Chinese vocabulary — Appearance topic
73 words · HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
A roundup of 73 Chinese vocabulary words for the Appearance topic across HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, grouped by meaning and with pinyin and English meanings. Learning Appearance 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.
Appearance vocabulary HSK 1(2 words)Free
HSK 1 pathwaygood-looking; nice (in appearance)
tall; high
Appearance vocabulary HSK 2(4 words)
HSK 2 pathwaybright; brilliant
to appear; to emerge
cute; lovely
appearance; look
Appearance vocabulary HSK 3(5 words)
HSK 3 pathwayto get a haircut
to seem; to look as if; apparently
to seem; to look as if; apparently
beautiful; pretty
beautiful
Appearance vocabulary HSK 4(7 words)
HSK 4 pathwayhandsome
handsome guy, good-looking man
glasses, eyeglasses
short and small; stunted
beautiful woman, beauty
color
fresh (food)
Appearance vocabulary HSK 5(3 words)
HSK 5 pathwayugly
appearance, look, countenance
deportment
Appearance vocabulary HSK 6(1 words)
HSK 6 pathwaywell (for water)
Appearance vocabulary HSK 7(51 words)
HSK 7 pathwayinconspicuous, not eye-catching
full-figured, voluptuous (usually used to describe a woman's figure)
Bright and beautiful; usually used to describe scenery, light, colors, or a person's appearance.
bearing, appearance
handsome, good-looking
Pretty, good-looking (usually used for people, especially women or young people with attractive looks).
slender, slim (usually used for body shape, fingers, etc.)
gloss; sheen; luster
thin and frail, sickly (of a person or object)
sturdy, robust, strong
appearance, outward look
an arrogant, swaggering air; a dignified, imposing manner
handwriting, written characters
radiant; glowing (usually of one's complexion, spirit)
countenance; appearance (usually a woman's face)
deathly pale (from fear or illness)
to have a long face, to look glum and sullen
eye-catching, striking, attention-grabbing
to appear, to become visible
crystal clear and sparkling (usually describes water, jade, crystal, etc.)
Learn Chinese vocabulary — Appearance topic
The Appearance topic set gathers 73 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 Appearance 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 Appearance 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.