Chinese vocabulary — Description topic
223 words · HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
A roundup of 223 Chinese vocabulary words for the Description topic across HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, grouped by meaning and with pinyin and English meanings. Learning Description 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.
Description vocabulary HSK 1(7 words)Free
HSK 1 pathwaybig, large
small, little
very
slow
new
useful
white
Description vocabulary HSK 2(17 words)
HSK 2 pathwaydifferent; not the same
height; build
what kind of; what sort of
low
common; frequently seen
flat; level
to straighten; straight; upright
convenient
clear; distinct
pretty; beautiful
warm; enthusiastic
identical; the same
short
light (in weight)
long
surface
black
Description vocabulary HSK 3(25 words)
HSK 3 pathwayto rise; to ascend; to go up
rich; abundant; to enrich
messy; in disorder
kind; warm; cordial
light
concrete; specific
to rise; to go up
complicated; complex
strange; odd
rich; wealthy
strong; powerful
image
old
obvious; evident; clear
to appear; to look; to seem
state; condition
vivid; lively
straight
equivalent; comparable
to break; broken; damaged
Description vocabulary HSK 4(24 words)
HSK 4 pathwayto fall, to drop, to decline
almost
simple, pure
type, kind, model
diverse, rich and varied
precious, valuable
vast, broad, expansive
secret, mysterious
handsome
to expand, to enlarge
interesting, fascinating
heavy
deep, profound
short, low
coarse, rough
careless, inattentive
thin, fine, slender
to shrink, to reduce
famous, renowned
to fall, to lower
Description vocabulary HSK 5(6 words)
HSK 5 pathwayugly
situation
blurry, unclear, vague
slippery, to slip
thin
expression, countenance
Description vocabulary HSK 6(15 words)
HSK 6 pathwayoriginal, primordial, initial
to change, to alternate
magnificent, spectacular
grand, magnificent
vast, wide
strong, sturdy
shape; form
boundless; without borders
scenery, landscape
itself, in itself
cruel, brutal
lively, active
clear (of water, air)
everywhere, all over the place
wide, broad
Description vocabulary HSK 7(129 words)
HSK 7 pathwaycontinuously, without stopping
motionless, not moving an inch
terrible, a mess, hopeless
to have everything, everything complete
now long now short, uneven
inconspicuous, not eye-catching
medium-sized, of medium dimensions
abundant and great
Unrivaled in the world, matchless
all kinds, diverse and varied
to lie in between, to be in the middle range
To be at the mercy of others, unable to resist
Pretty, good-looking (usually used for people, especially women or young people with attractive looks).
slender, slim (usually used for body shape, fingers, etc.)
secluded, quiet
gloss; sheen; luster
smooth; sleek
halo; aura
cold; indifferent
convex, protruding, uneven
Learn Chinese vocabulary — Description topic
The Description topic set gathers 223 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 Description 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 Description 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.