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HSK 5 Vocabulary List: All 1,071 New Words with Pinyin (New HSK 3.0)

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The HSK 5 vocabulary list in the New HSK 3.0 standard has 1,071 new words. Added to Levels 1 to 4, that brings you to 4,316 words in total. Below you will find what changed from earlier levels, the most useful word groups with example sentences, tips on how to learn them, and the full HSK 5 word list with pinyin and English meanings.

This page is the word list. If you want a week-by-week plan, grammar patterns and reading practice, use our HSK 5 study guide alongside it.

What Is on the HSK 5 Vocabulary List?

HSK 5 is where Chinese moves from daily life into work, news and formal writing. Most of the 1,071 words fall into a few clear areas:

  • Formal connectors and adverbs such as 从而, 因而, 即使 and 毕竟.
  • Abstract nouns for ideas and opinions, such as 前提, 立场 and 逻辑.
  • Business and economy words such as 成本, 利润 and 贸易.
  • Society, law and the environment, such as 污染, 违法 and 灾害.
  • Modern life and technology, such as 二维码, 软件 and 注册.

You will also find some plain everyday words, like 鼻子 (nose), 耳朵 (ear) and 蛋糕 (cake). The 3.0 standard placed some common words at higher levels than older lists did, so if you studied with older materials you may already know a few of them.

A small number of hanzi appear twice. For example, 编辑 is listed as biānjí (to edit) and as biānji (editor), and 吐 appears as tǔ (to spit) and tù (to vomit). Each reading counts as its own entry.

HSK 5 Word List: Changes from HSK 4 and HSK 2.0

Compared with HSK 4

HSK 4 adds 1,000 new words, for 3,245 in total. HSK 5 adds 1,071 more, so the jump is similar in size. The difference is register. HSK 4 words are mostly spoken and practical. Many HSK 5 words belong to written Chinese, where one formal word replaces a longer spoken phrase. If you need to review the previous level first, see the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

Compared with the old HSK 2.0 Level 5

The older HSK 2.0 Level 5 list had 1,300 new words and 2,500 words in total. Under HSK 3.0 the new-word count is a little lower, but the total is far higher: 4,316 words by the end of Level 5. That means HSK 3.0 Level 5 expects a much larger vocabulary than the old Level 5 did. For a full comparison of the two standards, read HSK 3.0 vs HSK 2.0. The exam version on offer can change by test center and date, so confirm yours on chinesetest.cn.

Useful HSK 5 Word Groups with Examples

Learning words in groups makes them easier to remember and shows you how they work together. Here are eight groups taken from the HSK 5 hanzi list.

Formal connectors and adverbs

These words link ideas in articles and essays. They are the backbone of HSK 5 reading: 即使 (even if), 尽管 (although), 除非 (unless), 一旦 (once), 因而 (therefore), 以便 (so that), 毕竟 (after all), 无疑 (undoubtedly), 难以 (hard to), 依旧 (still).

  • 即使明天下雨,比赛也会照常进行。 Jíshǐ míngtiān xià yǔ, bǐsài yě huì zhàocháng jìnxíng. Even if it rains tomorrow, the match will go ahead as planned.
  • 他每天坚持跑步,因而身体越来越好。 Tā měitiān jiānchí pǎobù, yīn'ér shēntǐ yuè lái yuè hǎo. He runs every day, and as a result his health keeps improving.
  • 这个问题一时难以解决。 Zhège wèntí yìshí nányǐ jiějué. This problem is hard to solve right away.

For the everyday versions of these links, see our list of Chinese conjunctions like 虽然 and 但是.

Verbs ending in 于

A set of two-character verbs ends in 于. They are short and formal, and each one replaces a longer phrase: 高于 (higher than), 低于 (lower than), 大于 (greater than), 有利于 (good for), 用于 (used for), 便于 (easy to), 出于 (out of, because of).

  • 今年夏天的气温明显高于往年。 Jīnnián xiàtiān de qìwēn míngxiǎn gāoyú wǎngnián. This summer's temperatures are clearly higher than in past years.
  • 多吃蔬菜有利于健康。 Duō chī shūcài yǒulì yú jiànkāng. Eating more vegetables is good for your health.
  • 这笔钱主要用于购买设备。 Zhè bǐ qián zhǔyào yòngyú gòumǎi shèbèi. This money is mainly used to buy equipment.

Abstract nouns

HSK 5 texts discuss ideas, not just events. These nouns let you talk about reasons, positions and results: 前提 (precondition), 立场 (position), 动机 (motive), 逻辑 (logic), 思维 (thinking), 心态 (mindset), 代价 (price, cost), 现状 (current situation), 前景 (prospects).

  • 我理解你的立场,但是我不同意你的看法。 Wǒ lǐjiě nǐ de lìchǎng, dànshì wǒ bù tóngyì nǐ de kànfǎ. I understand your position, but I don't agree with your view.
  • 他为这次失误付出了很大的代价。 Tā wèi zhè cì shīwù fùchū le hěn dà de dàijià. He paid a high price for this mistake.

Business and economy

Expect these in reading passages about companies, shopping and the job market: 成本 (cost), 利润 (profit), 贸易 (trade), 资本 (capital), 客户 (client), 贷款 (loan), 签约 (to sign a contract), 协议 (agreement), 收购 (to acquire), 物价 (prices).

  • 两家公司终于签订了合作协议。 Liǎng jiā gōngsī zhōngyú qiāndìng le hézuò xiéyì. The two companies finally signed a cooperation agreement.
  • 原材料涨价以后,成本提高了,利润减少了。 Yuáncáiliào zhǎngjià yǐhòu, chéngběn tígāo le, lìrùn jiǎnshǎo le. After raw materials went up in price, costs rose and profits fell.

Society, law and the environment

News-style topics bring words like 污染 (pollution), 污水 (wastewater), 灾害 (disaster), 违法 (to break the law), 违反 (to violate), 罚款 (fine), 法规 (regulations), 治安 (public order) and 福利 (welfare).

  • 工厂的污水严重污染了附近的河。 Gōngchǎng de wūshuǐ yánzhòng wūrǎn le fùjìn de hé. Wastewater from the factory has badly polluted the nearby river.
  • 违反交通规则会被罚款。 Wéifǎn jiāotōng guīzé huì bèi fákuǎn. You can be fined for breaking traffic rules.

Modern life and technology

These are easy to practice because you use them every day on your phone: 二维码 (QR code), 视频 (video), 软件 (software), 硬件 (hardware), 鼠标 (mouse), 键盘 (keyboard), 微博 (Weibo), 注册 (to register), 搜索 (to search), 更新 (to update), 杀毒 (to remove viruses).

  • 扫一下这个二维码就能注册。 Sǎo yíxià zhège èrwéimǎ jiù néng zhùcè. Just scan this QR code to sign up.
  • 电脑中了病毒,得先杀毒。 Diànnǎo zhòng le bìngdú, děi xiān shādú. The computer has a virus, so we need to clean it first.

Measure words

HSK 5 adds several measure words. Learn each one with a typical noun: 一幅画 (a painting), 一匹马 (a horse), 一颗星星 (a star), 一朵花 (a flower), 一扇门 (a door), 第十届 (the tenth session).

  • 墙上挂着一幅很旧的地图。 Qiáng shang guàzhe yì fú hěn jiù de dìtú. An old map hangs on the wall.
  • 今年是第十届电影节。 Jīnnián shì dì-shí jiè diànyǐngjié. This year is the tenth film festival.

Our Chinese measure words guide covers the common ones from earlier levels.

Words with two readings

Some HSK 5 words change their pronunciation with their meaning. Learn the pair together so you don't mix them up.

  • 吐 tǔ (to spit out) and 吐 tù (to vomit): 他晕车了,一路上吐了好几次。 Tā yùnchē le, yí lù shang tù le hǎo jǐ cì. He got carsick and threw up several times on the way.
  • 落 là (to leave something behind): 我把手机落在出租车上了。 Wǒ bǎ shǒujī là zài chūzūchē shang le. I left my phone in the taxi.
  • 待 dāi (to stay): 周末我一直在家待着。 Zhōumò wǒ yìzhí zài jiā dāizhe. I stayed at home the whole weekend.

Set phrases and chengyu

Real four-character idioms are rare on this list. The main fixed phrase is 酸甜苦辣 (sour, sweet, bitter and spicy), which describes all the ups and downs of life. The list also has the word 成语 itself and the polite reply 不敢当 (bùgǎndāng), used when someone praises you.

  • 人生的酸甜苦辣,他都经历过。 Rénshēng de suān-tián-kǔ-là, tā dōu jīnglì guo. He has been through all the ups and downs of life.
  • A: 你的中文太好了! B: 不敢当,还差得远呢。 A: Nǐ de Zhōngwén tài hǎo le! B: Bùgǎndāng, hái chà de yuǎn ne. A: Your Chinese is so good! B: You're too kind. I still have a long way to go.

