Chinese vocabulary — Questions topic

15 words · HSK 1, 2 and 3

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A roundup of 15 Chinese vocabulary words for the Questions topic across HSK 1, 2 and 3, grouped by meaning and with pinyin and English meanings. Learning Questions 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.

Questions vocabulary HSK 1(10 words)

HSK 1 pathway
什么HSK 1
shénme

what

HSK 1

how many (usually fewer than ten)

HSK 1

which one, where

哪些HSK 1
xiē

which ones

哪儿HSK 1
nǎr

where

哪里HSK 1
li

where

干什么HSK 1
gànshénme

to do what

怎么HSK 1
zěnme

how; why

HSK 1
diǎn

o'clock (in telling time)

HSK 1
shéi

who

Questions vocabulary HSK 2(4 words)

HSK 2 pathway
为什么HSK 2
wèishénme

why

多久HSK 2
duōjiǔ

how long (of time)

怎么样HSK 2
zěnmeyàng

how; what about

怎样HSK 2
zěnyàng

how; in what way

Questions vocabulary HSK 3(1 words)

HSK 3 pathway
干吗HSK 3
gàn

what are you doing?; what for? (asking about reason or purpose)

Learn Chinese vocabulary — Questions topic

The Questions topic set gathers 15 common Chinese words across HSK 1, 2 and 3. Instead of learning by scattered alphabetical lists, you learn whole word clusters in the Questions 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 Questions 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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