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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入选
入选 · rùxuǎn
to be selected for a group or list
she / her她(modifier / structural particle)的work (of art)作品to be included among those…入选(completed / change)了这次to put on display展览。
tā de zuò pǐn rù xuǎn le zhè cì zhǎn lǎn。
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Her work was selected for this exhibition.
Here, 入选: to be selected for a group or list.
Dictionary senses and source
- to be selected for a group or list
- to be included among those selected for
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4721, syllabus PDF page 198. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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弱点
弱点 · ruòdiǎn
weakness; a vulnerable or less effective part
we / us我们to need需要to understand了解this这个plan方案(modifier / structural particle)的weak point弱点。
wǒ men xū yào liǎo jiě zhè ge fāng àn de ruò diǎn。
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We need to understand this proposal's weaknesses.
Here, 弱点: weakness; a vulnerable or less effective part.
Dictionary senses and source
- weakness; a vulnerable or less effective part
- weak point
- failing
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4722, syllabus PDF page 198. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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撒
撒 · sǎ
to sprinkle or scatter
Here 撒 is sǎ, meaning sprinkle or scatter something, as in 撒盐. Compare first-tone sā in 撒手 (let go) and 撒谎 (tell a lie).
she / her她at / in在汤里to scatter撒(completed / change)了a bit一点salt盐。
tā zài tāng lǐ sǎ le yì diǎn yán。
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She sprinkled a little salt into the soup.
Here, 撒: to sprinkle or scatter.
Dictionary senses and source
- to sprinkle or scatter
- to scatter
- to sprinkle
- to spill
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4723, syllabus PDF page 198. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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塞
塞 · sāi
to stuff or push into a space
Here 塞 is sāi, meaning stuff or push something into a space. Compare sè in 阻塞 (blockage) and sài in 塞外 (beyond the frontier); use the reading of the whole expression.
he / him他(把: marks the object)把book书塞进(completed / change)了to cover包li, ancient measure of…里。
tā bǎ shū sāi jìn le bāo lǐ。
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He stuffed the book into his bag.
Here, 塞: to stuff or push into a space.
Dictionary senses and source
- to stuff or push into a space
- to stop up
- to squeeze in
- to stuff
- cork
- stopper
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4724, syllabus PDF page 198. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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赛事
赛事 · sàishì
sporting event; organised competition
这座city城市every year每年to conduct举办large大型competition (e.g. sporting)赛事。
zhè zuò chéng shì měi nián jǔ bàn dà xíng sài shì。
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This city hosts major sporting events every year.
Here, 赛事: sporting event; organised competition.
Dictionary senses and source
- sporting event; organised competition
- competition (e.g. sporting)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4725, syllabus PDF page 198. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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散
散 · sǎn
loose; not tightly gathered or held together
Here 散 is sǎn, meaning loose or not gathered tightly. Compare fourth-tone sàn when a crowd disperses or in 散发 (give off). 散文 also uses third-tone sǎn.
these这些sand沙子很散，cannot不能to pile up堆(degree marker)得太高。
zhè xiē shā zi hěn sǎn， bù néng duī de tài gāo。
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This sand is loose and cannot be piled very high.
Here, 散: loose; not tightly gathered or held together.
Dictionary senses and source
- loose; not tightly gathered or held together
- scattered
- loose
- to come loose
- to fall apart
- leisurely
- powdered medicine
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4726, syllabus PDF page 198. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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散文
散文 · sǎnwén
prose; a prose essay as a literary form
she / her她to like喜欢to read out读to describe描写nature自然(modifier / structural particle)的prose散文。
tā xǐ huan dú miáo xiě zì rán de sǎn wén。
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She likes reading prose essays about nature.
Here, 散文: prose; a prose essay as a literary form.
Dictionary senses and source
- prose; a prose essay as a literary form
- prose
- essay
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4727, syllabus PDF page 198. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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散
散 · sàn
to disperse; to break up a gathering
Here 散 is sàn, meaning disperse or break up, as in 人群散了 (the crowd dispersed). Compare third-tone sǎn for something loose or scattered, and in 散文 (prose).
to act (in a play)演出termination结束back后，crowd人群slowly慢慢to scatter散(completed / change)了。
yǎn chū jié shù hòu， rén qún màn màn sàn le。
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After the performance ended, the crowd slowly dispersed.
Here, 散: to disperse; to break up a gathering.
Dictionary senses and source
- to disperse; to break up a gathering
- to scatter
- to break up (a meeting etc)
- to disperse
- to disseminate
- to dispel
- (coll.) to sack
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4728, syllabus PDF page 198. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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散发
散发 · sànfā
to give off or emit
these这些flower花to distribute散发(ongoing -ing)着淡淡的fragrance香味。
zhè xiē huā sàn fā zhe dàn dàn de xiāng wèi。
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These flowers give off a faint fragrance.
Here, 散发: to give off or emit.
Dictionary senses and source
- to give off or emit
- to distribute
- to emit
- to issue
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4729, syllabus PDF page 198. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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嗓子
嗓子 · sǎngzi
throat; one's voice in everyday speech
I / me我today今天throat嗓子a little有点mute哑。
wǒ jīn tiān sǎng zi yǒu diǎn yǎ。
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My voice is a little hoarse today.
Here, 嗓子: throat; one's voice in everyday speech.
Dictionary senses and source
- throat; one's voice in everyday speech
- throat
- voice
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4730, syllabus PDF page 198. 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.
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