How to Study the HSK 5 Words

A list of 1,071 words is a lot, but a steady routine works. The HSK 5 study guide has the full 18-week plan. Here are the key habits for the vocabulary itself:

  • Learn about 10 new words a day. That finishes the list in roughly 107 days, which leaves room for reviews.
  • Study by group, not only A to Z. The groups above help you connect words and see when to use each one.
  • Learn collocations. Formal words come in pairs: 签订协议 (to sign an agreement), 缺乏经验 (to lack experience), 加强沟通 (to improve communication).
  • Check tones on two-reading words. Say each pair aloud. If tones in longer words are still shaky, review the four Mandarin tones.
  • Write the characters you confuse. Look-alike pairs such as 赔 (to compensate) and 陪 (to accompany) stick better after short tingxie dictation sessions.
  • Read every day. Formal words are rare in conversation, so you need texts to meet them often.

In the Learn Chinese app, every HSK 5 word has built-in audio and is part of the SRS flashcard deck, with stroke order and a writing pad for practice.

Full HSK 5 Vocabulary List (A to Z)

Here are all 1,071 words for HSK 5 in the New HSK 3.0 lists, sorted by pinyin and grouped by first letter. Together with the earlier levels, that makes 4,316 words.

These counts follow the 2021 HSK 3.0 standard (GF0025-2021). The exam syllabus published in late 2025 is reported to use shorter lists for some levels, so check HSK 3.0 vs HSK 2.0 and the official site chinesetest.cn for the list your exam uses.

HSK 5 Words Starting with A

# Hanzi Pinyin Part of speech Meaning
1 安慰 ānwèi verb, adjective to comfort; to console; comforted
2 岸 àn noun shore; bank; coast
3 岸上 àn shang noun on shore; ashore
4 按摩 ànmó verb, noun to massage; massage

HSK 5 Words Starting with B

# Hanzi Pinyin Part of speech Meaning
5 拔 bá verb to pull out; to pluck
6 白酒 báijiǔ noun baijiu; Chinese liquor
7 拜访 bàifǎng verb to pay a visit; to call on
8 版 bǎn noun, measure word edition; version; page (of a newspaper)
9 扮演 bànyǎn verb to play the role of; to act as
10 棒 bàng adjective great; excellent; strong
11 包围 bāowéi verb to surround; to encircle
12 包装 bāozhuāng verb, noun to pack; to package; packaging
13 保卫 bǎowèi verb to defend; to safeguard
14 保养 bǎoyǎng verb to maintain; to take care of (health)
15 报答 bàodá verb to repay; to pay back (kindness)
16 报警 bàojǐng verb to call the police
17 抱怨 bàoyuàn verb to complain; to grumble
18 背包 bēibāo noun backpack
19 悲剧 bēijù noun tragedy
20 悲伤 bēishāng adjective sad; sorrowful
21 北极 běijí noun the North Pole; the Arctic
22 被动 bèidòng adjective passive
23 辈 bèi noun, measure word generation; lifetime
24 本人 běnrén pronoun oneself; I myself; the person concerned
25 鼻子 bízi noun nose
26 比方 bǐfang noun, verb example; for example; to compare
27 比重 bǐzhòng noun proportion; share
28 彼此 bǐcǐ pronoun each other; both sides
29 必 bì adverb certainly; must; surely
30 必需 bìxū adjective, verb essential; necessary; to need
31 毕竟 bìjìng adverb after all; all in all
32 闭幕 bìmù verb to close (an event); to end
33 闭幕式 bìmùshì noun closing ceremony
34 边境 biānjìng noun border; frontier
35 编辑 biānjí verb to edit; to compile
36 编辑 biānji noun editor
37 变动 biàndòng verb, noun to change; to alter; change
38 便利 biànlì adjective, verb convenient; to facilitate
39 便条 biàntiáo noun note; short message
40 便于 biànyú verb to be easy to; to make it easy to
41 宾馆 bīnguǎn noun hotel; guesthouse
42 饼 bǐng noun round flat cake; pancake
43 饼干 bǐnggān noun biscuit; cookie; cracker
44 病毒 bìngdú noun virus
45 玻璃 bōli noun glass
46 博客 bókè noun blog; blogger
47 博览会 bólǎnhuì noun exposition; expo; fair
48 博士 bóshì noun doctor (PhD); doctorate
49 博物馆 bówùguǎn noun museum
50 薄弱 bóruò adjective weak; frail
51 不顾 bùgù verb to disregard; regardless of
52 不利 bùlì adjective unfavorable; harmful
53 不耐烦 bú nàifán adjective impatient
54 不幸 búxìng adjective, noun unfortunate; misfortune
55 不易 búyì adjective not easy
56 补偿 bǔcháng verb to compensate; to make up for
57 补贴 bǔtiē noun, verb subsidy; allowance; to subsidize
58 不曾 bùcéng adverb never (have done); not ever
59 不得了 bùdéliǎo adjective extremely; terrible; awful
60 不敢当 bùgǎndāng phrase I don't deserve it; you flatter me
61 不良 bùliáng adjective bad; harmful; unhealthy
62 不免 bùmiǎn adverb unavoidably; inevitably
63 不能不 bù néng bù phrase cannot but; have to
64 不时 bùshí adverb from time to time; frequently
65 不停 bù tíng adverb nonstop; continuously
66 不许 bùxǔ verb not to allow; to forbid
67 不止 bùzhǐ verb to be more than; not limited to
68 不足 bùzú adjective, noun insufficient; lacking; shortcoming
69 部位 bùwèi noun position; part (of the body)

HSK 5 Words Starting with C

# Hanzi Pinyin Part of speech Meaning
70 猜 cāi verb to guess
71 猜测 cāicè verb, noun to guess; to speculate; speculation
72 裁判 cáipàn noun, verb referee; judge; to judge
73 采购 cǎigòu verb, noun to purchase; to procure; purchasing
74 彩票 cǎipiào noun lottery ticket
75 餐馆 cānguǎn noun restaurant
76 餐厅 cāntīng noun dining hall; restaurant
77 餐饮 cānyǐn noun food and drink; catering
78 草原 cǎoyuán noun grassland; prairie
79 册 cè measure word, noun volume; copy (measure word); booklet
80 层次 céngcì noun level; layer; arrangement of ideas
81 叉 chā verb, noun to fork; to pick up with a fork; fork
82 叉子 chāzi noun fork
83 差别 chābié noun difference; disparity
84 差距 chājù noun gap; disparity
85 插 chā verb to insert; to stick in; to plug in
86 查询 cháxún verb to inquire; to look up; to check
87 差(一)点儿 chà (yì) diǎnr adverb almost; nearly
88 拆 chāi verb to tear open; to take apart; to pull down
89 拆除 chāichú verb to demolish; to remove
90 产业 chǎnyè noun industry
91 长度 chángdù noun length
92 长寿 chángshòu adjective, noun long-lived; longevity
93 肠 cháng noun intestines
94 尝 cháng verb to taste; to try
95 尝试 chángshì verb, noun to try; to attempt; attempt
96 厂长 chǎngzhǎng noun factory director
97 场面 chǎngmiàn noun scene; occasion
98 倡导 chàngdǎo verb to advocate; to promote
99 超越 chāoyuè verb to surpass; to exceed
100 车主 chēzhǔ noun car owner
101 称 chēng verb to call; to name; to weigh
102 称号 chēnghào noun title; honorary name
103 成本 chéngběn noun cost
104 成交 chéngjiāo verb to close a deal; to complete a sale
105 成效 chéngxiào noun effect; result
106 成语 chéngyǔ noun idiom; chengyu
107 承办 chéngbàn verb to host; to undertake (an event)
108 城里 chénglǐ noun in town; in the city
109 乘 chéng verb to ride; to take (a vehicle); to multiply
110 乘车 chéng chē verb to take a bus or car; to ride
111 乘客 chéngkè noun passenger
112 乘坐 chéngzuò verb to ride; to travel by
113 吃力 chīlì adjective strenuous; requiring effort
114 池子 chízi noun pool; pond
115 迟 chí adjective late; slow
116 冲动 chōngdòng noun, adjective impulse; impulsive
117 冲突 chōngtū noun, verb conflict; clash; to conflict
118 充足 chōngzú adjective sufficient; ample
119 愁 chóu verb to worry; to be anxious
120 丑 chǒu adjective ugly
121 臭 chòu adjective smelly; stinking
122 出版 chūbǎn verb to publish
123 出差 chūchāi verb to go on a business trip
124 出汗 chūhàn verb to sweat
125 出于 chūyú verb to stem from; out of (a motive)
126 初期 chūqī noun early stage; initial period
127 除非 chúfēi conjunction unless; only if
128 除夕 chúxī noun New Year's Eve (lunar)
129 厨房 chúfáng noun kitchen
130 处罚 chǔfá verb, noun to punish; punishment
131 处分 chǔfèn noun, verb disciplinary action; to punish
132 处在 chǔzài verb to be in (a situation); to be at
133 传达 chuándá verb to pass on; to convey
134 传递 chuándì verb to pass on; to transmit
135 传真 chuánzhēn noun, verb fax; to fax
136 窗帘 chuānglián noun curtain
137 闯 chuǎng verb to rush; to break through
138 创立 chuànglì verb to found; to establish
139 辞典 cídiǎn noun dictionary
140 辞职 cízhí verb to resign; to quit a job
141 此后 cǐhòu noun after this; since then
142 此刻 cǐkè noun this moment; now
143 此时 cǐshí noun at this time; right now
144 聪明 cōngming adjective clever; smart
145 从而 cóng'ér conjunction thus; thereby
146 从中 cóngzhōng adverb from among; out of it
147 脆 cuì adjective crisp; brittle
148 存款 cúnkuǎn noun, verb savings; bank deposit; to deposit
149 寸 cùn measure word cun (unit of length, about 3.3 cm)

