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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急
急 · jí
anxious; in a hurry
别急，我们还有时间。
bié jí， wǒ men hái yǒu shí jiān。
Show English meaning
Do not worry; we still have time.
Here, 急: anxious; in a hurry.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
你急什么！
Here, 急: rush. Learn this use in its lesson.
别急，到时候再说。
Here, 急: worry. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- anxious; in a hurry
- urgent
- pressing
- rapid
- hurried
- worried
- to make (sb) anxious
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 691, syllabus PDF page 97. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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记
记 · jì
write down; record; remember
请把这个号码记下来。
qǐng bǎ zhè ge hào mǎ jì xià lái。
Show English meaning
Please write down this number.
Here, 记: write down; record; remember.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
我记住了你的名字。
Here, 记: remember. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- write down; record; remember
- to record
- to note
- to memorize
- to remember
- mark
- sign
- classifier for blows, kicks, shots
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 692, syllabus PDF page 97. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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季
季 · jì
season; a classifier for seasons
一年有四季。
yī nián yǒu sì jì。
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There are four seasons in a year.
Here, 季: season; a classifier for seasons.
Dictionary senses and source
- season; a classifier for seasons
- season
- the last month of a season
- fourth or youngest amongst brothers
- classifier for seasonal crop yields
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 693, syllabus PDF page 97. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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季节
季节 · jìjié
season
你最喜欢哪个季节？
nǐ zuì xǐ huan nǎ ge jì jié？
Show English meaning
Which season do you like best?
Here, 季节: season.
Dictionary senses and source
- season
- time
- period
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 694, syllabus PDF page 97. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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加
加 · jiā
add
请给咖啡加一点儿牛奶。
qǐng gěi kā fēi jiā yī diǎnr niú nǎi。
Show English meaning
Please add a little milk to the coffee.
Here, 加: add.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
二加二等于四。
Here, 加: plus. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- add
- to add
- plus
- (used after an adverb such as 不, 大, 稍 etc, and before a disyllabic verb, to indicate that the action of the verb is applied to sth or sb previously mentioned)
- to apply (restrictions etc) to (sb)
- to give (support, consideration etc) to (sth)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 695, syllabus PDF page 97. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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假期
假期 · jiàqī
holiday period; vacation
假期里，我想跟朋友去旅游。
jià qī lǐ， wǒ xiǎng gēn péng you qù lǚ yóu。
Show English meaning
I would like to travel with friends during the holidays.
Here, 假期: holiday period; vacation.
Dictionary senses and source
- holiday period; vacation
- vacation
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 696, syllabus PDF page 97. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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坚持
坚持 · jiānchí
persist; keep doing something
我坚持每天学习十个新词。
wǒ jiān chí měi tiān xué xí shí gè xīn cí。
Show English meaning
I keep studying ten new words every day.
Here, 坚持: persist; keep doing something.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
一定要坚持下去！
Here, 坚持: persist. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- persist; keep doing something
- to persevere with
- to persist in
- to insist on
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 697, syllabus PDF page 97. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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检查
检查 · jiǎnchá
check; inspect; examine
答完题以后，请检查你的答案。
dá wán tí yǐ hòu， qǐng jiǎn chá nǐ de dá àn。
Show English meaning
After answering the questions, please check your answers.
Here, 检查: check; inspect; examine.
Dictionary senses and source
- check; inspect; examine
- inspection
- to examine
- to inspect
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 698, syllabus PDF page 97. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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简单
简单 · jiǎndān
simple; easy
这个问题很简单。
zhè ge wèn tí hěn jiǎn dān。
Show English meaning
This question is easy.
Here, 简单: simple; easy.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
这个问题比较简单。
Here, 简单: simple. Learn this use in its lesson.
这很简单嘛。
Here, 简单: simple. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- simple; easy
- simple
- not complicated
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 699, syllabus PDF page 97. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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检票
检票 · jiǎnpiào
check tickets
上车以前，要先检票。
shàng chē yǐ qián， yào xiān jiǎn piào。
Show English meaning
Tickets must be checked before boarding.
Here, 检票: check tickets.
Dictionary senses and source
- check tickets
- to inspect a ticket
- to examine a ballot
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 700, syllabus PDF page 97. 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.