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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声调
声调 · shēngdiào
tone; a syllable's pitch pattern in a tonal language
声调 concerns a syllable's pitch pattern; it is different from 声音 (sound or voice). In Mandarin, changing the tone can change the word's meaning.
to read out读this这个词时，want / will / need要to take note of注意tone声调。
dú zhè ge cí shí， yào zhù yì shēng diào。
Show English meaning
Pay attention to the tones when reading this word.
Here, 声调: tone; a syllable's pitch pattern in a tonal language.
Dictionary senses and source
- tone; a syllable's pitch pattern in a tonal language
- tone
- note
- a tone (on a Chinese syllable)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4771, 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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生命力
生命力 · shēngmìnglì
vitality; the ability to survive and develop
this kind of这种plant植物(modifier / structural particle)的vitality生命力很强。
zhè zhǒng zhí wù de shēng mìng lì hěn qiáng。
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This plant has strong vitality.
Here, 生命力: vitality; the ability to survive and develop.
Dictionary senses and source
- vitality; the ability to survive and develop
- vitality
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4772, 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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生态
生态 · shēngtài
ecology; relationships within a living environment
this这个item项目research研究(completed / change)了lake湖泊(modifier / structural particle)的ecology生态。
zhè ge xiàng mù yán jiū le hú pō de shēng tài。
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This project studied the lake's ecology.
Here, 生态: ecology; relationships within a living environment.
Dictionary senses and source
- ecology; relationships within a living environment
- ecology
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4773, 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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升学
升学 · shēngxué
to move on to a higher stage of education
school学校for为student学生to offer提供to enter the next grade…升学to guide指导。
xué xiào wèi xué shēng tí gōng shēng xué zhǐ dǎo。
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The school provides guidance on progressing to further education.
Here, 升学: to move on to a higher stage of education.
Dictionary senses and source
- to move on to a higher stage of education
- to enter the next grade school
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4774, 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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剩余
剩余 · shèngyú
remaining; what is left over
to ask请(把: marks the object)把remainder剩余(modifier / structural particle)的(raw) material材料to receive收good好。
qǐng bǎ shèng yú de cái liào shōu hǎo。
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Please put away the remaining materials.
Here, 剩余: remaining; what is left over.
Dictionary senses and source
- remaining; what is left over
- remainder
- surplus
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4775, 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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诗词
诗词 · shīcí
poetry; poems including classical verse forms
she / her她to like喜欢to recite背诵ancient times古代verse诗词。
tā xǐ huan bèi sòng gǔ dài shī cí。
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She enjoys reciting classical Chinese poetry.
Here, 诗词: poetry; poems including classical verse forms.
Dictionary senses and source
- poetry; poems including classical verse forms
- verse
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4776, 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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湿度
湿度 · shīdù
humidity; the amount of moisture in the air
today今天air空气humidity level湿度fairly / rather比较high高。
jīn tiān kōng qì shī dù bǐ jiào gāo。
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The humidity is fairly high today.
Here, 湿度: humidity; the amount of moisture in the air.
Dictionary senses and source
- humidity; the amount of moisture in the air
- humidity level
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4777, 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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师父
师父 · shīfu
master; a teacher of a craft or traditional skill
师父 is a master who teaches a craft or traditional skill. 师傅 is often a respectful title for a skilled worker and may also refer to a teacher. Both usually have a neutral second syllable; the characters and relationship matter.
he / him他with / and跟used for 师傅 (in Taiwan)师父to learn学习woodwork木工。
tā gēn shī fu xué xí mù gōng。
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He learns woodworking from his master.
Here, 师父: master; a teacher of a craft or traditional skill.
Dictionary senses and source
- master; a teacher of a craft or traditional skill
- used for 師傅|师傅 (in Taiwan)
- master
- qualified worker
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4778, 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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诗歌
诗歌 · shīgē
poetry; poems as a literary genre
this这个program节目to introduce (sb to sb)介绍(completed / change)了现代诗歌。
zhè ge jié mù jiè shào le xiàn dài shī gē。
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This programme introduces modern poetry.
Here, 诗歌: poetry; poems as a literary genre.
Dictionary senses and source
- poetry; poems as a literary genre
- poem
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4779, 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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狮子
狮子 · shīzi
lion
newsreel纪录片li, ancient measure of…里(modifier / structural particle)的lion狮子in the middle of正在grassland草原(bound form) up上rest休息。
jì lù piàn lǐ de shī zi zhèng zài cǎo yuán shàng xiū xi。
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The lion in the documentary is resting on the grassland.
Here, 狮子: lion.
Dictionary senses and source
- lion
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4780, 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.