HSK 5 Words Starting with D

# Hanzi Pinyin Part of speech Meaning
150 达成 dáchéng verb to reach (an agreement); to achieve
151 答 dá verb to answer; to reply
152 答复 dáfù verb, noun to reply; reply; answer
153 打 dǎ preposition from (colloquial)
154 打扮 dǎban verb, noun to dress up; way of dressing
155 打包 dǎbāo verb to pack; to get a doggy bag
156 打击 dǎjī verb, noun to hit; to strike; blow
157 打架 dǎjià verb to fight; to scuffle
158 打扰 dǎrǎo verb to disturb; to bother
159 大胆 dàdǎn adjective bold; daring
160 大都 dàdōu adverb mostly; for the most part
161 大纲 dàgāng noun outline; syllabus
162 大伙儿 dàhuǒr pronoun everybody; we all
163 大奖赛 dàjiǎngsài noun grand prix
164 大脑 dànǎo noun brain
165 大事 dàshì noun major event; important matter
166 大厅 dàtīng noun hall; lobby
167 大象 dàxiàng noun elephant
168 大熊猫 dàxióngmāo noun giant panda
169 大于 dàyú verb to be greater than
170 大致 dàzhì adverb, adjective roughly; approximately; general
171 呆 dāi adjective dull; stupid; blank
172 待 dāi verb to stay
173 代价 dàijià noun price; cost (of an action)
174 代理 dàilǐ verb, noun to act as agent; agent; acting
175 带有 dàiyǒu verb to have; to carry (a feature)
176 贷款 dàikuǎn noun, verb loan; to take out a loan
177 单一 dānyī adjective single; unitary
178 胆 dǎn noun gall bladder; courage
179 胆小 dǎnxiǎo adjective timid; cowardly
180 蛋糕 dàngāo noun cake
181 当场 dāngchǎng adverb on the spot; then and there
182 当代 dāngdài noun the present age; contemporary era
183 当年 dāngnián noun in those years; back then
184 当前 dāngqián noun, adjective current; present; at present
185 当选 dāngxuǎn verb to be elected
186 挡 dǎng verb to block; to keep off
187 到来 dàolái verb, noun to arrive; arrival
188 倒是 dàoshì adverb actually; on the contrary
189 道德 dàodé noun morality; ethics
190 得了 déle verb to be done; that's enough
191 得以 déyǐ verb to be able to; to get a chance to
192 等候 děnghòu verb to wait; to await
193 等级 děngjí noun grade; rank; level
194 低于 dīyú verb to be lower than; below
195 地带 dìdài noun zone; area; belt
196 地形 dìxíng noun terrain; topography
197 地震 dìzhèn noun earthquake
198 递 dì verb to hand over; to pass
199 递给 dì gěi verb to hand to; to pass to
200 典礼 diǎnlǐ noun ceremony
201 点燃 diǎnrán verb to light; to ignite
202 电池 diànchí noun battery
203 电饭锅 diànfànguō noun rice cooker
204 电子版 diànzǐbǎn noun electronic version; e-edition
205 调动 diàodòng verb to transfer; to mobilize
206 丢 diū verb to lose; to throw away
207 动机 dòngjī noun motive; motivation
208 动手 dòngshǒu verb to start work; to get to work; to hit
209 动态 dòngtài noun trend; development; dynamics
210 动员 dòngyuán verb to mobilize; to encourage
211 冻 dòng verb to freeze; to feel cold
212 洞 dòng noun hole; cave
213 豆制品 dòuzhìpǐn noun soy product; bean product
214 毒 dú noun, adjective poison; poisonous; toxic
215 堆 duī verb, measure word, noun to pile up; pile; heap (measure word)
216 对立 duìlì verb, adjective to oppose; to be opposed; opposing
217 对应 duìyìng verb to correspond
218 吨 dūn measure word ton
219 朵 duǒ measure word measure word for flowers and clouds
220 躲 duǒ verb to hide; to dodge

HSK 5 Words Starting with E

# Hanzi Pinyin Part of speech Meaning
221 儿女 érnǚ noun sons and daughters; children
222 耳朵 ěrduo noun ear
223 二维码 èrwéimǎ noun QR code

HSK 5 Words Starting with F

# Hanzi Pinyin Part of speech Meaning
224 发布 fābù verb to release; to issue; to announce
225 发觉 fājué verb to become aware; to find
226 发射 fāshè verb to launch; to fire
227 发行 fāxíng verb to issue; to publish; to release
228 罚 fá verb to punish; to fine
229 罚款 fákuǎn noun, verb fine; penalty; to fine
230 法规 fǎguī noun laws and regulations
231 法制 fǎzhì noun legal system; rule of law
232 繁荣 fánróng adjective, verb prosperous; booming; to make prosper
233 返回 fǎnhuí verb to return; to go back
234 防治 fángzhì verb to prevent and treat; to control
235 放大 fàngdà verb to enlarge; to magnify
236 放弃 fàngqì verb to give up; to abandon
237 分成 fēnchéng verb to divide into
238 分解 fēnjiě verb to break down; to decompose
239 分类 fēnlèi verb to classify; to sort
240 分离 fēnlí verb to separate; to part
241 分析 fēnxī verb, noun to analyze; analysis
242 分享 fēnxiǎng verb to share
243 丰收 fēngshōu verb, noun to have a good harvest; bumper harvest
244 风度 fēngdù noun grace; demeanor; manners
245 风光 fēngguāng noun scenery; view
246 封 fēng verb, measure word to seal; measure word for letters
247 疯 fēng adjective crazy; mad
248 疯狂 fēngkuáng adjective crazy; frenzied; wild
249 扶 fú verb to support with the hand; to help up
250 服从 fúcóng verb to obey
251 幅 fú measure word measure word for pictures and paintings
252 幅度 fúdù noun range; extent; magnitude
253 福利 fúlì noun welfare; benefits
254 辅助 fǔzhù verb, adjective to assist; auxiliary
255 负责人 fùzérén noun person in charge
256 附件 fùjiàn noun attachment; accessory

HSK 5 Words Starting with G

# Hanzi Pinyin Part of speech Meaning
257 改革 gǎigé noun, verb reform; to reform
258 干脆 gāncuì adjective, adverb straightforward; simply; just
259 干扰 gānrǎo verb, noun to interfere; to disturb; interference
260 干预 gānyù verb to intervene
261 感想 gǎnxiǎng noun impressions; thoughts; reflections
262 钢笔 gāngbǐ noun fountain pen
263 钢琴 gāngqín noun piano
264 高大 gāodà adjective tall and big
265 高度 gāodù noun, adjective height; altitude; high (degree)
266 高跟鞋 gāogēnxié noun high-heeled shoes
267 高温 gāowēn noun high temperature
268 高于 gāoyú verb to be higher than
269 高原 gāoyuán noun plateau
270 搞 gǎo verb to do; to make; to get
271 搞好 gǎohǎo verb to do well; to make a success of
272 歌曲 gēqǔ noun song
273 隔壁 gébì noun next door; neighbor
274 个儿 gèr noun height; size (of a person)
275 跟前 gēnqián noun in front of; nearby
276 跟随 gēnsuí verb to follow
277 更换 gēnghuàn verb to replace; to change
278 更新 gēngxīn verb to update; to renew
279 工艺 gōngyì noun craft; technology; workmanship
280 工作日 gōngzuòrì noun working day; weekday
281 公告 gōnggào noun announcement; notice
282 公认 gōngrèn verb to be generally acknowledged
283 公式 gōngshì noun formula
284 公正 gōngzhèng adjective fair; just; impartial
285 共计 gòngjì verb to total; to add up to
286 共享 gòngxiǎng verb to share; to enjoy together
287 沟 gōu noun ditch; trench; groove
288 沟通 gōutōng verb to communicate
289 估计 gūjì verb, noun to estimate; to reckon; estimate
290 古老 gǔlǎo adjective ancient; age-old
291 鼓 gǔ noun, verb drum; to beat (a drum); to rouse
292 鼓励 gǔlì verb, noun to encourage; encouragement
293 鼓掌 gǔzhǎng verb to clap; to applaud
294 顾问 gùwèn noun consultant; adviser
295 怪 guài verb, adjective to blame; strange; odd
296 关怀 guānhuái verb, noun to care for; care; concern
297 关键 guānjiàn noun, adjective key; crucial point; crucial
298 冠军 guànjūn noun champion
299 光荣 guāngróng adjective, noun glorious; honorable; glory
300 光线 guāngxiàn noun light; lighting
301 广 guǎng adjective wide; broad; extensive
302 广泛 guǎngfàn adjective extensive; wide-ranging
303 规划 guīhuà noun, verb plan; program; to plan
304 鬼 guǐ noun ghost; devil
305 柜子 guìzi noun cupboard; cabinet
306 滚 gǔn verb to roll; get lost!
307 锅 guō noun pot; wok; pan
308 国籍 guójí noun nationality; citizenship
309 国民 guómín noun nationals; citizens of a country
310 过度 guòdù adjective excessive; over-
311 过敏 guòmǐn verb, adjective to be allergic; allergic
312 过于 guòyú adverb too; excessively

