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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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刚
刚 · gāng
just; a short time ago
我刚到家。
wǒ gāng dào jiā。
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I have just arrived home.
Here, 刚: just; a short time ago.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
我刚到车站。
Here, 刚: just, adverb. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- just; a short time ago
- hard
- firm
- strong
- just
- barely
- exactly
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 641, syllabus PDF page 96. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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刚才
刚才 · gāngcái
just now; a short time ago
刚才是谁给你打电话？
gāng cái shì shuí gěi nǐ dǎ diàn huà？
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Who called you just now?
Here, 刚才: just now; a short time ago.
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刚才我在车站。
Here, 刚才: a moment ago. Learn this use in its lesson.
刚才他在这儿。
Here, 刚才: a moment ago. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- just now; a short time ago
- just now
- a moment ago
- just now (variant of 剛才|刚才[gang1 cai2])
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 642, syllabus PDF page 96. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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刚刚
刚刚 · gānggāng
just; very recently
我刚刚吃完饭。
wǒ gāng gāng chī wán fàn。
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I have only just finished eating.
Here, 刚刚: just; very recently.
Dictionary senses and source
- just; very recently
- just recently
- just a moment ago
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 643, syllabus PDF page 96. Dictionary reading comparison: reading variant. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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高铁
高铁 · gāotiě
high-speed railway or train
我们坐高铁去上海。
wǒ men zuò gāo tiě qù shàng hǎi。
Show English meaning
We are taking a high-speed train to Shanghai.
Here, 高铁: high-speed railway or train.
Dictionary senses and source
- high-speed railway or train
- high speed rail
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 644, syllabus PDF page 96. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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根据
根据 · gēnjù
according to; on the basis of
请根据课文回答问题。
qǐng gēn jù kè wén huí dá wèn tí。
Show English meaning
Please answer the questions based on the text.
Here, 根据: according to; on the basis of.
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根据调查，大家都同意。
Here, 根据: based on. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- according to; on the basis of
- according to
- based on
- basis
- foundation
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 645, syllabus PDF page 96. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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更
更 · gèng
even more; further increases a degree in a comparison
今天比昨天更冷。
jīn tiān bǐ zuó tiān gèng lěng。
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Today is even colder than yesterday.
Here, 更: even more; further increases a degree in a comparison.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
跟去年比，今年更热。
Here, 更: even more. Learn this use in its lesson.
他比我更高。
Here, 更: even more. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- even more; further increases a degree in a comparison
- more
- even more
- further
- still
- still more
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 646, syllabus PDF page 96. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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公斤
公斤 · gōngjīn
kilogram
这些苹果一共两公斤。
zhè xiē píng guǒ yí gòng liǎng gōng jīn。
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These apples weigh two kilograms in total.
Here, 公斤: kilogram.
Dictionary senses and source
- kilogram
- kilogram (kg)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 647, syllabus PDF page 96. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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公园
公园 · gōngyuán
park
我喜欢在公园里跑步。
wǒ xǐ huan zài gōng yuán lǐ pǎo bù。
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I like running in the park.
Here, 公园: park.
Dictionary senses and source
- park
- park (for public recreation)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 648, syllabus PDF page 96. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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工作日
工作日 · gōngzuòrì
working day; weekday when work is scheduled
这家店工作日九点开门。
zhè jiā diàn gōng zuò rì jiǔ diǎn kāi mén。
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This shop opens at nine on working days.
Here, 工作日: working day; weekday when work is scheduled.
Dictionary senses and source
- working day; weekday when work is scheduled
- workday
- working day
- weekday
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 649, syllabus PDF page 96. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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故事
故事 · gùshi
story
爷爷给我们讲了一个故事。
yé ye gěi wǒ men jiǎng le yí gè gù shi。
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Grandfather told us a story.
Here, 故事: story.
Dictionary senses and source
- story
- narrative
- tale
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 650, syllabus PDF page 96. 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.