
89 胖
90 片
91 平
92 瓶
93 其
94 汽
95 且
96 轻
97 秋
98 求
99 区
100 全
101 如
102 伞
103 山 104 勺
105 声
106 实
107 适
108 收
109 受
110 树
111 特
112 挺
113 图
114 闻
115 务
116 物
117 夏
118 相
119 香
120 响
121 向
122 心 123 信
124 行
125 须
126 选
127 牙
128 言
129 羊
130 阳
131 养
132 业
133 页
134 音
135 饮
136 应 137 用 138 又
139 于
140 育
141 咱
142 张
143 者
144 直
145 纸
146 种
147 重
148 主
149 助
150 总
Essential Grammar Structures
Key grammatical formulas with paired bilingual example sentences.
Morphemes · Prefixes
1. 老—
Prefix '老' (lǎo): Used before a surname to indicate familiarity or affection, similar to 'old' in English but not necessarily implying age.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 这家饭店的经理老李是我的朋友。
The manager of this restaurant, Old Li, is my friend.
Morphemes · Suffixes
2. —家、—子、—员
Suffixes '家' (jiā), '子' (zi), '员' (yuán): These suffixes form nouns indicating a person associated with a profession, characteristic, or membership.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 你听说过这个画家吗？
Have you heard of this painter?
2. 屋子有点儿小，可是很干净。
The room is a bit small, but it's very clean.
3. 她以前是一名羽毛球运动员。
She used to be a badminton player.
Parts of Speech · Nouns · Location & Direction Nouns
3. 东、南、西、北、北方、东方、南方、西方、中间
Location nouns: east, south, west, north, and their forms with -方 (direction) and 中间 (middle). These nouns indicate spatial orientation and are used to describe locations and directions.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 我听说北方的冬天很冷。
I heard that winters in the north are very cold.
2. 中国的北方和南方我都去过。
I've been to both the north and the south of China.
3. 你们两个人中间的那个人是谁？
Who is that person in the middle of you two?
4. 东方人和西方人的生活习惯不太一样。
People from the East and the West have different living habits.
Parts of Speech · Verbs · Modal Verbs
4. 需要、该、应该、愿意、得
Modal verbs: 需要 (need), 该 (should), 应该 (should), 愿意 (be willing to), 得 (have to). These verbs express necessity, obligation, willingness, or permission.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 从这儿过去，大概需要多长时间？
From here, about how long does it take?
2. 医生说我感冒了，需要吃药。
The doctor said I have a cold and need to take medicine.
3. 已经十一点了，你该睡觉了。
It's already 11 o'clock, you should go to bed.
4. 你学了一天了，该休息休息了。
You've been studying all day, you should take a break.
5. 我们应该多练习说中文。
We should practice speaking Chinese more.
6. 我要去动物园，应该怎么坐车呢？
I want to go to the zoo, how should I get there?
7. 你愿意帮我学习汉语吗？
Are you willing to help me learn Chinese?
8. 我很愿意参加这次汉语比赛。
I am very willing to participate in this Chinese competition.
9. 要上课了，咱们得快点儿走。
We're about to have class, we need to hurry.
10. 我明天有考试，今天得认真复习。
I have an exam tomorrow, I have to review seriously today.
Parts of Speech · Verbs · Separable Verbs
5. 动宾式离合词：放假、见面、结婚、洗澡
Verb-object separable verbs: 放假 (have a holiday), 见面 (meet), 结婚 (get married), 洗澡 (take a shower). These verbs can split, with the verb and object separated by other elements.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 我放了假就准备去旅游。
As soon as I have a holiday, I plan to travel.
2. 我们已经很长时间没见过面了。
We haven't seen each other for a long time.
3. 结了婚以后，你还打算工作吗？
After getting married, do you still plan to work?
4. 你先去洗个澡，休息一会儿。
Go take a shower first and rest for a while.
Parts of Speech · Verbs · Separable Verbs
6. 动补式离合词：打开、看见、离开、完成、分开
Verb-complement separable verbs: 打开 (open), 看见 (see), 离开 (leave), 完成 (complete), 分开 (separate). These verbs consist of a verb plus a complement, and can be split to indicate potential or result.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 我打不开这瓶水，你能帮帮我吗？
I can't open this bottle of water, can you help me?
2. 黑板上的字你看得见吗？
Can you see the characters on the blackboard?
3. 他已经离不开这个地方了。
He can no longer leave this place.
4. 今天的作业我可能完不成了。
I might not be able to finish today's homework.
5. 我的中文越来越好，跟老师的帮助是分不开的。
My Chinese is getting better and better, and it's inseparable from the teacher's help.
Parts of Speech · Pronouns · Interrogative Pronouns
7. 怎样
Interrogative pronoun: 怎样 (how, what kind). Used to ask about manner, method, or description.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 怎样才能学好中文呢？
How can I learn Chinese well?
2. 他是怎样一个人？
What kind of person is he?
Parts of Speech · Pronouns · Interrogative Pronouns
8. 疑问代词的非疑问用法：任指用法：①疑问代词+都…… ②疑问代词+疑问代词
Non-interrogative use of interrogative pronouns: Arbitrary reference. Two patterns: ① interrogative pronoun + 都... (anyone/anything/everywhere); ② interrogative pronoun + interrogative pronoun (whoever/whatever).
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 这次旅行谁都可以参加。
Anyone can participate in this trip.
2. 我最近感冒了，哪儿都没去。
I've caught a cold recently, so I haven't been anywhere.
3. 谁感兴趣谁就去参加。
Whoever is interested can go and join.
4. 你想吃什么就点什么吧。
Order whatever you want to eat.
Parts of Speech · Pronouns · Interrogative Pronouns
9. 疑问代词的非疑问用法：不定指用法
Non-interrogative use of interrogative pronouns: Indefinite reference, referring to someone/something unspecified.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 我好像在哪儿见过她。
I feel like I've seen her somewhere.
2. 你先吃点儿什么再走吧。
Have something to eat before you leave.
3. 我下周搬家，想请谁来帮帮忙。
I'm moving next week, and I'd like to ask someone to help.
4. 咱们哪天一起去踢足球吧。
Let's go play soccer together sometime.
Parts of Speech · Pronouns · Personal Pronouns
10. 别人、咱们
Pronouns: 别人 (other people) and 咱们 (we, including the listener).
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 我不太清楚，你问问别人吧。
I'm not sure, ask someone else.
2. 别人能学好，我也一定能学好。
If others can learn it well, I can definitely learn it well too.
3. 咱们明天一起去动物园，怎么样？
How about we go to the zoo together tomorrow?
4. 要迟到了，咱们快走吧。
We're going to be late, let's hurry.
