Chinese vocabulary — Action topic
164 words · HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
A roundup of 164 Chinese vocabulary words for the Action topic across HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, grouped by meaning and with pinyin and English meanings. Learning Action vocabulary in context helps you remember it longer and use it right away in conversation. Tap Study flashcards to review, or browse more Chinese vocabulary by topic and the HSK 1-9 pathway.
Action vocabulary HSK 1(8 words)Free
HSK 1 pathwayto go back; to return
to receive, to obtain
to forget
to look for; to search
to find; to locate
to take, to hold, to grasp
to put; to place
to return; to give back
Action vocabulary HSK 2(18 words)
HSK 2 pathwayto use
to take part; to join
to visit; to tour
to discover
to take; to get; to withdraw
to complete; to accomplish
to do; to fix
to pull; to drag
to fall; to drop
to raise; to improve
to put down
to crawl
to leave behind
to stand still
to go away; to step aside
to pass; to go through
to go over; to go there
to come over; to come here
Action vocabulary HSK 3(20 words)
HSK 3 pathwayto rise; to ascend; to go up
to go up
to go down; to continue
to come down
to be; to act as
to advance; to move forward
to rise; to go up
to cancel; to call off
to begin; to start
to grab; to grasp
to catch; to capture
to clap; to pat
finger
to push open (a door, an obstacle)
to wait; to await
to end; to finish
to carry on one's back
to observe
design
to adjust; to regulate
Action vocabulary HSK 4(15 words)
HSK 4 pathwayto fall, to drop, to decline
to cut, to slit, to slash lightly
to look for, to seek
hurriedly, in a rush
to hit (a ball), to play (a sport)
to expand, to enlarge
to grasp firmly
to pull open, to open
to shake, to sway, to rock
loose, relaxed
to shrink, to reduce
to fall, to drop
to dodge, to dart aside
to fall, to lower
to lower, to reduce
Action vocabulary HSK 5(10 words)
HSK 5 pathwayto vomit, to throw up (usually for liquids or food)
try, test
fan, wave, waft
to beat, to attack
to film, to shoot video
to pause
to eliminate, to remove
to stand, to stand upright
to wait
to attempt, to try
Action vocabulary HSK 6(9 words)
HSK 6 pathwayto look up; to raise one's face
to entrust; to ask someone (to do a favor)
to struggle, to fight
to destroy, to ruin
lively, active
fierce, ferocious
to carry on one's back
to hide, to store away
to step on; to tread
Action vocabulary HSK 7(84 words)
HSK 7 pathwayin one action, at one stroke
skill, ability (in a craft)
consecutively, in a row
to reach out; to extend one's hand
to cut off, sever
to plane (wood, metal)
to peel (skin, shell)
to chop, to split, to cleave (with a knife, axe, etc.)
tie tightly; tighten
hurried, hasty
to lie down, to recline
to fold (clothes, paper, etc.)
to hold in the mouth, to carry in the mouth
to step back, to retreat
to call for help, to cry for help
to swallow
to ambush, ambush
spirited, brave
to hurry to (a destination with a purpose)
on the spot
Learn Chinese vocabulary — Action topic
The Action topic set gathers 164 common Chinese words across HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. Instead of learning by scattered alphabetical lists, you learn whole word clusters in the Action context — which helps learners associate them more easily and remember them longer.
Every word has clear pinyin and English meanings. Read each word aloud, build example sentences, then review with flashcards so your Action vocabulary enters long-term memory. Once you're comfortable with this topic, browse more Chinese vocabulary topics to expand your vocabulary alongside the HSK pathway.