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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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拼音
拼音 · pīnyīn
pinyin; the standard Roman-letter system for Mandarin pronunciation
to meet遇到not不to know认识(modifier / structural particle)的letter字，我会先看phonetic writing拼音。
yù dào bù rèn shi de zì， wǒ huì xiān kàn pīn yīn。
Show English meaning
When I come across an unfamiliar character, I look at its pinyin first.
Here, 拼音: pinyin; the standard Roman-letter system for Mandarin pronunciation.
Dictionary senses and source
- pinyin; the standard Roman-letter system for Mandarin pronunciation
- phonetic writing
- pinyin (Chinese romanization)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2831, syllabus PDF page 150. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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品
品 · pǐn
taste or savor a drink or food
we / us我们to sit down坐下to come来slowly慢慢to taste tea品茶。
wǒ men zuò xià lái màn màn pǐn chá。
Show English meaning
We sat down to savor the tea slowly.
Here, 品: taste or savor a drink or food.
Dictionary senses and source
- taste or savor a drink or food
- (bound form) article
- commodity
- product
- goods
- (bound form) grade
- rank
- kind
- type
- variety
- character
- disposition
- nature
- temperament
- to taste sth
- to sample
- to criticize
- to comment
- to judge
- to size up
- fret (on a guitar or lute)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2832, syllabus PDF page 150. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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品牌
品牌 · pǐnpái
brand
this kind of这种goods产品to have / there is有很多different不同(modifier / structural particle)的brand name品牌。
zhè zhǒng chǎn pǐn yǒu hěn duō bù tóng de pǐn pái。
Show English meaning
There are many different brands of this product.
Here, 品牌: brand.
Dictionary senses and source
- brand
- brand name
- trademark
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2833, syllabus PDF page 150. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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品质
品质 · pǐnzhì
quality; how good something is
这家inn店degree / adjective linker很to attach importance to sth重视goods产品(modifier / structural particle)的character品质。
zhè jiā diàn hěn zhòng shì chǎn pǐn de pǐn zhì。
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This shop places great importance on the quality of its products.
Here, 品质: quality; how good something is.
Dictionary senses and source
- quality; how good something is
- character
- intrinsic quality (of a person)
- quality (of a product or service, or as in "quality of life", "air quality" etc)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2834, syllabus PDF page 150. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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品种
品种 · pǐnzhǒng
variety or breed
this这个marketplace市场to sell出售different不同breed品种(modifier / structural particle)的apple苹果。
zhè ge shì chǎng chū shòu bù tóng pǐn zhǒng de píng guǒ。
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This market sells different varieties of apples.
Here, 品种: variety or breed.
Dictionary senses and source
- variety or breed
- breed
- variety
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2835, syllabus PDF page 150. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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聘请
聘请 · pìnqǐng
hire or engage someone for a role or service
school学校to engage聘请(completed / change)了一位new新teacher老师。
xué xiào pìn qǐng le yī wèi xīn lǎo shī。
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The school hired a new teacher.
Here, 聘请: hire or engage someone for a role or service.
Dictionary senses and source
- hire or engage someone for a role or service
- to engage
- to hire (a lawyer etc)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2836, syllabus PDF page 150. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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平
平 · píng
flat or level
这块(adverb -ly)地很平，to fit适合搭帐篷。
zhè kuài dì hěn píng， shì hé dā zhàng péng。
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This patch of ground is flat and suitable for putting up a tent.
Here, 平: flat or level.
Dictionary senses and source
- flat or level
- flat
- level
- equal
- to tie (make the same score)
- to draw (score)
- calm
- peaceful
- abbr. for 平聲|平声[ping2 sheng1]
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2837, syllabus PDF page 150. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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评
评 · píng
evaluate or comment on something
请评一评this这两种plan方案(modifier / structural particle)的优缺点。
qǐng píng yī píng zhè liǎng zhǒng fāng àn de yōu quē diǎn。
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Please assess the advantages and disadvantages of these two plans.
Here, 评: evaluate or comment on something.
Dictionary senses and source
- evaluate or comment on something
- to discuss
- to comment
- to criticize
- to judge
- to choose (by public appraisal)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2838, syllabus PDF page 150. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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凭
凭 · píng
on the basis of; using something as proof or support
to ask请凭票to enter进入。
qǐng píng piào jìn rù。
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Please show your ticket to enter.
Here, 凭: on the basis of; using something as proof or support.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
to lean against凭to make an effort努力，he / him他success成功(completed / change)了。
Here, 凭: by. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- on the basis of; using something as proof or support
- to lean against
- to rely on
- on the basis of
- no matter (how, what etc)
- proof
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2839, syllabus PDF page 150. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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平安
平安 · píng’ān
safe and sound
to hear (sth said)听说you你safe and sound平安perfect到家，I / me我then / just就to feel relieved放心(completed / change)了。
tīng shuō nǐ píng ān dào jiā， wǒ jiù fàng xīn le。
Show English meaning
I am relieved to hear that you got home safely.
Here, 平安: safe and sound.
Dictionary senses and source
- safe and sound
- well
- without mishap
- quiet and safe
- at peace
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2840, syllabus PDF page 150. 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.