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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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经典
经典 · jīngdiǎn
classic; a work that is widely valued over time
这部movie电影to be / is是一部经典作品。
zhè bù diàn yǐng shì yī bù jīng diǎn zuò pǐn。
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This film is a classic.
Here, 经典: classic; a work that is widely valued over time.
Dictionary senses and source
- classic; a work that is widely valued over time
- the classics
- scriptures
- classical
- classic (example, case etc)
- typical
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2621, 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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精力
精力 · jīnglì
energy available for an activity
lack of sleep睡眠不足o'clock时，I / me我not have / haven't没有energy精力to learn学习。
shuì mián bù zú shí， wǒ méi yǒu jīng lì xué xí。
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When I have not slept enough, I do not have the energy to study.
Here, 精力: energy available for an activity.
Dictionary senses and source
- energy available for an activity
- energy
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2622, 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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精神
精神 · jīngshen
energetic; alert and full of vitality, with neutral shen
to sleep睡(completed / change)了one / a一to feel觉back后，she / her她seemingly看起来degree / adjective linker很vigor精神。
shuì le yī jiào hòu， tā kàn qǐ lái hěn jīng shen。
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After a sleep, she looks alert and energetic.
Here, 精神: energetic; alert and full of vitality, with neutral shen.
Dictionary senses and source
- energetic; alert and full of vitality, with neutral shen
- vigor
- vitality
- drive
- spiritual
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2623, 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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惊喜
惊喜 · jīngxǐ
pleasant surprise
to see看到friend朋友for为I / me我preparation准备(modifier / structural particle)的gift礼物，I / me我degree / adjective linker很nice surprise惊喜。
kàn dào péng you wèi wǒ zhǔn bèi de lǐ wù， wǒ hěn jīng xǐ。
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I was pleasantly surprised to see the gift my friend had prepared for me.
Here, 惊喜: pleasant surprise.
Dictionary senses and source
- pleasant surprise
- nice surprise
- to be pleasantly surprised
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2624, 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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经营
经营 · jīngyíng
run a business
they他们in the same place一起to engage in (business etc)经营the whole family一家small小bookstore书店。
tā men yì qǐ jīng yíng yī jiā xiǎo shū diàn。
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They run a small bookshop together.
Here, 经营: run a business.
Dictionary senses and source
- run a business
- to engage in (business etc)
- to run
- to operate
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2625, 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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静
静 · jìng
quiet; still and without noise
during the night夜里，village村子li, ancient measure of…里很静。
yè lǐ， cūn zi lǐ hěn jìng。
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The village is quiet at night.
Here, 静: quiet; still and without noise.
Dictionary senses and source
- quiet; still and without noise
- still
- calm
- quiet
- not moving
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2626, 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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酒吧
酒吧 · jiǔbā
bar; a place serving alcoholic drinks
这家bar酒吧every week每周all / both都to have / there is有music音乐to act (in a play)演出。
zhè jiā jiǔ bā měi zhōu dōu yǒu yīn yuè yǎn chū。
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This bar has live music every week.
Here, 酒吧: bar; a place serving alcoholic drinks.
Dictionary senses and source
- bar; a place serving alcoholic drinks
- bar
- pub
- saloon
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2627, 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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久远
久远 · jiǔyuǎn
distant in time; from long ago
this这个narrative故事to come from (a place)来自old久远(modifier / structural particle)的(verb suffix)过去。
zhè ge gù shi lái zì jiǔ yuǎn de guò qù。
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This story comes from the distant past.
Here, 久远: distant in time; from long ago.
Dictionary senses and source
- distant in time; from long ago
- old
- ancient
- far away
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2628, 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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救
救 · jiù
rescue; save someone from danger
firefighter消防员to rescue救出(completed / change)了to be trapped被困(modifier / structural particle)的person人。
xiāo fáng yuán jiù chū le bèi kùn de rén。
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The firefighters rescued the people who were trapped.
Here, 救: rescue; save someone from danger.
Dictionary senses and source
- rescue; save someone from danger
- to save
- to assist
- to rescue
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2629, 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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救护车
救护车 · jiùhùchē
ambulance
ambulance救护车很快then / just就to / arrive到(completed / change)了。
jiù hù chē hěn kuài jiù dào le。
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The ambulance arrived quickly.
Here, 救护车: ambulance.
Dictionary senses and source
- ambulance
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2630, 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.