HSK 5 Words Starting with H

# Hanzi Pinyin Part of speech Meaning
313 害 hài verb, noun to harm; to cause trouble; harm
314 汗 hàn noun sweat
315 好运 hǎoyùn noun good luck
316 号召 hàozhào verb, noun to call on; to appeal; call; appeal
317 合并 hébìng verb to merge; to combine
318 合成 héchéng verb to synthesize; to compose
319 盒 hé noun, measure word box; boxful (measure word)
320 盒饭 héfàn noun boxed meal; lunch box
321 盒子 hézi noun box; case
322 贺卡 hèkǎ noun greeting card
323 恨 hèn verb to hate
324 猴 hóu noun monkey
325 后悔 hòuhuǐ verb to regret
326 胡同儿 hútòngr noun hutong; alley; lane
327 胡子 húzi noun beard; mustache
328 虎 hǔ noun tiger
329 华语 Huáyǔ noun Chinese language
330 滑 huá adjective, verb slippery; to slip; to slide
331 化石 huàshí noun fossil
332 划分 huàfēn verb to divide; to delimit
333 画面 huàmiàn noun picture; frame; scene (on screen)
334 环节 huánjié noun link; stage; step (in a process)
335 慌 huāng adjective flustered; nervous; panicked
336 慌忙 huāngmáng adjective in a hurry; hastily
337 灰色 huīsè noun, adjective gray; gray color; gloomy
338 恢复 huīfù verb to recover; to restore
339 回报 huíbào verb, noun to repay; to report back; return
340 回避 huíbì verb to avoid; to evade
341 回顾 huígù verb to look back; to review
342 回收 huíshōu verb to recycle; to recall
343 回头 huítóu adverb, verb later; to turn one's head
344 回信 huíxìn noun, verb reply letter; to write back
345 回忆 huíyì verb, noun to recall; memory; recollection
346 汇款 huìkuǎn verb, noun to send money; to remit; remittance
347 会谈 huìtán noun, verb talks; to hold talks
348 活力 huólì noun vitality; vigor; energy
349 活泼 huópo adjective lively; vivacious
350 火柴 huǒchái noun match (for lighting)
351 火腿 huǒtuǐ noun ham
352 火灾 huǒzāi noun fire (disaster)
353 或是 huòshì conjunction or; either...or

HSK 5 Words Starting with J

# Hanzi Pinyin Part of speech Meaning
354 机器人 jīqìrén noun robot
355 机制 jīzhì noun mechanism
356 肌肉 jīròu noun muscle
357 基地 jīdì noun base
358 基金 jījīn noun fund
359 即使 jíshǐ conjunction even if; even though
360 集团 jítuán noun group; conglomerate
361 挤 jǐ verb, adjective to squeeze; to crowd; crowded
362 记忆 jìyì noun, verb memory; to remember
363 技能 jìnéng noun skill; technical ability
364 继承 jìchéng verb to inherit; to carry on
365 加热 jiārè verb to heat
366 加上 jiāshàng conjunction, verb plus; in addition; to add
367 加速 jiāsù verb to accelerate; to speed up
368 加以 jiāyǐ verb to apply (treatment); to give (attention)
369 夹 jiā verb to clip; to pick up (with chopsticks)
370 甲 jiǎ noun first (in a series); A
371 价 jià noun price; value
372 驾驶 jiàshǐ verb to drive; to pilot
373 驾照 jiàzhào noun driver's license
374 坚定 jiāndìng adjective, verb firm; resolute; to strengthen
375 肩 jiān noun shoulder
376 艰苦 jiānkǔ adjective arduous; difficult and hard
377 艰难 jiānnán adjective difficult; hard
378 检验 jiǎnyàn verb, noun to test; to inspect; inspection
379 减轻 jiǎnqīng verb to lighten; to reduce
380 剪 jiǎn verb to cut (with scissors)
381 剪刀 jiǎndāo noun scissors
382 剪子 jiǎnzi noun scissors
383 间接 jiànjiē adjective indirect
384 建造 jiànzào verb to build; to construct
385 建筑 jiànzhù noun, verb building; architecture; to build
386 健全 jiànquán adjective, verb sound; well-developed; to perfect
387 键 jiàn noun key (on a keyboard)
388 键盘 jiànpán noun keyboard
389 将 jiāng adverb, preposition will; be going to; (formal) like 把
390 将要 jiāngyào adverb will; be about to
391 奖励 jiǎnglì verb, noun to reward; reward
392 交代 jiāodài verb to explain; to hand over; to confess
393 郊区 jiāoqū noun suburbs; outskirts
394 胶带 jiāodài noun adhesive tape
395 胶水 jiāoshuǐ noun glue
396 脚步 jiǎobù noun footstep; pace; step
397 接触 jiēchù verb, noun to touch; to come into contact; contact
398 接连 jiēlián adverb in succession; one after another
399 解除 jiěchú verb to remove; to lift; to cancel
400 解放 jiěfàng verb to liberate; to free
401 戒 jiè verb to quit; to give up (a habit)
402 届 jiè measure word measure word for sessions, terms, classes
403 今日 jīnrì noun today
404 尽管 jǐnguǎn conjunction, adverb although; even though; freely
405 紧紧 jǐnjǐn adverb tightly; closely
406 尽可能 jǐn kěnéng adverb as much as possible
407 进化 jìnhuà verb, noun to evolve; evolution
408 近来 jìnlái noun recently; lately
409 经费 jīngfèi noun funds; expenses
410 景象 jǐngxiàng noun scene; sight; picture
411 警告 jǐnggào verb, noun to warn; warning
412 竞赛 jìngsài noun, verb contest; competition; to compete
413 竞争 jìngzhēng verb, noun to compete; competition
414 酒鬼 jiǔguǐ noun drunkard
415 救灾 jiùzāi verb to provide disaster relief
416 居然 jūrán adverb unexpectedly; to one's surprise
417 局面 júmiàn noun situation; aspect
418 局长 júzhǎng noun bureau chief; director
419 举动 jǔdòng noun movement; action; act
420 拒绝 jùjué verb to refuse; to reject
421 俱乐部 jùlèbù noun club
422 剧本 jùběn noun script; screenplay
423 决不 jué bù adverb never; absolutely not
424 绝望 juéwàng verb, adjective to despair; desperate; hopeless
425 军人 jūnrén noun soldier

HSK 5 Words Starting with K

# Hanzi Pinyin Part of speech Meaning
426 开幕 kāimù verb to open (an event); to raise the curtain
427 开幕式 kāimùshì noun opening ceremony
428 看成 kànchéng verb to regard as; to look upon as
429 看出 kànchū verb to see; to make out; to tell
430 看待 kàndài verb to regard; to treat; to view
431 考核 kǎohé verb, noun to assess; to evaluate; assessment
432 烤肉 kǎoròu noun barbecue; roast meat
433 烤鸭 kǎoyā noun roast duck
434 靠近 kàojìn verb to approach; to be near
435 颗 kē measure word measure word for small round things
436 咳 ké verb to cough
437 可 kě adverb, conjunction really; indeed; but
438 可怜 kělián adjective, verb pitiful; poor; to pity
439 可惜 kěxī adjective pity; too bad
440 渴望 kěwàng verb to long for; to yearn
441 刻 kè verb, measure word to carve; to engrave; quarter (hour)
442 客户 kèhù noun client; customer
443 客气 kèqi adjective, verb polite; courteous; to be polite
444 客厅 kètīng noun living room
445 课题 kètí noun research topic; problem; task
446 肯定 kěndìng adverb, adjective, verb certainly; definite; to affirm
447 空中 kōngzhōng noun in the sky; in the air
448 控制 kòngzhì verb, noun to control; control
449 口号 kǒuhào noun slogan
450 库 kù noun warehouse; storehouse
451 快活 kuàihuo adjective happy; cheerful
452 宽度 kuāndù noun width
453 狂 kuáng adjective crazy; wild; arrogant
454 亏 kuī verb to lose money; to treat unfairly
455 困扰 kùnrǎo verb, noun to trouble; to perplex; trouble

