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Chinese vocabulary — Architecture topic

72 words · HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7

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A roundup of 72 Chinese vocabulary words for the Architecture topic across HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, grouped by meaning and with pinyin and English meanings. Learning Architecture 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.

Architecture vocabulary HSK 1(3 words)Free

HSK 1 pathway
楼上HSK 1
lóushàng

upstairs

楼下HSK 1
lóuxià

downstairs, the lower floor

门口HSK 1
ménkǒu

doorway, entrance

Architecture vocabulary HSK 2(1 words)

HSK 2 pathway
墙HSK 2
qiáng

wall

Architecture vocabulary HSK 3(4 words)

HSK 3 pathway
建HSK 3
jiàn

to build; to construct

建成HSK 3
jiànchéng

to complete construction; to finish building

改造HSK 3
gǎizào

to transform; to remodel; to reform

造HSK 3
zào

to make; to create

Architecture vocabulary HSK 4(3 words)

HSK 4 pathway
坚固HSK 4
jiāngù

solid, sturdy

电梯HSK 4
diàntī

elevator

设施HSK 4
shèshī

facilities, infrastructure

Architecture vocabulary HSK 5(3 words)

HSK 5 pathway
修建HSK 5
xiūjiàn

to construct, to build

园林HSK 5
yuánlín

garden, imperial garden

墙壁HSK 5
qiángbì

wall

Architecture vocabulary HSK 6(6 words)

HSK 6 pathway
地下室HSK 6
dìxiàshì

basement

宏大HSK 6
hóngdà

grand, magnificent

柱子HSK 6
zhùzi

pillar, column

楼房HSK 6
lóufáng

building, multistory building

牢HSK 6
láo

firm, sturdy, secure

高层HSK 6
gāocéng

high-rise (of a building)

Architecture vocabulary HSK 7(52 words)

HSK 7 pathway
临街HSK 7
línjiē

facing the street, right on the street

修路HSK 7
xiūlù

to repair a road, to build a road

全长HSK 7
quáncháng

full length

兴建HSK 7
xīngjiàn

to build, to construct (a large project, usually involving planning and development)

凿HSK 7
záo

to chisel, to bore (to make a hole or shape)

刨HSK 7
páo

to plane (wood, metal)

动工HSK 7
dònggōng

to break ground, to start construction

古朴HSK 7
gǔpǔ

rustic and classical, simple and antique

喷泉HSK 7
pēnquán

fountain

四合院HSK 7
sìhéyuàn

siheyuan, courtyard house

坐落HSK 7
zuòluò

to be situated at, to be located at (referring to the location of a structure or building)

堆砌HSK 7
duīqì

to pile up, to stack

堤HSK 7
dī

dike, embankment

塌HSK 7
tā

to collapse, to cave in

宫殿HSK 7
gōngdiàn

palace

屋顶HSK 7
wūdǐng

roof

屹立HSK 7
yìlì

to stand towering and majestic

平面HSK 7
píngmiàn

plane, flat surface

庙HSK 7
miào

temple, shrine

建筑物HSK 7
jiànzhùwù

building, architectural structure

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Learn Chinese vocabulary — Architecture topic

The Architecture topic set gathers 72 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 Architecture 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 Architecture 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.

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