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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 43 of 160
构成
构成 · gòuchéng
constitute; form the parts of a whole
三个group小组to constitute构成(completed / change)了这支ranks队伍。
sān gè xiǎo zǔ gòu chéng le zhè zhī duì wu。
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Three groups make up this team.
Here, 构成: constitute; form the parts of a whole.
Dictionary senses and source
- constitute; form the parts of a whole
- to constitute
- to form
- to compose
- to make up
- to configure (computing)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2421, 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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古
古 · gǔ
ancient; often used before another word
museum博物馆li, ancient measure of…里to have / there is有一座古钟。
bó wù guǎn lǐ yǒu yī zuò gǔ zhōng。
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There is an ancient bell in the museum.
Here, 古: ancient; often used before another word.
Dictionary senses and source
- ancient; often used before another word
- ancient
- old
- paleo-
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2422, 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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鼓
鼓 · gǔ
drum
he / him他to follow after跟着music音乐(modifier / structural particle)的rhythm节奏to beat a drum打鼓。
tā gēn zhe yīn yuè de jié zòu dǎ gǔ。
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He plays the drum to the rhythm of the music.
Here, 鼓: drum.
Dictionary senses and source
- drum
- to drum
- to strike
- to rouse
- to bulge
- to swell
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2423, 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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古代
古代 · gǔdài
ancient times
we / us我们at / in在历史课(bound form) up上to learn学习ancient times古代(modifier / structural particle)的to live生活。
wǒ men zài lì shǐ kè shàng xué xí gǔ dài de shēng huó。
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We learn about life in ancient times in history class.
Here, 古代: ancient times.
Dictionary senses and source
- ancient times
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2424, 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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古老
古老 · gǔlǎo
ancient; very old and long established
这是一座ancient古老(modifier / structural particle)的city城市。
zhè shì yī zuò gǔ lǎo de chéng shì。
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This is an ancient city.
Here, 古老: ancient; very old and long established.
Dictionary senses and source
- ancient; very old and long established
- ancient
- old
- age-old
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2425, 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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鼓掌
鼓掌 · gǔzhǎng
applaud; clap one's hands
to act (in a play)演出termination结束back后，spectators观众热烈鼓掌。
yǎn chū jié shù hòu， guān zhòng rè liè gǔ zhǎng。
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The audience applauded enthusiastically after the performance.
Here, 鼓掌: applaud; clap one's hands.
Dictionary senses and source
- applaud; clap one's hands
- to applaud
- to clap
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2426, 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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固定
固定 · gùdìng
fixed; remaining in the same place or arrangement
I / me我every day每天at / in在to fix固定(modifier / structural particle)的(concept of) time时间to learn学习。
wǒ měi tiān zài gù dìng de shí jiān xué xí。
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I study at a fixed time every day.
Here, 固定: fixed; remaining in the same place or arrangement.
Dictionary senses and source
- fixed; remaining in the same place or arrangement
- to fix
- to fasten
- to set rigidly in place
- fixed
- set
- regular
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2427, 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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故乡
故乡 · gùxiāng
hometown; the place where someone grew up
to depart离开home故乡many years多年back后，he / him他finally终于to return回来(completed / change)了。
lí kāi gù xiāng duō nián hòu， tā zhōng yú huí lái le。
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He finally returned after many years away from his hometown.
Here, 故乡: hometown; the place where someone grew up.
Dictionary senses and source
- hometown; the place where someone grew up
- home
- homeland
- native place
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2428, 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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挂号
挂号 · guàhào
register for a medical appointment or consultation
to see看doctor医生before之前，to need需要early先to register (at a hospital…挂号。
kàn yī shēng zhī qián， xū yào xiān guà hào。
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You need to register before seeing the doctor.
Here, 挂号: register for a medical appointment or consultation.
Dictionary senses and source
- register for a medical appointment or consultation
- to register (at a hospital etc)
- to send by registered mail
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2429, 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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怪
怪 · guài
strange; unusual
this这个voice声音很怪，I / me我before以前not / haven't没to listen to听(experienced)过。
zhè ge shēng yīn hěn guài， wǒ yǐ qián méi tīng guo。
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This sound is strange; I have never heard it before.
Here, 怪: strange; unusual.
Dictionary senses and source
- strange; unusual
- bewildering
- odd
- strange
- uncanny
- devil
- monster
- to wonder at
- to blame
- quite
- rather
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2430, 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.