Elementary Level

HSK Level 2

Expand your Chinese vocabulary with HSK 2. Learn 300 essential words and phrases to communicate in everyday situations and build toward intermediate fluency.

300
Vocabulary Words
Elementary
Difficulty Level
2-3 months
Est. Study Time

What You'll Learn

Expanded vocabulary for daily conversations

More complex sentence structures and grammar

Shopping, dining, and travel phrases

Expressing opinions and preferences

Time-related expressions and future tense

Connecting words and sentence patterns

Sample Vocabulary

但是
dànshì
but, however
因为
yīnwèi
because
所以
suǒyǐ
therefore
已经
yǐjīng
already
开始
kāishǐ
to start
结束
jiéshù
to finish
准备
zhǔnbèi
to prepare
帮助
bāngzhù
to help
告诉
gàosù
to tell
比较
bǐjiào
relatively
游泳
yóuyǒng
to swim
运动
yùndòng
sports, exercise

Study Tips for HSK 2

1

Review HSK 1 vocabulary regularly while learning HSK 2. A strong foundation prevents confusion later.

2

Focus on grammar patterns introduced in HSK 2. Understanding structure helps with both comprehension and production.

3

Practice using connecting words (但是, 因为, 所以) to make more natural-sounding sentences.

4

Start simple conversations with native speakers or language exchange partners using HSK 1 and 2 vocabulary.

5

Watch Chinese shows with subtitles to see HSK 2 vocabulary in context.

6

Create your own example sentences for new words to make learning more personal and memorable.

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