Parts of Speech · Pronouns · Demonstrative Pronouns
11. 别的、其他
Demonstrative pronouns: 别的 (other) and 其他 (other), used to refer to additional or remaining items.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 除了北京，你还去过别的城市吗？
Besides Beijing, have you been to any other cities?
2. 我喜欢学习别的国家的语言和文化。
I like learning the languages and cultures of other countries.
3. 其他同学都回国了，只有我还在中国。
All the other classmates have gone back to their home countries, only I'm still in China.
4. 除了看足球比赛，你还有其他爱好吗？
Besides watching football matches, do you have any other hobbies?
Parts of Speech · Measure Words · Nominal Measure Words
12. 专用名量词：把、双、张、种、层、封、页、辆、节、所、班、段、头、句公斤、斤、角、毛、刻、米
Specific measure words for nouns: 把 (for objects with handles), 双 (pair), 张 (flat objects), 种 (kind), 层 (floor), 封 (letters), 页 (page), 辆 (vehicles), 节 (sections/classes), 所 (buildings/institutions), 班 (scheduled transport), 段 (section of text), 头 (large animals), 句 (sentence), 公斤 (kilogram), 斤 (half kilogram), 角/毛 (ten cents), 刻 (quarter hour), 米 (meter).
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 下雨了，记得带一把伞。
It's raining, remember to bring an umbrella.
2. 我在网上买了两双鞋。
I bought two pairs of shoes online.
3. 桌子上放着几张照片。
There are several photos on the table.
4. 这里有多少种水果？
How many kinds of fruit are there here?
5. 我们的教室在四层。
Our classroom is on the fourth floor.
6. 我想给我的爸爸妈妈写一封信。
I want to write a letter to my parents.
7. 请大家打开书，第五页。
Please open your books to page five.
8. 那辆黑色的自行车是我的。
That black bicycle is mine.
9. 我每周都有一节中文课。
I have a Chinese class every week.
10. 这个城市一共有三所大学。
There are three universities in this city.
11. 咱们坐下一班地铁走吧。
Let's take the next subway train.
12. 请大家用这些词写一段话。
Please write a paragraph using these words.
13. 爷爷家里养了十几头牛。
My grandfather raises more than ten cows at home.
14. 这句话是什么意思？
What does this sentence mean?
15. 苹果多少钱一斤/公斤？
How much are the apples per jin/kilogram?
16. 这些一共八块五角（毛）钱。
These cost eight yuan and fifty cents in total.
17. 现在八点一刻。
It's now a quarter past eight.
18. 我哥哥身高一米八五。
My brother is one meter eighty-five tall.
Parts of Speech · Measure Words · Nominal Measure Words
13. 借用名量词：碗、盘
Borrowed noun measure words: nouns used as measure words, e.g., 'bowl' and 'plate' for quantities of food.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 我要一碗面条和一碗米饭。
I want a bowl of noodles and a bowl of rice.
2. 中午我在食堂吃了一盘饺子。
At noon, I ate a plate of dumplings in the cafeteria.
Parts of Speech · Measure Words · Verbal Measure Words
14. 口、回、遍、声
Verbal measure words: 'mouthful', 'time(s)', 'time(s) (for actions)', 'sound' – used to count the frequency or amount of an action.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 他喝了一口茶，然后开始工作。
He took a sip of tea, then started working.
2. 我已经说过好几回了，但他还是不记得。
I've already said it several times, but he still doesn't remember.
3. 对不起，我没听懂，请再说一遍。
Sorry, I didn't catch that. Could you say it again?
4. 她跟我说了一声“谢谢”就走了。
She said 'thanks' to me and left.
Parts of Speech · Measure Words · Measure Word Reduplication
15. 个个、张张
Reduplication of measure words: 'every' – repeating a measure word to mean 'every single one'.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 这些苹果个个都很大。
These apples are all very big.
2. 他画的画，张张都很漂亮。
Every one of his paintings is beautiful.
Parts of Speech · Adverbs · Degree Adverbs
16. 比较、还3、更、特别、挺、有些、越、极
Degree adverbs: words like 'comparatively', 'still', 'more', 'especially', 'quite', 'somewhat', 'increasingly', 'extremely' to express degree.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 这本书的内容比较简单，我读得很快。
The content of this book is relatively simple, so I read it quickly.
2. 外面太热了，屋子里还凉快一些。
It's too hot outside; it's a bit cooler inside.
3. 搬家以后，我们的生活更方便了。
After moving, our life has become more convenient.
4. 我弟弟特别喜欢看足球比赛。
My younger brother especially likes watching football matches.
5. 多穿点儿衣服，外面挺冷的。
Put on more clothes; it's quite cold outside.
6. 孩子这么晚还没回来，妈妈心里有些着急。
The child hasn't come back so late, so his mother is somewhat worried.
7. 冬天快要到了，天气越来越冷了。
Winter is coming, and the weather is getting colder and colder.
8. 我对中国历史极有兴趣。
I am extremely interested in Chinese history.
9. 他工作特别忙，周末极少休息。
He is very busy at work and rarely rests on weekends.
Parts of Speech · Adverbs · Scope Adverbs
17. 就3、一块儿、一共、只、到处、只是
Scope adverbs: words like 'only', 'together', 'in total', 'everywhere', 'just' to limit or emphasize the scope of an action or quantity.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 我就要两斤苹果，不要别的。
I only want two pounds of apples, nothing else.
2. 办公室里就张老师一个人。
There's only Teacher Zhang in the office.
3. 你跟我一块儿去图书馆，好吗？
Would you like to go to the library with me?
4. 我们经常一块儿踢足球。
We often play football together.
5. 你们班一共有多少留学生？
How many international students are there in your class in total?
6. 这些水果一共多少钱？
How much are these fruits altogether?
7. 我只有一个哥哥，没有弟弟妹妹。
I only have one older brother, no younger siblings.
8. 她只说了自己的名字，没说别的。
She only said her name, nothing else.
9. 公园里到处都是锻炼身体的老人。
The park is full of elderly people exercising everywhere.
10. 她只是笑了笑，一句话也没说。
She just smiled and didn't say a word.
Parts of Speech · Adverbs · Time Adverbs
18. 才1、马上、先、一会儿、刚、刚刚、一直
Time adverbs: 才1 (just now, emphasizing lateness or recency), 马上 (immediately), 先 (first), 一会儿 (for a while), 刚/刚刚 (just now), 一直 (continuously). These adverbs indicate when an action occurs, its sequence, or its duration.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 他才到家，还没有吃饭呢。
He just got home and hasn't eaten yet.
2. 我才搬来北京，还不太习惯这里的生活
I just moved to Beijing and am still not used to life here.
3. 请等一下，我马上来。
Please wait a moment, I'll come right away.
