Chinese vocabulary — Sport topic
128 words · HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
A roundup of 128 Chinese vocabulary words for the Sport topic across HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, grouped by meaning and with pinyin and English meanings. Learning Sport 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.
Sport vocabulary HSK 1(3 words)Free
HSK 1 pathwaymovement, gesture
to play ball
ball
Sport vocabulary HSK 2(14 words)
HSK 2 pathwayphysical education; sports
stadium
gymnasium; indoor sports arena
volleyball
activity; event
to climb a mountain; to hike
sports field; court
sports team (soccer, basketball, etc.)
sneakers; athletic shoes
basketball
tennis
sports; exercise
team captain
to ride a bike; to cycle
Sport vocabulary HSK 3(21 words)
HSK 3 pathwayWorld Cup (the international football tournament)
the whole stadium; the entire venue
martial arts; kung fu; skill mastered through training
to score; to gain points; score
coach; trainer
martial arts
match; competition; contest
to swim
to swim
football fan; soccer fan
to train; training
soccer; football
to run; to jog
to jump
high jump
to lose (a game or contest)
to chase; to pursue
gold medal
silver medal
team member (of a team or squad)
Sport vocabulary HSK 4(10 words)
HSK 4 pathwayAsian Games
gymnastics, calisthenics
to work out, to exercise
to hit (a ball), to play (a sport)
score
to climb up, to ascend
to climb a mountain
to win, to gain
sports meet, athletics meet
athlete
Sport vocabulary HSK 5(8 words)
HSK 5 pathwayrunner-up
champion
error, mistake
to shoot, to fire
swimming pool
badminton
victory and defeat, outcome
get ready, prepare
Sport vocabulary HSK 6(16 words)
HSK 6 pathwayto fight over, to compete for
to appear, to come on stage or onto the field
singles, singles match
team; group
sports venue, stadium, arena
player (in a ball game)
racket (for hitting a ball)
sports star
track and field; athletics
competition, match, tournament
to dive into water
to kick (with the foot)
to attack, offense
(n) long-distance running; (v) to run a marathon
to defend, to protect
tenacious; indomitable
Sport vocabulary HSK 7(56 words)
HSK 7 pathwayending, outcome, fate
table tennis, ping-pong
bodybuilding, physique sports (muscles)
stimulant, doping agent
to surf
unpopular; little-known; a dark horse
to be eliminated, to be knocked out of the competition
intensity; force; vigor
to cheer on, to root for
half (of a match); a half (in sports)
billiards
reserve, backup
cheerleading squad
outside aid, foreign aid
Taiji (the Chinese philosophical principle of the balance of Yin and Yang)
to be defeated, to suffer a defeat
to take first place, to win the top spot
trophy, prize cup
medal (award)
Olympic Games
Learn Chinese vocabulary — Sport topic
The Sport 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 Sport 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 Sport 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.