HSK 3.0 Level 3 Vocabulary List
Explore all 500 HSK 3.0 Level 3 vocabulary entries—134 characters and 366 words—with pinyin, meanings, and stroke order. Download the free printable PDF.
500 vocabulary (134 characters + 366 words)
Explore all 500 HSK 3.0 Level 3 vocabulary entries—134 characters and 366 words—with pinyin, meanings, and stroke order. Download the free printable PDF.
HSK Level 3 marks your transition to intermediate learning with 134 Chinese characters. This vocabulary list features characters averaging 8 strokes, enabling you to express more complex ideas. Mastering stroke order at this level is key — many characters share radicals and components, so stroke order practice and pinyin review help you learn the word list faster.
The HSK 3.0 Level 3 vocabulary list includes 134 unique characters and 366 writing-target words. The official syllabus for this level contains 500 total entries, including duplicate pronunciations where applicable.
Chinese characters in this level have an average of 8 strokes, ranging from 2 to 16 strokes. These are relatively simple characters perfect for beginners learning stroke order.
The time varies by individual, but most learners spend 3-4 months working through this word list. Consistent daily stroke order practice of 10-15 Chinese characters is recommended. Use our animations and printable worksheets to accelerate your learning.
Learning correct stroke order is crucial for writing Chinese characters accurately. It builds proper writing habits, makes characters easier to remember, and is essential for handwriting recognition on the HSK exam. Our interactive animations show the exact stroke sequence with pinyin for each character.
Sign in to track your writing progress using the indicators at the top of this page. Progress follows the official entry total for this level. If multiple entries share the same written form, such as different pronunciations of the same character, practicing that form once marks all matching entries complete. Filter by "To Learn" or "Mastered" to focus your study.
After mastering this vocabulary list, move on to HSK Level 4. Continue practicing regularly and start reading Chinese texts that use these characters. Use our worksheet generator to create review sheets for ongoing stroke order practice.