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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 21 of 160
从而
从而 · cóng’ér
thereby; introduces a result of the previous action
我们改进了方法，从而提高了效率。
wǒ men gǎi jìn le fāng fǎ， cóng ér tí gāo le xiào lǜ。
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We improved the method, thereby increasing efficiency.
Here, 从而: thereby; introduces a result of the previous action.
Dictionary senses and source
- thereby; introduces a result of the previous action
- thus
- thereby
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2201, syllabus PDF page 135. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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从前
从前 · cóngqián
in the past; formerly
从前，这里只有一条小路。
cóng qián， zhè lǐ zhǐ yǒu yī tiáo xiǎo lù。
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In the past, there was only a small path here.
Here, 从前: in the past; formerly.
Dictionary senses and source
- in the past; formerly
- previously
- formerly
- once upon a time
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2202, syllabus PDF page 135. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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从事
从事 · cóngshì
work in; engage in an occupation or activity
她从事教育工作已经十年了。
tā cóng shì jiào yù gōng zuò yǐ jīng shí nián le。
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She has worked in education for ten years.
Here, 从事: work in; engage in an occupation or activity.
Dictionary senses and source
- work in; engage in an occupation or activity
- to go for
- to engage in
- to undertake
- to deal with
- to handle
- to do
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2203, syllabus PDF page 135. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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促进
促进 · cùjìn
promote or help something develop
经常交流可以促进理解。
jīng cháng jiāo liú kě yǐ cù jìn lǐ jiě。
Show English meaning
Regular communication can help improve understanding.
Here, 促进: promote or help something develop.
Dictionary senses and source
- promote or help something develop
- to promote (an idea or cause)
- to advance
- boost
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2204, syllabus PDF page 135. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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促使
促使 · cùshǐ
prompt; cause someone to take action
这次经历促使我改变了学习方法。
zhè cì jīng lì cù shǐ wǒ gǎi biàn le xué xí fāng fǎ。
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This experience prompted me to change my study methods.
Here, 促使: prompt; cause someone to take action.
Dictionary senses and source
- prompt; cause someone to take action
- to induce
- to promote
- to urge
- to impel
- to bring about
- to provoke
- to drive (sb to do sth)
- to catalyze
- to actuate
- to contribute to (some development)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2205, syllabus PDF page 135. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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促销
促销 · cùxiāo
sales promotion; efforts to increase sales
这家店周末有促销活动。
zhè jiā diàn zhōu mò yǒu cù xiāo huó dòng。
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This shop has a sales promotion at the weekend.
Here, 促销: sales promotion; efforts to increase sales.
Dictionary senses and source
- sales promotion; efforts to increase sales
- to promote sales
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2206, syllabus PDF page 135. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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催
催 · cuī
urge or hurry someone to act
妈妈催我快点儿起床。
mā ma cuī wǒ kuài diǎnr qǐ chuáng。
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Mum urged me to get up quickly.
Here, 催: urge or hurry someone to act.
Dictionary senses and source
- urge or hurry someone to act
- to urge
- to press
- to prompt
- to rush sb
- to hasten sth
- to expedite
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2207, syllabus PDF page 135. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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存放
存放 · cúnfàng
store; keep something in a place
行李可以存放在服务台旁边。
xíng li kě yǐ cún fàng zài fú wù tái páng biān。
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You can store your luggage beside the service desk.
Here, 存放: store; keep something in a place.
Dictionary senses and source
- store; keep something in a place
- to deposit
- to store
- to leave in sb's care
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2208, syllabus PDF page 135. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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存款
存款 · cúnkuǎn
bank savings; money held in a bank account
这些存款是我准备上学用的。
zhè xiē cún kuǎn shì wǒ zhǔn bèi shàng xué yòng de。
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I have saved this money in the bank for my studies.
Here, 存款: bank savings; money held in a bank account.
Dictionary senses and source
- bank savings; money held in a bank account
- to deposit money (in a bank etc)
- bank savings
- bank deposit
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2209, syllabus PDF page 135. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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存在
存在 · cúnzài
exist; be present
这个计划还存在一些问题。
zhè ge jì huà hái cún zài yì xiē wèn tí。
Show English meaning
There are still some problems with this plan.
Here, 存在: exist; be present.
Dictionary senses and source
- exist; be present
- to exist
- to be
- existence
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2210, syllabus PDF page 135. 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.