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HSK 2.0 Level 2 Vocabulary List

Explore all 150 HSK 2.0 Level 2 vocabulary entries—73 characters and 77 words—with pinyin, meanings, and stroke order. Download the free printable PDF.

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150 items
StatusItemPinyinPOSDefinition
吧
bapart.[makes a suggestion, eg. "Let's …")]
白
báiadj.white
百
bǎinum.hundred
帮助
bāng zhùv.to help
报纸
bào zhǐn.newspaper
比
bǐprep.to compare
别
biéadv.separate
宾馆
bīn guǎnn.guesthouse
长
chángadj.long
唱歌
chàng gēv.to sing; singing
出
chūv.to go out
穿
chuānv.to wear; to put on
次
cìn.time
从
cóngprep.from; follow; comply with
错
cuòadj.wrong
大家
dà jiān.everybody
打篮球
dǎ lán qiúv./phr.play basketball
到
dàov.to arrive; to get to
得
depart.[particle to connect verb to adverb]
等
děngv.wait
弟弟
dì din.younger brother
第一
dì yīnum.firstly
懂
dǒngv.to understand
对
duìadj./prep.correct; right
房间
fáng jiānn.room
非常
fēi chángadv.extremely
服务员
fú wù yuánn.waiter/waitress; attendant
高
gāoadj.high; tall
告诉
gào suv.to tell
哥哥
gē gen.elder brother
给
gěiv.to give
公共汽车
gōng gòng qì chēn.bus
公司
gōng sīn.company; office
贵
guìadj.expensive
过
guòpart.[marker after a verb to indicate experience]
还
háiadv.even
孩子
hái zin.child; children
好吃
hǎo chīadj.delicious
黑
hēiadj.black
红
hóngadj.red
火车站
huǒ chē zhànn.railway station
机场
jī chǎngn.airport
鸡蛋
jī dànn.(chicken) egg
件
jiànmw.item; [measure word for items of clothing]
教室
jiào shìn.classroom
姐姐
jiě jien.elder sister
介绍
jiè shàov.introduce
近
jìnadj.near; close by
进
jìnv.to enter
就
jiùadv.simply

About HSK 2.0 Level 2 Vocabulary

HSK Level 2 expands your word list with 73 Chinese characters, building on the foundation from Level 1. Averaging 8.1 strokes per character, this vocabulary list introduces more complex stroke order patterns while remaining accessible to beginners. Stroke order practice with our animations reinforces correct writing habits and helps you remember pinyin associations.

Learning Goals

  • Expand daily communication vocabulary
  • Learn more complex Chinese character structures
  • Improve reading comprehension of simple texts
  • Master common character combinations and pinyin

Study Tips

HSK 2.0 Level 2 Character & Stroke Statistics

150
Total Vocabulary
73 / 77
Characters / Words
8.1
Avg Strokes
3-15
Stroke Range

Common Radicals

辶 (6)忄 (5)口 (2)白 (2)刂 (2)彳 (2)竹 (2)纟 (2)

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HSK 2.0 Level 2 — Frequently Asked Questions

How many Chinese characters are in the HSK 2.0 Level 2 word list?

The HSK 2.0 Level 2 vocabulary list includes 73 characters and 77 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 2 characters?

  • Review the HSK 1 word list regularly while learning new characters
  • Focus on character components and radicals to understand structure
  • Practice writing compound words using Level 2 Chinese characters
  • Use spaced repetition to retain both Level 1 and Level 2 vocabulary
  • Pay attention to similar-looking characters to avoid confusion

Learning Path

HSK Level 1HSK 2.0 Level 2HSK Level 3
讠 (2)
雨 (2)

Key Characters

ba
吧
[makes a suggestion, eg. "Let's …")]
7 strokes
bái
白
white
5 strokes
bǎi
百
hundred
6 strokes
bǐ
比
to compare
4 strokes
bié
别
separate
7 strokes
cháng
长
long
4 strokes
chū
出
to go out
5 strokes
chuān
穿
to wear; to put on
9 strokes
cì
次
time
6 strokes
cóng
从
from; follow; comply with
4 strokes
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Chinese characters in this level have an average of 8.1 strokes, ranging from 3 to 15 strokes. These are relatively simple characters perfect for beginners learning stroke order.

How long does it take to master the HSK 2.0 Level 2 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 2?

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 2 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 2?

After mastering this vocabulary list, move on to HSK Level 3. 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.