Chinese vocabulary — Greetings topic
31 words · HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7
A roundup of 31 Chinese vocabulary words for the Greetings topic across HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7, grouped by meaning and with pinyin and English meanings. Learning Greetings 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.
Greetings vocabulary HSK 1(14 words)
HSK 1 pathwayyou're welcome
sir, Mr. (a respectful term)
goodbye
to be called; to be named
sorry
young lady, miss
little friend, kid
you (polite form, used respectfully for elders or people of higher status)
early
morning
it's all right, never mind
please come in
excuse me, may I ask
to thank; thank you
Greetings vocabulary HSK 2(4 words)
HSK 2 pathwayhave a safe trip; bon voyage
have a pleasant journey; bon voyage
good night
to welcome
Greetings vocabulary HSK 3(4 words)
HSK 3 pathwayeveryone; all of you (a formal way of addressing a group)
to shake hands
to wish; to express good wishes
to welcome; to receive (a guest)
Greetings vocabulary HSK 4(2 words)
HSK 4 pathwayto grace with one's presence
to greet
Greetings vocabulary HSK 5(1 words)
HSK 5 pathwayto hug
Greetings vocabulary HSK 7(6 words)
HSK 7 pathwayI have long heard of your fame
long time no see
to take leave, to bid farewell
hey! (to call out or greet)
congratulations, to congratulate
honored; privileged
Learn Chinese vocabulary — Greetings topic
The Greetings topic set gathers 31 common Chinese words across HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7. Instead of learning by scattered alphabetical lists, you learn whole word clusters in the Greetings 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 Greetings 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.