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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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自然
自然 · zìrán
natural; not forced; also nature in other uses
she / her她variant of 说说Chinese language汉语degree / adjective linker很nature自然。
tā shuō hàn yǔ hěn zì rán。
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She speaks Chinese very naturally.
Here, 自然: natural; not forced; also nature in other uses.
Dictionary senses and source
- natural; not forced; also nature in other uses
- nature
- natural
- naturally
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1981, 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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自习
自习 · zìxí
study independently; a period of supervised independent study
we / us我们evening meal晚饭after以后at / in在classroom教室to study outside of class…自习。
wǒ men wǎn fàn yǐ hòu zài jiào shì zì xí。
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We study independently in the classroom after dinner.
Here, 自习: study independently; a period of supervised independent study.
Dictionary senses and source
- study independently; a period of supervised independent study
- to study outside of class time (reviewing one's lessons)
- to study in one's free time
- individual study
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1982, 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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自信
自信 · zìxìn
self-confident; belief in one's own ability
now现在I / me我variant of 说说Chinese language汉语o'clock时more更to have confidence in…自信(completed / change)了。
xiàn zài wǒ shuō hàn yǔ shí gèng zì xìn le。
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I am more confident when speaking Chinese now.
Here, 自信: self-confident; belief in one's own ability.
Dictionary senses and source
- self-confident; belief in one's own ability
- to have confidence in oneself
- self-confidence
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1983, 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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自学
自学 · zìxué
teach oneself; learn without formal instruction
我用textbook课本self-study自学Chinese language汉语。
wǒ yòng kè běn zì xué hàn yǔ。
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I use a textbook to teach myself Chinese.
Here, 自学: teach oneself; learn without formal instruction.
Dictionary senses and source
- teach oneself; learn without formal instruction
- self-study
- to study on one's own
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1984, 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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总结
总结 · zǒngjié
summarise; review the main points or lessons learned
to finish class下课front前，teacher老师to sum up总结(completed / change)了today今天(modifier / structural particle)的important point重点。
xià kè qián， lǎo shī zǒng jié le jīn tiān de zhòng diǎn。
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The teacher summarised today's main points before class ended.
Here, 总结: summarise; review the main points or lessons learned.
Dictionary senses and source
- summarise; review the main points or lessons learned
- to sum up
- to conclude
- summary
- résumé
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1985, 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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租
租 · zū
rent; pay to use something temporarily
I / me我want / think / miss想to hire租一辆bicycle自行车。
wǒ xiǎng zū yī liàng zì xíng chē。
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I would like to rent a bicycle.
Here, 租: rent; pay to use something temporarily.
Dictionary senses and source
- rent; pay to use something temporarily
- to hire
- to rent
- to charter
- to rent out
- to lease out
- rent
- land tax
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1986, 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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组
组 · zǔ
group; a classifier for groups or sets
we / us我们to divide (into)分成三组to make做to practice练习。
wǒ men fēn chéng sān zǔ zuò liàn xí。
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We split into three groups to do the exercises.
Here, 组: group; a classifier for groups or sets.
Dictionary senses and source
- group; a classifier for groups or sets
- to form
- to organize
- group
- team
- classifier for sets, series, groups of people, batteries
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1987, 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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最终
最终 · zuìzhōng
finally; ultimately, after a process or series of events
we / us我们final最终to decide (to do something)决定坐地铁。
wǒ men zuì zhōng jué dìng zuò dì tiě。
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We finally decided to take the metro.
Here, 最终: finally; ultimately, after a process or series of events.
Dictionary senses and source
- finally; ultimately, after a process or series of events
- final
- ultimate
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1988, 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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尊重
尊重 · zūnzhòng
respect; treat someone's wishes or feelings as important
to ask请to esteem尊重other people别人(modifier / structural particle)的idea意见。
qǐng zūn zhòng bié rén de yì jiàn。
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Please respect other people's opinions.
Here, 尊重: respect; treat someone's wishes or feelings as important.
Dictionary senses and source
- respect; treat someone's wishes or feelings as important
- to esteem
- to respect
- to honor
- to value
- eminent
- serious
- proper
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1989, 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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左右
左右 · zuǒyòu
approximately; around an amount or time
I / me我三点left and right左右to / arrive到。
wǒ sān diǎn zuǒ yòu dào。
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I will arrive at around three.
Here, 左右: approximately; around an amount or time.
Dictionary senses and source
- approximately; around an amount or time
- left and right
- nearby
- approximately
- attendant
- to control
- to influence
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1990, 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.