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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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重点
重点 · zhòngdiǎn
main point; the part requiring special attention
这节subject课(modifier / structural particle)的important point重点to be / is是word (general term…词语(modifier / structural particle)的usage用法。
zhè jié kè de zhòng diǎn shì cí yǔ de yòng fǎ。
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This lesson focuses on how the expressions are used.
Here, 重点: main point; the part requiring special attention.
Dictionary senses and source
- main point; the part requiring special attention
- important point
- main point
- focus
- key (project etc)
- to focus on
- to put the emphasis on
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1961, syllabus PDF page 129. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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重视
重视 · zhòngshì
attach importance to; take something seriously
we / us我们should应该to attach importance to sth重视to pronounce发音to practice练习。
wǒ men yīng gāi zhòng shì fā yīn liàn xí。
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We should take pronunciation practice seriously.
Here, 重视: attach importance to; take something seriously.
Dictionary senses and source
- attach importance to; take something seriously
- to attach importance to sth
- to value
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1962, syllabus PDF page 129. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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周围
周围 · zhōuwéi
around; the surrounding area or people
school学校environs周围to have / there is有很多store商店。
xué xiào zhōu wéi yǒu hěn duō shāng diàn。
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There are many shops around the school.
Here, 周围: around; the surrounding area or people.
Dictionary senses and source
- around; the surrounding area or people
- environs
- surroundings
- periphery
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1963, syllabus PDF page 129. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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主意
主意 · zhǔyi
idea; a suggestion for what to do
this这个plan主意correct不错，we / us我们试试(suggestion)吧。
zhè ge zhǔ yi bú cuò， wǒ men shì shì ba。
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This is a good idea; let us try it.
Here, 主意: idea; a suggestion for what to do.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
this这个plan主意好极了。
Here, 主意: idea. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- idea; a suggestion for what to do
- plan
- idea
- decision
- Beijing pr. [zhu2 yi5]
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1964, syllabus PDF page 129. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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祝
祝 · zhù
wish someone well, before the desired outcome
to pray for祝you你Happy birthday生日快乐！
zhù nǐ shēng rì kuài lè！
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Happy birthday!
Here, 祝: wish someone well, before the desired outcome.
Dictionary senses and source
- wish someone well, before the desired outcome
- to pray for
- to wish (sb bon voyage, happy birthday etc)
- person who invokes the spirits during sacrificial ceremonies
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1965, syllabus PDF page 129. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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祝贺
祝贺 · zhùhè
congratulate someone on an achievement or happy event
to congratulate祝贺you你smoothly顺利graduation毕业！
zhù hè nǐ shùn lì bì yè！
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Congratulations on graduating successfully!
Here, 祝贺: congratulate someone on an achievement or happy event.
Dictionary senses and source
- congratulate someone on an achievement or happy event
- to congratulate
- congratulations
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1966, syllabus PDF page 129. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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著名
著名 · zhùmíng
famous; well known
这是一位著名作家(modifier / structural particle)的work (of art)作品。
zhè shì yī wèi zhù míng zuò jiā de zuò pǐn。
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This is a work by a famous writer.
Here, 著名: famous; well known.
Dictionary senses and source
- famous; well known
- famous
- noted
- well-known
- celebrated
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1967, syllabus PDF page 129. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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专门
专门 · zhuānmén
specifically; specially for a particular purpose
I / me我specialist专门to come来here这里to see看you你。
wǒ zhuān mén lái zhè lǐ kàn nǐ。
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I came here specifically to see you.
Here, 专门: specifically; specially for a particular purpose.
Dictionary senses and source
- specifically; specially for a particular purpose
- specialist
- specialized
- customized
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1968, syllabus PDF page 129. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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专业
专业 · zhuānyè
major subject of study; a specialised field; also professional
you你(modifier / structural particle)的specialty专业to be / is是what什么？
nǐ de zhuān yè shì shén me？
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What is your major?
Here, 专业: major subject of study; a specialised field; also professional.
Dictionary senses and source
- major subject of study; a specialised field; also professional
- specialty
- specialized field
- main field of study (at university)
- major
- professional
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1969, syllabus PDF page 129. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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转
转 · zhuǎn
turn; change direction; pronounced zhuǎn
at / in在ahead前面(modifier / structural particle)的crossing路口向左转。
zài qián miàn de lù kǒu xiàng zuǒ zhuǎn。
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Turn left at the junction ahead.
Here, 转: turn; change direction; pronounced zhuǎn.
Dictionary senses and source
- turn; change direction; pronounced zhuǎn
- to turn
- to change direction
- to transfer
- to forward (mail)
- (Internet) to share (sb else's content)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1970, syllabus PDF page 129. 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.