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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海
海 · hǎi
sea; ocean
我想去看海。
wǒ xiǎng qù kàn hǎi。
Show English meaning
I would like to go and see the sea.
Here, 海: sea; ocean.
Dictionary senses and source
- sea; ocean
- ocean
- sea
- great number of people or things
- (dialect) numerous
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 661, 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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害怕
害怕 · hàipà
be afraid of
我有点儿害怕坐飞机。
wǒ yǒu diǎnr hài pà zuò fēi jī。
Show English meaning
I am a little afraid of flying.
Here, 害怕: be afraid of.
Dictionary senses and source
- be afraid of
- to be afraid
- to be scared
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 662, 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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好多
好多 · hǎoduō
many; a lot of
今天商场里有好多人。
jīn tiān shāng chǎng lǐ yǒu hǎo duō rén。
Show English meaning
There are lots of people in the shopping centre today.
Here, 好多: many; a lot of.
Dictionary senses and source
- many; a lot of
- many
- quite a lot
- much better
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 663, 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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好久
好久 · hǎojiǔ
a long time
我们好久没见面了。
wǒ men hǎo jiǔ méi jiàn miàn le。
Show English meaning
We have not seen each other for a long time.
Here, 好久: a long time.
Dictionary senses and source
- a long time
- quite a while
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 664, 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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好像
好像 · hǎoxiàng
seem; appear to
他好像有点儿累。
tā hǎo xiàng yǒu diǎnr lèi。
Show English meaning
He seems a little tired.
Here, 好像: seem; appear to.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
他好像不知道。
Here, 好像: seems. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- seem; appear to
- as if
- to seem like
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 665, 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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号码
号码 · hàomǎ
number; an identifying number
你的电话号码是多少？
nǐ de diàn huà hào mǎ shì duō shao？
Show English meaning
What is your phone number?
Here, 号码: number; an identifying number.
Dictionary senses and source
- number; an identifying number
- number
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 666, 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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河
河 · hé
river
公园旁边有一条河。
gōng yuán páng biān yǒu yī tiáo hé。
Show English meaning
There is a river beside the park.
Here, 河: river.
Dictionary senses and source
- river
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 667, 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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合适
合适 · héshì
suitable; a good fit
这件衬衫的大小很合适。
zhè jiàn chèn shān de dà xiǎo hěn hé shì。
Show English meaning
This shirt is a good fit.
Here, 合适: suitable; a good fit.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
这个价格很合适。
Here, 合适: suitable. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- suitable; a good fit
- suitable
- fitting
- appropriate
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 668, 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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黑板
黑板 · hēibǎn
blackboard
请看黑板上的字。
qǐng kàn hēi bǎn shàng de zì。
Show English meaning
Please look at the characters on the blackboard.
Here, 黑板: blackboard.
Dictionary senses and source
- blackboard
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 669, 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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红绿灯
红绿灯 · hóng-lǜdēng
traffic lights
前面有红绿灯，我们在这里等一下。
qián miàn yǒu hóng lǜ dēng， wǒ men zài zhè lǐ děng yí xià。
Show English meaning
There are traffic lights ahead; let us wait here for a moment.
Here, 红绿灯: traffic lights.
Dictionary senses and source
- traffic lights
- traffic light
- traffic signal
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 670, 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.