HSK Hand Movements Vocabulary List

The following vocabulary list features vocabulary words from the HSK centered around the topic of Hand Movements. In some cases the HSK vocabulary might be a bit lacking, and we may follow it will additional vocabulary we recommend for a fuller discussion on the topic.

Chinese Pinyin English HSK Level
to hit, to beat HSK 2
bān to move (house, or large heavy objects) HSK 3
jiē to receive, to pick up HSK 3
to raise (an issue), to mention; to carry (hanging down from the hand) HSK 3
rēng to throw, to throw away HSK 4
tái to lift HSK 4
to wipe, to scrub, to erase HSK 4
bào to hold, to hug HSK 4
zhuā to catch HSK 5
pāi to pat, to clap, to slap HSK 5
to tear (paper) HSK 5
to physically support (with one's hands), to help up HSK 5
to touch, to feel (with one's hand), to stroke HSK 5
chāi to tear open HSK 5


Additional Hand Movements Vocabulary

These words are not on the current official HSK list, but you may find them useful for your discussions on this topic.

Chinese Pinyin English Level
to hold B2
pěng to clasp B2
àn to press; according to B2

See also

  • HSK Nouns (all HSK levels' noun lists together)