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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.
300 word entries · Batch 18 of 30
认识
认识 · rènshi
know a person; recognise
我认识你的老师。
wǒ rèn shi nǐ de lǎo shī。
Show English meaning
I know your teacher.
Here, 认识: know a person; recognise.
Dictionary senses and source
- know a person; recognise
- to know
- to recognize
- to be familiar with
- to get acquainted with sb
- knowledge
- understanding
- awareness
- cognition
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 171, syllabus PDF page 84. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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日
日 · rì
day; a date marker in formal writing
今天是五月一日。
jīn tiān shì wǔ yuè yī rì。
Show English meaning
Today is May first.
Here, 日: day; a date marker in formal writing.
Dictionary senses and source
- day; a date marker in formal writing
- sun
- day
- date, day of the month
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 172, syllabus PDF page 84. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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三
三 · sān
three
我有三本书。
wǒ yǒu sān běn shū。
Show English meaning
I have three books.
Here, 三: three.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
经过三年的努力，他成功了。
Here, 三: three. Learn this use in its lesson.
我学了三年中文。
Here, 三: three. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- three
- 3
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 173, syllabus PDF page 84. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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商店
商店 · shāngdiàn
shop
商店今天不开门。
shāng diàn jīn tiān bù kāi mén。
Show English meaning
The shop is not open today.
Here, 商店: shop.
Dictionary senses and source
- shop
- store
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 174, syllabus PDF page 84. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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上
上 · shàng
on; up; attend, depending on the frame
书在桌子上。
shū zài zhuō zi shàng。
Show English meaning
The book is on the table.
Here, 上: on; up; attend, depending on the frame.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
桌子上。
Here, 上: on / above. Learn this use in its lesson.
我把书放在桌子上。
Here, 上: on top. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- on; up; attend, depending on the frame
- (bound form) up
- upper
- above
- previous
- first (of multiple parts)
- to climb
- to get onto
- to go up
- to attend (class or university)
- (directional complement) up
- (noun suffix) on
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 175, syllabus PDF page 84. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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上班
上班 · shàngbān
go to work; be at work
我妈妈八点上班。
wǒ mā ma bā diǎn shàng bān。
Show English meaning
My mum starts work at eight.
Here, 上班: go to work; be at work.
Dictionary senses and source
- go to work; be at work
- to go to work
- to be on duty
- to start work
- to go to the office
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 176, syllabus PDF page 84. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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上课
上课 · shàngkè
attend or teach a class
我们九点上课。
wǒ men jiǔ diǎn shàng kè。
Show English meaning
Our class starts at nine.
Here, 上课: attend or teach a class.
Dictionary senses and source
- attend or teach a class
- to go to class
- to attend class
- to go to teach a class
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 177, syllabus PDF page 84. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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上午
上午 · shàngwǔ
morning, before noon
我上午去学校。
wǒ shàng wǔ qù xué xiào。
Show English meaning
I go to school in the morning.
Here, 上午: morning, before noon.
Dictionary senses and source
- morning, before noon
- morning
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 178, syllabus PDF page 84. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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上学
上学 · shàngxué
go to school as a pupil
弟弟每天去上学。
dì di měi tiān qù shàng xué。
Show English meaning
My younger brother goes to school every day.
Here, 上学: go to school as a pupil.
Dictionary senses and source
- go to school as a pupil
- to go to school
- to attend school
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 179, syllabus PDF page 84. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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少
少 · shǎo
few; little; less
今天学校里人很少。
jīn tiān xué xiào lǐ rén hěn shǎo。
Show English meaning
There are few people in the school today.
Here, 少: few; little; less.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
少吃点油腻的。
Here, 少: less. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- few; little; less
- few
- less
- to lack
- to be missing
- to stop (doing sth)
- seldom
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 180, syllabus PDF page 84. 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.