Chinese vocabulary — Materials topic

14 words · HSK 3, 6 and 7

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A roundup of 14 Chinese vocabulary words for the Materials topic across HSK 3, 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(1 words)

HSK 3 pathway
HSK 3
bǎn

board; plank; plate

Materials vocabulary HSK 6(1 words)

HSK 6 pathway
HSK 6
liào

material, ingredient

Materials vocabulary HSK 7(12 words)

HSK 7 pathway
HSK 7

thread (silk, a thin strand)

坚韧HSK 7
jiānrèn

tough, resilient, tenacious

HSK 7

paint (material used to coat surfaces)

HSK 7
tāi

fetus, embryo

HSK 7

wax; beeswax (used to make candles or for polishing)

透气HSK 7
tòu

breathable, to let air through

金子HSK 7
jīnzi

gold (precious metal)

金属HSK 7
jīnshǔ

metal

HSK 7
gāng

steel

HSK 7
qiān

lead (soft, heavy, gray metal)

HSK 7

hemp, jute (plant)

HSK 7
nián

sticky, gluey

Learn Chinese vocabulary — Materials topic

The Materials topic set gathers 14 common Chinese words across HSK 3, 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.

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