Chinese vocabulary — Materials topic
33 words · HSK 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
A roundup of 33 Chinese vocabulary words for the Materials topic across HSK 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, grouped by meaning and with pinyin and English meanings. Learning Materials 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.
Materials vocabulary HSK 3(3 words)
HSK 3 pathwayboard; plank; plate
gold (metal)
iron (metal)
Materials vocabulary HSK 4(2 words)
HSK 4 pathwayplastic (synthetic material)
jade
Materials vocabulary HSK 5(1 words)
HSK 5 pathwayscattered, dispersed
Materials vocabulary HSK 6(2 words)
HSK 6 pathwaymaterial, ingredient
membrane, thin film
Materials vocabulary HSK 7(25 words)
HSK 7 pathwaythread (silk, a thin strand)
gloss; sheen; luster
smooth; sleek
chemical fiber
tough, resilient, tenacious
nylon (synthetic fabric)
foundation, base
paint (material used to coat surfaces)
charcoal
porcelain, chinaware
thin fabric; gauze; chiffon
fetus, embryo
pattern, decorative design, motif
wax; beeswax (used to make candles or for polishing)
material, quality of the material
breathable, to let air through
gold (precious metal)
metal
steel
lead (soft, heavy, gray metal)
Learn Chinese vocabulary — Materials topic
The Materials topic set gathers 33 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 Materials 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 Materials 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.