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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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单一
单一 · dānyī
single; lacking variety
这家店的产品种类太单一了。
zhè jiā diàn de chǎn pǐn zhǒng lèi tài dān yī le。
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The products in this shop lack variety.
Here, 单一: single; lacking variety.
Dictionary senses and source
- single; lacking variety
- single
- only
- sole
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2241, syllabus PDF page 136. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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单元
单元 · dānyuán
unit; a section that forms part of a whole
今天我们复习第二单元。
jīn tiān wǒ men fù xí dì èr dān yuán。
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Today we are reviewing unit two.
Here, 单元: unit; a section that forms part of a whole.
Dictionary senses and source
- unit; a section that forms part of a whole
- unit (forming an entity)
- element
- (in a residential building) entrance or staircase
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2242, syllabus PDF page 136. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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胆小
胆小 · dǎnxiǎo
timid; easily frightened
这个孩子有点儿胆小，不敢一个人睡。
zhè ge hái zi yǒu diǎnr dǎn xiǎo， bù gǎn yí gè rén shuì。
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This child is a little timid and is afraid to sleep alone.
Here, 胆小: timid; easily frightened.
Dictionary senses and source
- timid; easily frightened
- cowardice
- timid
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2243, syllabus PDF page 136. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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淡
淡 · dàn
mild in flavor; not strongly seasoned
这碗汤有点儿淡，可以加一点儿盐。
zhè wǎn tāng yǒu diǎnr dàn， kě yǐ jiā yī diǎnr yán。
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This soup tastes a little bland; you can add a little salt.
Here, 淡: mild in flavor; not strongly seasoned.
Dictionary senses and source
- mild in flavor; not strongly seasoned
- insipid
- diluted
- weak
- mild
- light in color
- tasteless
- indifferent
- (variant of 氮[dan4]) nitrogen
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2244, syllabus PDF page 136. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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当地
当地 · dāngdì
local; of the area being discussed
我们请当地人推荐了一家餐厅。
wǒ men qǐng dāng dì rén tuī jiàn le yī jiā cān tīng。
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We asked a local person to recommend a restaurant.
Here, 当地: local; of the area being discussed.
Dictionary senses and source
- local; of the area being discussed
- local
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2245, syllabus PDF page 136. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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当年
当年 · dāngnián
back then; in those days, pronounced dāngnián
当年，我们经常在这里踢足球。
dāng nián， wǒ men jīng cháng zài zhè lǐ tī zú qiú。
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Back then, we often played football here.
Here, 当年: back then; in those days, pronounced dāngnián.
Dictionary senses and source
- back then; in those days, pronounced dāngnián
- in those days
- then
- in those years
- during that time
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2246, syllabus PDF page 136. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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当前
当前 · dāngqián
current; at the present time
当前最重要的任务是完成报告。
dāng qián zuì zhòng yào de rèn wu shì wán chéng bào gào。
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The most important task at present is to finish the report.
Here, 当前: current; at the present time.
Dictionary senses and source
- current; at the present time
- the present time
- to be faced with
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2247, syllabus PDF page 136. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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当中
当中 · dāngzhōng
among; within a group
这些学生当中，有三个人会说法语。
zhè xiē xué shēng dāng zhōng， yǒu sān gè rén huì shuō fǎ yǔ。
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Among these students, three can speak French.
Here, 当中: among; within a group.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
同学当中，他最高。
Here, 当中: among. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- among; within a group
- among
- in the middle
- in the center
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2248, syllabus PDF page 136. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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挡
挡 · dǎng
block; stand in the way of
这棵树挡住了窗外的阳光。
zhè kē shù dǎng zhù le chuāng wài de yáng guāng。
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This tree blocks the sunlight outside the window.
Here, 挡: block; stand in the way of.
Dictionary senses and source
- block; stand in the way of
- to resist
- to obstruct
- to hinder
- to keep off
- to block (a blow)
- to get in the way of
- cover
- gear (e.g. in a car's transmission)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2249, syllabus PDF page 136. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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当
当 · dàng
regard as; treat as, pronounced dàng
Here 当 is pronounced dàng in 当作 (regard as). Use dāng when it means serve as or be, as in 当老师 (work as a teacher).
我把他当作自己的朋友。
wǒ bǎ tā dàng zuò zì jǐ de péng you。
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I regard him as my friend.
Here, 当: regard as; treat as, pronounced dàng.
Dictionary senses and source
- regard as; treat as, pronounced dàng
- at or in the very same...
- suitable
- adequate
- fitting
- proper
- to replace
- to regard as
- to think
- to pawn
- (coll.) to fail (a student)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2250, syllabus PDF page 136. 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.