4. 接了电话，她马上就跑出去了。
After answering the phone, she immediately ran out.
5. 你先走吧，我还有工作要做。
You go first, I still have work to do.
6. 我想先洗个澡，然后再写作业。
I want to take a shower first, then do my homework.
7. 最近天气变化很快，一会儿阴，一会儿晴。
The weather has been changing quickly recently: one moment it's cloudy, the next it's sunny.
8. 他刚开始学汉语，说得还不太好。
He has just started learning Chinese, so he doesn't speak it well yet.
9. 报纸是早上刚送来的。
The newspaper was delivered just this morning.
10. 刚刚还是晴天，怎么突然下雨了？
It was sunny just now, but why is it suddenly raining?
11. 他不在，刚刚出去。
He's not here; he just went out.
12. 我一直都住在北京。
I have always lived in Beijing.
13. 别出去了，外面一直在下雨。
Don't go out; it has been raining the whole time.
Parts of Speech · Adverbs · Frequency Adverbs
19. 总、总是、又、常常
Frequency adverbs: 总/总是 (always), 又 (again), 常常 (often). These adverbs indicate how often an action occurs.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 一到冬天，孩子就总生病。
As soon as winter comes, the child always gets sick.
2. 上学的时候，我总是让爸爸开车送我。
When I was in school, I always had my dad drive me.
3. 那个电影太有意思了，我昨天又看了一遍。
That movie was so interesting that I watched it again yesterday.
4. 下课以后，我常常去体育馆打篮球。
After class, I often go to the gym to play basketball.
Parts of Speech · Adverbs · Correlative Adverbs
20. 一边
Correlative adverb: 一边...一边... (while...; simultaneously). It links two actions that happen at the same time.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 孩子们高兴地一边唱歌一边跳舞。
The children happily sang and danced at the same time.
2. 我想找一个工作，一边工作一边学习。
I want to find a job where I can work and study at the same time.
Parts of Speech · Adverbs · Manner Adverbs
21. 大概、必须、差不多、一定、好像、几乎
Modal adverbs: 大概 (probably/approximately), 必须 (must), 差不多 (almost/approximately), 一定 (definitely), 好像 (seem), 几乎 (almost). These adverbs express the speaker's attitude, degree of certainty, or approximation.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 他大概已经回家了。
He has probably already gone home.
2. 你们学校大概有多少留学生？
About how many international students are there at your school?
3. 我必须做完才能下班。
I must finish before I can leave work.
4. 老师要求我们必须每天复习。
The teacher requires us to review every day.
5. 我学习中文差不多三年了。
I have been studying Chinese for almost three years.
6. 我跟哥哥差不多高。
My brother and I are about the same height.
7. 放心，我一定不会迟到。
Don't worry, I will definitely not be late.
8. 我明天不一定有时间。
I may not have time tomorrow.
9. 她好像没有明白我的意思。
She seems not to have understood what I meant.
10. 我好像在哪里见过她。
I feel like I've seen her somewhere before.
11. 他几乎每天都去图书馆学习。
He goes to the library to study almost every day.
12. 他太忙了，几乎没有时间休息。
He is so busy that he almost has no time to rest.
Parts of Speech · Adverbs · Modal Adverbs
22. 当然、其实、终于、才2、才3、就4
Modal adverbs: 当然 (of course), 其实 (actually), 终于 (finally), 才2 (only after, emphasizing that something happens late or with difficulty), 才3 (only, emphasizing small quantity), 就4 (as early as, emphasizing earliness or quickness). These adverbs express the speaker's attitude or emphasis.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 我当然愿意帮助你。
Of course I'm willing to help you.
2. 当然没问题，欢迎你参加。
Of course it's no problem; you're welcome to join.
3. 这个问题其实不难。
This problem is actually not difficult.
4. 我以为他回国了，其实他一直在中国。
I thought he had gone back to his country, but actually he has been in China all along.
5. 经过一年多的努力，工作终于完成了。
After more than a year of hard work, the project was finally completed.
6. 考试终于都结束了，我太开心了。
The exams are finally over; I'm so happy.
7. 课文有点儿难，我读了三遍才2明白。
The text is a bit difficult; I only understood it after reading it three times.
8. 这些旧书才3卖了二十多块钱。
These old books only sold for over twenty yuan.
9. 她今天六点半就起床了。
She got up as early as 6:30 today.
10. 这个句子不难，我听一遍就懂了。
This sentence is not difficult; I understood it after listening once.
Parts of Speech · Adverbs · Negative Adverbs
23. 不必、不用
Negation adverbs: '不必' (bùbì) means 'need not' or 'don't have to', indicating that an action is unnecessary. '不用' (búyòng) also means 'don't need to' or 'no need to', often used to reassure someone not to worry or take action.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 你可以用手机买票，不必去车站，非常方便。
You can buy tickets with your phone; you don't need to go to the station, it's very convenient.
2. 不用担心，我们帮你一起准备。
Don't worry, we'll help you prepare together.
Parts of Speech · Prepositions · Introducing Objects
24. 为1、向1、关于
Prepositions introducing the object or target of an action: '为' (wèi) means 'for' (beneficiary), '向' (xiàng) means 'to' or 'towards' (direction of action), and '关于' (guānyú) means 'about' or 'concerning' (topic).
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 生日快乐，这是我为你做的蛋糕。
Happy birthday, this is the cake I made for you.
2. 大家为这次比赛做了很多准备。
Everyone made a lot of preparations for this competition.
3. 如果你不能去上课，应该向老师请假。
If you can't go to class, you should ask the teacher for leave.
4. 老师让我们向她学习。
The teacher asked us to learn from her.
5. 关于这个问题，我们还需要认真讨论。
Regarding this issue, we still need to discuss it seriously.
6. 关于比赛的时间，我明天一定告诉大家。
As for the time of the competition, I will definitely tell everyone tomorrow.
Parts of Speech · Prepositions · Introducing Direction & Path
25. 向2
Preposition '向' (xiàng) indicating direction or path: 'towards' or 'in the direction of'.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 他向门口走去，好像准备离开。
He walked towards the door, as if he was about to leave.
2. 老师让大家看向前边。
The teacher asked everyone to look towards the front.
Parts of Speech · Prepositions · Introducing Purpose & Reason
26. 为了、为2
Prepositions expressing purpose or reason: '为了' (wèile) means 'in order to' or 'for the sake of', and '为' (wèi) can also mean 'for' (reason) or 'because of'.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 为了身体健康，我们应该坚持锻炼。
In order to stay healthy, we should keep exercising.
2. 妈妈经常为了工作睡得很晚。
Mom often stays up late for work.
3. 大家都为我的好成绩感到高兴。
Everyone is happy for my good grades.
4. 同学们都在为下个星期的考试做准备。
The students are all preparing for next week's exam.
