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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设想
设想 · shèxiǎng
to imagine or envisage a plan; a proposed idea
we / us我们to imagine设想(completed / change)了几种maybe / possible可能(modifier / structural particle)的solution解决办法。
wǒ men shè xiǎng le jǐ zhǒng kě néng de jiě jué bàn fǎ。
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We envisaged several possible solutions.
Here, 设想: to imagine or envisage a plan; a proposed idea.
Dictionary senses and source
- to imagine or envisage a plan; a proposed idea
- to imagine
- to assume
- to envisage
- tentative plan
- to have consideration for
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4761, syllabus PDF page 199. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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摄像头
摄像头 · shèxiàngtóu
video camera; camera unit on a device
这台computer电脑(modifier / structural particle)的webcam摄像头at / in在screen (TV, computer or…屏幕place above (it)上方。
zhè tái diàn nǎo de shè xiàng tóu zài píng mù shàng fāng。
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This computer's camera is above the screen.
Here, 摄像头: video camera; camera unit on a device.
Dictionary senses and source
- video camera; camera unit on a device
- webcam
- surveillance camera
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4762, syllabus PDF page 199. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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身心
身心 · shēnxīn
body and mind
suitable适当rest休息to / towards / correct对body and mind身心all / both都to have / there is有benefit好处。
shì dàng xiū xi duì shēn xīn dōu yǒu hǎo chù。
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Adequate rest benefits both body and mind.
Here, 身心: body and mind.
Dictionary senses and source
- body and mind
- mental and physical
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4763, syllabus PDF page 199. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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深夜
深夜 · shēnyè
late at night
he / him他until直到very late at night深夜only then / not until才to return home回家。
tā zhí dào shēn yè cái huí jiā。
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He did not get home until late at night.
Here, 深夜: late at night.
Dictionary senses and source
- late at night
- very late at night
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4764, syllabus PDF page 199. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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神
神 · shén
god; a divine being
this这个ancient times古代narrative故事to talk about讲述(completed / change)了一位god神。
zhè ge gǔ dài gù shi jiǎng shù le yī wèi shén。
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This ancient story tells of a god.
Here, 神: god; a divine being.
Dictionary senses and source
- god; a divine being
- god
- deity
- supernatural
- magical
- mysterious
- spirit
- mind
- energy
- lively
- expressive
- look
- expression
- (coll.) awesome
- amazing
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4765, syllabus PDF page 199. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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神经
神经 · shénjīng
nerve; part of the nervous system
this这张图to reveal展示(completed / change)了手部(modifier / structural particle)的nerve神经。
zhè zhāng tú zhǎn shì le shǒu bù de shén jīng。
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This diagram shows the nerves in the hand.
Here, 神经: nerve; part of the nervous system.
Dictionary senses and source
- nerve; part of the nervous system
- nerve
- mental state
- (coll.) unhinged
- nutjob
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4766, syllabus PDF page 199. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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神奇
神奇 · shénqí
amazing; seemingly magical
this这个small小to install装置(modifier / structural particle)的result效果degree / adjective linker很magical神奇。
zhè ge xiǎo zhuāng zhì de xiào guǒ hěn shén qí。
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The effect of this small device is amazing.
Here, 神奇: amazing; seemingly magical.
Dictionary senses and source
- amazing; seemingly magical
- magical
- mystical
- miraculous
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4767, syllabus PDF page 199. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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审美
审美 · shěnměi
aesthetic judgement; appreciation of beauty
different不同(modifier / structural particle)的person人to have / there is有different不同(modifier / structural particle)的esthetics审美。
bù tóng de rén yǒu bù tóng de shěn měi。
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Different people have different aesthetic tastes.
Here, 审美: aesthetic judgement; appreciation of beauty.
Dictionary senses and source
- aesthetic judgement; appreciation of beauty
- esthetics
- appreciating the arts
- taste
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4768, syllabus PDF page 199. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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升
升 · shēng
litre; a unit of volume
Here 升 means litre, a unit of volume equal to one thousand millilitres. 升 also means rise or move up in 升高 and 升学; context determines the meaning.
这瓶水有一升。
zhè píng shuǐ yǒu yī shēng。
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This bottle contains one litre of water.
Here, 升: litre; a unit of volume.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
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
- litre; a unit of volume
- 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 4769, syllabus PDF page 199. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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生成
生成 · shēngchéng
to generate; to produce or come into being
system系统can / will会automatic自动to generate生成一份to inform报告。
xì tǒng huì zì dòng shēng chéng yī fèn bào gào。
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The system automatically generates a report.
Here, 生成: to generate; to produce or come into being.
Dictionary senses and source
- to generate; to produce or come into being
- to generate
- to produce
- to form
- to be formed
- to come into being
- to be born with
- to be blessed with
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4770, syllabus PDF page 199. 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.