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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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用法
用法 · yòngfǎ
usage; how a word or expression is used
用法 explains how a word, expression or object is used. 用途 explains what it is used for; compare 一个词的用法 and 一个工具的用途.
this这个word词(modifier / structural particle)的usage用法and / with和English (language)英语not不same一样。
zhè ge cí de yòng fǎ hé yīng yǔ bù yí yàng。
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This word is used differently from its English equivalent.
Here, 用法: usage; how a word or expression is used.
Dictionary senses and source
- usage; how a word or expression is used
- usage
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3391, syllabus PDF page 164. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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用户
用户 · yònghù
user; someone using a service or product
this这个to put to use应用can / will会assistance帮助new新user用户to be familiar with熟悉to work操作。
zhè ge yìng yòng huì bāng zhù xīn yòng hù shú xi cāo zuò。
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This app helps new users learn how to use it.
Here, 用户: user; someone using a service or product.
Dictionary senses and source
- user; someone using a service or product
- user
- consumer
- subscriber
- customer
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3392, syllabus PDF page 164. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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用力
用力 · yònglì
use physical strength; exert force
gate门a little有点tight紧，want / will / need要to exert oneself physically用力to push推(used after a verb) give it…一下。
mén yǒu diǎn jǐn， yào yòng lì tuī yí xià。
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The door is a little stiff. You need to give it a firm push.
Here, 用力: use physical strength; exert force.
Dictionary senses and source
- use physical strength; exert force
- to exert oneself physically
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3393, syllabus PDF page 164. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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用品
用品 · yòngpǐn
supplies; articles used for a particular purpose
I / me我to need需要to buy买some一些学习用品。
wǒ xū yào mǎi yì xiē xué xí yòng pǐn。
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I need to buy some school supplies.
Here, 用品: supplies; articles used for a particular purpose.
Dictionary senses and source
- supplies; articles used for a particular purpose
- articles for use
- products
- goods
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3394, syllabus PDF page 164. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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用途
用途 · yòngtú
use; the purpose something serves
you你to know知道this这个tool工具(modifier / structural particle)的use用途(yes/no ?)吗？
nǐ zhī dào zhè ge gōng jù de yòng tú ma？
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Do you know what this tool is used for?
Here, 用途: use; the purpose something serves.
Dictionary senses and source
- use; the purpose something serves
- use
- application
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3395, syllabus PDF page 164. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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优惠
优惠 · yōuhuì
discount; favorable price or terms
student学生to buy tickets买票can / may可以to enjoy享受privilege优惠。
xué shēng mǎi piào kě yǐ xiǎng shòu yōu huì。
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Students can get a discount on tickets.
Here, 优惠: discount; favorable price or terms.
Dictionary senses and source
- discount; favorable price or terms
- privilege
- favorable (terms)
- preferential (treatment)
- discount (price)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3396, syllabus PDF page 164. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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悠久
悠久 · yōujiǔ
long-established; stretching far back in time
这座city城市to have / there is有long (tradition, history…悠久(modifier / structural particle)的history历史。
zhè zuò chéng shì yǒu yōu jiǔ de lì shǐ。
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This city has a long history.
Here, 悠久: long-established; stretching far back in time.
Dictionary senses and source
- long-established; stretching far back in time
- long (tradition, history etc)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3397, syllabus PDF page 164. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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优良
优良 · yōuliáng
good; of high quality
these这些plant植物to need需要fine优良(modifier / structural particle)的to grow生长environment环境。
zhè xiē zhí wù xū yào yōu liáng de shēng zhǎng huán jìng。
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These plants need good growing conditions.
Here, 优良: good; of high quality.
Dictionary senses and source
- good; of high quality
- fine
- good
- first-rate
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3398, syllabus PDF page 164. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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优美
优美 · yōuměi
beautiful; graceful or pleasing in form or sound
she / her她to play (musical…弹奏(completed / change)了一段graceful优美(modifier / structural particle)的music音乐。
tā tán zòu le yī duàn yōu měi de yīn yuè。
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She played a beautiful piece of music.
Here, 优美: beautiful; graceful or pleasing in form or sound.
Dictionary senses and source
- beautiful; graceful or pleasing in form or sound
- graceful
- fine
- elegant
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3399, syllabus PDF page 164. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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优势
优势 · yōushì
advantage; a strength compared with others
这家inn店(modifier / structural particle)的superiority优势to be / is是position位置good好、服务周到。
zhè jiā diàn de yōu shì shì wèi zhì hǎo、 fú wù zhōu dào。
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This shop's strengths are its good location and attentive service.
Here, 优势: advantage; a strength compared with others.
Dictionary senses and source
- advantage; a strength compared with others
- superiority
- dominance
- advantage
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3400, syllabus PDF page 164. 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.