Parts of Speech · Prepositions · Marking Doer & Receiver (Agent & Patient)
27. 把、被
Prepositions introducing the object (受事) and the agent (施事) in passive or disposal constructions: '把' (bǎ) marks the object of an action (disposal), and '被' (bèi) marks the agent in a passive sentence.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 你把箱子放在这儿吧。
Put the box here.
2. 我的自行车被朋友借走了。
My bike was borrowed by a friend.
Parts of Speech · Prepositions · Expressing Means, Tools & Basis
28. 根据
Introduces the basis, evidence, or standard according to which an action is performed. Formula: 根据 + [basis/standard] + [action].
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 大家可以根据兴趣选择自己喜欢的运动。
Everyone can choose the sport they like based on their interests.
2. 根据要求，我们必须参加明天的会议。
According to the requirements, we must attend tomorrow's meeting.
Parts of Speech · Conjunctions · Connecting Words or Phrases
29. 或、或者
Connects words or phrases to present alternatives. '或' and '或者' are interchangeable in this context. Formula: [Option A] + 或/或者 + [Option B].
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 我喝茶或/或者咖啡都可以。
I can drink tea or coffee, either is fine.
2. 我们可以打车或/或者坐地铁去。
We can take a taxi or the subway to go there.
Parts of Speech · Conjunctions · Connecting Clauses or Sentences
30. 只有、只要、不但、而且、如果、可1、可是、然后
These are conjunctions that link clauses or sentences to express conditions, emphasis, contrast, or sequence. Each has a specific function: 只有 (only if), 只要 (as long as), 不但...而且... (not only...but also...), 如果 (if), 可 (but, informal), 可是 (but), 然后 (then).
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 只有大家一起想办法，才能解决这个问题。
Only if everyone works together can we solve this problem.
2. 只要你想学，就一定能学好。
As long as you want to learn, you will definitely learn well.
3. 我不但学习了中文，而且认识了很多新朋友。
I not only studied Chinese, but also made many new friends.
4. 如果你有时间，我想请你参加我的生日晚会。
If you have time, I would like to invite you to my birthday party.
5. 她特别想来中国看看，可一直没有合适的机会。
She really wants to come to China to see it, but she hasn't had a suitable opportunity.
6. 我很早就到了机场，可是没想到飞机晚点了。
I arrived at the airport very early, but unexpectedly the flight was delayed.
7. 你先去那边买票，然后过来找我。
You go over there to buy tickets first, and then come over to find me.
Parts of Speech · Particles · Other Particles
31. 的话
A particle used at the end of a conditional clause to emphasize the condition. Often used with '如果' (if). Formula: [Condition] + 的话, [Result].
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 你喜欢的话，就送给你吧。
If you like it, I'll give it to you.
2. 如果明天下雨的话，我们就不去爬山了。
If it rains tomorrow, we won't go hiking.
Phrases · Structural Types · Other Structural Types
32. 同位短语
Appositive phrases: two nouns or noun phrases that refer to the same person or thing and are placed together. Formula: [Noun 1] + [Noun 2] (where Noun 2 renames or specifies Noun 1).
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 首都北京、她一个人、我们学生
the capital Beijing, she alone, we students
Phrases · Structural Types · Other Structural Types
33. 动补短语2
Verb-complement phrases (other structures): These are verb-complement constructions where the complement indicates degree, result, or potentiality. Common types include: verb + 极/坏 (extreme degree), verb + 不/得 + complement (potential complement indicating ability or possibility).
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 漂亮极了、累坏了、看不懂、写得完
Extremely beautiful, exhausted, can't understand, can finish writing
Phrases · Structural Types · Other Structural Types
34. 数量重叠：数词+量词+数词+量词
Reduplication of measure words: Pattern: numeral + measure word + numeral + measure word. It indicates doing something step by step or one unit at a time, emphasizing the manner or process.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 工作要一步一步地做。
Work must be done step by step.
2. 老师一句一句地教我们读课文。
The teacher taught us to read the text sentence by sentence.
Phrases · Fixed Phrases · Four-Character Phrases
35. 不A 不 B
Four-character pattern '不A不B': This structure means 'neither A nor B' or 'not A and not B', often used to describe a moderate or neutral state, or to express that something is just right.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 这件衣服不大不小，特别合适。
This dress is neither too big nor too small; it fits perfectly.
2. 最近天气不冷不热，很舒服。
The weather recently is neither hot nor cold; it's very comfortable.
Phrases · Fixed Phrases · Others
36. 不一会儿
Adverbial phrase '不一会儿': Means 'in a little while' or 'soon after'. It indicates a short period of time before an action occurs or a state changes.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 不一会儿，张校长就来了。
In a little while, Principal Zhang arrived.
2. 时间不一会儿就过去了。
Time passed in a little while.
Phrases · Fixed Phrases · Others
37. 看来
Discourse marker '看来': Means 'it seems' or 'apparently'. It is used to express the speaker's inference or judgment based on available evidence or circumstances.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 电梯坏了，看来咱们只能走楼梯了。
The elevator is broken; it seems we'll have to take the stairs.
2. 这么晚了，看来他今天不会来了。
It's so late; it seems he won't come today.
Phrases · Fixed Phrases · Others
38. 在……看来
In the view of / from the perspective of someone: '在 + person + 看来' introduces the viewpoint or opinion of that person.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 在同事们看来，她对工作非常认真。
In the view of her colleagues, she is very serious about her work.
2. 在我看来，坚持读书是一种很好的习惯。
In my view, persisting in reading is a very good habit.
Phrases · Fixed Phrases · Others
39. 越来越
Increasingly / more and more: '越来越 + adjective/verb' indicates a growing degree over time.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 听说学习中文的年轻人越来越多。
I heard that more and more young people are learning Chinese.
2. 我越来越习惯这里的生活了。
I am getting more and more used to life here.
Phrases · Fixed Phrases · Others
40. 看起来
Looks like / seems: '看起来 + clause' expresses an appearance-based judgment or impression.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 这些菜看起来都很好吃。
These dishes all look very delicious.
2. 那个新来的老师看起来很年轻。
That new teacher looks very young.
Phrases · Fixed Phrases · Others
41. 看上去
Looks like / appears: '看上去 + clause' is similar to '看起来', indicating an appearance-based impression.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 这道题看上去很难，其实很简单。
This problem looks very difficult, but it is actually very simple.
2. 她看上去不像五十多岁的人。
She doesn't look like someone in her fifties.
Phrases · Fixed Phrases · Others
42. 一般来说
Generally speaking: '一般来说' introduces a general rule or common situation.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 一般来说，早上锻炼身体比较好。
Generally speaking, it is better to exercise in the morning.
