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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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朴素
朴素 · pǔsù
simple and unadorned
she / her她attire穿着一件plain and simple朴素(modifier / structural particle)的coat外套。
tā chuān zhe yī jiàn pǔ sù de wài tào。
Show English meaning
She is wearing a plain coat.
Here, 朴素: simple and unadorned.
Dictionary senses and source
- simple and unadorned
- plain and simple
- unadorned
- simple living
- not frivolous
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4611, syllabus PDF page 195. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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欺骗
欺骗 · qīpiàn
to deceive or trick
not不true真实(modifier / structural particle)的to advertise广告can / will会to deceive欺骗consumer消费者。
bù zhēn shí de guǎng gào huì qī piàn xiāo fèi zhě。
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Untruthful advertising can deceive consumers.
Here, 欺骗: to deceive or trick.
Dictionary senses and source
- to deceive or trick
- to deceive
- to cheat
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4612, syllabus PDF page 195. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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期望
期望 · qīwàng
to expect or hope for; an expectation
期望 can express an expectation or a hope for a result. 盼望 often emphasises eagerly looking forward to something; 希望 is a more general word for hope.
teacher老师to have expectations期望we / us我们independent独立to complete完成school assignment作业。
lǎo shī qī wàng wǒ men dú lì wán chéng zuò yè。
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The teacher expects us to complete our homework independently.
Here, 期望: to expect or hope for; an expectation.
Dictionary senses and source
- to expect or hope for; an expectation
- to have expectations
- to earnestly hope
- expectation
- hope
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4613, syllabus PDF page 195. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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期限
期限 · qīxiàn
time limit; a specified period
to ask请at / in在to stipulate规定期限内交回form表格。
qǐng zài guī dìng qī xiàn nèi jiāo huí biǎo gé。
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Please return the form within the specified period.
Here, 期限: time limit; a specified period.
Dictionary senses and source
- time limit; a specified period
- time limit
- deadline
- allotted time
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4614, syllabus PDF page 195. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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其间
其间 · qíjiān
during that period; in between
其间 refers back to a period or space already mentioned. In this example it means during those two years. 期间 can directly name a period, as in 假期期间 (during the holiday).
she / her她at / in在Beijing, capital of the…北京to live住(completed / change)了两年，in between其间to learn学会(completed / change)了Chinese language中文。
tā zài běi jīng zhù le liǎng nián， qí jiān xué huì le zhōng wén。
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She lived in Beijing for two years and learned Chinese during that time.
Here, 其间: during that period; in between.
Dictionary senses and source
- during that period; in between
- in between
- within that interval
- in the meantime
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4615, syllabus PDF page 195. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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齐全
齐全 · qíquán
complete; all necessary items present
this这个kitchen厨房(modifier / structural particle)的appliance用具degree / adjective linker很complete齐全。
zhè ge chú fáng de yòng jù hěn qí quán。
Show English meaning
This kitchen has all the necessary utensils.
Here, 齐全: complete; all necessary items present.
Dictionary senses and source
- complete; all necessary items present
- complete
- comprehensive
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4616, syllabus PDF page 195. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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棋子
棋子 · qízǐ
chess or board-game piece
The official reading here is qízǐ, with third-tone 子. Compare neutral-tone zi in 桌子 (table). This word means a piece used in a board game, not the game board itself.
he / him他(把: marks the object)把一枚chess piece棋子放在chessboard棋盘(bound form) up上。
tā bǎ yī méi qí zǐ fàng zài qí pán shàng。
Show English meaning
He placed a game piece on the board.
Here, 棋子: chess or board-game piece.
Dictionary senses and source
- chess or board-game piece
- chess piece
- (fig.) a pawn (used by others for their own purposes)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4617, syllabus PDF page 195. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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起初
起初 · qǐchū
at first; initially
originally起初I / me我unable to make sense of…听不懂，afterwards后来slowly慢慢habit习惯(completed / change)了。
qǐ chū wǒ tīng bù dǒng， hòu lái màn màn xí guàn le。
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At first I could not understand, but gradually I got used to it.
Here, 起初: at first; initially.
Dictionary senses and source
- at first; initially
- originally
- at first
- at the outset
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4618, syllabus PDF page 195. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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起点
起点 · qǐdiǎn
starting point
competition (sports etc)比赛(modifier / structural particle)的starting point起点at / in在school学校doorway门口。
bǐ sài de qǐ diǎn zài xué xiào mén kǒu。
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The starting point of the race is at the school gate.
Here, 起点: starting point.
Dictionary senses and source
- starting point
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4619, syllabus PDF page 195. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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启动
启动 · qǐdòng
to start or activate a machine, process or project
to ask请early先to start (a machine)启动computer电脑。
qǐng xiān qǐ dòng diàn nǎo。
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Please start the computer first.
Here, 启动: to start or activate a machine, process or project.
Dictionary senses and source
- to start or activate a machine, process or project
- to start (a machine)
- (fig.) to set in motion
- to launch (an operation)
- to activate (a plan)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4620, syllabus PDF page 195. 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.