Chinese Language Learning Resources Index

HSK 1 Resources

Essential resources for absolute beginners covering pronunciation, basic vocabulary, and simple grammar for HSK Level 1.

Chinese Tones Guide

Learn the four main tones and the neutral tone, crucial for pronunciation.
Pinyin Guide (Romanization)

Master Pinyin, the system for writing Chinese sounds using the Roman alphabet.
Basic Greetings and Introductions

Essential phrases for meeting people and saying hello in Chinese.
Self-Introduction in Chinese

Learn to introduce yourself with simple sentences.
Introducing Others

Phrases and structures for introducing friends or family.
Top 5 Essential Chinese Phrases

Learn the most common and useful phrases for daily communication.
Numbers, Dates, and Telling Time

Learn how to count, express dates, and tell the time in Chinese.
Days of the Week & Months

Vocabulary for talking about days and months of the year.
Everyday Chinese Words

Common vocabulary for basic daily situations.
100 Essential Words/Characters

A list of the first key vocabulary items for beginners.
First Chinese Characters to Learn

Introduction to basic Chinese characters and radicals.
Introduction to Measure Words

Understand and use common measure words (classifiers) in Chinese.
Basic Chinese Pronouns

Learn 'I', 'you', 'he/she/it', 'we', 'you (plural)', 'they'.
Basic Adjectives and Nouns

Introduction to common descriptive words and objects.
Basic Question Words

Form simple questions using words like 'what', 'who', 'where', 'how many'.
HSK 1 Official Word List

The complete vocabulary list required for the HSK Level 1 exam.

HSK 2 Resources

Resources to expand vocabulary, improve sentence complexity, and handle more situations for HSK Level 2. Some resources require members-only access.

Ordering Food in Chinese

Practical phrases and vocabulary for restaurant situations.
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Basic Chinese Sentence Structures

Learn the fundamental word order and patterns for simple sentences.
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Basic Connectors and Linking Words

Learn simple words to connect ideas and sentences (e.g., 和, 但是).
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Indicating Past Actions (了)

Learn how to use the particle 'le' (了) to indicate completion or past actions.
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Indicating Future Actions

Learn common ways to express future plans or actions (e.g., 要, 会).
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HSK 2 Official Word List

The complete vocabulary list required for the HSK Level 2 exam.
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HSK 3 Resources

Intermediate resources covering HSK 3 vocabulary, grammar, and practical topics. Some resources require members-only access.

Chinese for Business Scenarios (HSK 3+)

Vocabulary and phrases relevant to business contexts.
Topics for Students in China (HSK 3+)

Vocabulary and phrases useful for students living or studying in China.
Expressing Desire (想, 要, 希望)

Learn how to express wanting, needing, or hoping for something.
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The 把 (bǎ) Construction

Understand how to use the 'bǎ' structure to emphasize the object of a verb.
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The particle 着 (zhe)

Learn how to use 'zhe' to indicate a continuous state or action.
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Comparisons with 比 (bǐ)

Learn how to compare things using the 'bǐ' structure.
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Modal Complements (得)

Learn how to use modal complements with 'de' (得) to describe how an action is done.
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HSK 3 Official Word List (Part 1)

The first part of the required vocabulary list for HSK Level 3.
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HSK 3 Official Word List (Part 2)

The second part of the required vocabulary list for HSK Level 3.
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HSK 4 Resources

Advanced intermediate resources covering HSK 4 vocabulary, more complex grammar structures, and diverse topics. These resources require members-only access.

Conditional Sentences (如果...)

Learn how to form sentences expressing conditions.
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The Passive Voice (被)

Understand how to use the 'bèi' (被) structure for passive sentences.
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Expressing Concurrent Actions

Learn structures for describing two actions happening at the same time.
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不但...而且... (búdàn... érqiě...)

Learn how to use "not only... but also..." in Chinese.
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只要...就... (zhǐyào... jiù...)

Learn how to use the structure "as long as..." or "provided that...".
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即使...也... (jíshǐ... yě...)

Learn how to express "even if..." in Chinese.
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Resultative Complements

Learn how to use complements to indicate the result or completion of an action.
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HSK 4 Official Word List (Part 1)

The first part of the required vocabulary list for HSK Level 4.
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HSK 4 Official Word List (Part 2)

The second part of the required vocabulary list for HSK Level 4.
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HSK 4 Official Word List (Part 3)

The third part of the required vocabulary list for HSK Level 4.
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Review & Common Issues

Tips and explanations to help identify and correct typical errors made by Chinese language learners.

Tips for Mastering Chinese Tones

Strategies and exercises to help you accurately pronounce Chinese tones.
Tips for Learning Chinese Characters

Effective methods for memorizing and writing Chinese characters.

General Resources & Exam Info

General guides, HSK level information, and details about official proficiency exams.