2. 一般来说，学习外语需要多练习。
Generally speaking, learning a foreign language requires a lot of practice.
Phrases · Fixed Phrases · Others
43. 不怎么样
Expression meaning 'not great' or 'so-so', used to describe something as mediocre or not up to standard.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 我觉得这些照片照得不怎么样。
I think these photos turned out not great.
2. 虽然考试前我复习了很长时间，但是成绩不怎么样。
Although I reviewed for a long time before the exam, my grades were not great.
Fixed Patterns
44. 除了 ……（以外），……还/也/都……
Structure: 除了 + A + (以外) + 还/也/都 + B. Means 'besides A, also B' or 'in addition to A, B as well'.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 除了看新闻（以外），人们还/也可以在网上看电影、买东西。
Besides watching the news, people can also watch movies and shop online.
2. 除了北京（以外），别的城市我都没去过。
Apart from Beijing, I haven't been to any other cities.
Fixed Patterns
45. 从……起
Structure: 从 + time/event + 起. Means 'starting from' a certain time or point.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 从那天起，我们就变成了好朋友。
From that day on, we became good friends.
2. 从现在起，我一定要努力学习。
From now on, I must study hard.
Fixed Patterns
46. 对……来说
Structure: 对 + person + 来说. Means 'for someone' or 'from someone's perspective'.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 对他来说，这个机会非常重要。
For him, this opportunity is very important.
2. 对我来说，学习汉语很有意思。
For me, learning Chinese is very interesting.
Fixed Patterns
47. 一……也/都+不/没……
Structure: 一 + measure word + noun + 都/也 + 不/没 + verb. Emphasizes 'not even one' or 'none at all'.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 来中国以前，我一句汉语也不会说。
Before coming to China, I couldn't speak a single sentence of Chinese.
2. 你说的这些地方我一个都没去过。
I haven't been to any of the places you mentioned.
Fixed Patterns
48. 一点儿也不
一点儿也不 (yìdiǎnr yě bù) means 'not at all' or 'not in the least'. It is used to emphasize a negative statement, indicating that something is completely not the case. The structure is: Subject + 一点儿也不 + Adjective/Verb.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 快要考试了，你怎么一点儿也不着急？
The exam is coming soon, but you're not worried at all?
2. 今天天气很好，一点儿也不冷。
The weather is nice today; it's not cold at all.
Fixed Patterns
49. 越……越……
越……越…… (yuè... yuè...) means 'the more... the more...'. It is used to express that as one thing increases or changes, another thing changes correspondingly. The structure is: 越 + A + 越 + B.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 我想认识中国朋友，越多越好。
I want to make Chinese friends; the more, the better.
2. 医生让我多休息，休息得越多，好得越快。
The doctor told me to rest more; the more I rest, the faster I recover.
Fixed Patterns
50. （在）……以前/以后/前/后
（在）……以前/以后/前/后 means 'before/after...'. It is used to indicate a time relationship. The structure is: (在) + time/event + 以前/以后/前/后.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 考试以前，你一定要认真复习。
Before the exam, you must review carefully.
2. 来到中国以后，我慢慢习惯了这里的生活。
After coming to China, I gradually got used to life here.
3. 睡觉前别忘记吃药。
Don't forget to take your medicine before going to bed.
4. 放学后，我要参加留学生篮球比赛。
After school, I'm going to participate in the international students' basketball game.
5. 在离开中国以前，我一定要去长城看看。
Before leaving China, I must go see the Great Wall.
Fixed Patterns
51. X什么(啊)
X什么(啊) is a rhetorical question pattern used to express disagreement or dismissal. It means 'What X?' or 'Why X?' and implies that the speaker thinks the opposite. The structure is: Verb/Adjective + 什么 + (啊).
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 难过什么啊，你的成绩不是挺好的吗？
What's there to be sad about? Your grades are pretty good, aren't they?
2. 方便什么啊，附近一个超市都没有。
What convenience? There isn't even a supermarket nearby.
Fixed Patterns
52. 该……了
该……了 (gāi... le) means 'it's time to...' or 'should...'. It is used to indicate that the time has come for something to happen or be done. The structure is: 该 + Verb + 了.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 八点了，该上课了。
It's eight o'clock; it's time for class.
2. 下周要考试，我该复习了。
Next week we have an exam; I should start reviewing now.
Fixed Patterns
53. 在……上/下/中
The structure '在……上/下/中' is used to indicate the scope, context, or circumstance under which an action or state occurs. It can be translated as 'in the context of', 'under the influence of', or 'during'.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 在学习上，老师和同学给了我许多帮助。
In my studies, my teachers and classmates gave me a lot of help.
2. 在父母的影响下，我从小就对中文很感兴趣。
Under the influence of my parents, I have been interested in Chinese since I was young.
3. 在这次比赛中，我认识了一些新朋友。
During this competition, I made some new friends.
Sentence Components · Subject
54. 动词或动词性短语、形容词或形容词性短语作主语
Verbs, verb phrases, adjectives, or adjective phrases can serve as the subject of a sentence. This structure is used to make general statements or express opinions.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 哭没有用。
Crying is useless.
2. 多穿一点儿比较好。
It's better to wear a bit more.
3. 太胖了不好，太瘦了也不好。
Being too fat is not good, and being too thin is also not good.
Sentence Components · Subject
55. 主谓短语作主语
A subject-predicate phrase (a clause) can serve as the subject of a sentence. This structure is used to state a fact or opinion about a situation.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 你来也可以。
It's also okay if you come.
2. 身体健康最重要。
Health is the most important thing.
Sentence Components · Attributive
56. 多项定语
Multiple attributives (modifiers) are arranged in a specific order before a noun. The order typically follows: demonstrative/numeral + classifier + possessive + descriptive adjectives + noun.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 我昨天新买的那条黑色的裤子你放在哪儿了？
Where did you put the black pants that I bought new yesterday?
2. 前面那个穿着蓝衬衫的短头发高个子的老人就是我的中文老师。
The old man in front with short hair and a blue shirt, who is tall, is my Chinese teacher.
Sentence Components · Complement · Result Complement 2
57. 动词+到/住/走/上
Result complements: '到' (arrive at/reach), '住' (hold/fix), '走' (away), '上' (up/on) are used after verbs to indicate the result of an action. For example, '买到' means 'buy successfully', '记住' means 'remember firmly', '骑走' means 'ride away', '关上' means 'close up'.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 火车票你买到了没有？
Did you manage to buy the train ticket?
2. 老师说的话我都记住了。
I remembered everything the teacher said.
3. 我的自行车让朋友骑走了。
My bike was ridden away by a friend.
4. 下班的时候，别忘了关上电脑。
Don't forget to turn off the computer when you get off work.
