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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 41 of 160
个性
个性 · gèxìng
personality; someone's distinctive character
she / her她(modifier / structural particle)的work (of art)作品degree / adjective linker很to have / there is有individuality个性。
tā de zuò pǐn hěn yǒu gè xìng。
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Her work has a distinctive personality.
Here, 个性: personality; someone's distinctive character.
Dictionary senses and source
- personality; someone's distinctive character
- individuality
- personality
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2401, syllabus PDF page 140. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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各自
各自 · gèzì
each one's own; each separately
everyone大家to complete完成each各自(modifier / structural particle)的mission任务back后again / then再to discuss讨论。
dà jiā wán chéng gè zì de rèn wu hòu zài tǎo lùn。
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Everyone will finish their own task before we discuss things together.
Here, 各自: each one's own; each separately.
Dictionary senses and source
- each one's own; each separately
- each
- respective
- apiece
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2402, syllabus PDF page 140. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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根
根 · gēn
root of a plant
这棵树(modifier / structural particle)的root根degree / adjective linker很deep (lit. and fig.)深。
zhè kē shù de gēn hěn shēn。
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This tree has deep roots.
Here, 根: root of a plant.
Dictionary senses and source
- root of a plant
- root
- basis
- classifier for long slender objects, e.g. cigarettes, guitar strings
- radical (chemistry)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2403, syllabus PDF page 140. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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根本
根本 · gēnběn
simply or at all; adds emphasis, often with a negative
I / me我fundamental根本not不to know知道这件matter事。
wǒ gēn běn bù zhī dào zhè jiàn shì。
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I knew nothing at all about this.
Here, 根本: simply or at all; adds emphasis, often with a negative.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
I / me我fundamental根本not不to know知道。
Here, 根本: at all. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- simply or at all; adds emphasis, often with a negative
- fundamental
- basic
- root
- simply
- absolutely (not)
- (not) at all
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2404, syllabus PDF page 140. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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更换
更换 · gēnghuàn
replace something with another
这台machine机器to need需要to replace (a worn-out tire…更换一个part零件。
zhè tái jī qì xū yào gēng huàn yí gè líng jiàn。
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A part in this machine needs replacing.
Here, 更换: replace something with another.
Dictionary senses and source
- replace something with another
- to replace (a worn-out tire etc)
- to change (one's address etc)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2405, syllabus PDF page 140. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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更新
更新 · gēngxīn
update; replace old content with newer content
website网站every day每天all / both都can / will会to replace the old with new更新news新闻。
wǎng zhàn měi tiān dōu huì gēng xīn xīn wén。
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The website updates the news every day.
Here, 更新: update; replace old content with newer content.
Dictionary senses and source
- update; replace old content with newer content
- to replace the old with new
- to renew
- to renovate
- to upgrade
- to update
- to regenerate
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2406, syllabus PDF page 140. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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公布
公布 · gōngbù
announce publicly; make information public
school学校tomorrow明天to announce公布比赛结果。
xué xiào míng tiān gōng bù bǐ sài jié guǒ。
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The school will announce the competition results tomorrow.
Here, 公布: announce publicly; make information public.
Dictionary senses and source
- announce publicly; make information public
- to announce
- to make public
- to publish
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2407, syllabus PDF page 140. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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工程
工程 · gōngchéng
engineering project; a large construction or technical undertaking
这项engineering工程to forecast预计the end of the year年底to complete完成。
zhè xiàng gōng chéng yù jì nián dǐ wán chéng。
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This project is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
Here, 工程: engineering project; a large construction or technical undertaking.
Dictionary senses and source
- engineering project; a large construction or technical undertaking
- engineering
- an engineering project
- project
- undertaking
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2408, syllabus PDF page 140. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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工程师
工程师 · gōngchéngshī
engineer
engineer工程师in the middle of正在inspection检查bridge (lit. and fig.)桥梁(modifier / structural particle)的structure结构。
gōng chéng shī zhèng zài jiǎn chá qiáo liáng de jié gòu。
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The engineer is checking the bridge's structure.
Here, 工程师: engineer.
Dictionary senses and source
- engineer
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2409, syllabus PDF page 140. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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工具
工具 · gōngjù
tool
variant of 修修bicycle自行车to need需要some一些basic基本tool工具。
xiū zì xíng chē xū yào yì xiē jī běn gōng jù。
Show English meaning
Repairing a bicycle requires some basic tools.
Here, 工具: tool.
Dictionary senses and source
- tool
- instrument
- utensil
- means (to achieve a goal etc)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2410, syllabus PDF page 140. 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.