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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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正
正 · zhèng
right now; in the middle of an action
我正准备出门。
wǒ zhèng zhǔn bèi chū mén。
Show English meaning
I am just getting ready to go out.
Here, 正: right now; in the middle of an action.
Dictionary senses and source
- right now; in the middle of an action
- straight
- upright
- proper
- main
- principal
- to correct
- to rectify
- exactly
- just (at that time)
- right (in that place)
- (math.) positive
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 491, syllabus PDF page 92. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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周
周 · zhōu
week
我们下周开始上课。
wǒ men xià zhōu kāi shǐ shàng kè。
Show English meaning
We start classes next week.
Here, 周: week.
Dictionary senses and source
- week
- to make a circuit
- to circle
- circle
- circumference
- lap
- cycle
- complete
- all
- all over
- thorough
- to help financially
- weekly
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 492, syllabus PDF page 92. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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准备
准备 · zhǔnbèi
prepare; get ready; plan to
我准备明天去看奶奶。
wǒ zhǔn bèi míng tiān qù kàn nǎi nai。
Show English meaning
I am planning to visit my grandmother tomorrow.
Here, 准备: prepare; get ready; plan to.
Dictionary senses and source
- prepare; get ready; plan to
- preparation
- to prepare
- to intend
- to be about to
- reserve (fund)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 493, syllabus PDF page 92. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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自己
自己 · zìjǐ
oneself; one's own
我想自己做饭。
wǒ xiǎng zì jǐ zuò fàn。
Show English meaning
I want to cook for myself.
Here, 自己: oneself; one's own.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
与其等着，宁愿自己去。
Here, 自己: oneself. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- oneself; one's own
- oneself
- one's own
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 494, syllabus PDF page 92. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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走
走 · zǒu
walk; go; leave
时间不早了，我们走吧。
shí jiān bù zǎo le， wǒ men zǒu ba。
Show English meaning
It is getting late; let us go.
Here, 走: walk; go; leave.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
那么我们走吧。
Here, 走: go. Learn this use in its lesson.
我们还是走吧。
Here, 走: go. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- walk; go; leave
- to walk
- to go
- to run
- to move (of vehicle)
- to visit
- to leave
- to go away
- to die (euph.)
- from
- through
- away (in compound verbs, such as 撤走[che4 zou3])
- to change (shape, form, meaning)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 495, syllabus PDF page 92. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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走路
走路 · zǒulù
walk; go on foot
我每天走路去学校。
wǒ měi tiān zǒu lù qù xué xiào。
Show English meaning
I walk to school every day.
Here, 走路: walk; go on foot.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
我宁可走路，也不坐车。
Here, 走路: walk. Learn this use in its lesson.
他连走路都难，更不用说跑步。
Here, 走路: walk. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- walk; go on foot
- to walk
- to go on foot
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 496, syllabus PDF page 92. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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足球
足球 · zúqiú
football; soccer
我弟弟喜欢踢足球。
wǒ dì di xǐ huan tī zú qiú。
Show English meaning
My younger brother likes playing football.
Here, 足球: football; soccer.
Dictionary senses and source
- football; soccer
- soccer ball
- a football
- soccer
- football
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 497, syllabus PDF page 92. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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最
最 · zuì
most; marks a superlative
这三本书里，我最喜欢这本。
zhè sān běn shū lǐ， wǒ zuì xǐ huan zhè běn。
Show English meaning
Of these three books, I like this one the most.
Here, 最: most; marks a superlative.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
这是最重要的原因之一。
Here, 最: most. Learn this use in its lesson.
对我来说，健康最重要。
Here, 最: most. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- most; marks a superlative
- most
- the most
- -est (superlative suffix)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 498, syllabus PDF page 92. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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左
左 · zuǒ
left; the left-hand side
到前面以后，请往左走。
dào qián miàn yǐ hòu， qǐng wǎng zuǒ zǒu。
Show English meaning
When you reach the point ahead, please go left.
Here, 左: left; the left-hand side.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
向左转。
Here, 左: left. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- left; the left-hand side
- left
- the Left (politics)
- east
- unorthodox
- queer
- wrong
- differing
- opposite
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 499, syllabus PDF page 92. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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左边
左边 · zuǒbian
on the left; left-hand side
药店在学校左边。
yào diàn zài xué xiào zuǒ bian。
Show English meaning
The pharmacy is to the left of the school.
Here, 左边: on the left; left-hand side.
Dictionary senses and source
- on the left; left-hand side
- left
- the left side
- to the left of
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 500, syllabus PDF page 92. 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.