HSK6: learn ten words at a time
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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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清洗
清洗 · qīngxǐ
to wash thoroughly
these这些vegetables蔬菜to need需要to wash清洗clean干净。
zhè xiē shū cài xū yào qīng xǐ gān jìng。
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These vegetables need to be washed thoroughly.
Here, 清洗: to wash thoroughly.
Dictionary senses and source
- to wash thoroughly
- to wash
- to clean
- to purge
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4661, syllabus PDF page 196. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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清晰
清晰 · qīngxī
clear; easy to see, hear or understand
to record (sound)录音li, ancient measure of…里(modifier / structural particle)的voice声音degree / adjective linker很clear清晰。
lù yīn lǐ de shēng yīn hěn qīng xī。
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The voice in the recording is clear.
Here, 清晰: clear; easy to see, hear or understand.
Dictionary senses and source
- clear; easy to see, hear or understand
- clear
- distinct
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4662, syllabus PDF page 196. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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倾向
倾向 · qīngxiàng
to tend towards; a preference or tendency
倾向于 + choice or action means be inclined towards it. A 倾向 is a tendency or preference; the word does not mean physically lean in every context.
I / me我trend倾向(of time or place) in于to select选择to compare较small小(modifier / structural particle)的class (group of students)班级。
wǒ qīng xiàng yú xuǎn zé jiào xiǎo de bān jí。
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I am inclined to choose a smaller class.
Here, 倾向: to tend towards; a preference or tendency.
Dictionary senses and source
- to tend towards; a preference or tendency
- trend
- tendency
- orientation
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4663, syllabus PDF page 196. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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清醒
清醒 · qīngxǐng
awake and alert; clear-headed
early morning早上喝完水后，I / me我feeling感觉more更clear-headed清醒(completed / change)了。
zǎo shang hē wán shuǐ hòu， wǒ gǎn jué gèng qīng xǐng le。
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After drinking water in the morning, I feel more alert.
Here, 清醒: awake and alert; clear-headed.
Dictionary senses and source
- awake and alert; clear-headed
- clear-headed
- sober
- awake
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4664, syllabus PDF page 196. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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情节
情节 · qíngjié
plot; the events making up a story
这部novel小说(modifier / structural particle)的circumstances情节degree / adjective linker很to attract吸引person人。
zhè bù xiǎo shuō de qíng jié hěn xī yǐn rén。
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The plot of this novel is engaging.
Here, 情节: plot; the events making up a story.
Dictionary senses and source
- plot; the events making up a story
- circumstances
- plot
- storyline
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4665, syllabus PDF page 196. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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晴朗
晴朗 · qínglǎng
clear and sunny; fine weather
today今天(modifier / structural particle)的sky天空degree / adjective linker很sunny and cloudless晴朗。
jīn tiān de tiān kōng hěn qíng lǎng。
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The sky is clear today.
Here, 晴朗: clear and sunny; fine weather.
Dictionary senses and source
- clear and sunny; fine weather
- sunny and cloudless
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4666, syllabus PDF page 196. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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情形
情形 · qíngxing
situation; circumstances at a particular time
to ask请to tell告诉I / me我at once当时(modifier / structural particle)的circumstances情形。
qǐng gào su wǒ dāng shí de qíng xing。
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Please tell me what the situation was like at the time.
Here, 情形: situation; circumstances at a particular time.
Dictionary senses and source
- situation; circumstances at a particular time
- circumstances
- situation
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4667, syllabus PDF page 196. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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求
求 · qiú
to ask for or seek
求 can express asking, seeking or pleading. 求别人帮忙 may sound stronger or more dependent than 请别人帮忙. For an ordinary polite request, 请你帮个忙 often fits better.
遇到困难o'clock时，can / may可以to seek求other people别人to help帮忙。
yù dào kùn nan shí， kě yǐ qiú bié rén bāng máng。
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When you face a difficulty, you can ask someone else for help.
Here, 求: to ask for or seek.
Dictionary senses and source
- to ask for or seek
- to seek
- to look for
- to request
- to demand
- to beseech
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4668, syllabus PDF page 196. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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求婚
求婚 · qiúhūn
to propose marriage
he / him他towards向she / her她to propose marriage求婚(completed / change)了。
tā xiàng tā qiú hūn le。
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He proposed to her.
Here, 求婚: to propose marriage.
Dictionary senses and source
- to propose marriage
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4669, syllabus PDF page 196. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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求救
求救 · qiújiù
to call or ask for rescue
to be trapped被困(modifier / structural particle)的traveler游客to issue (an order, decree…发出(completed / change)了求救信号。
bèi kùn de yóu kè fā chū le qiú jiù xìn hào。
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The trapped visitors sent out a distress signal.
Here, 求救: to call or ask for rescue.
Dictionary senses and source
- to call or ask for rescue
- to seek help (when in distress or having difficulties)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4670, syllabus PDF page 196. 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.