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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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特别
特别 · tèbié
particularly; very; also special, depending on context
this这本书unusual特别interesting有意思。
zhè běn shū tè bié yǒu yì si。
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This book is particularly interesting.
Here, 特别: particularly; very; also special, depending on context.
Dictionary senses and source
- particularly; very; also special, depending on context
- unusual
- special
- very
- especially
- particularly
- expressly
- for a specific purpose
- (often followed by 是[shi4]) in particular
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 851, syllabus PDF page 101. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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提高
提高 · tígāo
improve; raise a level or standard
to practice练习can / be able to能assistance帮助you你to raise提高Chinese language汉语level (of achievement etc)水平。
liàn xí néng bāng zhù nǐ tí gāo hàn yǔ shuǐ píng。
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Practice can help you improve your Chinese.
Here, 提高: improve; raise a level or standard.
Dictionary senses and source
- improve; raise a level or standard
- to raise
- to increase
- to improve
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 852, syllabus PDF page 101. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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体育
体育 · tǐyù
sport; physical education
今天下午to have / there is有体育课。
jīn tiān xià wǔ yǒu tǐ yù kè。
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We have a PE lesson this afternoon.
Here, 体育: sport; physical education.
Dictionary senses and source
- sport; physical education
- sports
- physical education
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 853, syllabus PDF page 101. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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体育馆
体育馆 · tǐyùguǎn
sports hall; gymnasium
we / us我们at / in在gym体育馆to beat打badminton羽毛球。
wǒ men zài tǐ yù guǎn dǎ yǔ máo qiú。
Show English meaning
We play badminton in the sports hall.
Here, 体育馆: sports hall; gymnasium.
Dictionary senses and source
- sports hall; gymnasium
- gym
- gymnasium
- stadium
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 854, syllabus PDF page 101. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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甜
甜 · tián
sweet
this这个watermelon西瓜很甜。
zhè ge xī guā hěn tián。
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This watermelon is sweet.
Here, 甜: sweet.
Dictionary senses and source
- sweet
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 855, syllabus PDF page 101. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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跳
跳 · tiào
jump
this这only只kitten小猫can / be able to能to jump跳(degree marker)得degree / adjective linker很high高。
zhè zhī xiǎo māo néng tiào de hěn gāo。
Show English meaning
This kitten can jump very high.
Here, 跳: jump.
Dictionary senses and source
- jump
- to jump
- to hop
- to skip over
- to bounce
- to palpitate
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 856, syllabus PDF page 101. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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听说
听说 · tīngshuō
hear that; learn something from what others say
I / me我to hear (sth said)听说这家restaurant饭馆correct不错。
wǒ tīng shuō zhè jiā fàn guǎn bú cuò。
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I have heard that this restaurant is pretty good.
Here, 听说: hear that; learn something from what others say.
Dictionary senses and source
- hear that; learn something from what others say
- to hear (sth said)
- one hears (that)
- hearsay
- listening and speaking
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 857, syllabus PDF page 101. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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挺
挺 · tǐng
quite; rather, when describing a degree
this这个movie电影straight挺interesting有意思(modifier / structural particle)的。
zhè ge diàn yǐng tǐng yǒu yì si de。
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This film is quite interesting.
Here, 挺: quite; rather, when describing a degree.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
this这个vegetable菜挺好吃(modifier / structural particle)的。
Here, 挺: quite. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- quite; rather, when describing a degree
- straight
- erect
- to stick out (a part of the body)
- to (physically) straighten up
- to support
- to withstand
- outstanding
- (coll.) quite
- very
- classifier for machine guns
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 858, syllabus PDF page 101. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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同事
同事 · tóngshì
colleague; coworker
I / me我with / and跟colleague同事in the same place一起variant of 吃吃lunch午饭。
wǒ gēn tóng shì yì qǐ chī wǔ fàn。
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I have lunch with my colleagues.
Here, 同事: colleague; coworker.
Dictionary senses and source
- colleague; coworker
- colleague
- co-worker
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 859, syllabus PDF page 101. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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同意
同意 · tóngyì
agree; approve
I / me我to agree同意you你(modifier / structural particle)的means办法。
wǒ tóng yì nǐ de bàn fǎ。
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I agree with your proposed solution.
Here, 同意: agree; approve.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
opposite相反，I / me我to agree同意。
Here, 同意: agree. Learn this use in its lesson.
to ask请to confirm确认you (polite)您whether (or not)是否to agree同意。
Here, 同意: agree. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- agree; approve
- to agree
- to consent
- to approve
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 860, syllabus PDF page 101. 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.