Sentence Components · Complement · Directional Complement 2
58. 趋向补语的引申用法：表示结果意义：动词+出/起/下
Extended use of directional complements: indicating result meaning: verb + 出/起/下 (chū/qǐ/xià). These complements express that an action results in a concrete or abstract outcome, such as producing an idea, recalling something, or writing something down.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 我们终于想出了一个好办法。
We finally came up with a good idea.
2. 你想起她的名字了没有？
Have you remembered her name yet?
3. 请在这儿写下您的电话。
Please write down your phone number here.
Sentence Components · Complement · Directional Complement 2
59. 趋向补语的引申用法：表示动作行为的开始：动词+上/起来
Extended use of directional complements: indicating the beginning of an action or state: verb + 上/起来 (shàng/qǐlái). These complements express that an action or state starts or begins.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 饿了一天，我们终于吃上饭了。
After being hungry all day, we finally got to eat.
2. 儿子刚到家就玩上了电脑游戏。
As soon as my son got home, he started playing computer games.
3. 他们一见面就聊起来了。
As soon as they met, they started chatting.
4. 妈妈一出门，孩子就哭起来了。
As soon as mom went out, the child started crying.
Sentence Components · Complement · Directional Complement 2
60. 趋向补语的引申用法：表示动作行为的持续：动词+下去/下来
Extended use of directional complements: indicating the continuation of an action or state: verb + 下去/下来 (xiàqù/xiàlái). These complements express that an action or state continues or persists.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 虽然学习汉语不容易，但是我一定会坚持下去。
Although learning Chinese is not easy, I will definitely keep going.
2. 在老师的帮助下，我一定可以学下去。
With the teacher's help, I can definitely continue learning.
3. 在过去的一年里，我把每天练习汉字的习惯坚持下来了。
Over the past year, I have persisted in the habit of practicing Chinese characters every day.
4. 这三天玩下来太累了，我得好好休息休息。
After three days of playing, I'm too tired; I need to rest well.
Sentence Components · Complement · Potential Complement 1
61. 动词+得/不+动词/形容词
Potential complement: verb + 得/不 + verb/adjective. This structure expresses whether an action can or cannot be done, or whether a state is achievable or not.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 老师说的话你听得懂吗？
Can you understand what the teacher said?
2. 黑板上的字太小，我看不清楚。
The characters on the blackboard are too small; I can't see them clearly.
Sentence Components · Complement · Degree Complement 1
62. 形容词+得很
Degree complement: adjective + 得很 (de hěn). This structure intensifies the adjective, meaning 'very' or 'extremely'.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 这里的环境好得很。
The environment here is very good.
2. 这儿从早到晚都有风，凉快得很。
It's windy here from morning to night, and it's very cool.
Sentence Components · Complement · Degree Complement 1
63. 形容词/动词+极了/坏了
Adjective/Verb + 极了 (jíle) or 坏了 (huàile) is used as a degree complement to express an extreme degree or intensity. It is often used in informal speech to convey strong feelings or states.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 看见考试成绩的时候，我高兴极了。
When I saw the exam results, I was extremely happy.
2. 爬山回来，大家都累坏了。
After climbing the mountain and coming back, everyone was exhausted.
Sentence Components · Complement · Quantity Complement 3
64. 表示动作结束到某个时间点的间隔时间
This structure indicates the duration of time that has passed since an action ended or a state began. It uses a time quantity complement to specify the interval.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 开学已经两个星期了。
It has already been two weeks since school started.
2. 这件事已经过去五年了。
This matter has already passed five years.
Sentence Types · Sentence Categories · Interrogative Sentences
65. “怎样+动词”的特指问句
This is a special question using '怎样' (how) followed by a verb, asking about the manner or method of doing something.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 怎样才能学好汉语呢？
How can we learn Chinese well?
2. 中国人是怎样过新年的？
How do Chinese people celebrate the New Year?
Sentence Types · Sentence Categories · Rhetorical Question 1
66. 用反问句表示强调：不是……吗？
This is a rhetorical question pattern using '不是...吗？' to emphasize a point or express that something is obvious or already known.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 你不是写完作业了吗？
Haven't you already finished your homework?
2. 考试不是下个星期一吗？
Isn't the exam next Monday?
Sentence Types · Special Sentence Patterns · 把-Sentence 1
67. 主语+把+宾语+动词+在/到+处所
This is the basic '把' (bǎ) sentence structure: Subject + 把 + Object + Verb + 在/到 + Location. It emphasizes the disposal or handling of the object, indicating that the action causes the object to move to or be placed at a certain location.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 你把箱子放在这儿吧。
Put your suitcase here.
2. 我们把桌子搬到教室外边了。
We moved the table outside the classroom.
Sentence Types · Special Sentence Patterns · 把-Sentence 1
68. 主语+把+宾语1+动词（+给）+宾语2
Subject + 把 + Object 1 + Verb (+ 给) + Object 2. This is the basic '把' construction (把字句1), used to indicate that the subject causes the object to undergo an action, often involving transfer or giving. The verb is followed by a recipient or beneficiary introduced by 给.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 我们把礼物送给老师了。
We gave the gift to the teacher.
2. 他把那本书借给我了。
He lent that book to me.
Sentence Types · Special Sentence Patterns · 把-Sentence 1
69. 主语+把+宾语+动词+结果补语/趋向补语/状态补语
Subject + 把 + Object + Verb + Result complement / Directional complement / State complement. This is the basic '把' construction (把字句1) with complements, showing the result, direction, or state of the object after the action.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 我已经把晚饭准备好了。
I've already prepared dinner.
2. 咱们把这些桌子搬进去吧。
Let's move these tables inside.
3. 妈妈把衣服洗得干干净净。
Mom washed the clothes until they were spotless.
Sentence Types · Special Sentence Patterns · Passive Sentence 1
70. 主语+被+宾语+动词+其他成分
Subject + 被 + Agent + Verb + Other elements. This is the basic passive construction (被动句1), where the subject is the receiver of the action, and the agent is introduced by 被.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 我的词典被朋友借走了。
My dictionary was borrowed by a friend.
2. 冰箱里的水果被谁吃了？
Who ate the fruit in the fridge?
Sentence Types · Special Sentence Patterns · Passive Sentence 1
71. 主语+被+动词+其他成分
Subject + 被 + Verb + Other elements. This is the basic passive construction (被动句1) without an agent, focusing on the action and its effect on the subject.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 桌子上的作业被拿走了。
The homework on the desk was taken away.
2. 病人已经被送到医院了。
The patient has already been sent to the hospital.
Sentence Types · Special Sentence Patterns · Serial Verb Sentence 2
72. “着”表示动作的伴随：动词1+着+动词2
着 indicates accompanying action: Verb 1 + 着 + Verb 2. This is a serial verb construction (连动句2) where the first action (with 着) describes the manner or state in which the second action is performed.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 老师总是笑着回答大家的问题。
The teacher always answers everyone's questions with a smile.
