Chinese vocabulary — Entertainment topic
101 words · HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
A roundup of 101 Chinese vocabulary words for the Entertainment topic across HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, grouped by meaning and with pinyin and English meanings. Learning Entertainment 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.
Entertainment vocabulary HSK 1(12 words)Free
HSK 1 pathwaybar (a place serving drinks, internet, etc.)
to listen
to sing
to sing
fun; interesting; enjoyable
song
to play, to have fun
movie, film
cinema, movie theater
television, TV set
to look; to watch; to read
admission ticket
Entertainment vocabulary HSK 2(6 words)
HSK 2 pathwayfilm; movie
popular; fashionable; to be in vogue
picture; drawing
joke
joke; funny story
program; show
Entertainment vocabulary HSK 3(17 words)
HSK 3 pathwayBeijing opera
to write; writing
singing voice; sound of singing
singer
music fan
game
to swim
performance; show; to perform
actor; actress
concert; live show
TV series; television drama
wonderful; brilliant
to perform
audience; viewers; spectators
to watch; to view (a program, film, etc.)
to dance
fan; enthusiast
Entertainment vocabulary HSK 4(7 words)
HSK 4 pathwayoff-work, spare-time, amateur
handmade, handicraft
to draw a prize, lucky draw
role, character
to stroll, to take a walk
bar
to read (books, newspapers, etc.)
Entertainment vocabulary HSK 5(4 words)
HSK 5 pathwaycomedy
to play a role, to act
cartoon, caricature
crosstalk (xiangsheng)
Entertainment vocabulary HSK 6(6 words)
HSK 6 pathwaymovie star
movie fan
to play cards, to gamble
cultural and recreational activities; entertainment
to play, to go sightseeing
to gamble, to bet
Entertainment vocabulary HSK 7(49 words)
HSK 7 pathwayto release (a film); to screen (a film)
Chinese painting (a traditional Chinese art form)
theme song
admission ticket
unpopular; little-known; a dark horse
to act in, to appear (on stage, in films...)
to debut, to make one's public debut (usually of an artist or singer starting their career)
theater troupe
play, performance (in a theater or on stage)
theater
satellite TV station
place, destination
to cheer, to applaud in praise
billiards
eating, drinking, and merrymaking; living for pleasure, a dissolute life of indulgence
fan work (works created by fans based on an original)
fountain
nightclub
a renowned person, a big shot (in a field)
comedy skit
Learn Chinese vocabulary — Entertainment topic
The Entertainment topic set gathers 101 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 Entertainment 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 Entertainment 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.