HSK Video Games Vocabulary List
The following vocabulary list features words from the HSK centered around the topic of video games. In some cases, the HSK vocabulary might be a bit lacking, so additional vocabulary recommended for a fuller discussion on the topic is included.
| Chinese | Pinyin | English | HSK Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 游戏 | yóuxì | game | HSK 3 |
| 电脑 | diànnǎo | computer | HSK 1 |
| 玩 | wán | to play | HSK 1 |
| 玩家 | wánjiā | player | HSK 4 |
| 控制 | kòngzhì | control | HSK 4 |
| 角色 | juésè | character | HSK 4 |
| 屏幕 | píngmù | screen | HSK 4 |
| 键盘 | jiànpán | keyboard | HSK 4 |
| 鼠标 | shǔbiāo | mouse | HSK 4 |
| 网络 | wǎngluò | network | HSK 4 |
| 联网 | liánwǎng | to connect to the internet | HSK 4 |
| 对战 | duìzhàn | battle | B1 |
| 关卡 | guānqiǎ | level, checkpoint | B1 |
| 升级 | shēngjí | to level up | B1 |
| 胜利 | shènglì | victory | B1 |
| 失败 | shībài | defeat | B1 |
| 策略 | cèlüè | strategy | B2 |
| 虚拟现实 | xūnǐ xiànshí | virtual reality | B2 |
| 图形 | túxíng | graphics | B2 |
| 音效 | yīnxiào | sound effect | B2 |
Additional Video Games 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 | CEFR Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 主机 | zhǔjī | console | A2 |
| 控制器 | kòngzhìqì | controller | A2 |
| 多人游戏 | duōrén yóuxì | multiplayer game | B1 |
| 单人游戏 | dānrén yóuxì | single-player game | B1 |
| 模拟 | mónǐ | simulation | B2 |
| 打怪 | dǎ guài | to fight monsters | B2 |
| 刷怪 | shuā guài | to spawn monsters | B2 |
| 任务 | rènwu | mission | B2 |
| 解谜 | jiěmí | puzzle-solving | B2 |
| 竞技场 | jìngjìchǎng | arena | B2 |
Important Note
Vocabulary lists are a resource, but not a learning method. To improve fluency, get as much conversation practice as possible. Don't just memorize word lists!
See also
- HSK Nouns (all HSK levels' noun lists together)
