Vocabulary & Synonyms
What is the HSK 3 word for "to check / to inspect"
检查 (jiǎnchá) — To check or inspect.
What particle is used to indicate a completed action or change of state?
The modal/aspect particle 了 (le).
How do you say "from... to..." in Chinese?
从... 到... (cóng... dào...)
What is the measure word for long, thin, flexible items like fish, pants, or roads?
条 (tiáo) (e.g., 一条鱼, 一条裤子).
How do you ask "Where is the bathroom?" in Chinese?
洗手间在哪里？ (Xǐshǒujiān zài nǎli?) or 卫生间在哪里？ (Wèishēngjiān zài nǎli?)
Give the Chinese word for "environment" .
环境 (huánjìng) — Environment / surroundings.
Express "as soon as... then..." using the 一... 就... structure.
他一下课就去吃饭。 (Tā yí xiàkè jiù qù chīfàn. — As soon as class ends, he goes to eat.)
How do you say "always / all along"
一直 (yìzhí)
Which measure word is used for animals like cats, dogs, or birds?
只 (zhī) (e.g., 一只猫, 一只鸟).
What phrase do you use to order food at a restaurant meaning "Please bring me..."?
请给我来... (Qǐng gěi wǒ lái...) or 我要... (Wǒ yào...)
What is the difference between 了解 (liǎojiě) and 知道 (zhīdào)?
知道 means simply "to know a fact," while 了解 means "to know deeply / be well-acquainted with."
How do you form a comparison sentence meaning "A is more [adj] than B"?
A + 比 + B + Adjective (e.g., 我比他高 — I am taller than him).
Express "at the same time / while" using 一边... 一边....
(e.g., 他一边听音乐，一边写作业 — He listens to music while doing homework).
What is the measure word for a pair of shoes, chopsticks, or hands?
双 (shuāng) (e.g., 一双鞋, 一双筷子).
How do you say "I have a headache and a fever" for a doctor's visit?
我头疼，发烧了。 (Wǒ tóuténg, fāshāo le.)
What is the HSK 3 word for "to influence / influence"
影响 (yǐngxiǎng) — To influence or an influence.
What structure is used to emphasize the time, place, or manner of a past action?
The 是...的 (shì... de) structure (e.g., 我是昨天来的 — It was yesterday that I arrived).
What phrase means "almost / nearly" ?
几乎 (jīhū) or 差不多 (chàbuduō).
What measure word is used for flat items like paper, tickets, or tables?
张 (zhāng) (e.g., 一张纸, 一张票
How do you politely ask for a discount or ask if something can be cheaper?
能便宜一点儿吗？ (Néng piányi yìdiǎnr ma?)
Name two different HSK 3 words that mean "to choose" or "choice"
选择 (xuǎnzé) (to choose / choice) and 决定 (juédìng) (to decide / decision).
Construct a passive sentence using 被 (bèi) showing "The apple was eaten by him."
苹果被他吃了。 (Píngguǒ bèi tā chī le.)
How do you express "not only... but also..."
不仅... 而且... (bùjǐn... érqiě...)
Which measure word is used for buildings or bridges (座)?
座 (zuò) (e.g., 一座楼, 一座桥).
How do you tell someone at an airport that your baggage is lost?
我的行李找不到了 / 我的行李丢了。 (Wǒ de xíngli zhǎo bú dào le / Wǒ de xíngli diū le.)