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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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指
指 · zhǐ
point to; indicate something
he / him他指着map地图(bound form) up上(modifier / structural particle)的rail station车站。
tā zhǐ zhe dì tú shàng de chē zhàn。
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He is pointing to the station on the map.
Here, 指: point to; indicate something.
Dictionary senses and source
- point to; indicate something
- finger
- to point at or to
- to indicate or refer to
- to depend on
- to count on
- (of hair) to stand on end
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1951, syllabus PDF page 128. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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指出
指出 · zhǐchū
point out; draw attention to a fact or problem
teacher老师to indicate指出(completed / change)了to write an essay作文to hit (the mark)中(modifier / structural particle)的mistaken错误。
lǎo shī zhǐ chū le zuò wén zhōng de cuò wù。
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The teacher pointed out mistakes in the composition.
Here, 指出: point out; draw attention to a fact or problem.
Dictionary senses and source
- point out; draw attention to a fact or problem
- to indicate
- to point out
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1952, syllabus PDF page 128. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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只好
只好 · zhǐhǎo
have no choice but to; reluctantly accept the available option
not / haven't没to keep up with赶上public transport vehicle公交车，I / me我to have no other option but…只好to walk走路to return home回家。
méi gǎn shàng gōng jiāo chē， wǒ zhǐ hǎo zǒu lù huí jiā。
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I missed the bus and had no choice but to walk home.
Here, 只好: have no choice but to; reluctantly accept the available option.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
not have / haven't没有ticket票，to have no other option but…只好to return home回家。
Here, 只好: have to. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- have no choice but to; reluctantly accept the available option
- to have no other option but to ...
- to have to
- to be forced to
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1953, syllabus PDF page 128. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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纸巾
纸巾 · zhǐjīn
paper tissue; a tissue or napkin
to ask请to / for / give给I / me我一张paper towel纸巾。
qǐng gěi wǒ yī zhāng zhǐ jīn。
Show English meaning
Please give me a tissue.
Here, 纸巾: paper tissue; a tissue or napkin.
Dictionary senses and source
- paper tissue; a tissue or napkin
- paper towel
- napkin
- facial tissue
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1954, syllabus PDF page 128. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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质量
质量 · zhìliàng
quality; how well something is made or performs
这件jacket上衣(modifier / structural particle)的quality质量degree / adjective linker很good好。
zhè jiàn shàng yī de zhì liàng hěn hǎo。
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This top is very well made.
Here, 质量: quality; how well something is made or performs.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
we / us我们to use以quality质量to rely mainly on为主。
Here, 质量: quality. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- quality; how well something is made or performs
- quality
- (physics) mass
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1955, syllabus PDF page 128. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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至少
至少 · zhìshǎo
at least; a minimum amount or requirement
this这个mission任务at least至少to need需要十分钟。
zhè ge rèn wu zhì shǎo xū yào shí fēn zhōng。
Show English meaning
This task takes at least ten minutes.
Here, 至少: at least; a minimum amount or requirement.
Dictionary senses and source
- at least; a minimum amount or requirement
- at least
- (to say the) least
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1956, syllabus PDF page 128. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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中餐
中餐 · zhōngcān
Chinese food; a Chinese meal
这家dining hall餐厅main主要to make做lunch中餐。
zhè jiā cān tīng zhǔ yào zuò zhōng cān。
Show English meaning
This restaurant mainly serves Chinese food.
Here, 中餐: Chinese food; a Chinese meal.
Dictionary senses and source
- Chinese food; a Chinese meal
- lunch
- Chinese meal
- Chinese food
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1957, syllabus PDF page 128. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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中年
中年 · zhōngnián
middle age; the stage between youth and old age
this (person)这位中年人to be / is是I / me我(modifier / structural particle)的neighbor邻居。
zhè wèi zhōng nián rén shì wǒ de lín jū。
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This middle-aged person is my neighbour.
Here, 中年: middle age; the stage between youth and old age.
Dictionary senses and source
- middle age; the stage between youth and old age
- middle age
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1958, syllabus PDF page 128. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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种
种 · zhòng
plant; grow a crop or plant, pronounced zhòng
(coll.) father's father爷爷at / in在courtyard院子li, ancient measure of…里to grow flowers种花。
yé ye zài yuàn zi lǐ zhòng huā。
Show English meaning
My grandfather grows flowers in the courtyard.
Here, 种: plant; grow a crop or plant, pronounced zhòng.
Dictionary senses and source
- plant; grow a crop or plant, pronounced zhòng
- to plant
- to grow
- to cultivate
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1959, syllabus PDF page 128. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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重
重 · zhòng
heavy; serious; carrying weight or importance, pronounced zhòng
这项to work工作(modifier / structural particle)的responsibility责任degree / adjective linker很heavy / important重。
zhè xiàng gōng zuò de zé rèn hěn zhòng。
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This job carries a great deal of responsibility.
Here, 重: heavy; serious; carrying weight or importance, pronounced zhòng.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
illness病on the contrary反而更重(completed / change)了。
Here, 重: serious. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- heavy; serious; carrying weight or importance, pronounced zhòng
- heavy
- serious
- to attach importance to
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1960, syllabus PDF page 128. 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.