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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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可
可 · kě
but; expresses a contrast, often conversationally
我想去，可今天没时间。
wǒ xiǎng qù， kě jīn tiān méi shí jiān。
Show English meaning
I would like to go, but I have no time today.
Here, 可: but; expresses a contrast, often conversationally.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
今天可冷了！
Here, 可: really. Learn this use in its lesson.
我无话可说。
Here, 可: to. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- but; expresses a contrast, often conversationally
- (prefix) can
- may
- able to
- -able
- to approve
- to permit
- to suit
- (particle used for emphasis) certainly
- very
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 731, syllabus PDF page 98. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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渴
渴 · kě
thirsty
我有点儿渴，想喝水。
wǒ yǒu diǎnr kě， xiǎng hē shuǐ。
Show English meaning
I am a little thirsty and would like some water.
Here, 渴: thirsty.
Dictionary senses and source
- thirsty
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 732, syllabus PDF page 98. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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可爱
可爱 · kě’ài
cute; lovable
这只小猫真可爱！
zhè zhī xiǎo māo zhēn kě ài！
Show English meaning
This kitten is so cute!
Here, 可爱: cute; lovable.
Dictionary senses and source
- cute; lovable
- adorable
- cute
- lovely
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 733, syllabus PDF page 98. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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可是
可是 · kěshì
but; however
我想出去玩，可是今天下雨。
wǒ xiǎng chū qù wán， kě shì jīn tiān xià yǔ。
Show English meaning
I want to go out and have fun, but it is raining today.
Here, 可是: but; however.
Dictionary senses and source
- but; however
- but
- however
- (used for emphasis) indeed
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 734, syllabus PDF page 98. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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刻
刻 · kè
quarter of an hour, used in clock times
我们三点一刻见面。
wǒ men sān diǎn yī kè jiàn miàn。
Show English meaning
Let us meet at quarter past three.
Here, 刻: quarter of an hour, used in clock times.
Dictionary senses and source
- quarter of an hour, used in clock times
- quarter (hour)
- moment
- to carve
- to engrave
- to cut
- oppressive
- classifier for short time intervals
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 735, syllabus PDF page 98. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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课本
课本 · kèběn
textbook
请打开课本，看第五页。
qǐng dǎ kāi kè běn， kàn dì wǔ yè。
Show English meaning
Please open your textbook and look at page five.
Here, 课本: textbook.
Dictionary senses and source
- textbook
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 736, syllabus PDF page 98. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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客人
客人 · kèrén
guest; customer
今天家里有客人。
jīn tiān jiā lǐ yǒu kè rén。
Show English meaning
We have guests at home today.
Here, 客人: guest; customer.
Dictionary senses and source
- guest; customer
- visitor
- guest
- customer
- client
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 737, syllabus PDF page 98. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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课文
课文 · kèwén
the text studied in a lesson
这篇课文很有意思。
zhè piān kè wén hěn yǒu yì si。
Show English meaning
This lesson's text is interesting.
Here, 课文: the text studied in a lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- the text studied in a lesson
- text
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 738, syllabus PDF page 98. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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空调
空调 · kōngtiáo
air conditioner; air conditioning
房间太热了，请打开空调。
fáng jiān tài rè le， qǐng dǎ kāi kōng tiáo。
Show English meaning
The room is too hot; please turn on the air conditioner.
Here, 空调: air conditioner; air conditioning.
Dictionary senses and source
- air conditioner; air conditioning
- air conditioning
- air conditioner (including units that have a heating mode)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 739, syllabus PDF page 98. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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哭
哭 · kū
cry
小孩儿正在哭。
xiǎo háir zhèng zài kū。
Show English meaning
The child is crying.
Here, 哭: cry.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
他说着说着就哭了。
Here, 哭: cry. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- cry
- to cry
- to weep
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 740, syllabus PDF page 98. 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.