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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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靠近
靠近 · kàojìn
be close to; move nearer to
这家wine shop酒店to be close to靠近rail station车站。
zhè jiā jiǔ diàn kào jìn chē zhàn。
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This hotel is close to the station.
Here, 靠近: be close to; move nearer to.
Dictionary senses and source
- be close to; move nearer to
- to be close to
- to approach
- to draw near
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2661, syllabus PDF page 146. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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颗
颗 · kē
a classifier for small round things, including teeth and stars
child孩子to fall掉(completed / change)了一颗tooth牙。
hái zi diào le yī kē yá。
Show English meaning
The child lost a tooth.
Here, 颗: a classifier for small round things, including teeth and stars.
Dictionary senses and source
- a classifier for small round things, including teeth and stars
- classifier for small spheres, pearls, corn grains, teeth, hearts, satellites etc
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2662, syllabus PDF page 146. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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科研
科研 · kēyán
scientific research
she / her她at / in在university大学to go for从事科研工作。
tā zài dà xué cóng shì kē yán gōng zuò。
Show English meaning
She does scientific research at a university.
Here, 科研: scientific research.
Dictionary senses and source
- scientific research
- (scientific) research
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2663, syllabus PDF page 146. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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可见
可见 · kějiàn
thus it can be seen; introduces a conclusion from evidence
he / him他every day每天all / both都to practice练习，it can clearly be seen…可见he / him他degree / adjective linker很conscientious认真。
tā měi tiān dōu liàn xí， kě jiàn tā hěn rèn zhēn。
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He practices every day, which shows that he is serious about it.
Here, 可见: thus it can be seen; introduces a conclusion from evidence.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
from this, it can be seen…由此可见，to make an effort努力degree / adjective linker很important重要。
Here, 可见: it can be seen. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- thus it can be seen; introduces a conclusion from evidence
- it can clearly be seen (that this is the case)
- it is (thus) clear
- clear
- visible
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2664, syllabus PDF page 146. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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可靠
可靠 · kěkào
reliable; able to be trusted
she / her她to be / is是一位reliable可靠(modifier / structural particle)的friend朋友。
tā shì yī wèi kě kào de péng you。
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She is a reliable friend.
Here, 可靠: reliable; able to be trusted.
Dictionary senses and source
- reliable; able to be trusted
- reliable
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2665, syllabus PDF page 146. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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可怕
可怕 · kěpà
frightening; making someone afraid
this这个narrative故事slightly有点儿awful可怕。
zhè ge gù shi yǒu diǎnr kě pà。
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This story is a little frightening.
Here, 可怕: frightening; making someone afraid.
Dictionary senses and source
- frightening; making someone afraid
- awful
- dreadful
- fearful
- formidable
- frightful
- scary
- hideous
- horrible
- terrible
- terribly
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2666, syllabus PDF page 146. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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克服
克服 · kèfú
overcome a difficulty
克服 means overcome, usually with a difficulty such as 困难 or 紧张. 客服 means customer service; the two words sound the same.
she / her她to make an effort努力(try to) overcome…克服to speak说话o'clock时(modifier / structural particle)的nervous紧张。
tā nǔ lì kè fú shuō huà shí de jǐn zhāng。
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She works hard to overcome her nervousness when speaking.
Here, 克服: overcome a difficulty.
Dictionary senses and source
- overcome a difficulty
- (try to) overcome (hardships etc)
- to conquer
- to put up with
- to endure
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2667, syllabus PDF page 146. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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客服
客服 · kèfú
customer service
客服 is short for 客户服务 (customer service). Compare 克服 (overcome), which has the same pronunciation.
if如果goods产品to have / there is有question问题，can / may可以connection联系customer service客服。
rú guǒ chǎn pǐn yǒu wèn tí， kě yǐ lián xì kè fú。
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If there is a problem with the product, you can contact customer service.
Here, 客服: customer service.
Dictionary senses and source
- customer service
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2668, syllabus PDF page 146. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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客观
客观 · kèguān
objective; based on facts rather than personal feelings
这篇to inform报告to / towards / correct对circumstances情况to do作(completed / change)了objective客观(modifier / structural particle)的to analyze分析。
zhè piān bào gào duì qíng kuàng zuò le kè guān de fēn xī。
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This report gives an objective analysis of the situation.
Here, 客观: objective; based on facts rather than personal feelings.
Dictionary senses and source
- objective; based on facts rather than personal feelings
- objective
- impartial
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2669, syllabus PDF page 146. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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客户
客户 · kèhù
client; customer of a business
we / us我们to need需要to understand了解client客户(modifier / structural particle)的requirement需求。
wǒ men xū yào liǎo jiě kè hù de xū qiú。
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We need to understand our clients' needs.
Here, 客户: client; customer of a business.
Dictionary senses and source
- client; customer of a business
- client
- customer
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2670, syllabus PDF page 146. 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.