Chinese vocabulary — Formal topic
25 words · HSK 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
A roundup of 25 Chinese vocabulary words for the Formal topic across HSK 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, grouped by meaning and with pinyin and English meanings. Learning Formal 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.
Formal vocabulary HSK 3(2 words)
HSK 3 pathwayto represent; to stand for
and; moreover
Formal vocabulary HSK 4(2 words)
HSK 4 pathwaywhether or not
however
Formal vocabulary HSK 5(3 words)
HSK 5 pathwayto apply; to implement
to be able to
until, to
Formal vocabulary HSK 6(2 words)
HSK 6 pathwayto negotiate; to confer
whether or not
Formal vocabulary HSK 7(16 words)
HSK 7 pathwayabove-mentioned; aforementioned
to give, to render (used before an abstract noun, neutral in tone)
according to, based on, depending on
and yet; but
to allow; to permit
not yet; still not
is not, actually not
based on this
to aim at, to have the purpose of
to comply with and carry out (a request, instruction)
to specially invite; to extend a special invitation
from this it can be seen
utterly important, crucial
to bear, to take on (responsibility, a task)
to act according to the circumstances
to be limited to, to be confined to
Learn Chinese vocabulary — Formal topic
The Formal topic set gathers 25 common Chinese words across HSK 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. Instead of learning by scattered alphabetical lists, you learn whole word clusters in the Formal 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 Formal 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.