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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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夫妻
夫妻 · fūqī
married couple; husband and wife
他们是一对夫妻。
tā men shì yī duì fū qī。
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They are a married couple.
Here, 夫妻: married couple; husband and wife.
Dictionary senses and source
- married couple; husband and wife
- husband and wife
- married couple
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 631, 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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服务
服务 · fúwù
service; serve
这家酒店的服务很好。
zhè jiā jiǔ diàn de fú wù hěn hǎo。
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The service at this hotel is very good.
Here, 服务: service; serve.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
我们为大家服务。
Here, 服务: serve. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- service; serve
- to serve
- service
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 632, 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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附近
附近 · fùjìn
nearby; in the vicinity
这附近有饭馆吗？
zhè fù jìn yǒu fàn guǎn ma？
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Is there a restaurant nearby?
Here, 附近: nearby; in the vicinity.
Dictionary senses and source
- nearby; in the vicinity
- nearby
- neighboring
- (in the) vicinity (of)
- neighborhood
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 633, 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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复习
复习 · fùxí
review; revise previously learned material
考试以前，我要复习课文。
kǎo shì yǐ qián， wǒ yào fù xí kè wén。
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I need to review the texts before the exam.
Here, 复习: review; revise previously learned material.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
他没复习，结果考得很差。
Here, 复习: revise. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- review; revise previously learned material
- to review
- revision
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 634, 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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该
该 · gāi
should; it is time to
已经十点了，该睡觉了。
yǐ jīng shí diǎn le， gāi shuì jiào le。
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It is already ten; it is time to go to bed.
Here, 该: should; it is time to.
Dictionary senses and source
- should; it is time to
- should
- ought to
- probably
- must be
- to deserve
- to owe
- to be sb's turn to do sth
- that
- the above-mentioned
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 635, 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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干净
干净 · gānjìng
clean
这个教室很干净。
zhè ge jiào shì hěn gān jìng。
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This classroom is clean.
Here, 干净: clean.
Dictionary senses and source
- clean
- neat
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 636, 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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感兴趣
感兴趣 · gǎn xìngqù
be interested in; normally 对 introduces the topic
我对中国历史感兴趣。
wǒ duì zhōng guó lì shǐ gǎn xìng qù。
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I am interested in Chinese history.
Here, 感兴趣: be interested in; normally 对 introduces the topic.
Dictionary senses and source
- be interested in; normally 对 introduces the topic
- to be interested
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 637, 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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感到
感到 · gǎndào
feel; experience a feeling
见到朋友，我感到很开心。
jiàn dào péng you， wǒ gǎn dào hěn kāi xīn。
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I feel very happy to see my friend.
Here, 感到: feel; experience a feeling.
Dictionary senses and source
- feel; experience a feeling
- to feel
- to sense
- to perceive
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 638, 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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感冒
感冒 · gǎnmào
have a cold; catch a cold
我感冒了，今天不去上课。
wǒ gǎn mào le， jīn tiān bù qù shàng kè。
Show English meaning
I have a cold and will not go to class today.
Here, 感冒: have a cold; catch a cold.
Dictionary senses and source
- have a cold; catch a cold
- to catch cold
- (common) cold
- (coll.) to be interested in (often used in the negative)
- (Tw) to detest
- can't stand
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 639, 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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干
干 · gàn
do; work at; pronounced gàn
你今天想干什么？
nǐ jīn tiān xiǎng gàn shén me？
Show English meaning
What would you like to do today?
Here, 干: do; work at; pronounced gàn.
Dictionary senses and source
- do; work at; pronounced gàn
- tree trunk
- main part of sth
- to manage
- to work
- to do
- capable
- cadre
- to kill (slang)
- to fuck (vulgar)
- (coll.) pissed off
- annoyed
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 640, 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.