HSK 5 Words Starting with L

# Hanzi Pinyin Part of speech Meaning
456 落 là verb to leave out; to leave behind
457 来信 láixìn noun, verb letter received; to write to us
458 烂 làn adjective rotten; worn-out; mushy
459 朗读 lǎngdú verb to read aloud
460 浪漫 làngmàn adjective romantic
461 劳动 láodòng noun, verb labor; work; to work
462 梨 lí noun pear
463 礼 lǐ noun gift; ceremony; etiquette
464 礼拜 lǐbài noun, verb week; Sunday; to worship
465 礼貌 lǐmào noun, adjective courtesy; manners; polite
466 厉害 lìhai adjective tough; formidable; terrible
467 立 lì verb to stand; to set up; to establish
468 立场 lìchǎng noun position; standpoint
469 利润 lìrùn noun profit
470 例外 lìwài noun, verb exception; to be an exception
471 连接 liánjiē verb to connect; to link
472 联络 liánluò verb, noun to contact; to liaise; contact
473 联想 liánxiǎng verb, noun to associate; to think of; association
474 脸盆 liǎnpén noun washbasin
475 脸色 liǎnsè noun complexion; facial expression
476 恋爱 liàn'ài verb, noun to be in love; love affair
477 两岸 liǎng'àn noun both sides of the strait; both shores
478 邻居 línjū noun neighbor
479 铃 líng noun bell
480 铃声 língshēng noun ringtone; sound of a bell
481 领带 lǐngdài noun tie; necktie
482 令 lìng verb to make; to cause; to order
483 流动 liúdòng verb, adjective to flow; to move around; mobile
484 流通 liútōng verb, noun to circulate; circulation
485 漏 lòu verb to leak; to leave out
486 漏洞 lòudòng noun leak; loophole
487 逻辑 luójí noun logic
488 落实 luòshí verb to implement; to put into effect

HSK 5 Words Starting with M

# Hanzi Pinyin Part of speech Meaning
489 码头 mǎtóu noun dock; wharf; pier
490 骂 mà verb to scold; to curse
491 买卖 mǎimai noun business; trade
492 漫长 màncháng adjective very long; endless
493 漫画 mànhuà noun comics; cartoon
494 毛笔 máobǐ noun writing brush
495 矛盾 máodùn noun, adjective contradiction; contradictory
496 冒 mào verb to emit; to risk; to brave
497 贸易 màoyì noun trade
498 煤 méi noun coal
499 煤气 méiqì noun gas; coal gas
500 门诊 ménzhěn noun outpatient service
501 迷人 mírén adjective charming; enchanting
502 迷信 míxìn noun, verb superstition; to believe blindly in
503 面貌 miànmào noun appearance; look; aspect
504 面子 miànzi noun face; reputation; prestige
505 秒 miǎo measure word second (of time)
506 敏感 mǐngǎn adjective sensitive
507 明亮 míngliàng adjective bright; well-lit
508 明明 míngmíng adverb obviously; clearly
509 命令 mìnglìng noun, verb order; command; to order
510 模范 mófàn noun, adjective model; exemplary person; exemplary
511 模仿 mófǎng verb to imitate; to copy
512 模糊 móhu adjective, verb blurry; vague; to blur
513 模式 móshì noun model; pattern; mode
514 摩擦 mócā noun, verb friction; to rub
515 摩托 mótuō noun motorcycle
516 模样 múyàng noun look; appearance
517 目光 mùguāng noun gaze; look; vision

HSK 5 Words Starting with N

# Hanzi Pinyin Part of speech Meaning
518 耐心 nàixīn noun, adjective patience; patient
519 男性 nánxìng noun male; man
520 南北 nánběi noun north and south
521 南极 nánjí noun the South Pole; Antarctica
522 难得 nándé adjective rare; hard to come by
523 难以 nányǐ adverb hard to; difficult to
524 脑子 nǎozi noun brain; mind
525 内在 nèizài adjective inner; intrinsic
526 能量 néngliàng noun energy
527 年度 niándù noun year (fiscal or annual)
528 年龄 niánlíng noun age
529 年前 niánqián noun some years ago; before New Year
530 牛 niú adjective awesome; amazing
531 牛仔裤 niúzǎikù noun jeans
532 农产品 nóngchǎnpǐn noun agricultural products
533 女性 nǚxìng noun female; woman
534 暖 nuǎn adjective, verb warm; to warm up

HSK 5 Words Starting with O

# Hanzi Pinyin Part of speech Meaning
535 偶尔 ǒu'ěr adverb occasionally; once in a while
536 偶然 ǒurán adjective, adverb accidental; by chance
537 偶像 ǒuxiàng noun idol

HSK 5 Words Starting with P

# Hanzi Pinyin Part of speech Meaning
538 拍摄 pāishè verb to shoot (film or photos)
539 排除 páichú verb to rule out; to eliminate
540 旁 páng noun side; beside
541 陪 péi verb to accompany; to keep company
542 赔 péi verb to compensate; to lose (money)
543 赔偿 péicháng verb, noun to compensate; compensation
544 配备 pèibèi verb to equip; to provide
545 配套 pèitào verb, adjective to form a complete set; matching
546 喷 pēn verb to spray; to spout
547 盆 pén noun basin; pot
548 披 pī verb to drape over one's shoulders
549 皮肤 pífū noun skin
550 皮鞋 píxié noun leather shoes
551 脾气 píqi noun temper; temperament
552 匹 pǐ measure word measure word for horses and cloth
553 骗 piàn verb to cheat; to deceive
554 骗子 piànzi noun swindler; cheat
555 拼 pīn verb to piece together; to go all out
556 频道 píndào noun channel
557 频繁 pínfán adjective frequent
558 品 pǐn verb to taste; to sample
559 品 pǐn suffix product; article; -ware
560 品种 pǐnzhǒng noun variety; breed
561 平坦 píngtǎn adjective level; flat; smooth
562 平原 píngyuán noun plain; flatland
563 评估 pínggū verb, noun to assess; to evaluate; assessment
564 评论 pínglùn verb, noun to comment; commentary
565 凭 píng preposition, verb based on; to rely on
566 泼 pō verb to splash; to throw (liquid)
567 葡萄 pútao noun grape
568 葡萄酒 pútaojiǔ noun wine

HSK 5 Words Starting with Q

# Hanzi Pinyin Part of speech Meaning
569 期望 qīwàng verb, noun to hope for; expectation
570 齐全 qíquán adjective complete; all in stock
571 其 qí pronoun his; her; its; their; it
572 启动 qǐdòng verb to start; to launch
573 启发 qǐfā verb, noun to inspire; to enlighten; inspiration
574 启事 qǐshì noun notice; announcement
575 起到 qǐdào verb to play (a role); to have (an effect)
576 起码 qǐmǎ adjective, adverb minimum; at least
577 气体 qìtǐ noun gas
578 气象 qìxiàng noun meteorology; weather; atmosphere
579 签 qiān verb to sign
580 签订 qiāndìng verb to sign (a treaty or contract)
581 签名 qiānmíng verb, noun to sign one's name; signature
582 签约 qiānyuē verb to sign a contract
583 签证 qiānzhèng noun visa
584 签字 qiānzì verb, noun to sign; signature
585 前景 qiánjǐng noun prospects; future; foreground
586 前提 qiántí noun premise; prerequisite
587 欠 qiàn verb to owe
588 枪 qiāng noun gun
589 强度 qiángdù noun intensity; strength
590 墙壁 qiángbì noun wall
591 抢 qiǎng verb to grab; to snatch; to rush
592 抢救 qiǎngjiù verb to rescue; to give emergency treatment
593 强迫 qiǎngpò verb to force; to compel
594 悄悄 qiāoqiāo adverb quietly; secretly
595 敲 qiāo verb to knock; to beat
596 敲门 qiāo mén verb to knock on the door
597 瞧 qiáo verb to look; to see
598 琴 qín noun qin; stringed instrument
599 勤奋 qínfèn adjective diligent; hardworking
600 青 qīng adjective green; blue; black
601 清晨 qīngchén noun early morning
602 清理 qīnglǐ verb to clean up; to clear
603 情节 qíngjié noun plot (of a story)
604 情形 qíngxing noun situation; circumstances
605 晴朗 qínglǎng adjective sunny and clear
606 区域 qūyù noun area; region; zone
607 全都 quándōu adverb all; entirely
608 全世界 quán shìjiè noun the whole world
609 泉 quán noun spring (of water)
610 劝 quàn verb to advise; to persuade
611 缺乏 quēfá verb to lack; to be short of
612 确立 quèlì verb to establish; to set up
613 群体 qúntǐ noun group (of people)
614 群众 qúnzhòng noun the masses; the public

