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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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结构
结构 · jiégòu
structure; how the parts of something fit together
this这篇文章(modifier / structural particle)的structure结构degree / adjective linker很clear清楚。
zhè piān wén zhāng de jié gòu hěn qīng chu。
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This article has a clear structure.
Here, 结构: structure; how the parts of something fit together.
Dictionary senses and source
- structure; how the parts of something fit together
- structure
- composition
- makeup
- architecture
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2601, syllabus PDF page 145. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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结合
结合 · jiéhé
combine; bring things together
to learn学习o'clock时，want / will / need要(把: marks the object)把theory理论and / with和practice实践to combine结合(after a verb) indicating…起来。
xué xí shí， yào bǎ lǐ lùn hé shí jiàn jié hé qǐ lái。
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When learning, combine theory with practice.
Here, 结合: combine; bring things together.
Dictionary senses and source
- combine; bring things together
- to combine
- to link
- to integrate
- binding
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2602, syllabus PDF page 145. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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结论
结论 · jiélùn
conclusion; a judgment reached after considering information
according to根据these这些data数据，we / us我们to obtain (a result)得出(completed / change)了一个conclusion结论。
gēn jù zhè xiē shù jù， wǒ men dé chū le yí gè jié lùn。
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We reached a conclusion based on these data.
Here, 结论: conclusion; a judgment reached after considering information.
Dictionary senses and source
- conclusion; a judgment reached after considering information
- conclusion
- verdict
- to conclude
- to reach a verdict
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2603, syllabus PDF page 145. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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节省
节省 · jiéshěng
save time, money or other resources
提前准备can / may可以节省时间。
tí qián zhǔn bèi kě yǐ jié shěng shí jiān。
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Preparing in advance can save time.
Here, 节省: save time, money or other resources.
Dictionary senses and source
- save time, money or other resources
- saving
- to save
- to use sparingly
- to cut down on
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2604, syllabus PDF page 145. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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届
届 · jiè
a classifier for successive events or graduating classes
down下一届competition (sports etc)比赛to desire将at / in在here这里to hold (a meeting…举行。
xià yī jiè bǐ sài jiāng zài zhè lǐ jǔ xíng。
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The next edition of the competition will be held here.
Here, 届: a classifier for successive events or graduating classes.
Dictionary senses and source
- a classifier for successive events or graduating classes
- to arrive at (place or time)
- period
- to become due
- classifier for events, meetings, elections, sporting fixtures, years (of graduation)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2605, syllabus PDF page 145. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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今日
今日 · jīnrì
today; often used in formal or written announcements
today今日(modifier / structural particle)的meeting会议to change改to / arrive到afternoon下午to hold (a meeting…举行。
jīn rì de huì yì gǎi dào xià wǔ jǔ xíng。
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Today's meeting has been moved to the afternoon.
Here, 今日: today; often used in formal or written announcements.
Dictionary senses and source
- today; often used in formal or written announcements
- today
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2606, syllabus PDF page 145. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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紧
紧 · jǐn
tight; fitting closely with little space
这双鞋太紧(completed / change)了，I / me我want / think / miss想to exchange换see 大夫大erhua variant of 一点一点儿(modifier / structural particle)的。
zhè shuāng xié tài jǐn le， wǒ xiǎng huàn dà yī diǎnr de。
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These shoes are too tight; I would like to exchange them for a slightly larger pair.
Here, 紧: tight; fitting closely with little space.
Dictionary senses and source
- tight; fitting closely with little space
- tight
- strict
- close at hand
- near
- urgent
- tense
- hard up
- short of money
- to tighten
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2607, syllabus PDF page 145. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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紧急
紧急 · jǐnjí
urgent; requiring immediate attention
这是一个urgent紧急question问题，to need需要right away马上to handle处理。
zhè shì yí gè jǐn jí wèn tí， xū yào mǎ shàng chǔ lǐ。
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This is an urgent problem that needs to be dealt with immediately.
Here, 紧急: urgent; requiring immediate attention.
Dictionary senses and source
- urgent; requiring immediate attention
- urgent
- emergency
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2608, syllabus PDF page 145. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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尽快
尽快 · jǐnkuài
as soon as possible; pronounced jǐnkuài
The inventory uses jǐnkuài. 尽快 asks for action as soon as possible; 尽量 means to the extent possible, and 尽力 means do your best.
to ask请see 尽快尽快to reply回复这封mail邮件。
qǐng jǐn kuài huí fù zhè fēng yóu jiàn。
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Please reply to this email as soon as possible.
Here, 尽快: as soon as possible; pronounced jǐnkuài.
Dictionary senses and source
- as soon as possible; pronounced jǐnkuài
- as quickly as possible
- as soon as possible
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2609, syllabus PDF page 145. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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尽量
尽量 · jǐnliàng
as much as possible; to the extent you can, pronounced jǐnliàng
尽量 is jǐnliàng and means to the extent possible. Compare 尽力 (jìnlì), which stresses making your best effort.
to ask请as much as possible尽量说慢erhua variant of 一点一点儿。
qǐng jǐn liàng shuō màn yī diǎnr。
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Please try to speak a little more slowly.
Here, 尽量: as much as possible; to the extent you can, pronounced jǐnliàng.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
you你as much as possible尽量breakfast早点to come来。
Here, 尽量: as much as possible. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- as much as possible; to the extent you can, pronounced jǐnliàng
- as much as possible
- to the greatest extent
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2610, syllabus PDF page 145. 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.