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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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掉
掉 · diào
fall; drop; come off
我的笔掉到地上了。
wǒ de bǐ diào dào dì shàng le。
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My pen fell onto the floor.
Here, 掉: fall; drop; come off.
Dictionary senses and source
- fall; drop; come off
- to fall
- to drop
- to lag behind
- to lose
- to go missing
- to reduce
- fall (in prices)
- to lose (value, weight etc)
- to wag
- to swing
- to turn
- to change
- to exchange
- to swap
- to show off
- to shed (hair)
- (used after certain verbs to express completion, fulfillment, removal etc)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1161, syllabus PDF page 109. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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调查
调查 · diàochá
investigate; conduct a survey
我们调查了同学们喜欢的运动。
wǒ men diào chá le tóng xué men xǐ huan de yùn dòng。
Show English meaning
We surveyed our classmates about their favourite sports.
Here, 调查: investigate; conduct a survey.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
根据调查，大家都同意。
Here, 调查: the survey. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- investigate; conduct a survey
- investigation
- inquiry
- to investigate
- to survey
- survey
- (opinion) poll
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1162, syllabus PDF page 109. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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订
订 · dìng
book; order in advance
我订了两张火车票。
wǒ dìng le liǎng zhāng huǒ chē piào。
Show English meaning
I booked two train tickets.
Here, 订: book; order in advance.
Dictionary senses and source
- book; order in advance
- to agree
- to conclude
- to draw up
- to subscribe to (a newspaper etc)
- to order
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1163, syllabus PDF page 109. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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定
定 · dìng
decide; fix or settle something
我们把见面的时间定在三点。
wǒ men bǎ jiàn miàn de shí jiān dìng zài sān diǎn。
Show English meaning
We set the meeting time for three o'clock.
Here, 定: decide; fix or settle something.
Dictionary senses and source
- decide; fix or settle something
- to fix
- to set
- to make definite
- to subscribe to (a newspaper etc)
- to book (tickets etc)
- to order (goods etc)
- to congeal
- to coagulate
- (literary) definitely
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1164, syllabus PDF page 109. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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东部
东部 · dōngbù
the eastern part of a place
这座城市的东部有一个公园。
zhè zuò chéng shì de dōng bù yǒu yí gè gōng yuán。
Show English meaning
There is a park in the eastern part of this city.
Here, 东部: the eastern part of a place.
Dictionary senses and source
- the eastern part of a place
- the east
- eastern part
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1165, syllabus PDF page 109. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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动车
动车 · dòngchē
dòngchē; a type of fast passenger train
我们坐动车去那座城市。
wǒ men zuò dòng chē qù nà zuò chéng shì。
Show English meaning
We are taking a dongche train to that city.
Here, 动车: dòngchē; a type of fast passenger train.
Dictionary senses and source
- dòngchē; a type of fast passenger train
- (PRC) (D- or C-class) high-speed train
- power car
- multiple-unit train (abbr. for 動車組|动车组[dong4 che1 zu3])
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1166, syllabus PDF page 109. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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动作
动作 · dòngzuò
movement; action
请跟着老师做这个动作。
qǐng gēn zhe lǎo shī zuò zhè ge dòng zuò。
Show English meaning
Please copy the teacher's movement.
Here, 动作: movement; action.
Dictionary senses and source
- movement; action
- movement
- motion
- action (CL:個|个[ge4])
- to act
- to move
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1167, syllabus PDF page 109. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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读者
读者 · dúzhě
reader; someone who reads a book or publication
这本书有很多读者。
zhè běn shū yǒu hěn duō dú zhě。
Show English meaning
This book has many readers.
Here, 读者: reader; someone who reads a book or publication.
Dictionary senses and source
- reader; someone who reads a book or publication
- reader
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1168, syllabus PDF page 109. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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堵车
堵车 · dǔchē
be stuck in traffic; a traffic jam
路上堵车了，我可能会迟到。
lù shang dǔ chē le， wǒ kě néng huì chí dào。
Show English meaning
There is a traffic jam, so I might be late.
Here, 堵车: be stuck in traffic; a traffic jam.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
由于堵车，我迟到了。
Here, 堵车: traffic jam. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- be stuck in traffic; a traffic jam
- traffic jam
- (of traffic) to get congested
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1169, syllabus PDF page 109. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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度假
度假 · dùjià
spend a holiday; go on holiday
我们打算去海边度假。
wǒ men dǎ suàn qù hǎi biān dù jià。
Show English meaning
We are planning a holiday by the sea.
Here, 度假: spend a holiday; go on holiday.
Dictionary senses and source
- spend a holiday; go on holiday
- to go on holidays
- to spend one's vacation
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1170, syllabus PDF page 109. 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.