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HSK 3
CEFR B1491 words
HSK 3 — Independent Communication
HSK 3 is a major milestone with 491 new words. You can now express opinions, discuss plans, handle most travel situations, read simple articles, and carry on conversations about familiar topics.
What You Can Do at HSK 3
Can deal with most situations likely to arise while traveling. Can describe experiences, events, ambitions, and give reasons for opinions.
Topics Covered
Expressing opinionsMaking plansEnvironment & natureCulture & traditionsWork & careersHealth & lifestyleNews & mediaRelationships
Sample HSK 3 Words
Here are 20 example words from the HSK 3 vocabulary list. The full 491 words are available in the Insperium app.
环境huán jìng
environment应该yīng gāi
should决定jué dìng
to decide习惯xí guàn
habit比赛bǐ sài
competition特别tè bié
especially发现fā xiàn
to discover照片zhào piàn
photo简单jiǎn dān
simple音乐yīn yuè
music重要zhòng yào
important国家guó jiā
country健康jiàn kāng
healthy世界shì jiè
world参加cān jiā
to join离开lí kāi
to leave故事gù shi
story城市chéng shì
city变化biàn huà
change锻炼duàn liàn
to exerciseHow Insperium Covers HSK 3
You don't need to study HSK 3 words separately. Insperium's frequency-based curriculum naturally covers most HSK 3 vocabulary. The HSK overlay shows your exact coverage percentage and fills any gaps — so you're always exam-ready.
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