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HSK 2.0 Level 1 Vocabulary List

Explore all 150 HSK 2.0 Level 1 vocabulary entries—82 characters and 68 words—with pinyin, meanings, and stroke order. Download the free printable PDF.

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150 items
StatusItemPinyinPOSDefinition
爱
àiv.to love
八
bānum.eight
爸爸
bà ban.father
北京
běi jīngn.Beijing
杯子
bēi zin.cup; glass; mug
本
běnmw.root; [measure word for books]
不
bùadv.not; no
不客气
bú kè qiadj./phr.you're welcome; impolite
菜
càin.vegetable
茶
chán.tea
吃
chīv.to eat
出租车
chū zū chēn.taxi
大
dàadj.big
打电话
dǎ diàn huàv./phr.to make a telephone call
的
depart.of
点
diǎnmw.o’clock; spot; dot
电脑
diàn nǎon.computer
电视
diàn shìn.TV
电影
diàn yǐngn.film; movie
东西
dōng xin.thing
都
dōuadv.both; all
读
dúv.read aloud
对不起
duì bu qǐv.sorry
多
duōadj./pron.much/many; how [+adjective]
多少
duō shǎopron.how much/many?
二
èrnum.two
儿子
ér zin.son
饭店
fàn diànn.restaurant
飞机
fēi jīn.plane
分钟
fēn zhōngmw.minute
高兴
gāo xìngadj.pleased; happy
个
gèmw.individual; [general measure word]
工作
gōng zuòn./v.job; work
狗
gǒun.dog
汉语
hàn yǔn.Standard Chinese language
号
hàomw.number; day of a month
好
hǎoadj.good
和
héprep./conj.and
喝
hēv.to drink
很
hěnadv.very
后面
hòu miànn.at the back; behind; later
会
huìv.to know how to; can; meeting
回
huív.to return
几
jǐpron./num.how much/many? [expecting a small number]
家
jiān.family; home
叫
jiàov.to call; to be named
今天
jīn tiānn.today
九
jiǔnum.nine
开
kāiv.to switch on; open
看
kànv.to see; to read; to watch; to look at

About HSK 2.0 Level 1 Vocabulary

HSK Level 1 is the foundation of your Chinese learning journey. This vocabulary list includes 82 Chinese characters averaging 6.4 strokes each, covering the most essential words for daily communication. Learning correct stroke order from the start helps you write Chinese characters accurately and makes future word lists easier to tackle. Use our interactive stroke order animations and printable worksheets to master each character with pinyin and meaning.

Learning Goals

  • Master basic stroke order rules for Chinese characters
  • Learn fundamental characters for daily life
  • Build confidence in character recognition and pinyin
  • Establish proper handwriting habits from the start

Study Tips

HSK 2.0 Level 1 Character & Stroke Statistics

150
Total Vocabulary
82 / 68
Characters / Words
6.4
Avg Strokes
1-13
Stroke Range

Common Radicals

口 (10)一 (6)讠 (4)亻 (4)二 (3)人 (3)土 (3)乙 (3)

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HSK 2.0 Level 1 — Frequently Asked Questions

How many Chinese characters are in the HSK 2.0 Level 1 word list?

The HSK 2.0 Level 1 vocabulary list includes 82 characters and 68 words. These Chinese characters form the foundation for this level and are essential for passing the HSK exam.

What is the average stroke count for HSK 2.0 Level 1 characters?

  • Practice 5-10 Chinese characters daily for consistent progress
  • Try stroke order practice regularly—accuracy makes future learning easier
  • Use our interactive stroke animations to visualize each character
  • Generate printable worksheets for offline writing practice
  • Review the word list frequently to strengthen long-term retention

Learning Path

HSK 2.0 Level 1HSK Level 2
月 (3)
八 (2)

Key Characters

ài
爱
to love
10 strokes
bā
八
eight
2 strokes
běn
本
root; [measure word for books]
5 strokes
bù
不
not; no
4 strokes
cài
菜
vegetable
11 strokes
chá
茶
tea
9 strokes
chī
吃
to eat
6 strokes
dà
大
big
3 strokes
de
的
of
8 strokes
diǎn
点
o’clock; spot; dot
9 strokes
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Chinese characters in this level have an average of 6.4 strokes, ranging from 1 to 13 strokes. These are relatively simple characters perfect for beginners learning stroke order.

How long does it take to master the HSK 2.0 Level 1 vocabulary list?

The time varies by individual, but most learners spend 2-3 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.

Why is stroke order important for HSK 2.0 Level 1?

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.

How can I track my HSK 2.0 Level 1 progress?

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.

What should I do after completing HSK 2.0 Level 1?

After mastering this vocabulary list, move on to HSK Level 2. 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.