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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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紧张
紧张 · jǐnzhāng
nervous; tense
to take an exam考试front前，I / me我slightly有点儿nervous紧张。
kǎo shì qián， wǒ yǒu diǎnr jǐn zhāng。
Show English meaning
I am a little nervous before the exam.
Here, 紧张: nervous; tense.
Dictionary senses and source
- nervous; tense
- nervous
- keyed up
- intense
- tense
- strained
- in short supply
- scarce
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1391, syllabus PDF page 114. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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进入
进入 · jìnrù
enter; go into
请排好队again / then再to enter进入classroom教室。
qǐng pái hǎo duì zài jìn rù jiào shì。
Show English meaning
Please line up before entering the classroom.
Here, 进入: enter; go into.
Dictionary senses and source
- enter; go into
- to enter
- to join
- to go into
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1392, syllabus PDF page 114. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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进行
进行 · jìnxíng
carry out; be in progress
student学生(plural)们in the middle of正在to carry out进行小组讨论。
xué shēng men zhèng zài jìn xíng xiǎo zǔ tǎo lùn。
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The students are having a group discussion.
Here, 进行: carry out; be in progress.
Dictionary senses and source
- carry out; be in progress
- to advance
- to conduct
- underway
- in progress
- to do
- to carry out
- to carry on
- to execute
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1393, syllabus PDF page 114. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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禁止
禁止 · jìnzhǐ
prohibit; forbid
here这里禁止停车。
zhè lǐ jìn zhǐ tíng chē。
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Parking is prohibited here.
Here, 禁止: prohibit; forbid.
Dictionary senses and source
- prohibit; forbid
- to prohibit
- to forbid
- to ban
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1394, syllabus PDF page 114. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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精彩
精彩 · jīngcǎi
excellent; exciting and impressive
today今天(modifier / structural particle)的play表演degree / adjective linker很wonderful精彩。
jīn tiān de biǎo yǎn hěn jīng cǎi。
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Today's performance was excellent.
Here, 精彩: excellent; exciting and impressive.
Dictionary senses and source
- excellent; exciting and impressive
- wonderful
- marvelous
- brilliant
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1395, syllabus PDF page 114. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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经济
经济 · jīngjì
economy; economic activity
this这本书to introduce (sb to sb)介绍(completed / change)了这座city城市(modifier / structural particle)的economy经济。
zhè běn shū jiè shào le zhè zuò chéng shì de jīng jì。
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This book describes the city's economy.
Here, 经济: economy; economic activity.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
along with随着economy经济(modifier / structural particle)的development发展，to live生活更好(completed / change)了。
Here, 经济: economy. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- economy; economic activity
- economy
- economic
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1396, syllabus PDF page 114. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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京剧
京剧 · jīngjù
Beijing opera; a form of Chinese opera
(coll.) father's father爷爷degree / adjective linker很to like喜欢to listen to听Beijing opera京剧。
yé ye hěn xǐ huan tīng jīng jù。
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My grandfather really likes listening to Beijing opera.
Here, 京剧: Beijing opera; a form of Chinese opera.
Dictionary senses and source
- Beijing opera; a form of Chinese opera
- Beijing opera
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1397, syllabus PDF page 114. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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经历
经历 · jīnglì
experience; go through events; an experience one has had
这次to travel旅行to be / is是一段unforgettable难忘(modifier / structural particle)的experience经历。
zhè cì lǚ xíng shì yī duàn nán wàng de jīng lì。
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This trip was an unforgettable experience.
Here, 经历: experience; go through events; an experience one has had.
Dictionary senses and source
- experience; go through events; an experience one has had
- experience
- to experience
- to go through
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1398, syllabus PDF page 114. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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经验
经验 · jīngyàn
experience gained through practice; practical knowledge
she / her她to have / there is有很多teaching教学experience经验。
tā yǒu hěn duō jiào xué jīng yàn。
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She has a lot of teaching experience.
Here, 经验: experience gained through practice; practical knowledge.
Dictionary senses and source
- experience gained through practice; practical knowledge
- experience
- to experience
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1399, syllabus PDF page 114. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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警察
警察 · jǐngchá
police officer; the police
I / me我towards向police警察to ask问(completed / change)了road路。
wǒ xiàng jǐng chá wèn le lù。
Show English meaning
I asked a police officer for directions.
Here, 警察: police officer; the police.
Dictionary senses and source
- police officer; the police
- police
- police officer
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1400, syllabus PDF page 114. 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.