Intermediate Level

HSK Level 3

Reach intermediate Chinese proficiency with HSK 3. Master 600 vocabulary words to hold conversations, express complex ideas, and navigate Chinese-speaking environments confidently.

600
Vocabulary Words
Intermediate
Difficulty Level
3-4 months
Est. Study Time

What You'll Learn

Conversational Chinese for most daily situations

Complex grammar structures and sentence patterns

Abstract concepts and emotional expressions

Professional and academic vocabulary basics

Cultural topics and social interactions

Ability to discuss past, present, and future events fluidly

Sample Vocabulary

突然
tūrán
suddenly
影响
yǐngxiǎng
to influence
环境
huánjìng
environment
发现
fāxiàn
to discover
经验
jīngyàn
experience
价格
jiàgé
price
护照
hùzhào
passport
尽管
jǐnguǎn
although
困难
kùnnán
difficulty
丰富
fēngfù
rich, abundant
努力
nǔlì
to work hard
轻松
qīngsōng
relaxed, easy

Study Tips for HSK 3

1

HSK 3 is a major milestone. Focus on mastering this level before moving to HSK 4 - it's the foundation for advanced Chinese.

2

Start reading simple Chinese texts like children's stories or graded readers to see vocabulary in context.

3

Practice speaking for at least 15 minutes daily. HSK 3 vocabulary gives you enough to have real conversations.

4

Pay special attention to measure words (量词) and their usage - they become increasingly important.

5

Use our spaced repetition system religiously. HSK 3's 600 words require consistent review to maintain.

6

Consider finding a tutor or language partner to practice using HSK 3 vocabulary in conversation.

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