Vocabulary topics
Mandarin vocabulary by topic
Browse Mandarin vocabulary by everyday topic — greetings, family, food, weather, transport, and clinical topics — before combining them into full sentences and clinical questions.
How to use these topics
Work through topics in order for a gradual build from everyday Mandarin into clinical communication, or jump to the topic most relevant to your current rotation or exam.
High-yield phrases
Example clinical dialogue
Common mistakes
FAQ
Should I learn topics in order?
New learners benefit from starting with HSK 1 foundations before moving into clinical topic vocabulary.