HSK Vocabulary List (HSK 1–6, Free & Searchable)
Browse the full HSK 1–6 vocabulary list with pinyin and English. Filter by level, search by character, pinyin, or meaning, and learn each word in context with audio.
Browse the HSK 1–6 vocabulary above — pick a level, or search across every level by character, pinyin, or English meaning. Free, no sign-up.
What the HSK levels cover
HSK (Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng Kǎoshì) is the standard Chinese proficiency scale. Vocabulary builds cumulatively — each level assumes the ones before it.
| Level | Roughly means | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| HSK 1–2 | Survival Chinese | Greetings, numbers, family, everyday objects |
| HSK 3–4 | Conversational | Travel, work, opinions, connected sentences |
| HSK 5–6 | Advanced | News, essays, abstract and formal language |
How to actually learn an HSK list
A word list is a checklist, not a study method. Memorizing characters in isolation is slow and fragile. Words stick when you meet them inside sentences you understand.
A better loop:
- Skim the level to see what is familiar.
- Read short texts at that level and let the words recur naturally.
- Save the ones you keep forgetting.
- Review saved words, then read again.
Turn the list into reading practice
Instead of drilling this list flashcard by flashcard, read graded stories written at each HSK level. Every word is tappable for pinyin, meaning, and audio, and you can save the ones you want to review.
- Graded stories from HSK 1 through advanced
- Tap any word for pinyin, English, and native audio
- Save vocabulary from the sentence it appeared in
- Track how much of each HSK level you already know
Open Pinyora and read at your level — the list becomes vocabulary you actually remember.
Frequently asked questions
How many words are in each HSK level? Roughly: HSK 1 ~150, HSK 2 ~150, HSK 3 ~300, HSK 4 ~600, HSK 5 ~1,300, HSK 6 ~2,500 words, building cumulatively.
Is this the new HSK 3.0 list? This list follows the widely used HSK 1–6 vocabulary. The 2021 HSK 3.0 standard reorganizes levels, but HSK 1–6 remains the most common reference for learners and textbooks.
Can I search across all levels at once? Yes — type in the search box and it matches characters, pinyin, and English across every level.