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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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数
数 · shù
number; a numerical value, pronounced shù
this这两个数加(after a verb) indicating…起来to be / is是ten十。
zhè liǎng gè shù jiā qǐ lái shì shí。
Show English meaning
These two numbers add up to ten.
Here, 数: number; a numerical value, pronounced shù.
Dictionary senses and source
- number; a numerical value, pronounced shù
- number
- figure
- several
- a few
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1691, syllabus PDF page 122. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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数量
数量 · shùliàng
quantity; number or amount
to ask请early先to confirm确认chair椅子(modifier / structural particle)的amount数量。
qǐng xiān què rèn yǐ zi de shù liàng。
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Please confirm the number of chairs first.
Here, 数量: quantity; number or amount.
Dictionary senses and source
- quantity; number or amount
- amount
- quantity (CL:個|个[ge4])
- quantitative
- (math.) scalar quantity
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1692, syllabus PDF page 122. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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树林
树林 · shùlín
grove; a group of trees
这片woods树林li, ancient measure of…里to have / there is有很多bird鸟。
zhè piàn shù lín lǐ yǒu hěn duō niǎo。
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There are many birds in this grove.
Here, 树林: grove; a group of trees.
Dictionary senses and source
- grove; a group of trees
- woods
- grove
- forest
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1693, syllabus PDF page 122. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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数字
数字 · shùzì
digit; numeral; numbers represented in writing
to ask请(把: marks the object)把these这些numeral数字to write写clear清楚。
qǐng bǎ zhè xiē shù zì xiě qīng chu。
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Please write these numbers clearly.
Here, 数字: digit; numeral; numbers represented in writing.
Dictionary senses and source
- digit; numeral; numbers represented in writing
- numeral
- digit
- number
- figure
- amount
- digital (electronics etc)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1694, syllabus PDF page 122. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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帅
帅 · shuài
handsome; attractive in appearance
he / him他to wear穿这件jacket上衣很帅。
tā chuān zhè jiàn shàng yī hěn shuài。
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He looks handsome in this top.
Here, 帅: handsome; attractive in appearance.
Dictionary senses and source
- handsome; attractive in appearance
- (bound form) commander-in-chief
- (bound form) to lead
- to command
- handsome
- graceful
- dashing
- elegant
- (coll.) cool!
- sweet!
- (Chinese chess) general (on the red side, equivalent to a king in Western chess)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1695, syllabus PDF page 122. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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顺便
顺便 · shùnbiàn
while doing something else; take the opportunity to do an additional thing
I / me我to go去bookstore书店，conveniently顺便to help帮you你to buy买本词典。
wǒ qù shū diàn， shùn biàn bāng nǐ mǎi běn cí diǎn。
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I am going to the bookshop and will get you a dictionary while I am there.
Here, 顺便: while doing something else; take the opportunity to do an additional thing.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
you你to go out出去conveniently顺便买点vegetable菜。
Here, 顺便: while at it. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- while doing something else; take the opportunity to do an additional thing
- conveniently
- in passing
- without much extra effort
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1696, syllabus PDF page 122. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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顺利
顺利 · shùnlì
smooth; successfully and without difficulty
to pray for祝you你to take an exam考试smoothly顺利！
zhù nǐ kǎo shì shùn lì！
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I hope your exam goes smoothly!
Here, 顺利: smooth; successfully and without difficulty.
Dictionary senses and source
- smooth; successfully and without difficulty
- smoothly
- without a hitch
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1697, syllabus PDF page 122. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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顺序
顺序 · shùnxù
order; sequence
to ask请according to按照sequence顺序to reply回答question问题。
qǐng àn zhào shùn xù huí dá wèn tí。
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Please answer the questions in order.
Here, 顺序: order; sequence.
Dictionary senses and source
- order; sequence
- sequence
- order
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1698, syllabus PDF page 122. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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说法
说法 · shuōfǎ
way of expressing something; a statement or explanation
this这个idea意思furthermore还有else别的way of speaking说法(yes/no ?)吗？
zhè ge yì si hái yǒu bié de shuō fǎ ma？
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Is there another way to express this meaning?
Here, 说法: way of expressing something; a statement or explanation.
Dictionary senses and source
- way of expressing something; a statement or explanation
- to expound Buddhist teachings
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1699, syllabus PDF page 122. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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说明
说明 · shuōmíng
explain; describe; instructions or explanation
to ask请to explain说明you你why?为什么to choose选this这个answer答案。
qǐng shuō míng nǐ wèi shén me xuǎn zhè ge dá àn。
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Please explain why you chose this answer.
Here, 说明: explain; describe; instructions or explanation.
Dictionary senses and source
- explain; describe; instructions or explanation
- to explain
- to illustrate
- to indicate
- to show
- to prove
- explanation
- directions
- caption
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1700, syllabus PDF page 122. 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.