HSK 5 Words Starting with R

# Hanzi Pinyin Part of speech Meaning
615 染 rǎn verb to dye; to catch (a disease)
616 绕 rào verb to go around; to wind; to detour
617 热量 rèliàng noun calories; quantity of heat
618 热门 rèmén adjective, noun popular; in demand
619 人间 rénjiān noun the human world; the world
620 人力 rénlì noun manpower; human resources
621 人士 rénshì noun personage; public figure
622 人物 rénwù noun character; figure; person
623 忍 rěn verb to bear; to endure
624 忍不住 rěn bu zhù verb cannot help (doing)
625 忍受 rěnshòu verb to endure; to tolerate
626 认 rèn verb to recognize; to admit; to accept
627 认定 rèndìng verb to firmly believe; to determine
628 扔 rēng verb to throw; to toss away
629 仍旧 réngjiù adverb still; as before
630 如此 rúcǐ pronoun so; such; like this
631 如同 rútóng verb to be like; as if
632 如下 rúxià verb as follows
633 入门 rùmén verb, noun to get started; introduction; basics
634 软 ruǎn adjective soft
635 软件 ruǎnjiàn noun software

HSK 5 Words Starting with S

# Hanzi Pinyin Part of speech Meaning
636 洒 sǎ verb to sprinkle; to spill
637 散 sǎn adjective, verb loose; scattered; to come loose
638 散文 sǎnwén noun prose; essay
639 杀 shā verb to kill
640 杀毒 shādú verb to remove viruses; to kill germs
641 沙漠 shāmò noun desert
642 傻 shǎ adjective stupid; foolish
643 山区 shānqū noun mountain area
644 扇 shān verb to fan
645 扇 shàn measure word, noun measure word for doors and windows
646 扇子 shànzi noun fan (hand-held)
647 商标 shāngbiāo noun trademark; brand
648 上级 shàngjí noun superior; higher authorities
649 上下 shàngxià noun up and down; about; or so
650 上涨 shàngzhǎng verb to rise; to go up (prices)
651 稍 shāo adverb slightly; a little
652 稍微 shāowēi adverb slightly; a little
653 蛇 shé noun snake
654 舍不得 shěbude verb to be reluctant to; to hate to part with
655 舍得 shěde verb to be willing to part with
656 设想 shèxiǎng verb, noun to imagine; to envisage; idea
657 社 shè noun society; agency
658 社区 shèqū noun community
659 射 shè verb to shoot; to emit
660 射击 shèjī verb, noun to shoot; shooting
661 摄像 shèxiàng verb to video record; to film
662 摄像机 shèxiàngjī noun video camera
663 摄影 shèyǐng verb, noun to take photos; photography
664 摄影师 shèyǐngshī noun photographer
665 伸 shēn verb to stretch; to extend
666 深处 shēnchù noun depths; deep inside
667 深度 shēndù noun depth
668 神 shén noun, adjective god; spirit; amazing
669 神经 shénjīng noun nerve; mental state
670 神奇 shénqí adjective magical; miraculous
671 神情 shénqíng noun expression; look
672 升高 shēnggāo verb to rise; to go up
673 生成 shēngchéng verb to generate; to produce
674 声 shēng noun, measure word sound; voice; measure word for sounds
675 胜负 shèngfù noun victory or defeat; outcome
676 剩 shèng verb to be left over; to remain
677 剩下 shèngxia verb to be left; to remain
678 失误 shīwù noun, verb error; mistake; to make a mistake
679 师傅 shīfu noun master; skilled worker
680 诗歌 shīgē noun poetry; poems
681 十足 shízú adjective full; complete; one hundred percent
682 时常 shícháng adverb often; frequently
683 时光 shíguāng noun time; days; years
684 时机 shíjī noun opportunity; timing
685 时事 shíshì noun current affairs
686 实惠 shíhuì adjective, noun affordable; good value; real benefit
687 拾 shí verb to pick up
688 使得 shǐde verb to make; to cause
689 示范 shìfàn verb, noun to demonstrate; demonstration
690 式 shì noun style; type; ceremony
691 势力 shìlì noun power; force; influence
692 试图 shìtú verb to attempt; to try
693 视频 shìpín noun video
694 视为 shìwéi verb to regard as; to view as
695 收购 shōugòu verb to purchase; to acquire
696 收集 shōují verb to collect; to gather
697 收拾 shōushi verb to tidy up; to pack; to clean up
698 手段 shǒuduàn noun means; method; tactics
699 手法 shǒufǎ noun technique; trick
700 寿司 shòusī noun sushi
701 受灾 shòuzāi verb to be hit by a disaster
702 瘦 shòu adjective thin; lean; tight (clothes)
703 书法 shūfǎ noun calligraphy
704 书柜 shūguì noun bookcase
705 书桌 shūzhuō noun desk
706 输出 shūchū verb to export; to output
707 蔬菜 shūcài noun vegetables
708 熟悉 shúxi verb, adjective to be familiar with; familiar
709 鼠 shǔ noun mouse; rat
710 鼠标 shǔbiāo noun mouse (computer)
711 数目 shùmù noun number; amount
712 摔 shuāi verb to fall; to throw down; to break
713 摔倒 shuāidǎo verb to fall down; to trip
714 率领 shuàilǐng verb to lead; to command
715 双手 shuāng shǒu noun both hands
716 水产品 shuǐchǎnpǐn noun aquatic products; seafood
717 水分 shuǐfèn noun moisture; water content
718 水库 shuǐkù noun reservoir
719 水灾 shuǐzāi noun flood
720 睡眠 shuìmián noun sleep
721 说法 shuōfǎ noun way of saying; statement; view
722 硕士 shuòshì noun master's degree
723 私人 sīrén adjective, noun private; personal; private individual
724 思维 sīwéi noun thinking; thought
725 四周 sìzhōu noun all around; surroundings
726 搜 sōu verb to search
727 搜索 sōusuǒ verb to search
728 宿舍 sùshè noun dormitory
729 酸甜苦辣 suān-tián-kǔ-là phrase joys and sorrows of life
730 随后 suíhòu adverb soon after; then
731 随意 suíyì adjective, adverb casual; as one likes; at will
732 随着 suízhe preposition along with; as
733 岁月 suìyuè noun years; time
734 碎 suì adjective, verb broken; to break into pieces
735 损害 sǔnhài verb to damage; to harm
736 损失 sǔnshī noun, verb loss; to lose
737 所在 suǒzài noun location; where something lies
738 锁 suǒ noun, verb lock; to lock

HSK 5 Words Starting with T

# Hanzi Pinyin Part of speech Meaning
739 台风 táifēng noun typhoon
740 抬 tái verb to lift; to raise
741 抬头 táitóu verb to raise one's head
742 太空 tàikōng noun outer space
743 弹 tán verb to play (a stringed instrument); to flick
744 逃 táo verb to escape; to flee
745 逃跑 táopǎo verb to run away; to escape
746 逃走 táozǒu verb to escape; to run away
747 桃 táo noun peach
748 桃花 táohuā noun peach blossom
749 桃树 táoshù noun peach tree
750 讨厌 tǎoyàn verb, adjective to hate; to dislike; annoying
751 特定 tèdìng adjective specific; particular
752 特性 tèxìng noun characteristic; property
753 特有 tèyǒu adjective unique; peculiar to
754 提倡 tíchàng verb to advocate; to promote
755 提起 tíqǐ verb to mention; to bring up
756 提示 tíshì verb, noun to prompt; to remind; tip
757 题材 tícái noun subject matter; theme
758 体积 tǐjī noun volume; size
759 体力 tǐlì noun physical strength
760 天才 tiāncái noun, adjective genius; talented
761 天然气 tiānránqì noun natural gas
762 天文 tiānwén noun astronomy
763 调节 tiáojié verb to adjust; to regulate
764 调解 tiáojiě verb to mediate
765 厅 tīng noun hall; office
766 停留 tíngliú verb to stay; to stop over
767 通用 tōngyòng verb, adjective to be in common use; universal
768 偷 tōu verb to steal
769 偷偷 tōutōu adverb secretly; stealthily
770 突破 tūpò verb, noun to break through; breakthrough
771 土豆 tǔdòu noun potato
772 吐 tǔ verb to spit; to say
773 吐 tù verb to vomit; to throw up
774 兔 tù noun rabbit
775 团长 tuánzhǎng noun group leader; head of a delegation
776 推行 tuīxíng verb to carry out; to implement
777 脱离 tuōlí verb to break away from; to leave

