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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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推进
推进 · tuījìn
move work or a project forward
we / us我们every week每周to hold a meeting开会，to discuss讨论how怎样to impel推进this这个item项目。
wǒ men měi zhōu kāi huì， tǎo lùn zěn yàng tuī jìn zhè ge xiàng mù。
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We meet every week to discuss how to move this project forward.
Here, 推进: move work or a project forward.
Dictionary senses and source
- move work or a project forward
- to impel
- to carry forward
- to push on
- to advance
- to drive forward
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3161, syllabus PDF page 159. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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退
退 · tuì
return an item; send it back
这件clothes衣服太小(completed / change)了，I / me我want / think / miss想退掉。
zhè jiàn yī fu tài xiǎo le， wǒ xiǎng tuì diào。
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This item of clothing is too small. I would like to return it.
Here, 退: return an item; send it back.
Dictionary senses and source
- return an item; send it back
- to retreat
- to withdraw
- to reject
- to return (sth)
- to decline
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3162, syllabus PDF page 159. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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退出
退出 · tuìchū
leave; withdraw from; exit
he / him他because因为(concept of) time时间not enough不够，to withdraw退出(completed / change)了这次competition (sports etc)比赛。
tā yīn wèi shí jiān bú gòu， tuì chū le zhè cì bǐ sài。
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He withdrew from this competition because he did not have enough time.
Here, 退出: leave; withdraw from; exit.
Dictionary senses and source
- leave; withdraw from; exit
- to withdraw
- to abort
- to quit
- to log out (computing)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3163, syllabus PDF page 159. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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退还
退还 · tuìhuán
return something to its owner; refund
store商店already已经(把: marks the object)把coin钱退还给I / me我(completed / change)了。
shāng diàn yǐ jīng bǎ qián tuì huán gěi wǒ le。
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The shop has refunded my money.
Here, 退还: return something to its owner; refund.
Dictionary senses and source
- return something to its owner; refund
- to return (sth borrowed etc)
- to send back
- to refund
- to rebate
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3164, syllabus PDF page 159. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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退休
退休 · tuìxiū
retire from work
I / me我father父亲to retire (from the…退休after以后to start开始to learn学习to draw画画。
wǒ fù qīn tuì xiū yǐ hòu kāi shǐ xué xí huà huà。
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My father started learning to paint after he retired.
Here, 退休: retire from work.
Dictionary senses and source
- retire from work
- to retire (from the workforce)
- to go into retirement
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3165, syllabus PDF page 159. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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拖鞋
拖鞋 · tuōxié
slippers
进屋after以后，you你can / may可以换上slippers拖鞋。
jìn wū yǐ hòu， nǐ kě yǐ huàn shàng tuō xié。
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You can put on slippers after coming inside.
Here, 拖鞋: slippers.
Dictionary senses and source
- slippers
- sandals
- flip-flops
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3166, syllabus PDF page 159. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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外部
外部 · wàibù
the outside; external part
这栋house with more than 1 story楼(modifier / structural particle)的the outside外部to need需要again重新刷漆。
zhè dòng lóu de wài bù xū yào chóng xīn shuā qī。
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The outside of this building needs repainting.
Here, 外部: the outside; external part.
Dictionary senses and source
- the outside; external part
- the outside
- (attributive) external
- exterior
- surface
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3167, syllabus PDF page 159. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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外公
外公 · wàigōng
maternal grandfather; your mother's father
weekend周末I / me我to go去to see看(coll.) mother's father外公，he / him他to / for / give给I / me我to speak讲(completed / change)了很多narrative故事。
zhōu mò wǒ qù kàn wài gōng， tā gěi wǒ jiǎng le hěn duō gù shi。
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I visited my maternal grandfather at the weekend, and he told me many stories.
Here, 外公: maternal grandfather; your mother's father.
Dictionary senses and source
- maternal grandfather; your mother's father
- (coll.) mother's father
- maternal grandfather
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3168, syllabus PDF page 159. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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外观
外观 · wàiguān
appearance; how something looks
this这部手机(modifier / structural particle)的outward appearance外观degree / adjective linker很simple简单。
zhè bù shǒu jī de wài guān hěn jiǎn dān。
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This phone has a simple design.
Here, 外观: appearance; how something looks.
Dictionary senses and source
- appearance; how something looks
- outward appearance
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3169, syllabus PDF page 159. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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外婆
外婆 · wàipó
maternal grandmother; your mother's mother
(coll.) mother's mother外婆religion教I / me我to make做she / her她most最expert in拿手(modifier / structural particle)的vegetable菜。
wài pó jiāo wǒ zuò tā zuì ná shǒu de cài。
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My maternal grandmother taught me to make her best dish.
Here, 外婆: maternal grandmother; your mother's mother.
Dictionary senses and source
- maternal grandmother; your mother's mother
- (coll.) mother's mother
- maternal grandmother
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3170, syllabus PDF page 159. 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.