2. 我喜欢听着音乐做运动。
I like exercising while listening to music.
Sentence Types · Special Sentence Patterns · Comparative Sentence 2
73. A比B+更/还+形容词
Comparative sentence pattern: A is even more [adjective] than B, using 更 (gèng) or 还 (hái) to emphasize the degree. Formula: A + 比 + B + 更/还 + Adjective.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 她的汉语比我更好。
Her Chinese is even better than mine.
2. 今天比昨天还冷。
Today is even colder than yesterday.
Sentence Types · Special Sentence Patterns · Comparative Sentence 2
74. A跟B一样
Comparative sentence pattern: A is the same as B. Formula: A + 跟 + B + 一样.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 我的爱好跟他一样。
My hobbies are the same as his.
2. 他买的新手机跟我的一样。
The new phone he bought is the same as mine.
Sentence Types · Special Sentence Patterns · Comparative Sentence 2
75. A跟B一样+形容词
Comparative sentence pattern: A is as [adjective] as B. Formula: A + 跟 + B + 一样 + Adjective.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 坐地铁跟坐公交车一样方便。
Taking the subway is as convenient as taking the bus.
2. 这个房间跟那个房间一样大。
This room is as big as that one.
Sentence Types · Special Sentence Patterns · Comparative Sentence 2
76. A不比B+形容词
Comparative sentence pattern: A is not necessarily more [adjective] than B, implying a negation of superiority. Formula: A + 不比 + B + Adjective.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 这张画不比那张好看。
This painting is not necessarily better-looking than that one.
2. 我的汉语水平不比他高。
My Chinese level is not necessarily higher than his.
Sentence Types · Special Sentence Patterns · Comparative Sentence 2
77. A比B+多/少/早/晚+动词+数量短语
Comparative sentence pattern: A does [verb] [quantity] more/less/earlier/later than B. Formula: A + 比 + B + 多/少/早/晚 + Verb + Quantity Phrase.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 我比他早到十分钟。
I arrived ten minutes earlier than him.
2. 哥哥比弟弟多吃了三个饺子。
The older brother ate three more dumplings than the younger brother.
Sentence Types · Special Sentence Patterns · Existential Sentence 3
78. 表示出现：处所词+动词+趋向补语/结果补语+动态助词（了）+数量短语+人/物
Existential sentence (appearance): Place word + verb + directional/result complement + aspect particle 了 + numeral-measure phrase + person/thing. This structure introduces the appearance of a new entity in a location.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 前边开过来一辆出租车。
A taxi came over from the front.
2. 楼上搬来了一家人。
A family moved in upstairs.
3. 校门外走进来几个学生。
Several students walked in from outside the school gate.
Sentence Types · Special Sentence Patterns · Existential Sentence 3
79. 表示消失：处所词+动词+结果补语+动态助词（了）+数量短语+人/物
Existential sentence (disappearance): Place word + verb + result complement + aspect particle 了 + numeral-measure phrase + person/thing. This structure describes the disappearance of an entity from a location.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 树上飞走了三只小鸟。
Three little birds flew away from the tree.
2. 他家里跑丢了一只羊。
A sheep ran away from his home.
Sentence Types · Special Sentence Patterns · 是…的 Sentence 2
80. 强调说话人的看法或态度
The '是……的' construction (2) emphasizes the speaker's opinion or attitude. It is used to highlight the speaker's subjective judgment or evaluation.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 这个问题其实是很简单的。
This problem is actually very simple.
2. 多写多练对学习汉字是很有帮助的。
Writing more and practicing more is very helpful for learning Chinese characters.
Sentence Types · Special Sentence Patterns · Verb-Copying Sentence
81. 主语+动词+宾语+动词+补语
Verb-copying sentence: Subject + verb + object + verb + complement. The verb is repeated after the object to introduce a complement describing the action's degree, duration, etc.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 我们昨天打篮球打了一个下午。
We played basketball for a whole afternoon yesterday.
2. 你今天上课上得怎么样？
How was your class today?
Sentence Types · Compound Sentences · Successive Compound Sentences
82. 先……，再/然后……
Sequential compound sentence: First... then... (先……，再/然后……). This structure expresses two actions or events that occur in sequence.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 你先去买门票，再来这里找我。
You first go buy the tickets, then come here to find me.
2. 我想先吃饭，然后回房间休息。
I want to eat first, then go back to the room to rest.
Sentence Types · Compound Sentences · Alternative Compound Sentences
83. 或者……，或者……
Correlative conjunction '或者……，或者……' (or...or...) is used to present two or more alternatives or options in a choice-related compound sentence.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 每周末，我们或者踢足球，或者打篮球。
Every weekend, we either play soccer or play basketball.
2. 春节的时候，人们或者回家过节，或者出门旅游。
During the Spring Festival, people either go home for the holiday or go out traveling.
Sentence Types · Compound Sentences · Coordinate Compound Sentences
84. 一会儿……，一会儿……
Correlative conjunction '一会儿……，一会儿……' (one moment...the next...) is used to describe alternating actions or states, indicating rapid changes or fluctuations.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 他一会儿进来，一会儿出去，忙得很。
He goes in one moment and goes out the next, extremely busy.
2. 最近的天气一会儿冷，一会儿热。
The weather recently is cold one moment and hot the next.
Sentence Types · Compound Sentences · Coordinate Compound Sentences
85. 又……，又……
Correlative conjunction '又……，又……' (both...and...) is used to list two simultaneous qualities or actions, emphasizing that both are true.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 这件衣服又便宜又好看。
This piece of clothing is both cheap and good-looking.
2. 那个又高又漂亮的女孩儿是谁？
Who is that tall and beautiful girl?
Sentence Types · Compound Sentences · Coordinate Compound Sentences
86. 一边……，一边……
Correlative conjunction '一边……，一边……' (while...; simultaneously) is used to express two actions performed at the same time by the same subject.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 他一边工作，一边学习中文。
He works while studying Chinese.
2. 我喜欢一边跑步，一边听音乐。
I like to run while listening to music.
Sentence Types · Compound Sentences · Progressive Compound Sentences
87. 不但……，而且……
Correlative conjunction '不但……，而且……' (not only...but also...) is used to express a progressive relationship, where the second clause adds further information that goes beyond the first.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 不但我学习中文，而且我的弟弟也学习中文。
Not only do I study Chinese, but my younger brother also studies Chinese.
2. 我哥哥不但会打篮球，而且打得很好。
My older brother not only can play basketball, but he also plays very well.
