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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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外形
外形 · wàixíng
outer shape; physical form
这座to construct建筑(modifier / structural particle)的figure外形to resemble像一艘船。
zhè zuò jiàn zhù de wài xíng xiàng yì sōu chuán。
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The shape of this building resembles a ship.
Here, 外形: outer shape; physical form.
Dictionary senses and source
- outer shape; physical form
- figure
- shape
- external form
- contour
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3171, 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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弯
弯 · wān
bent; curved
这根tube管子to be / is是to bend弯(modifier / structural particle)的，no不是straight直(modifier / structural particle)的。
zhè gēn guǎn zi shì wān de， bú shì zhí de。
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This pipe is bent rather than straight.
Here, 弯: bent; curved.
Dictionary senses and source
- bent; curved
- to bend
- bent
- a bend
- a turn (in a road etc)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3172, 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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玩具
玩具 · wánjù
toy
child孩子(把: marks the object)把plaything玩具to receive收to go forward进(completed / change)了box盒子li, ancient measure of…里。
hái zi bǎ wán jù shōu jìn le hé zi lǐ。
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The child put the toys away in the box.
Here, 玩具: toy.
Dictionary senses and source
- toy
- plaything
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3173, 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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完美
完美 · wánměi
perfect; without flaws
完美 means perfect, with no flaws. 完整 means complete, with no parts missing. 完善 is commonly a verb: improve a system, course or arrangement.
这次to travel旅行variant of 并并not不perfect完美，but但we / us我们degree / adjective linker很to feel happy开心。
zhè cì lǚ xíng bìng bù wán měi， dàn wǒ men hěn kāi xīn。
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This trip was not perfect, but we had a lovely time.
Here, 完美: perfect; without flaws.
Dictionary senses and source
- perfect; without flaws
- perfect
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3174, 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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完善
完善 · wánshàn
improve something so it works more fully or well
we / us我们according to根据student学生(modifier / structural particle)的idea意见(of systems, facilities…完善(completed / change)了course课程。
wǒ men gēn jù xué shēng de yì jiàn wán shàn le kè chéng。
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We improved the course based on the students' feedback.
Here, 完善: improve something so it works more fully or well.
Dictionary senses and source
- improve something so it works more fully or well
- (of systems, facilities etc) comprehensive
- well-developed
- excellent
- to refine
- to improve
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3175, 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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完整
完整 · wánzhěng
complete; with no parts missing
完整 means all the parts are present. It does not mean they are flawless: a 完整的计划 (complete plan) can still need improvement.
to ask请(把: marks the object)把complete完整(modifier / structural particle)的address地址to issue发给I / me我。
qǐng bǎ wán zhěng de dì zhǐ fā gěi wǒ。
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Please send me the full address.
Here, 完整: complete; with no parts missing.
Dictionary senses and source
- complete; with no parts missing
- complete
- intact
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3176, 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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万一
万一 · wànyī
in case; if something unexpected happens
band带(把: marks the object)把damask silk伞(suggestion)吧，just in case万一to rain下雨(and …? / softener)呢？
dài bǎ sǎn ba， wàn yī xià yǔ ne？
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Take an umbrella, in case it rains.
Here, 万一: in case; if something unexpected happens.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
just in case万一to rain下雨what's to be done怎么办？
Here, 万一: what if. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- in case; if something unexpected happens
- just in case
- if by any chance
- contingency
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3177, 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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往返
往返 · wǎngfǎn
round trip; travel there and back
这是一张Beijing, capital of the…北京to / arrive到Shanghai municipality…上海(modifier / structural particle)的往返机票。
zhè shì yī zhāng běi jīng dào shàng hǎi de wǎng fǎn jī piào。
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This is a round-trip plane ticket from Beijing to Shanghai.
Here, 往返: round trip; travel there and back.
Dictionary senses and source
- round trip; travel there and back
- to go back and forth
- to go to and fro
- to do a round trip
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3178, 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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网络
网络 · wǎngluò
network; the internet
here这里(modifier / structural particle)的network (computing…网络不太steady稳定，video视频a little有点to block卡。
zhè lǐ de wǎng luò bù tài wěn dìng， shì pín yǒu diǎn kǎ。
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The internet connection here is not very stable, so the video keeps freezing.
Here, 网络: network; the internet.
Dictionary senses and source
- network; the internet
- network (computing, telecommunications, transport etc)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3179, 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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危害
危害 · wēihài
harm; have a harmful effect on
this kind of这种to pollute污染can / will会to jeopardize危害people人们(modifier / structural particle)的health健康。
zhè zhǒng wū rǎn huì wēi hài rén men de jiàn kāng。
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This kind of pollution can harm people's health.
Here, 危害: harm; have a harmful effect on.
Dictionary senses and source
- harm; have a harmful effect on
- to jeopardize
- to harm
- to endanger
- harmful effect
- damage
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3180, 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.