HSK 4 · For intermediate learners
Learn Chinese with HSK 4 Vocabulary
Expanding language and thought boundaries
HSK 4 is the stage where Chinese no longer stops at greetings or simple descriptions of things. At this level, the language begins to require you to express thoughts, emotions, and more abstract concepts. This page is created to accompany you in exploring all 997 vocabulary entries of HSK 4, helping you see the big picture before establishing your own learning path in the practice modes.
Who is this set for?
For those seeking to cross the intermediate threshold
When entering HSK 4, learners often face a leap in vocabulary quantity and difficulty. You will encounter many synonyms, fixed phrases, and verbs with nuanced expressive shades. The biggest challenge is no longer remembering characters, but knowing how to use words in the right context and distinguishing subtle differences in expression.
This article is for those who have completed HSK 3 and feel their current vocabulary is insufficient to read longer articles or debate specific issues. It is also a support point for those at the intermediate plateau, wanting to systematize their knowledge to break through to a higher level, where Chinese becomes a tool for thinking rather than just communication reflexes.
提高
About this learning set
What role does HSK 4 play in the journey to fluency?
The HSK 4 vocabulary with 997 data entries serves as an important bridge between the beginner-intermediate and advanced levels. Part of the HSK 3.0 data system compiled and provided by Matrix Hanzi, this learning material focuses on social, work, emotional, and abstract topics. The "提高" (improvement) mark of this level is clearly shown in vocabulary that not only names things but also describes states, processes, and relationships between events.
The position of HSK 4 is right at the threshold of fluency. The task of this dataset is to equip learners with the ability to read and understand longer texts, comprehend conversations at natural speed, and express personal viewpoints clearly.
After mastering this vocabulary, learners will have sufficient words to confidently communicate in most common daily life and work situations, while accumulating the semantic foundation needed to step into HSK 5. The value of HSK 4 lies in expanding language boundaries, turning complex ideas in your mind into complete and accurate Chinese sentences.
What is special about the Matrix Hanzi dataset?
How Matrix Hanzi expands HSK 4
In Matrix Hanzi, each word in HSK 4 Vocabulary expands beyond Hanzi, pinyin, and meaning into a structured learning object.
One learning set, three experiences
Understand, revisit, and recall
The same five items appear across the three demos below.
01
First, look closely
Learn & Analyze
The first five words appear in a detailed list before memorization begins.
Meet the content differently
Let the explanation step aside
Understanding an item does not yet make it memorable.
Now recall it yourself
Recognition is not yet recall
Recognition differs from recalling without the answer in view.
One dataset, six learning modes
The three demos are only the doorway
The three embedded modes are only the direct preview of a six-mode system.
01Learn & Analyze
Observe and manage the dataset.
Explore → 02Flashcards & WritingLearn with images, Hanzi, pinyin, and audio.
Explore → 03Deep MemoryPractice focused recall.
Explore → 04Fast ReflexTrain retrieval speed.
Explore → 05Hanzi TypingType in longer contexts.
Explore → 06SpeakingListen, speak, and receive feedback.
Explore →Continue when you are ready
Five items are only a small doorway
Five items do not represent the whole HSK 4 Vocabulary, but they reveal how Matrix Hanzi turns one dataset into multiple learning paths.
Continue with HSK 4 Vocabulary when you are ready
You do not need to complete HSK 4 Vocabulary in one sitting.
A large learning set still begins with a few items worth meeting again.
Data preview
First 5 words in HSK 4 Vocabulary
These are the first 5 words of this dataset — exactly the entries the learning modes below will load.
1
啊
ah, oh, wow
Interjection · HSK 4
Mouth (口) opens to make the sound 'a' to express emotion.
Compounds: 啊呀 (Oh (interjection)) · 啊哈 (Ah-ha (interjection))
啊，真美！Ah, so beautiful!
2
爱情
Love
Noun · HSK 4
Love is the feeling (情) of loving (爱).
Compounds: 爱情故事 (Love story) · 爱情电影 (Romantic movie)
他们的爱情很美好。Their love is very beautiful.
3
爱心
Compassion, care
Noun · HSK 4
A heart (心) that loves (爱) is compassion.
Compounds: 爱心人士 (People with a kind heart) · 爱心捐款 (Charitable donations)
她很有爱心。She is very compassionate.
4
安检
Security check
Noun · HSK 4
Security inspection (检) for safety (安) is a security check.
Compounds: 安检门 (Security checkpoint door) · 安检人员 (Security personnel)
请过安检。Please go through the security check.
5
安排
Arrange, schedule
Verb · HSK 4
Arranging (排) to be stable (安) means to arrange or schedule.
Compounds: 安排时间 (Schedule time) · 安排工作 (Arrange work)
我来安排行程。I will arrange the itinerary.