Lesson 2: Numbers, Dates and Time

Quick Answer: HSK 1 Lesson 2 teaches numbers, dates and time: 43 Chinese words (没 méi, 大 dà, 从 cóng…) and 0 grammar patterns. The lesson takes about 10 minutes and ends with 115 interactive exercises. 100% free — no account needed.

You need to meet Momo's friend at 10:30 tomorrow morning — but you can't read the clock in Chinese yet. Momo paws at your watch.

Vocabulary (43 words)

HanziPinyinEnglish
méi(negative prefix for verbs) have not; not
big; large; great
cóngfrom
xiàdown
zhōngwithin; among; in
lining
zhēnreally
现在xiàn zàinow
niányear
yòngto use
duōmany; much
liǎngtwo
děngclass
(coll.) what?
tiānday
chūto go out
tàihighest
zuìmost
zàiagain; once more; re-
neparticle indicating that a previously asked question is to be applied to the preceding word ('What about ...?', 'And ...
next in sequence
xiǎosmall
知道zhī dàoto know; to become aware of
时候shí houtime
zǒuto walk
工作gōng zuòto work
shìmatter
hòuback; behind; after; later
jiāhome
你们nǐ menyou (plural)
qiánfront
时间shí jiāntime
怎么zěn mehow?
àito love; to be fond of; to like
de-ly
这些zhè xiēthese
gēnheel
喜欢xǐ huanto like; to be fond of
chīto eat; to consume
shéiwho
xīnnew
zhǎoto try to find
dozen (loanword)

Practice

115 interactive exercises: multiple choice, typing practice, listening, word matching. Instant feedback on every answer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do you learn in HSK 1 Lesson 2?

Lesson 2 covers numbers, dates and time: 43 vocabulary words, 0 grammar patterns, and 115 practice exercises (multiple choice, typing practice, listening, word matching).

How long does HSK 1 Lesson 2 take?

About 10 minutes: 3–4 minutes of vocabulary and grammar study, then 6–7 minutes of interactive practice with instant feedback.

Is Lesson 2 really free?

Yes. Every lesson, exercise, and audio clip on HSK One is free. No account, no trial, no paywall.