Chinese vocabulary — Place topic
128 words · HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
A roundup of 128 Chinese vocabulary words for the Place topic across HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, grouped by meaning and with pinyin and English meanings. Learning Place 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.
Place vocabulary HSK 1(36 words)Free
HSK 1 pathwayabove, the top side
under, below
below, underneath
east, eastern side
middle; in the center
bookstore
in front, the front side
north, northern side
south, the south side
right side; the right
behind; at the back
bar (a place serving drinks, internet, etc.)
where
shopping mall
to be at; to be present
on the ground, on the floor
place, locality
place; location
location, spot, place
outside, outer
outside
left side; the left
beside, next to
upstairs
downstairs, the lower floor
the west side, to the west
on the road, on the way
intersection, crossroads
here; this place
this side
here
there, that place
over there, that side
there
inside, in
doorway, entrance
Place vocabulary HSK 2(23 words)
HSK 2 pathwaythe northeast
center
stadium
gymnasium; indoor sports arena
parking lot; car park
zoo
field; ground (for sports or activities)
another place; out of town
opposite; across from
city
square; plaza
seat; place to sit
seaside; seashore
sports field; court
(at a distance) from
lawn; grassland
street
southwest
corner
supermarket
Place vocabulary HSK 3(19 words)
HSK 3 pathwayabove; on top; on
below; underneath
eastern part; the east
inside; interior; inner
front; in front; ahead
behind; the back; the rear
surroundings; around
city
outside; the outside
embassy
or so; approximately
in the middle; among
place; location
to put into; to place into
village
bridge
environment
inside; the interior
capital city
Place vocabulary HSK 4(8 words)
HSK 4 pathwaybehind, at the back
place, region, area
large building
urban area, downtown
lively, bustling
street
bar
nearby, around here
Place vocabulary HSK 5(6 words)
HSK 5 pathwaycenter
museum
surroundings, all around
countryside, village
suburbs, outskirts
restaurant
Place vocabulary HSK 6(10 words)
HSK 6 pathwayboth sides, both flanks
shopping mall, commercial center
garden, park
grave, tomb
everywhere, in every place
temple (Buddhist temple)
to be right next to each other, adjacent
end, tip
edge, rim
passage; passageway
Place vocabulary HSK 7(26 words)
HSK 7 pathwayabove; the upper part
to face, to confront
facing the street, right on the street
to border on, to be adjacent
remote, out-of-the-way (referring to land far from the center, hard to reach)
cold-shoulder; neglect; treat coldly
phoenix (a mythical bird, symbol of the empress, nobility, and good fortune)
theater
fountain
location, plot of land (often used in real estate, urban planning)
to be situated at, to be located at (referring to the location of a structure or building)
the streets and alleys (meaning everywhere, all over the place)
pedestrian overpass (for foot traffic)
prestige, standing
perfectly silent, still and quiet
on the spot
ground floor, bottom layer
newsstand
quiet, tranquil
port, harbor
Learn Chinese vocabulary — Place topic
The Place topic set gathers 128 common Chinese words across HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. Instead of learning by scattered alphabetical lists, you learn whole word clusters in the Place 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 Place 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.