To score well on HSK tests, and to be proficient in mastering Chinese language which has been used for more than three thousands years, a good grasp of grammar and vocabulary, as well as plenty of practice, are key to success. A good foundation to master a language is to have a solid foundation of its vocabulary. In order to help test takers can understand and use very simple Chinese phrases, meet basic needs for communication and possess the ability to further their Chinese language studies, as stated in the objectives of the HSK (Level 1) exam, this book collects 150 words that one needs to master.

Through the interactive layout in Kindle format, each 150 words’ page is structured as follow: 1) Chinese Character (in simplified Chinese) and English Definition 2) PinYin 3) Example sentence in Chinese 4) Example sentence in English. This book should be used as both a quick introductory and reference book for all CSL Chinese as a secondary language learners at all age. Depending on one’s Chinese proficiency, this book could be finished within 3 days as a quick review/ introductory text. Yet it is aimed that this book will serve as one of the primary reference textbooks found on all CSL learners’ bookshelves.