Chinese vocabulary — Politeness topic
11 words · HSK 1, 4, 5 and 7
A roundup of 11 Chinese vocabulary words for the Politeness topic across HSK 1, 4, 5 and 7, grouped by meaning and with pinyin and English meanings. Learning Politeness 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.
Politeness vocabulary HSK 1(4 words)
HSK 1 pathwayno need, need not
it's nothing, you're welcome
please
please sit down
Politeness vocabulary HSK 4(1 words)
HSK 4 pathwaymadam, lady (a formal form of address)
Politeness vocabulary HSK 5(1 words)
HSK 5 pathwayundeserving, not worthy (of praise)
Politeness vocabulary HSK 7(5 words)
HSK 7 pathwayI have long heard of your fame
presumptuous, taking the liberty (of doing something)
to call on; to pay respects to (someone of higher status)
please wait a moment; please hold on
to be overly polite, to be distant
Learn Chinese vocabulary — Politeness topic
The Politeness topic set gathers 11 common Chinese words across HSK 1, 4, 5 and 7. Instead of learning by scattered alphabetical lists, you learn whole word clusters in the Politeness 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 Politeness 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.