HSK1: learn ten words at a time
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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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本
本 · běn
a classifier for books
我买了两本书。
wǒ mǎi le liǎng běn shū。
Show English meaning
I bought two books.
Here, 本: a classifier for books.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
两本书。
Here, 本: measure word for books. Learn this use in its lesson.
这儿有十几本书。
Here, 本: (measure word). Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- a classifier for books
- root
- stem
- origin
- source
- this
- the current
- original
- inherent
- originally
- classifier for books, periodicals, files etc
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 10, 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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开
开 · kāi
open; turn on; operate, depending on context
请开门。
qǐng kāi mén。
Show English meaning
Please open the door.
Here, 开: open; turn on; operate, depending on context.
Dictionary senses and source
- open; turn on; operate, depending on context
- to open (transitive or intransitive)
- (of ships, vehicles, troops etc) to start
- to turn on
- to put in operation
- to operate
- to run
- to boil
- to write out (a prescription, check, invoice etc)
- (directional complement) away
- off
- carat (gold)
- abbr. for Kelvin, 開爾文|开尔文[Kai1 er3 wen2]
- abbr. for 開本|开本[kai1 ben3], book format
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 97, syllabus PDF page 82. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
Try saying or writing a short sentence with this word. Check the intended meaning, its position and the surrounding words; recall alone does not establish correct usage.
Rate the attempt you made before opening help. For a new word, choose “Review again” and try recalling it later.
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.