HSK 1 Chinese vocabulary

Does HSK 1 have 150 or 300 words?

Both counts refer to different versions: HSK 2.0 Level 1 has 150 words; the November 2025 HSK 3.0 syllabus lists 300 at Level 1. Match your word list to your booked exam, not just the level number.

Already studied the older list? Use the HSK 2.0 to 3.0 vocabulary comparison to identify retained, added and moved entries rather than assuming the new list simply appends 150 words.

How to study this HSK 1 word list

1. Choose your HSK version. Search by Chinese characters, Pinyin or an English meaning.
2. Open a word, play its pronunciation and read its example sentence. Try saying the example before checking the English translation.
3. Practise recall in HSK 3.0 Level 1 practice, or HSK 2.0 Level 1 practice if that is your selected track.

Where do the words and examples come from?

Version and level membership follow the cited vocabulary sources. English meanings, example sentences and learning audio are HSKBase learning aids, not official examination questions or official recordings. Knowing the word list alone does not establish exam readiness.

Word-count sources checked 2026-10-07: CTI HSK 3.0 syllabus and CTI 2015 vocabulary download. For rollout and booking boundaries, read the HSK 3.0 guide.

Use this HSK 1 3.0 vocabulary list in context

Search the list above by Chinese, Pinyin or English. Open a word to hear its learning pronunciation and inspect the example before practising recall. Pinyin and translations support understanding; hide them when checking what you can retrieve.

Connect sound to meaning

Choose five everyday words. Hide the English, play each pronunciation, then say what it means. Use one familiar word in a short sentence before revealing the example.

These are HSKBase study suggestions, not official exam tasks. The default collection uses HSK 3.0; selecting HSK 2.0 changes the vocabulary source, not just the label. Use the existing version selector rather than combining both lists.