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HSK 2.0 Level 3 Vocabulary List

Explore all 300 HSK 2.0 Level 3 vocabulary entries—92 characters and 208 words—with pinyin, meanings, and stroke order. Download the free printable PDF.

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300 items
StatusItemPinyinPOSDefinition
啊
apart.ah
阿姨
ā yín.auntie [mother's younger sister]
矮
ǎiadj.short [height]
爱好
ài hàon.interests; hobbies
安静
ān jìngv.to be quiet
把
bǎprep.grasp; [measure word for knives]
搬
bānv.to move
班
bānn.class
半
bànnum.half
办法
bàn fǎn.way; method; solution
办公室
bàn gōng shìn.office
帮忙
bāng mángv.lend a hand
包
bāon.a packet of; package
饱
bǎoadj.full up; eaten to one’s satisfaction
被
bèiprep.quilt; by (somebody/something)
北方
běi fāngn.the north
笔记本
bǐ jì běnn.notebook
比较
bǐ jiàoadv.compare
比赛
bǐ sàin.competition; match
必须
bì xūadv.must
鼻子
bí zin.nose
变化
biàn huàn./v.change
别人
bié renpron.other people
冰箱
bīng xiāngn.fridge
Grammar不但...而且...
bù dàn... ér qiě...关联not only……but also……
菜单
cài dānn.menu
参加
cān jiāv.to take part
草
cǎon.grass
层
céngmw.storey
差
chàv./adj.lack; lacking
尝
chángv.taste
超市
chāo shìn.supermarket
衬衫
chèn shānn.shirt
成绩
chéng jìn.results; marks; achievement
城市
chéng shìn.city
迟到
chí dàov.arrive late
除了
chú leprep.apart from ("chule...yiwai" construction)
船
chuánn.boat; ship; ferry
春
chūnn.spring
词典
cí diǎnn.dictionary
聪明
cōng mingadj.clever; intelligent
打扫
dǎ sǎov.to clean
打算
dǎ suànv.plan; intention
带
dàiv.carry
蛋糕
dàn gāon.cake
担心
dān xīnv.worry
当然
dāng ránadv.of course
地
depart....ly [particle to connect adverb to verb]
灯
dēngn.lamp
地方
dì fangn.place

About HSK 2.0 Level 3 Vocabulary

HSK Level 3 marks your transition to intermediate learning with 92 Chinese characters. This vocabulary list features characters averaging 8.2 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.

Learning Goals

  • Master intermediate-level vocabulary and word list
  • Understand character relationships and etymology
  • Read and write more complex Chinese sentences
  • Prepare for the HSK exam at this level

Study Tips

HSK 2.0 Level 3 Character & Stroke Statistics

300
Total Vocabulary
92 / 208
Characters / Words
8.2
Avg Strokes
2-16
Stroke Range

Common Radicals

口 (6)扌 (4)艹 (4)木 (4)月 (4)一 (3)又 (3)亻 (3)

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HSK 2.0 Level 3 — Frequently Asked Questions

How many Chinese characters are in the HSK 2.0 Level 3 word list?

The HSK 2.0 Level 3 vocabulary list includes 92 characters and 208 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 3 characters?

  • Group Chinese characters by radical to see patterns
  • Study character components to understand meaning connections
  • Practice writing full sentences using Level 3 vocabulary
  • Focus on characters with multiple meanings and pinyin readings
  • Use context clues when learning similar characters

Learning Path

HSK Level 2HSK 2.0 Level 3HSK Level 4
矢 (2)
十 (2)

Key Characters

a
啊
ah
10 strokes
ǎi
矮
short [height]
13 strokes
bǎ
把
grasp; [measure word for knives]
7 strokes
bān
搬
to move
13 strokes
bān
班
class
10 strokes
bàn
半
half
5 strokes
bāo
包
a packet of; package
5 strokes
bǎo
饱
full up; eaten to one’s satisfaction
8 strokes
bèi
被
quilt; by (somebody/something)
10 strokes
cǎo
草
grass
9 strokes
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Chinese characters in this level have an average of 8.2 strokes, ranging from 2 to 16 strokes. These are relatively simple characters perfect for beginners learning stroke order.

How long does it take to master the HSK 2.0 Level 3 vocabulary list?

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.

Why is stroke order important for HSK 2.0 Level 3?

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 3 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 3?

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.