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From the new HSK 3.0 word list. Every word here has an original Chinese example, English translation and pinyin. Try reading the example after recalling the word.
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那些
那些 · nàxiē
those
那些书很好看。
nà xiē shū hěn hǎo kàn。
Show English meaning
Those books are enjoyable to read.
Here, 那些: those.
Dictionary senses and source
- those
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 141, syllabus PDF page 83. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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男
男 · nán
male; man, usually in a phrase
他是男学生。
tā shì nán xué shēng。
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He is a male student.
Here, 男: male; man, usually in a phrase.
Dictionary senses and source
- male; man, usually in a phrase
- male
- Baron, lowest of five orders of nobility 五等爵位[wu3 deng3 jue2 wei4]
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 142, syllabus PDF page 83. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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男朋友
男朋友 · nánpéngyou
boyfriend
她的男朋友是老师。
tā de nán péng you shì lǎo shī。
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Her boyfriend is a teacher.
Here, 男朋友: boyfriend.
Dictionary senses and source
- boyfriend
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 143, syllabus PDF page 83. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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呢
呢 · ne
a particle used in follow-up questions and other frames
我很好，你呢？
wǒ hěn hǎo， nǐ ne？
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I am well. How about you?
Here, 呢: a particle used in follow-up questions and other frames.
Dictionary senses and source
- a particle used in follow-up questions and other frames
- particle indicating that a previously asked question is to be applied to the preceding word ("What about ...?", "And ...?")
- particle for inquiring about location ("Where is ...?")
- particle signaling a pause, to emphasize the preceding words and allow the listener time to take them on board ("ok?", "are you with me?")
- (at the end of a declarative sentence) particle indicating continuation of a state or action
- particle indicating strong affirmation
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 144, syllabus PDF page 83. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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能
能 · néng
can; be able to, depending on circumstances
我今天不能去。
wǒ jīn tiān bù néng qù。
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I cannot go today.
Here, 能: can; be able to, depending on circumstances.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
你那么聪明，一定能猜到。
Here, 能: can. Learn this use in its lesson.
只要努力，就能成功。
Here, 能: can. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- can; be able to, depending on circumstances
- can
- to be able to
- might possibly
- ability
- (physics) energy
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 145, syllabus PDF page 83. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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你
你 · nǐ
you
你是老师吗？
nǐ shì lǎo shī ma？
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Are you a teacher?
Here, 你: you.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
你那么聪明，一定能猜到。
Here, 你: you. Learn this use in its lesson.
你要冷的还是热的？
Here, 你: you. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- you
- you (informal, as opposed to courteous 您[nin2])
- you (Note: In Taiwan, 妳 is used to address females, but in mainland China, it is not commonly used. Instead, 你 is used to address both males and females.)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 146, syllabus PDF page 83. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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你好
你好 · nǐ hǎo
hello
你好，我叫林安。
nǐ hǎo， wǒ jiào lín ān。
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Hello, my name is Lin An.
Here, 你好: hello.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
你好！我叫林安。
Here, 你好: hello. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- hello
- hi
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 147, syllabus PDF page 83. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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你们
你们 · nǐmen
you, plural
你们都认识他吗？
nǐ men dōu rèn shi tā ma？
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Do all of you know him?
Here, 你们: you, plural.
Dictionary senses and source
- you, plural
- you (plural)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 148, syllabus PDF page 83. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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年
年 · nián
year
我学习汉语一年了。
wǒ xué xí hàn yǔ yī nián le。
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I have been studying Chinese for a year.
Here, 年: year.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
经过三年的努力，他成功了。
Here, 年: year. Learn this use in its lesson.
我学了三年中文。
Here, 年: year. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- year
- grain
- harvest (old)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 149, syllabus PDF page 83. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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您
您 · nín
you, polite
您好，请坐。
nín hǎo， qǐng zuò。
Show English meaning
Hello. Please sit down.
Here, 您: you, polite.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
请确认您是否同意。
Here, 您: you. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- you, polite
- you (courteous, as opposed to informal 你[ni3])
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 150, syllabus PDF page 83. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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About this word list
The index includes all 5,400 official HSK 3.0 entries across six levels. Different readings and official entries remain separate. Original teaching examples illustrate particular uses; additional dictionary senses are reference support. This does not establish complete syllabus teaching or exam readiness.
Use example pinyin with the audio. 一 and 不 can change tone in ordinary speech; revisit tone changes if these sound different. 儿 can join the preceding syllable, as in huìr.
Definitions adapted from CC-CEDICT, CC BY-SA 4.0. Original teaching examples retain their course-reference attribution. Self-review is saved on this device; writing is not uploaded.