HSK 5 Words Starting with W

# Hanzi Pinyin Part of speech Meaning
778 外界 wàijiè noun the outside world
779 完了 wánle verb to be finished; to be over
780 微博 wēibó noun microblog; Weibo
781 为难 wéinán adjective, verb awkward; embarrassed; to make things hard for
782 为期 wéiqī verb to last (a period of time)
783 为止 wéizhǐ verb up to; until
784 为主 wéizhǔ verb to be mainly; to give priority to
785 违法 wéifǎ verb, adjective to break the law; illegal
786 违反 wéifǎn verb to violate; to break (rules)
787 违规 wéiguī verb to break the rules
788 围绕 wéirào verb to revolve around; to center on
789 唯一 wéiyī adjective only; sole; unique
790 委托 wěituō verb to entrust; to commission
791 卫星 wèixīng noun satellite
792 胃 wèi noun stomach
793 慰问 wèiwèn verb to express sympathy; to visit and comfort
794 温和 wēnhé adjective mild; gentle
795 文艺 wényì noun literature and art
796 卧室 wòshì noun bedroom
797 握 wò verb to hold; to grasp; to shake (hands)
798 污染 wūrǎn verb, noun to pollute; pollution
799 污水 wūshuǐ noun sewage; wastewater
800 屋 wū noun room; house
801 无奈 wúnài verb, adjective to have no choice; helpless
802 无疑 wúyí adverb undoubtedly; without doubt
803 舞 wǔ noun, verb dance; to dance
804 物价 wùjià noun prices (of goods)
805 物业 wùyè noun property management; real estate
806 物质 wùzhì noun, adjective matter; material; material (wealth)
807 误解 wùjiě verb, noun to misunderstand; misunderstanding

HSK 5 Words Starting with X

# Hanzi Pinyin Part of speech Meaning
808 西红柿 xīhóngshì noun tomato
809 西装 xīzhuāng noun suit; Western-style clothes
810 喜剧 xǐjù noun comedy
811 戏 xì noun play; drama; show
812 戏剧 xìjù noun drama; theater
813 吓 xià verb to frighten; to scare
814 先后 xiānhòu adverb, noun one after another; order; sequence
815 先前 xiānqián noun before; previously
816 鲜艳 xiānyàn adjective bright-colored; vivid
817 闲 xián adjective idle; free; not busy
818 显 xiǎn verb to show; to appear
819 现有 xiànyǒu adjective existing; currently available
820 现状 xiànzhuàng noun present situation; status quo
821 线索 xiànsuǒ noun clue; thread
822 献 xiàn verb to offer; to present; to dedicate
823 乡 xiāng noun village; township; countryside
824 乡村 xiāngcūn noun countryside; village
825 相等 xiāngděng verb, adjective to be equal; equal
826 相应 xiāngyìng verb, adjective to correspond; corresponding
827 香肠 xiāngcháng noun sausage
828 详细 xiángxì adjective detailed
829 享受 xiǎngshòu verb, noun to enjoy; enjoyment
830 向导 xiàngdǎo noun guide
831 向前 xiàng qián adverb forward
832 向上 xiàngshàng verb, adverb to move upward; upward
833 相声 xiàngsheng noun crosstalk (comic dialogue)
834 象征 xiàngzhēng verb, noun to symbolize; symbol
835 消除 xiāochú verb to eliminate; to remove
836 消毒 xiāodú verb to disinfect; to sterilize
837 消防 xiāofáng noun fire fighting; fire prevention
838 消费者 xiāofèizhě noun consumer
839 消极 xiāojí adjective negative; passive
840 小偷儿 xiǎotōur noun thief
841 歇 xiē verb to rest; to take a break
842 协议 xiéyì noun, verb agreement; to agree on
843 协议书 xiéyìshū noun written agreement
844 斜 xié adjective slanting; tilted
845 心态 xīntài noun state of mind; attitude
846 心疼 xīnténg verb to feel sorry for; to love dearly
847 辛苦 xīnkǔ adjective, verb hard; laborious; to trouble someone
848 欣赏 xīnshǎng verb to appreciate; to admire; to enjoy
849 信念 xìnniàn noun belief; faith; conviction
850 信箱 xìnxiāng noun mailbox
851 行驶 xíngshǐ verb to drive; to travel (of vehicles)
852 形态 xíngtài noun form; shape; pattern
853 性能 xìngnéng noun performance; function
854 雄伟 xióngwěi adjective majestic; grand
855 熊 xióng noun bear
856 休闲 xiūxián noun, verb leisure; to relax
857 修复 xiūfù verb to repair; to restore
858 修建 xiūjiàn verb to build; to construct
859 修养 xiūyǎng noun self-cultivation; good manners
860 虚心 xūxīn adjective modest; open-minded
861 许可 xǔkě verb, noun to permit; to allow; permission
862 选修 xuǎnxiū verb to take as an elective
863 学科 xuékē noun subject; discipline
864 学位 xuéwèi noun academic degree
865 学者 xuézhě noun scholar
866 寻求 xúnqiú verb to seek; to look for
867 询问 xúnwèn verb to inquire; to ask about

HSK 5 Words Starting with Y

# Hanzi Pinyin Part of speech Meaning
868 押金 yājīn noun deposit
869 鸭子 yāzi noun duck
870 亚军 yàjūn noun second place; runner-up
871 延伸 yánshēn verb to extend; to stretch
872 严厉 yánlì adjective stern; severe; strict
873 严肃 yánsù adjective serious; solemn
874 言语 yányǔ noun speech; words
875 研究所 yánjiūsuǒ noun research institute
876 眼光 yǎnguāng noun eye; vision; insight
877 邀请 yāoqǐng verb, noun to invite; invitation
878 摇头 yáotóu verb to shake one's head
879 咬 yǎo verb to bite
880 也好 yěhǎo particle it's fine that; whether...or
881 业务 yèwù noun business; professional work
882 夜间 yèjiān noun at night; nighttime
883 一流 yīliú adjective first-class; top-rate
884 依法 yīfǎ adverb according to law; legally
885 依旧 yījiù adverb still; as before
886 依据 yījù noun, preposition basis; according to
887 依照 yīzhào preposition according to; in accordance with
888 一辈子 yībèizi noun all one's life; lifetime
889 一带 yīdài noun area; region; around
890 一旦 yīdàn adverb once; in case; one day
891 一句话 yī jù huà phrase in a word; in short
892 一路 yīlù noun, adverb all the way; along the way
893 一下儿 yīxiàr adverb once; a bit; in a short while
894 一下子 yīxiàzi adverb all at once; suddenly
895 一向 yīxiàng adverb always; all along
896 乙 yǐ noun second (in a series); B
897 以便 yǐbiàn conjunction so that; in order to
898 以往 yǐwǎng noun in the past; formerly
899 一口气 yīkǒuqì adverb in one go; without stopping
900 一身 yīshēn noun the whole body; a suit of
901 意识 yìshí noun, verb consciousness; awareness; to realize
902 意味着 yìwèizhe verb to mean; to imply
903 意志 yìzhì noun will; willpower
904 因而 yīn'ér conjunction therefore; as a result
905 饮料 yǐnliào noun drink; beverage
906 饮食 yǐnshí noun diet; food and drink
907 印刷 yìnshuā verb, noun to print; printing
908 应 yìng verb to answer; to respond; to agree to
909 硬 yìng adjective, adverb hard; stiff; obstinately
910 硬件 yìngjiàn noun hardware
911 拥抱 yōngbào verb to hug; to embrace
912 拥有 yōngyǒu verb to own; to possess
913 用不着 yòngbuzháo verb there's no need to
914 用户 yònghù noun user
915 用来 yònglái verb to be used for
916 用于 yòngyú verb to be used in; to be used for
917 优惠 yōuhuì adjective, noun discounted; preferential; discount
918 优先 yōuxiān verb, adverb to have priority; first
919 幽默 yōumò adjective, noun humorous; humor
920 尤其 yóuqí adverb especially
921 由此 yóu cǐ phrase from this; thus
922 犹豫 yóuyù verb, adjective to hesitate; hesitant
923 游泳池 yóuyǒngchí noun swimming pool
924 友谊 yǒuyì noun friendship
925 有毒 yǒu dú adjective poisonous; toxic
926 有害 yǒu hài adjective harmful
927 有力 yǒulì adjective strong; powerful; forceful
928 有利于 yǒulì yú verb to be good for; to benefit
929 有着 yǒuzhe verb to have; to possess
930 羽毛球 yǔmáoqiú noun badminton
931 羽绒服 yǔróngfú noun down jacket
932 雨水 yǔshuǐ noun rainwater; rainfall
933 预备 yùbèi verb, noun to prepare; to get ready; reserve
934 预期 yùqī verb, noun to expect; expectation
935 元旦 Yuándàn noun New Year's Day
936 园林 yuánlín noun landscape garden; gardens
937 原理 yuánlǐ noun principle; theory
938 原始 yuánshǐ adjective original; primitive
939 原先 yuánxiān noun, adverb originally; formerly; former
940 原有 yuányǒu adjective original; existing
941 远处 yuǎnchù noun distant place; far away
942 怨 yuàn verb to blame; to complain
943 愿 yuàn verb to be willing; to wish
944 约束 yuēshù verb, noun to restrain; to bind; restraint
945 月饼 yuèbing noun mooncake
946 月球 yuèqiú noun the moon
947 阅览室 yuèlǎnshì noun reading room
948 运 yùn verb, noun to transport; to carry; luck
949 运行 yùnxíng verb to run; to operate; to move

