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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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组合
组合 · zǔhé
combine; put elements together
(把: marks the object)把this这a few几个movement动作to assemble组合(after a verb) indicating…起来，then / just就to succeed成(completed / change)了一段dance (performance art)舞蹈。
bǎ zhè jǐ gè dòng zuò zǔ hé qǐ lái， jiù chéng le yī duàn wǔ dǎo。
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Combine these movements, and they become a short dance.
Here, 组合: combine; put elements together.
Dictionary senses and source
- combine; put elements together
- to assemble
- to combine
- to compose
- combination
- association
- set
- compilation
- (math.) combinatorial
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3591, 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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阻止
阻止 · zǔzhǐ
prevent; stop someone or something from doing something
heavy rain大雨to prevent阻止(completed / change)了we / us我们继续前进。
dà yǔ zǔ zhǐ le wǒ men jì xù qián jìn。
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The heavy rain prevented us from going any further.
Here, 阻止: prevent; stop someone or something from doing something.
Dictionary senses and source
- prevent; stop someone or something from doing something
- to prevent
- to block
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3592, 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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组织
组织 · zǔzhī
organize; arrange an activity or group
we / us我们preparation准备to organize组织first一次to read a book读书to exercise活动。
wǒ men zhǔn bèi zǔ zhī yī cì dú shū huó dòng。
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We plan to organize a reading event.
Here, 组织: organize; arrange an activity or group.
Dictionary senses and source
- organize; arrange an activity or group
- to organize
- organization
- (biology) tissue
- (textiles) weave
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3593, 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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嘴巴
嘴巴 · zuǐba
mouth
kitten小猫(modifier / structural particle)的mouth嘴巴side旁边to have / there is有a bit一点cow's milk牛奶。
xiǎo māo de zuǐ ba páng biān yǒu yì diǎn niú nǎi。
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There is a little milk beside the kitten's mouth.
Here, 嘴巴: mouth.
Dictionary senses and source
- mouth
- mouth (CL:張|张[zhang1])
- slap in the face (CL:個|个[ge4])
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3594, 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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醉
醉 · zuì
drunk; affected by alcohol
he / him他to get drunk喝醉(completed / change)了，friend朋友to send送he / him他to return home回家。
tā hē zuì le， péng you sòng tā huí jiā。
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He got drunk, and his friend took him home.
Here, 醉: drunk; affected by alcohol.
Dictionary senses and source
- drunk; affected by alcohol
- intoxicated
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3595, 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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最初
最初 · zuìchū
at first; at the very beginning
first最初I / me我not不too太habit习惯，afterwards后来slowly慢慢to adapt适应(completed / change)了。
zuì chū wǒ bù tài xí guàn， hòu lái màn màn shì yìng le。
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At first, I was not very used to it, but I gradually adjusted.
Here, 最初: at first; at the very beginning.
Dictionary senses and source
- at first; at the very beginning
- first
- primary
- initial
- original
- at first
- initially
- originally
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3596, 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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最佳
最佳 · zuìjiā
best; most suitable or successful
you你to feel / think觉得what什么time时候to set off出发to be / is是optimum最佳to select选择？
nǐ jué de shén me shí hòu chū fā shì zuì jiā xuǎn zé？
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When do you think would be the best time to leave?
Here, 最佳: best; most suitable or successful.
Dictionary senses and source
- best; most suitable or successful
- optimum
- optimal
- peak
- best (athlete, movie etc)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3597, 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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尊敬
尊敬 · zūnjìng
respect; hold someone in high regard
I / me我degree / adjective linker很to respect尊敬this (person)这位认真负责(modifier / structural particle)的teacher老师。
wǒ hěn zūn jìng zhè wèi rèn zhēn fù zé de lǎo shī。
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I greatly respect this conscientious teacher.
Here, 尊敬: respect; hold someone in high regard.
Dictionary senses and source
- respect; hold someone in high regard
- to respect
- to revere
- to esteem
- honorable
- distinguished (used on formal occasions before a term of address)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3598, 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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遵守
遵守 · zūnshǒu
follow; comply with rules or an agreement
to ask请to comply with遵守library图书馆(modifier / structural particle)的to stipulate规定。
qǐng zūn shǒu tú shū guǎn de guī dìng。
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Please follow the library rules.
Here, 遵守: follow; comply with rules or an agreement.
Dictionary senses and source
- follow; comply with rules or an agreement
- to comply with
- to abide by
- to respect (an agreement)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3599, 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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作出
作出 · zuòchū
make; reach or issue a decision, response, or judgment
to understand了解circumstances情况back后，we / us我们to put out作出(completed / change)了to decide (to do something)决定。
liǎo jiě qíng kuàng hòu， wǒ men zuò chū le jué dìng。
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After learning about the situation, we made a decision.
Here, 作出: make; reach or issue a decision, response, or judgment.
Dictionary senses and source
- make; reach or issue a decision, response, or judgment
- to put out
- to come up with
- to make (a choice, decision, proposal, response, comment etc)
- to issue (a permit, statement, explanation, apology, reassurance to the public etc)
- to draw (conclusion)
- to deliver (speech, judgment)
- to devise (explanation)
- to extract
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3600, 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.
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