Chinese vocabulary — Household topic

18 words · HSK 2, 3, 4 and 7

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A roundup of 18 Chinese vocabulary words for the Household topic across HSK 2, 3, 4 and 7, grouped by meaning and with pinyin and English meanings. Learning Household 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.

Household vocabulary HSK 2(1 words)

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HSK 2
dēng

lamp; light

Household vocabulary HSK 3(1 words)

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衣架HSK 3
yījià

coat hanger

Household vocabulary HSK 4(2 words)

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HSK 4
sǎo

to sweep, to clean up

毛巾HSK 4
máojīn

towel, bath towel

Household vocabulary HSK 7(14 words)

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垫子HSK 7
diànzi

cushion, pad, mat

家政HSK 7
jiāzhèng

household management

家用HSK 7
jiāyòng

for household use, domestic use

帐子HSK 7
zhàngzi

mosquito net (used to keep out mosquitoes while sleeping)

帘子HSK 7
liánzi

curtain; blind

HSK 7
tǒng

bucket, pail

毯子HSK 7
tǎnzi

blanket

水槽HSK 7
shuǐcáo

sink (washbasin), water trough

洗涤剂HSK 7

detergent, cleaning agent

烘干HSK 7
hōnggān

to dry (with heat)

HSK 7
zhǎn

(measure word for lamps, cups, bowls)

蚊帐HSK 7
wénzhàng

mosquito net (a net hung over a bed to keep out mosquitoes)

铲子HSK 7
chǎnzi

spade, shovel

门铃HSK 7
ménlíng

doorbell

Learn Chinese vocabulary — Household topic

The Household topic set gathers 18 common Chinese words across HSK 2, 3, 4 and 7. Instead of learning by scattered alphabetical lists, you learn whole word clusters in the Household 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 Household 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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