HSK 5 Words Starting with Z

# Hanzi Pinyin Part of speech Meaning
950 灾 zāi noun disaster; calamity
951 灾害 zāihài noun disaster; natural calamity
952 灾难 zāinàn noun disaster; catastrophe
953 灾区 zāiqū noun disaster area
954 再次 zàicì adverb once again; a second time
955 再也 zài yě adverb never again; (not) any more
956 在场 zàichǎng verb to be present; to be on the scene
957 在内 zàinèi verb to be included
958 暂时 zànshí adjective, adverb temporary; temporarily; for now
959 暂停 zàntíng verb to pause; to suspend
960 糟 zāo adjective bad; messy
961 糟糕 zāogāo adjective terrible; too bad
962 早期 zǎoqī noun early stage; early period
963 增 zēng verb to increase; to add
964 增产 zēngchǎn verb to increase production
965 增大 zēngdà verb to enlarge; to increase
966 增多 zēngduō verb to increase; to grow in number
967 增强 zēngqiáng verb to strengthen; to enhance
968 赠 zèng verb to give as a present
969 赠送 zèngsòng verb to give as a gift; to present
970 摘 zhāi verb to pick; to pluck; to take off
971 展览 zhǎnlǎn verb, noun to exhibit; to display; exhibition
972 展示 zhǎnshì verb to show; to display
973 展现 zhǎnxiàn verb to show; to display; to emerge
974 占领 zhànlǐng verb to occupy; to capture
975 占有 zhànyǒu verb to possess; to occupy
976 涨 zhǎng verb to rise; to go up
977 涨价 zhǎngjià verb to rise in price
978 掌握 zhǎngwò verb to grasp; to master; to control
979 招生 zhāoshēng verb to recruit students; to enroll
980 招手 zhāoshǒu verb to wave; to beckon
981 珍贵 zhēnguì adjective precious; valuable
982 珍惜 zhēnxī verb to cherish; to treasure
983 珍珠 zhēnzhū noun pearl
984 真诚 zhēnchéng adjective sincere; genuine
985 真理 zhēnlǐ noun truth
986 真相 zhēnxiàng noun truth; real situation; facts
987 诊断 zhěnduàn verb, noun to diagnose; diagnosis
988 振动 zhèndòng verb, noun to vibrate; vibration
989 震惊 zhènjīng verb, adjective to shock; to astonish; shocked
990 争议 zhēngyì noun, verb controversy; dispute; to dispute
991 正版 zhèngbǎn noun, adjective genuine copy; legal edition; genuine
992 正规 zhèngguī adjective regular; formal; standard
993 正如 zhèngrú verb just as
994 正义 zhèngyì noun, adjective justice; righteous
995 证实 zhèngshí verb to confirm; to verify
996 证书 zhèngshū noun certificate
997 挣 zhèng verb to earn; to make (money)
998 挣钱 zhèngqián verb to earn money
999 之内 zhīnèi noun within; inside
1000 之外 zhīwài noun outside; apart from
1001 之下 zhīxià noun under; below
1002 之中 zhīzhōng noun among; in the middle of
1003 支出 zhīchū noun, verb expenditure; expenses; to spend
1004 支配 zhīpèi verb to allocate; to control; to dominate
1005 执行 zhíxíng verb to carry out; to execute
1006 直线 zhíxiàn noun, adverb straight line; sharply; directly
1007 值班 zhíbān verb to be on duty
1008 职能 zhínéng noun function; role
1009 职位 zhíwèi noun position; post
1010 职务 zhíwù noun post; duties; job title
1011 只不过 zhǐbùguò adverb merely; only; just
1012 只见 zhǐ jiàn verb to see only; to see suddenly
1013 指标 zhǐbiāo noun target; indicator; quota
1014 指甲 zhǐjia noun fingernail; toenail
1015 指示 zhǐshì noun, verb instruction; to instruct; to point out
1016 指责 zhǐzé verb to criticize; to blame
1017 至 zhì verb, preposition to reach; to; until
1018 制成 zhìchéng verb to be made into
1019 制约 zhìyuē verb, noun to restrict; to constrain; restriction
1020 治安 zhì'ān noun public order; public security
1021 治理 zhìlǐ verb to govern; to manage; to control
1022 中断 zhōngduàn verb to interrupt; to break off
1023 中秋节 Zhōngqiū Jié noun Mid-Autumn Festival
1024 中央 zhōngyāng noun center; central authorities
1025 中药 zhōngyào noun traditional Chinese medicine
1026 终点 zhōngdiǎn noun finish line; terminal; end point
1027 终身 zhōngshēn noun lifelong; all one's life
1028 终止 zhōngzhǐ verb to end; to terminate
1029 中毒 zhòngdú verb to be poisoned
1030 众多 zhòngduō adjective numerous; many
1031 周期 zhōuqī noun cycle; period
1032 竹子 zhúzi noun bamboo
1033 主办 zhǔbàn verb to host; to sponsor
1034 主导 zhǔdǎo adjective, noun, verb leading; guiding; dominant role; to lead
1035 主观 zhǔguān adjective subjective
1036 主管 zhǔguǎn noun, verb person in charge; manager; to be in charge
1037 主体 zhǔtǐ noun main body; principal part
1038 助理 zhùlǐ noun assistant
1039 助手 zhùshǒu noun assistant; helper
1040 注册 zhùcè verb to register; to enroll
1041 注射 zhùshè verb, noun to inject; injection
1042 注视 zhùshì verb to look attentively at; to gaze at
1043 注重 zhùzhòng verb to pay attention to; to emphasize
1044 祝贺 zhùhè verb, noun to congratulate; congratulations
1045 专辑 zhuānjí noun album; special collection
1046 专利 zhuānlì noun patent
1047 转化 zhuǎnhuà verb to transform; to convert
1048 转换 zhuǎnhuàn verb to convert; to switch
1049 转让 zhuǎnràng verb to transfer (ownership)
1050 转向 zhuǎnxiàng verb to turn; to change direction
1051 装饰 zhuāngshì verb, noun to decorate; decoration
1052 撞 zhuàng verb to hit; to bump into; to collide
1053 资本 zīběn noun capital
1054 资产 zīchǎn noun assets; property
1055 资助 zīzhù verb to fund; to sponsor
1056 子弹 zǐdàn noun bullet
1057 仔细 zǐxì adjective careful; thorough
1058 紫 zǐ adjective purple
1059 自豪 zìháo adjective proud
1060 自杀 zìshā verb to commit suicide
1061 自愿 zìyuàn verb, adjective to volunteer; voluntary
1062 总裁 zǒngcái noun president (of a company); CEO
1063 总数 zǒngshù noun total number; total
1064 总算 zǒngsuàn adverb finally; at last
1065 总体 zǒngtǐ noun overall; as a whole
1066 阻碍 zǔ'ài verb, noun to hinder; to obstruct; obstacle
1067 组织 zǔzhī verb, noun to organize; organization
1068 醉 zuì verb, adjective to get drunk; drunk
1069 尊敬 zūnjìng verb, adjective to respect; respected
1070 尊重 zūnzhòng verb to respect
1071 遵守 zūnshǒu verb to observe; to abide by

Frequently Asked Questions

How many words are on the HSK 5 vocabulary list?

Under the New HSK 3.0 lists, HSK 5 adds 1,071 new words. Together with Levels 1 to 4, that makes 4,316 words in total. A few characters appear twice because they have two readings or two uses, and each counts as its own entry.

Is the HSK 5 word list the same as the old HSK 2.0 Level 5 list?

No. The HSK 2.0 Level 5 list had 1,300 new words and 2,500 words in total. The New HSK 3.0 list adds 1,071 new words at Level 5, but the total is much higher at 4,316, and many words sit at different levels. Check which version your exam uses on chinesetest.cn.

How long does it take to learn all HSK 5 words?

At 10 new words a day, the 1,071 words take about 107 days, plus time for reviews. Most learners need four to five months of steady work, and longer if they study only a few days a week.

Are there chengyu on the HSK 5 word list?

Very few. The word 成语 (chéngyǔ, idiom) itself is on the list, and the four-character phrase 酸甜苦辣 is the main fixed expression. You will still meet idioms in HSK 5 reading texts, so it helps to learn common ones as you read.

Do I need to write all HSK 5 hanzi by hand?

Reading recognition matters most. Whether handwriting is tested depends on the exam version and on paper-based or computer-based testing, so check the current rules on chinesetest.cn. Writing the characters you often confuse still helps you remember them.

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Once these words feel familiar, move on to the HSK 6 vocabulary list, the final 1,140 words of the New HSK 3.0 lists. To see how the exam itself is built and scored, read our guide to the HSK exam format and scoring.

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