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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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到底
到底 · dàodǐ
actually; after all; adds emphasis when asking for the real situation
你到底想选哪本书？
nǐ dào dǐ xiǎng xuǎn nǎ běn shū？
Show English meaning
Which book do you actually want to choose?
Here, 到底: actually; after all; adds emphasis when asking for the real situation.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
你到底想去不去？
Here, 到底: on earth. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- actually; after all; adds emphasis when asking for the real situation
- finally
- in the end
- when all is said and done
- after all
- to the end
- to the last
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1141, syllabus PDF page 108. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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到来
到来 · dàolái
arrive; the arrival of an event or time
大家都在等待新年的到来。
dà jiā dōu zài děng dài xīn nián de dào lái。
Show English meaning
Everyone is waiting for the arrival of the New Year.
Here, 到来: arrive; the arrival of an event or time.
Dictionary senses and source
- arrive; the arrival of an event or time
- to arrive
- arrival
- advent
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1142, syllabus PDF page 108. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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道路
道路 · dàolù
road; route
这条道路通向机场。
zhè tiáo dào lù tōng xiàng jī chǎng。
Show English meaning
This road leads to the airport.
Here, 道路: road; route.
Dictionary senses and source
- road; route
- road
- path
- way
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1143, syllabus PDF page 108. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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道歉
道歉 · dàoqiàn
apologise; offer an apology
我因为迟到向老师道歉。
wǒ yīn wèi chí dào xiàng lǎo shī dào qiàn。
Show English meaning
I apologised to the teacher for being late.
Here, 道歉: apologise; offer an apology.
Dictionary senses and source
- apologise; offer an apology
- to apologize
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1144, syllabus PDF page 108. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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得意
得意 · déyì
be pleased with oneself; feel proud, sometimes smug
比赛赢了，他很得意。
bǐ sài yíng le， tā hěn dé yì。
Show English meaning
He was very pleased with himself after winning the match.
Here, 得意: be pleased with oneself; feel proud, sometimes smug.
Dictionary senses and source
- be pleased with oneself; feel proud, sometimes smug
- proud of oneself
- pleased with oneself
- complacent
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1145, syllabus PDF page 108. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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登机
登机 · dēngjī
board an aircraft
登机前，请准备好护照和登机牌。
dēng jī qián， qǐng zhǔn bèi hǎo hù zhào hé dēng jī pái。
Show English meaning
Please have your passport and boarding pass ready before boarding.
Here, 登机: board an aircraft.
Dictionary senses and source
- board an aircraft
- to board a plane
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1146, syllabus PDF page 108. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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等
等 · děng
and so on; follows examples in a list, in this use
我喜欢跑步、游泳等运动。
wǒ xǐ huan pǎo bù、 yóu yǒng děng yùn dòng。
Show English meaning
I like sports such as running and swimming.
Here, 等: and so on; follows examples in a list, in this use.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
苹果、香蕉等水果。
Here, 等: etc.. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- and so on; follows examples in a list, in this use
- to wait for
- to await
- by the time
- when
- till
- and so on
- etc.
- et al.
- (bound form) class
- rank
- grade
- (bound form) equal to
- same as
- (used to end an enumeration)
- (literary) (plural suffix attached to a personal pronoun or noun)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1147, syllabus PDF page 108. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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等到
等到 · děngdào
wait until; until a specified time or event
我们等到雨停了再出门。
wǒ men děng dào yǔ tíng le zài chū mén。
Show English meaning
We will wait until the rain stops before going out.
Here, 等到: wait until; until a specified time or event.
Dictionary senses and source
- wait until; until a specified time or event
- to wait until
- by the time when (sth is ready etc)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1148, syllabus PDF page 108. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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低
低 · dī
low; below a usual or compared level
今天的气温很低。
jīn tiān de qì wēn hěn dī。
Show English meaning
The temperature is very low today.
Here, 低: low; below a usual or compared level.
Dictionary senses and source
- low; below a usual or compared level
- low
- beneath
- to lower (one's head)
- to let droop
- to hang down
- to incline
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1149, syllabus PDF page 108. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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低价
低价 · dījià
low price; at a low price
这家店低价出售旧书。
zhè jiā diàn dī jià chū shòu jiù shū。
Show English meaning
This shop sells used books at low prices.
Here, 低价: low price; at a low price.
Dictionary senses and source
- low price; at a low price
- low price
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1150, syllabus PDF page 108. 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.