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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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深度
深度 · shēndù
depth; how deep something is
this这个lake湖(modifier / structural particle)的depth深度to be / is是十米。
zhè ge hú de shēn dù shì shí mǐ。
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This lake is ten meters deep.
Here, 深度: depth; how deep something is.
Dictionary senses and source
- depth; how deep something is
- depth
- (of a speech etc) profundity
- advanced stage of development
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2981, syllabus PDF page 154. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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身份
身份 · shēnfèn
identity or role; who someone is
to sign up报名o'clock时，to need需要to confirm确认applicant申请人(modifier / structural particle)的identity身份。
bào míng shí， xū yào què rèn shēn qǐng rén de shēn fèn。
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The applicant's identity needs to be confirmed during registration.
Here, 身份: identity or role; who someone is.
Dictionary senses and source
- identity or role; who someone is
- identity
- aspect of one's identity (i.e. sth that one is – mayor, father, permanent resident etc)
- role
- capacity (as in "in his capacity as a ..." 以…的身份[yi3 xx5 de5 shen1 fen4])
- status (social, legal etc)
- position
- rank
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2982, syllabus PDF page 154. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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深厚
深厚 · shēnhòu
deep; strong and long established
they他们(after a noun) between之间to have / there is有deep深厚(modifier / structural particle)的companionship友谊。
tā men zhī jiān yǒu shēn hòu de yǒu yì。
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They share a deep friendship.
Here, 深厚: deep; strong and long established.
Dictionary senses and source
- deep; strong and long established
- deep
- profound
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2983, syllabus PDF page 154. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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深刻
深刻 · shēnkè
profound; having a strong or lasting effect
这次to travel旅行to / for / give给I / me我to leave behind留下(completed / change)了profound深刻(modifier / structural particle)的impression (sth that stays…印象。
zhè cì lǚ xíng gěi wǒ liú xia le shēn kè de yìn xiàng。
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This trip left a strong impression on me.
Here, 深刻: profound; having a strong or lasting effect.
Dictionary senses and source
- profound; having a strong or lasting effect
- profound
- deep
- deep-going
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2984, syllabus PDF page 154. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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深入
深入 · shēnrù
in depth; thoroughly
we / us我们to need需要to penetrate deeply深入to discuss讨论this这个question问题。
wǒ men xū yào shēn rù tǎo lùn zhè ge wèn tí。
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We need to discuss this issue in depth.
Here, 深入: in depth; thoroughly.
Dictionary senses and source
- in depth; thoroughly
- to penetrate deeply
- thorough
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2985, syllabus PDF page 154. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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深远
深远 · shēnyuǎn
far-reaching; having a long-lasting effect
这项to invent发明to / towards / correct对to live生活to arise产生(completed / change)了far-reaching深远(modifier / structural particle)的influence影响。
zhè xiàng fā míng duì shēng huó chǎn shēng le shēn yuǎn de yǐng xiǎng。
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This invention has had a far-reaching effect on life.
Here, 深远: far-reaching; having a long-lasting effect.
Dictionary senses and source
- far-reaching; having a long-lasting effect
- far-reaching
- profound and long-lasting
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2986, syllabus PDF page 154. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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神话
神话 · shénhuà
myth; a traditional story about gods or supernatural events
this这本书to gather收集(completed / change)了很多ancient times古代legend神话。
zhè běn shū shōu jí le hěn duō gǔ dài shén huà。
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This book contains many ancient myths.
Here, 神话: myth; a traditional story about gods or supernatural events.
Dictionary senses and source
- myth; a traditional story about gods or supernatural events
- legend
- fairy tale
- myth
- mythology
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2987, syllabus PDF page 154. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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神秘
神秘 · shénmì
mysterious; difficult to explain or understand
this这个area地方to / towards / correct对I / me我来说degree / adjective linker很mysterious神秘。
zhè ge dì fang duì wǒ lái shuō hěn shén mì。
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This place seems mysterious to me.
Here, 神秘: mysterious; difficult to explain or understand.
Dictionary senses and source
- mysterious; difficult to explain or understand
- mysterious
- mystery
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2988, syllabus PDF page 154. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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升
升 · shēng
rise; move to a higher level
balloon气球slowly慢慢variant of 升升to / arrive到in the sky空中。
qì qiú màn màn shēng dào kōng zhōng。
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The balloon slowly rose into the air.
Here, 升: rise; move to a higher level.
Dictionary senses and source
- rise; move to a higher level
- to ascend
- to rise to the rank of
- to promote
- to hoist
- liter
- measure for dry grain equal to one-tenth dou 斗[dou3]
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2989, syllabus PDF page 154. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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生产
生产 · shēngchǎn
produce or manufacture goods
这家factory工厂to produce生产bicycle自行车。
zhè jiā gōng chǎng shēng chǎn zì xíng chē。
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This factory makes bicycles.
Here, 生产: produce or manufacture goods.
Dictionary senses and source
- produce or manufacture goods
- to produce
- to manufacture
- to give birth to a child
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2990, syllabus PDF page 154. 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.