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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 3 of 30
吃
吃 · chī
eat
我们吃米饭。
wǒ men chī mǐ fàn。
Show English meaning
We eat rice.
Here, 吃: eat.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
我想吃饭。
Here, 吃: eat. Learn this use in its lesson.
先洗手，再吃。
Here, 吃: eat. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- eat
- to eat
- to consume
- to eat at (a cafeteria etc)
- to eradicate
- to destroy
- to absorb
- to suffer (shock, injury, defeat etc)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 21, syllabus PDF page 80. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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出租车
出租车 · chūzūchē
taxi
我坐出租车去医院。
wǒ zuò chū zū chē qù yī yuàn。
Show English meaning
I take a taxi to the hospital.
Here, 出租车: taxi.
Dictionary senses and source
- taxi
- (Tw) rental car
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 22, syllabus PDF page 80. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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穿
穿 · chuān
wear; put on clothing
今天很冷，多穿一点儿。
jīn tiān hěn lěng， duō chuān yī diǎnr。
Show English meaning
It is cold today; wear a little more clothing.
Here, 穿: wear; put on clothing.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
你穿这件衣服显得很瘦。
Here, 穿: wear. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- wear; put on clothing
- to wear
- to put on
- to dress
- to bore through
- to pierce
- to perforate
- to penetrate
- to pass through
- to thread
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 23, syllabus PDF page 80. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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打电话
打电话 · dǎ diànhuà
make a phone call
我晚上给妈妈打电话。
wǒ wǎn shang gěi mā ma dǎ diàn huà。
Show English meaning
I call my mum in the evening.
Here, 打电话: make a phone call.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
他一面走，一面打电话。
Here, 打电话: phone. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- make a phone call
- to make a telephone call
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 24, syllabus PDF page 80. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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大
大 · dà
big; large
这个房间很大。
zhè ge fáng jiān hěn dà。
Show English meaning
This room is large.
Here, 大: big; large.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
你家跟我家一样大。
Here, 大: big. Learn this use in its lesson.
这个房子又大又亮。
Here, 大: big. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- big; large
- big
- large
- great
- older (than another person)
- eldest (as in 大姐[da4 jie3])
- greatly
- freely
- fully
- (dialect) father
- (dialect) uncle (father's brother)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 25, syllabus PDF page 80. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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大家
大家 · dàjiā
everyone
大家好！
dà jiā hǎo！
Show English meaning
Hello, everyone!
Here, 大家: everyone.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
除了他，大家都来了。
Here, 大家: everyone. Learn this use in its lesson.
大家讨论并决定了。
Here, 大家: everyone. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- everyone
- influential family
- great expert
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 26, syllabus PDF page 80. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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大学
大学 · dàxué
university
我姐姐在大学学习。
wǒ jiě jie zài dà xué xué xí。
Show English meaning
My older sister studies at university.
Here, 大学: university.
Dictionary senses and source
- university
- college
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 27, syllabus PDF page 80. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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大学生
大学生 · dàxuéshēng
university student
他是大学生。
tā shì dà xué shēng。
Show English meaning
He is a university student.
Here, 大学生: university student.
Dictionary senses and source
- university student
- college student
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 28, syllabus PDF page 80. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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到
到 · dào
arrive; reach
我八点到学校。
wǒ bā diǎn dào xué xiào。
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I arrive at school at eight.
Here, 到: arrive; reach.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
到医院。
Here, 到: to / arrive. Learn this use in its lesson.
你终于到了！
Here, 到: arrived. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- arrive; reach
- to reach
- to arrive
- to leave for
- to go to
- to (a place)
- until (a time)
- up to (a point)
- (verb complement indicating arriving at a place or reaching a point)
- considerate
- thoughtful
- thorough
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 29, syllabus PDF page 80. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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的
的 · de
a particle linking a modifier to a noun
的 links the possessor in 我的书 and the description in 很好的老师. Some established noun phrases omit it; do not insert 的 between every two Chinese words.
这是我的书。
zhè shì wǒ de shū。
Show English meaning
This is my book.
Here, 的: a particle linking a modifier to a noun.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
我的书。很好的老师。
Here, 的: particle linking a modifier to a noun; also used in other frames. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- a particle linking a modifier to a noun
- particle linking a modifier to a noun; also used in other frames
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 30, syllabus PDF page 80. 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.