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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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理论
理论 · lǐlùn
theory; ideas that explain how something works
this这个theory理论can / be able to能explanation解释we / us我们to observe观察to / arrive到(modifier / structural particle)的phenomenon现象。
zhè ge lǐ lùn néng jiě shì wǒ men guān chá dào de xiàn xiàng。
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This theory can explain the phenomenon we observed.
Here, 理论: theory; ideas that explain how something works.
Dictionary senses and source
- theory; ideas that explain how something works
- theory
- to argue
- to take notice of
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2701, syllabus PDF page 147. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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里头
里头 · lǐtou
inside; an informal alternative to 里面
box盒子inside里头to have / there is有一张card卡片。
hé zi lǐ tou yǒu yī zhāng kǎ piàn。
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There is a card inside the box.
Here, 里头: inside; an informal alternative to 里面.
Dictionary senses and source
- inside; an informal alternative to 里面
- inside
- interior
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2702, syllabus PDF page 147. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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理由
理由 · lǐyóu
reason; an explanation supporting a decision or claim
you你to select选择this这个plan方案(modifier / structural particle)的reason理由to be / is是what什么？
nǐ xuǎn zé zhè ge fāng àn de lǐ yóu shì shén me？
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What is your reason for choosing this plan?
Here, 理由: reason; an explanation supporting a decision or claim.
Dictionary senses and source
- reason; an explanation supporting a decision or claim
- reason
- grounds
- justification
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2703, syllabus PDF page 147. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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力
力 · lì
force; strength used to act on something
to push推this这扇门to need需要to use / with用很大(modifier / structural particle)的power力。
tuī zhè shàn mén xū yào yòng hěn dà de lì。
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It takes a lot of force to push this door.
Here, 力: force; strength used to act on something.
Dictionary senses and source
- force; strength used to act on something
- power
- force
- strength
- ability
- strenuously
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2704, syllabus PDF page 147. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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立即
立即 · lìjí
immediately; without delay
to hear听到news消息back后，he / him他immediately立即to set off出发(completed / change)了。
tīng dào xiāo xi hòu， tā lì jí chū fā le。
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He set off immediately after hearing the news.
Here, 立即: immediately; without delay.
Dictionary senses and source
- immediately; without delay
- immediately
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2705, syllabus PDF page 147. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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立刻
立刻 · lìkè
immediately; at once
发现错误back后，I / me我forthwith立刻to correct改正(completed / change)了。
fā xiàn cuò wù hòu， wǒ lì kè gǎi zhèng le。
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I corrected the mistake as soon as I noticed it.
Here, 立刻: immediately; at once.
Dictionary senses and source
- immediately; at once
- forthwith
- immediate
- prompt
- promptly
- straightway
- thereupon
- at once
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2706, syllabus PDF page 147. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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力量
力量 · lìliàng
strength; power to act or achieve something
一个person人(modifier / structural particle)的power力量limited有限，to cooperate合作degree / adjective linker很important重要。
yí gè rén de lì liàng yǒu xiàn， hé zuò hěn zhòng yào。
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One person's strength is limited, so working together matters.
Here, 力量: strength; power to act or achieve something.
Dictionary senses and source
- strength; power to act or achieve something
- power
- force
- strength
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2707, syllabus PDF page 147. Dictionary reading comparison: reading variant. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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利润
利润 · lìrùn
profit; income left after costs
这家inn店this year今年(modifier / structural particle)的profits利润to raise增加(completed / change)了。
zhè jiā diàn jīn nián de lì rùn zēng jiā le。
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This shop's profit has increased this year.
Here, 利润: profit; income left after costs.
Dictionary senses and source
- profit; income left after costs
- profits
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2708, syllabus PDF page 147. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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利益
利益 · lìyì
interests; benefits important to a person or group
this这个to decide (to do something)决定variant of 关系关系to / arrive到everyone大家(modifier / structural particle)的benefit利益。
zhè ge jué dìng guān xì dào dà jiā de lì yì。
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This decision affects everyone's interests.
Here, 利益: interests; benefits important to a person or group.
Dictionary senses and source
- interests; benefits important to a person or group
- benefit
- (in sb's) interest
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2709, syllabus PDF page 147. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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利用
利用 · lìyòng
make use of something
we / us我们can / may可以to exploit利用weekend周末(modifier / structural particle)的(concept of) time时间variant of 复习复习。
wǒ men kě yǐ lì yòng zhōu mò de shí jiān fù xí。
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We can use our time at the weekend to review.
Here, 利用: make use of something.
Dictionary senses and source
- make use of something
- to exploit
- to make use of
- to use
- to take advantage of
- to utilize
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2710, syllabus PDF page 147. 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.