HSK VOCABULARY LISTS
HSK Vocabulary Lists with Pinyin and EnglishHSK 1–5 词汇学习库
Browse the complete ChineseAqua learning library from HSK 1 to HSK 5. Search Hanzi, Pinyin, or English and connect each word to pronunciation, examples, characters, songs, and games.浏览 ChineseAqua 的 HSK 1–5 学习词库，并通过发音、例句、汉字、歌曲和游戏建立联系。
to love; to be fond of; to like; affection; to be inclined (to do sth)
ChineseAqua currently organises its verified local data with the classic HSK 1–5 learning framework. The counts above are unique searchable records assigned to each level; cumulative totals are shown separately. This library is not labelled as the newer nine-band HSK 3.0 list.
149 cumulative 累计词汇
300 cumulative 累计词汇
600 cumulative 累计词汇
1,200 cumulative 累计词汇
2,500 cumulative 累计词汇
How to use an HSK vocabulary list
A list is a map, not a complete lesson. Work with a small batch. Hear each word, repeat it, read the Hanzi and Pinyin, check one clear meaning, and learn one short example. Later, retrieve the word from sound or meaning without looking at the answer.
ChineseAqua gives the same vocabulary several routes: searchable cards, individual Character Lab lessons, Chinese song context, memory methods, and games. Use the route that addresses your actual problem rather than repeatedly reading the same list.
Classic HSK levels and the newer HSK standards
Many popular textbooks and online lists still use the familiar six-level HSK framework. Newer standards use three stages and nine bands with larger vocabulary requirements. Because both systems appear in search results, a trustworthy page must state which one it uses.
ChineseAqua preserves its current classic HSK-aligned dataset and does not relabel it as HSK 3.0. If you are preparing for an exam, confirm the syllabus and format required for your exact test date through current official exam information.
CONTINUE YOUR CHINESE STUDY
Turn an HSK vocabulary list into real practice
Choose the next activity according to the skill you need: listening, character knowledge, context, or active recall.
Follow a connected path through pronunciation, vocabulary, characters, listening, and review.
Open learning path → 02Learn Chinese Through SongsMeet HSK words inside memorable lyrics with Pinyin and English support.
Browse song lessons → 03Learn Chinese CharactersExplore Pinyin, components, reliable history, examples, and related words.
Open Character Lab → 04Chinese Vocabulary GamesPractise meaning recall, character recognition, word relationships, and speed.
Choose a game →HSK VOCABULARY QUESTIONS
Before you memorise a list
Is this the new HSK 3.0 vocabulary list?
No. ChineseAqua currently organises 2,500 verified records with the classic HSK 1–5 learning framework. It does not relabel this dataset as the newer nine-band list.
Why can word counts differ between HSK websites?
Some sites show cumulative totals, some show only additions at one level, and some use revised standards or different duplicate handling. ChineseAqua shows level-specific searchable records and cumulative totals separately.
What information does each vocabulary card include?
Cards can include Hanzi, Pinyin, an English meaning, pronunciation, an example, and a link to a deeper Character Lab lesson when available.
Is memorising vocabulary enough for the HSK exam?
No. Exam preparation also requires listening, reading, grammar, timing, and the official format used for your test date.