Sentence Types · Compound Sentences · Adversative Compound Sentences
88. 虽然……，可是……
Although... (yet)...: a compound sentence expressing concession, contrasting two clauses. Formula: Although A, (yet) B.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 房间虽然不大，可是很干净。
Although the room is not big, it is very clean.
2. 虽然天气很冷，可是他还是坚持每天锻炼。
Although the weather is very cold, he still insists on exercising every day.
Sentence Types · Compound Sentences · Hypothetical Compound Sentences
89. 如果……，就……
If... then...: a conditional compound sentence expressing a hypothetical condition and its result. Formula: If A, then B.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 如果明天不下雨，我们就去爬山。
If it doesn't rain tomorrow, we will go hiking.
2. 如果你需要帮忙，就给我打电话。
If you need help, just call me.
Sentence Types · Compound Sentences · Hypothetical Compound Sentences
90. ……的话，就……
If... then...: a conditional compound sentence using '的话' to mark the condition. Formula: If A, then B.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 你有时间的话，就一起去吧。
If you have time, let's go together.
2. 你觉得满意的话，咱们就买。
If you are satisfied, let's buy it.
Sentence Types · Compound Sentences · Conditional Compound Sentences
91. 只有……，才……
Only if... then...: a conditional compound sentence expressing a necessary condition. Formula: Only if A, then B.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 只有努力学习，才能得到好成绩。
Only if you study hard can you get good grades.
2. 只有多听、多说、多看，你的中文水平才能提高。
Only by listening, speaking, and reading more can your Chinese level improve.
Sentence Types · Compound Sentences · Conditional Compound Sentences
92. 只要……，就……
As long as... then...: a conditional compound sentence expressing a sufficient condition. Formula: As long as A, then B.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 只要你坚持学习，就一定能学好。
As long as you keep studying, you will definitely learn it well.
2. 只要你同意，我们就这么决定了。
As long as you agree, we will decide it this way.
Sentence Types · Compound Sentences · Purpose Compound Sentences
93. 为了……，……
Purpose clause: 'in order to...' - introduces the purpose or goal of an action. Formula: 为了 + purpose, + main clause.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 为了考上大学，她每天努力学习。
In order to get into university, she studies hard every day.
2. 为了早点儿到家，我打算坐飞机。
In order to get home earlier, I plan to take a plane.
Sentence Types · Compound Sentences · Condensed Compound Sentences
94. ……了……（就）……
Contracted complex sentence: 'after doing A, then B' - indicates that after the first action is completed, the second action occurs. Formula: Verb1 + 了 + (object) + 就 + Verb2.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 他吃了药就好多了。
After taking the medicine, he felt much better.
2. 我打算下了课就去图书馆。
I plan to go to the library after class.
Special Expressions · Number Expressions
95. 概数表达法2：用“大概”表示概数
Approximate number expression 2: using '大概' (approximately) to indicate an approximate number or time.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 你大概多长时间能到？
About how long will it take you to get there?
2. 这些水果大概五十块钱。
These fruits cost about fifty yuan.
Special Expressions · Number Expressions
96. 概数表达法2：相邻数词连用表示概数
Approximate number expression 2: using adjacent numbers to indicate an approximate number.
Paired Example Sentences:
1. 教室里来了七八个学生。
Seven or eight students came into the classroom.
2. 从我家到学校，走路需要十五六分钟。
It takes about fifteen or sixteen minutes to walk from my home to school.
About HSK 3 & Core Milestones
HSK 3 represents the capstone of the Elementary Stage (初等) in HSK 3.0. Reaching this milestone means you have acquired 2,245 cumulative words and 900 characters—solidifying your ability to communicate effectively across almost all standard life, academic, and business situations.
At this level, you master essential structural sentences such as “把”字句 (disposal sentences), “被”字句 (passive voice), compound direction complements (跑出来, 走过去), and advanced conjunctions.
For readers on ioChinese, HSK 3 is where the magic of reading truly takes off: you can read 300–450 character authentic cultural narratives, historical anecdotes, and modern lifestyle articles with ease, weaning off pinyin support almost completely.
At this level, you master essential structural sentences such as “把”字句 (disposal sentences), “被”字句 (passive voice), compound direction complements (跑出来, 走过去), and advanced conjunctions.
For readers on ioChinese, HSK 3 is where the magic of reading truly takes off: you can read 300–450 character authentic cultural narratives, historical anecdotes, and modern lifestyle articles with ease, weaning off pinyin support almost completely.
What This Unlocks for You
- Command 900 cumulative characters forming the core visual matrix of written Chinese.
- Utilize 2,245 cumulative words covering social media, dining culture, urban transit, and professional discussions.
- Master 210 grammar points, including pivotal 把-sentences, 被-passive constructions, and potential complements (吃得完, 听不懂).
- Navigate 46 situational topics including workplace collaboration, personal finance, environmental awareness, and cultural customs.
Real-World Literacy
- 📰 News & Social Media: Read short Chinese social posts (Weibo/Xiaohongshu), community notices, and product reviews.
- 💼 Workplace Collaboration: Participate in team discussions, explain project obstacles, and compose professional emails.
- 🗣️ Opinions & Debate: Express personal viewpoints, give advice, and discuss abstract topics like career goals and environmental habits.
- 📚 Independent Reading: Smoothly read 300–500 character graded stories with rich narrative flow on ioChinese.
Pro Tips for Native English Speakers
Tackle the "把" Sentence with Object Manipulation Logic (攻克“把”字句)
The “把” (bǎ) construction takes an object and puts it before the verb to emphasize what happens to it: Subject + 把 + Object + Verb + Result ("我把作业做完了" = I finished the homework). Think of it as: "I took the homework and completed it."
Gradually Reduce Pinyin Reliance (逐步戒除拼音依赖)
By 900 characters, your visual brain is ready to recognize full characters directly. Use ioChinese character toggles to hide pinyin during your second reading pass.
Learn Collocations and Fixed Phrases (掌握常见词组固定搭配)
Instead of memorizing verbs alone, learn their natural collocations: 解决问题 (solve problems), 提供帮助 (offer help), 积累经验 (accumulate experience).
📚 HSK 3 Graded Readings
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Essential insights for native English learners
Is HSK 3 enough to work or study in China?
HSK 3 provides solid conversational and practical fluency for daily living and routine office tasks. For university degree programs taught in Chinese, institutions typically require HSK 4 or 5. However, HSK 3 is an ideal stepping stone for professional internships and bilingual work environments.
How does HSK 3 in HSK 3.0 compare to HSK 3 in HSK 2.0?
Old HSK 3 only required 600 words. The new HSK 3.0 Level 3 requires 2,245 words and 900 characters (nearly comparable to old HSK 4/5). Passing new HSK 3 gives you far greater genuine reading competence.
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