If you’re taking the HSK 3, mastering the right vocabulary can mean the difference between barely passing and truly excelling. The HSK 3 exam marks a key milestone, moving you from beginner-level conversational Chinese to intermediate-level proficiency. These key vocabulary words will help you achieve success on your test.
Verbs of Daily Use
Mastering these frequently used verbs prepares you for the reading and listening tests:
- 复习 (fùxí): to review
- 完成 (wánchéng): to complete
- 学习 (xuéxí): to study
- 决定 (juédìng): to decide
- 提高 (tígāo): to improve
- 发现 (fāxiàn): to discover
Key Nouns
These nouns frequently appear in test conversations and reading passages:
- 环境 (huánjìng): environment
- 水平 (shuǐpíng): level, proficiency
- 关系 (guānxì): relationship
- 机会 (jīhuì): opportunity
- 文化 (wénhuà): culture
Helpful Adjectives
Learn these adjectives to quickly grasp descriptions in reading passages and conversations:
- 清楚 (qīngchu): clear
- 重要 (zhòngyào): important
- 简单 (jiǎndān): simple
- 舒服 (shūfu): comfortable
- 认真 (rènzhēn): serious, earnest
Key Adverbs and Time Words
Time and manner words help you understand details in questions and conversations:
- 经常 (jīngcháng): often
- 马上 (mǎshàng): immediately
- 终于 (zhōngyú): finally
- 一共 (yígòng): altogether
- 一直 (yìzhí): continuously
Useful Measure Words
Using the correct measure words demonstrates good grammar and boosts your overall score:
- 条 (tiáo): measure word for long, thin objects
- 辆 (liàng): measure word for vehicles
- 双 (shuāng): pair
- 种 (zhǒng): kind, type
Exam Strategies
- Flashcards and Practice: Regularly practice with flashcards and include sentences for context.
- Listening Drills: Frequently listen to past exams or Chinese podcasts. Identifying vocabulary during listening is crucial for this section.
- Writing Practice: Use new vocabulary to write short sentences or paragraphs. Regular practice leads to mastery.
Focusing on these words and consistently practicing will increase your proficiency, confidence, and readiness for the HSK 3.
