HSK5: learn ten words at a time
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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.
1600 word entries · Batch 157 of 160
装修
装修 · zhuāngxiū
renovate; fit out or redecorate a room or building
这家inn店in the middle of正在to decorate装修，next month下个月again重新to open a door (lit. and…开门。
zhè jiā diàn zhèng zài zhuāng xiū， xià gè yuè chóng xīn kāi mén。
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This shop is being renovated and will reopen next month.
Here, 装修: renovate; fit out or redecorate a room or building.
Dictionary senses and source
- renovate; fit out or redecorate a room or building
- to decorate
- interior decoration
- to fit up
- to renovate
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3561, syllabus PDF page 169. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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撞
撞 · zhuàng
bump into; collide with
he / him他not不to be careful小心to knock against撞to / arrive到(completed / change)了door frame门框。
tā bù xiǎo xīn zhuàng dào le mén kuāng。
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He accidentally bumped into the doorframe.
Here, 撞: bump into; collide with.
Dictionary senses and source
- bump into; collide with
- to knock against
- to bump into
- to run into
- to meet by accident
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3562, syllabus PDF page 169. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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状况
状况 · zhuàngkuàng
condition; how things are going
she / her她(modifier / structural particle)的health status健康状况than / compared to比before以前many好多(completed / change)了。
tā de jiàn kāng zhuàng kuàng bǐ yǐ qián hǎo duō le。
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Her health is much better than before.
Here, 状况: condition; how things are going.
Dictionary senses and source
- condition; how things are going
- condition
- state
- situation
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3563, syllabus PDF page 169. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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状态
状态 · zhuàngtài
state; condition at a particular time
rest休息after以后，he / him他again又to reinstate恢复(completed / change)了good良好(modifier / structural particle)的condition状态。
xiū xi yǐ hòu， tā yòu huī fù le liáng hǎo de zhuàng tài。
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After resting, he was back in good form.
Here, 状态: state; condition at a particular time.
Dictionary senses and source
- state; condition at a particular time
- condition
- state
- state of affairs
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3564, syllabus PDF page 169. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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追
追 · zhuī
chase; follow in an effort to catch
pup小狗at / in在courtyard院子li, ancient measure of…里to chase追(ongoing -ing)着ball球to run跑。
xiǎo gǒu zài yuàn zi lǐ zhuī zhe qiú pǎo。
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The puppy ran after the ball in the courtyard.
Here, 追: chase; follow in an effort to catch.
Dictionary senses and source
- chase; follow in an effort to catch
- to chase
- to pursue
- to look into
- to investigate
- to reminisce
- to recall
- to court (one's beloved)
- to binge-watch (a TV drama)
- retroactively
- posthumously
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3565, syllabus PDF page 169. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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追求
追求 · zhuīqiú
pursue; strive toward a goal
she / her她all along一直at / in在to pursue (a goal etc)…追求更好(modifier / structural particle)的to live生活。
tā yì zhí zài zhuī qiú gèng hǎo de shēng huó。
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She has always been striving for a better life.
Here, 追求: pursue; strive toward a goal.
Dictionary senses and source
- pursue; strive toward a goal
- to pursue (a goal etc) stubbornly
- to seek after
- to woo
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3566, syllabus PDF page 169. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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资格
资格 · zīgé
qualification; eligibility to do something
to complete完成to cultivate培训back后，you你only then / not until才to have / there is有qualifications资格参加考试。
wán chéng péi xùn hòu， nǐ cái yǒu zī gé cān jiā kǎo shì。
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Only after completing the training are you eligible to take the exam.
Here, 资格: qualification; eligibility to do something.
Dictionary senses and source
- qualification; eligibility to do something
- qualifications
- seniority
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3567, syllabus PDF page 169. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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资金
资金 · zījīn
funds; money available for a purpose
this这个item项目still / also还to need需要more更many多funds资金。
zhè ge xiàng mù hái xū yào gèng duō zī jīn。
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This project still needs more funding.
Here, 资金: funds; money available for a purpose.
Dictionary senses and source
- funds; money available for a purpose
- funds
- capital
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3568, syllabus PDF page 169. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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姿势
姿势 · zīshì
posture; position of the body
长时间to learn学习o'clock时，want / will / need要to take note of注意to sit坐(modifier / structural particle)的posture姿势。
cháng shí jiān xué xí shí， yào zhù yì zuò de zī shì。
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When studying for a long time, pay attention to your sitting posture.
Here, 姿势: posture; position of the body.
Dictionary senses and source
- posture; position of the body
- posture
- position
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3569, syllabus PDF page 169. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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咨询
咨询 · zīxún
consult; ask for information or professional advice
to sign up报名before之前，you你can / may可以early先to consult咨询course课程adviser顾问。
bào míng zhī qián， nǐ kě yǐ xiān zī xún kè chéng gù wèn。
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Before enrolling, you can consult a course adviser.
Here, 咨询: consult; ask for information or professional advice.
Dictionary senses and source
- consult; ask for information or professional advice
- to consult
- to seek advice
- consultation
- (sales) inquiry (formal)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3570, syllabus PDF page 169. 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.