HSK3: 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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冬天
冬天 · dōngtiān
winter
冬天我喜欢喝热茶。
dōng tiān wǒ xǐ huan hē rè chá。
Show English meaning
I like drinking hot tea in winter.
Here, 冬天: winter.
Dictionary senses and source
- winter
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 601, syllabus PDF page 95. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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懂得
懂得 · dǒngde
understand; know how to behave or what something involves
她懂得怎么帮助别人。
tā dǒng de zěn me bāng zhù bié rén。
Show English meaning
She knows how to help other people.
Here, 懂得: understand; know how to behave or what something involves.
Dictionary senses and source
- understand; know how to behave or what something involves
- to understand
- to know
- to comprehend
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 602, syllabus PDF page 95. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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动物
动物 · dòngwù
animal
你最喜欢什么动物？
nǐ zuì xǐ huan shén me dòng wù？
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What animal do you like best?
Here, 动物: animal.
Dictionary senses and source
- animal
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 603, syllabus PDF page 95. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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动物园
动物园 · dòngwùyuán
zoo
周末我们想去动物园。
zhōu mò wǒ men xiǎng qù dòng wù yuán。
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We would like to go to the zoo at the weekend.
Here, 动物园: zoo.
Dictionary senses and source
- zoo
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 604, syllabus PDF page 95. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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短
短 · duǎn
short in length or duration
这条裤子有点儿短。
zhè tiáo kù zi yǒu diǎnr duǎn。
Show English meaning
These trousers are a little short.
Here, 短: short in length or duration.
Dictionary senses and source
- short in length or duration
- short
- brief
- to lack
- weak point
- fault
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 605, syllabus PDF page 95. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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短裤
短裤 · duǎnkù
shorts
夏天我喜欢穿短裤。
xià tiān wǒ xǐ huan chuān duǎn kù。
Show English meaning
I like wearing shorts in summer.
Here, 短裤: shorts.
Dictionary senses and source
- shorts
- short pants
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 606, syllabus PDF page 95. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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段
段 · duàn
a classifier for sections of text or stretches of time
请读这段课文。
qǐng dú zhè duàn kè wén。
Show English meaning
Please read this section of the text.
Here, 段: a classifier for sections of text or stretches of time.
Dictionary senses and source
- a classifier for sections of text or stretches of time
- paragraph
- section
- segment
- stage (of a process)
- classifier for stories, periods of time, lengths of thread etc
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 607, syllabus PDF page 95. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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锻炼
锻炼 · duànliàn
exercise; train
我每天早上锻炼半小时。
wǒ měi tiān zǎo shang duàn liàn bàn xiǎo shí。
Show English meaning
I exercise for half an hour every morning.
Here, 锻炼: exercise; train.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
我们通过锻炼，使身体更健康。
Here, 锻炼: exercise. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- exercise; train
- to toughen
- to temper
- to engage in physical exercise
- to work out
- (fig.) to develop one's skills
- to train oneself
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 608, syllabus PDF page 95. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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对话
对话 · duìhuà
dialogue; conversation
请听这段对话。
qǐng tīng zhè duàn duì huà。
Show English meaning
Please listen to this dialogue.
Here, 对话: dialogue; conversation.
Dictionary senses and source
- dialogue; conversation
- to talk (with sb)
- dialogue
- conversation
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 609, syllabus PDF page 95. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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饿
饿 · è
hungry
我有点儿饿，想吃点东西。
wǒ yǒu diǎnr è， xiǎng chī diǎn dōng xi。
Show English meaning
I am a little hungry and would like something to eat.
Here, 饿: hungry.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
我饿死了。
Here, 饿: hungry. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- hungry
- to be hungry
- to starve (sb)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 610, syllabus PDF page 95. 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.