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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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高效
高效 · gāoxiào
efficient; achieving good results with little waste
we / us我们to need需要one kind of一种more更efficient高效(modifier / structural particle)的to work工作method方法。
wǒ men xū yào yī zhǒng gèng gāo xiào de gōng zuò fāng fǎ。
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We need a more efficient way of working.
Here, 高效: efficient; achieving good results with little waste.
Dictionary senses and source
- efficient; achieving good results with little waste
- efficient
- highly effective
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2391, syllabus PDF page 139. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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搞
搞 · gǎo
do or organize something; an informal verb
we / us我们to plan打算weekend周末to do搞first一次small小party聚会。
wǒ men dǎ suàn zhōu mò gǎo yī cì xiǎo jù huì。
Show English meaning
We are planning to have a small party this weekend.
Here, 搞: do or organize something; an informal verb.
Dictionary senses and source
- do or organize something; an informal verb
- to do
- to make
- to go in for
- to set up
- to get hold of
- to take care of
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2392, syllabus PDF page 139. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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告别
告别 · gàobié
say goodbye to; leave someone or something
to depart离开front前，I / me我and / with和friend朋友(plural)们to leave告别。
lí kāi qián， wǒ hé péng you men gào bié。
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Before leaving, I said goodbye to my friends.
Here, 告别: say goodbye to; leave someone or something.
Dictionary senses and source
- say goodbye to; leave someone or something
- to leave
- to part from
- to bid farewell to
- to say goodbye to
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2393, syllabus PDF page 139. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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歌词
歌词 · gēcí
song lyrics; the words of a song
this这首歌(modifier / structural particle)的song lyric歌词degree / adjective linker很easy容易to record记。
zhè shǒu gē de gē cí hěn róng yì jì。
Show English meaning
The lyrics of this song are easy to remember.
Here, 歌词: song lyrics; the words of a song.
Dictionary senses and source
- song lyrics; the words of a song
- song lyric
- lyrics
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2394, syllabus PDF page 139. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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歌曲
歌曲 · gēqǔ
song
she / her她for为这部movie电影to write写(completed / change)了一首song歌曲。
tā wèi zhè bù diàn yǐng xiě le yī shǒu gē qǔ。
Show English meaning
She wrote a song for this film.
Here, 歌曲: song.
Dictionary senses and source
- song
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2395, syllabus PDF page 139. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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隔
隔 · gé
separate; be at a distance or interval
我家and / with和school学校only只to separate隔一条街。
wǒ jiā hé xué xiào zhǐ gé yī tiáo jiē。
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My home and the school are only one street apart.
Here, 隔: separate; be at a distance or interval.
Dictionary senses and source
- separate; be at a distance or interval
- to separate
- to partition
- to stand or lie between
- at a distance from
- after or at an interval of
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2396, syllabus PDF page 139. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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格外
格外 · géwài
especially; more than usual
today今天(modifier / structural particle)的sky天空especially格外blue蓝。
jīn tiān de tiān kōng gé wài lán。
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The sky is especially blue today.
Here, 格外: especially; more than usual.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
today今天especially格外cold冷。
Here, 格外: especially. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- especially; more than usual
- especially
- particularly
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2397, syllabus PDF page 139. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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个别
个别 · gèbié
individual; only a small number in a group
only have ...只有individually个别student学生to forget忘(completed / change)了带书。
zhǐ yǒu gè bié xué shēng wàng le dài shū。
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Only a few students forgot to bring their books.
Here, 个别: individual; only a small number in a group.
Dictionary senses and source
- individual; only a small number in a group
- individually
- one by one
- just one or two
- exceptional
- rare
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2398, syllabus PDF page 139. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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各行各业
各行各业 · gèháng-gèyè
all trades and professions
every trade各行各业(modifier / structural particle)的person人all / both都to participate参加(completed / change)了这次to exercise活动。
gè háng gè yè de rén dōu cān jiā le zhè cì huó dòng。
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People from all walks of life took part in this event.
Here, 各行各业: all trades and professions.
Dictionary senses and source
- all trades and professions
- every trade
- all professions
- all walks of life
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2399, syllabus PDF page 139. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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个人
个人 · gèrén
personal; belonging to an individual
this这to be / is是I / me我(modifier / structural particle)的individual个人idea意见。
zhè shì wǒ de gè rén yì jiàn。
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This is my personal opinion.
Here, 个人: personal; belonging to an individual.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
then / just就he / him他一个person人。
Here, 个人: person. Learn this use in its lesson.
to comprise包括I / me我(included) in it在内，altogether一共五个person人。
Here, 个人: people. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- personal; belonging to an individual
- individual
- personal
- oneself
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2400, syllabus PDF page 139. 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.