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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.
200 word entries · Batch 13 of 20
球
球 · qiú
ball
这个球是我弟弟的。
zhè ge qiú shì wǒ dì di de。
Show English meaning
This ball belongs to my younger brother.
Here, 球: ball.
Dictionary senses and source
- ball
- sphere
- globe
- ball game
- match
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 421, syllabus PDF page 90. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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让
让 · ràng
let; allow; ask someone to do something
妈妈让我先写作业。
mā ma ràng wǒ xiān xiě zuò yè。
Show English meaning
Mum asked me to do my homework first.
Here, 让: let; allow; ask someone to do something.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
妈妈让我学钢琴。
Here, 让: let. Learn this use in its lesson.
我让他别去，他偏偏要去。
Here, 让: told. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- let; allow; ask someone to do something
- to yield
- to permit
- to let sb do sth
- to have sb do sth
- to make sb (feel sad etc)
- by (indicates the agent in a passive clause, like 被[bei4])
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 422, syllabus PDF page 90. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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肉
肉 · ròu
meat
今天的菜里有鱼，也有肉。
jīn tiān de cài lǐ yǒu yú， yě yǒu ròu。
Show English meaning
Today's dishes include fish and meat.
Here, 肉: meat.
Dictionary senses and source
- meat
- flesh
- pulp (of a fruit)
- (coll.) (of a fruit) squashy
- (of a person) flabby
- irresolute
- Kangxi radical 130
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 423, syllabus PDF page 90. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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商场
商场 · shāngchǎng
shopping centre; shopping mall
我们去商场买衣服吧。
wǒ men qù shāng chǎng mǎi yī fu ba。
Show English meaning
Let us go to the shopping centre to buy clothes.
Here, 商场: shopping centre; shopping mall.
Dictionary senses and source
- shopping centre; shopping mall
- shopping mall
- shopping center
- department store
- emporium
- the business world
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 424, syllabus PDF page 90. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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上来
上来 · shànglái
come up, towards the speaker or reference point
我在二楼，你上来吧。
wǒ zài èr lóu， nǐ shàng lái ba。
Show English meaning
I am on the second floor; come up.
Here, 上来: come up, towards the speaker or reference point.
Dictionary senses and source
- come up, towards the speaker or reference point
- to come up
- to approach
- (verb complement indicating success)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 425, syllabus PDF page 90. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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上面
上面 · shàngmiàn
above; on top
桌子上面有一杯茶。
zhuō zi shàng miàn yǒu yī bēi chá。
Show English meaning
There is a cup of tea on the table.
Here, 上面: above; on top.
Dictionary senses and source
- above; on top
- on top of
- above-mentioned
- also pr. [shang4 mian5]
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 426, syllabus PDF page 90. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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上去
上去 · shàngqù
go up, away from the speaker or reference point
老师在二楼，我上去找她。
lǎo shī zài èr lóu， wǒ shàng qù zhǎo tā。
Show English meaning
The teacher is on the second floor; I will go up to find her.
Here, 上去: go up, away from the speaker or reference point.
Dictionary senses and source
- go up, away from the speaker or reference point
- to go up
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 427, syllabus PDF page 90. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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上网
上网 · shàngwǎng
go online; use the internet
我晚上上网学习汉语。
wǒ wǎn shang shàng wǎng xué xí hàn yǔ。
Show English meaning
I study Chinese online in the evening.
Here, 上网: go online; use the internet.
Dictionary senses and source
- go online; use the internet
- to go online
- to connect to the Internet
- (of a document etc) to be uploaded to the Internet
- (tennis, volleyball etc) to move in close to the net
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 428, syllabus PDF page 90. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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身体
身体 · shēntǐ
body; physical health
奶奶身体很好。
nǎi nai shēn tǐ hěn hǎo。
Show English meaning
My grandmother is in good health.
Here, 身体: body; physical health.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
我们通过锻炼，使身体更健康。
Here, 身体: body. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- body; physical health
- the body
- one's health
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 429, syllabus PDF page 90. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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生日
生日 · shēngrì
birthday
今天是我朋友的生日。
jīn tiān shì wǒ péng you de shēng rì。
Show English meaning
Today is my friend's birthday.
Here, 生日: birthday.
Dictionary senses and source
- birthday
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 430, syllabus PDF page 90. 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.