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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识
识 · shí
to recognise or know; used in compounds such as literacy
Here 识 is shí in 识字 (be able to read characters) and 识别 (identify). Compare zhì in the formal expression 博闻强识 (widely learned with a strong memory).
she / her她to learn to read识字，can / be able to能oneself自己读信。
tā shí zì， néng zì jǐ dú xìn。
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She knows how to read and can read letters on her own.
Here, 识: to recognise or know; used in compounds such as literacy.
Dictionary senses and source
- to recognise or know; used in compounds such as literacy
- to know
- knowledge
- Taiwan pr. [shi4]
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4781, 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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拾
拾 · shí
to pick up; to collect from the ground
拾起 means pick up, especially from a surface or the ground, and is somewhat more literary than 捡起. 拾 is also used as the formal financial character for ten.
he / him他to stoop弯腰拾起(completed / change)了一片tree leaves树叶。
tā wān yāo shí qǐ le yī piàn shù yè。
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He bent down and picked up a leaf.
Here, 拾: to pick up; to collect from the ground.
Dictionary senses and source
- to pick up; to collect from the ground
- to pick up
- to collate or arrange
- ten (banker's anti-fraud numeral)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4782, 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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识别
识别 · shíbié
to identify or recognise by distinguishing features
this这个system系统can / may可以to distinguish识别different不同(modifier / structural particle)的voice声音。
zhè ge xì tǒng kě yǐ shí bié bù tóng de shēng yīn。
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This system can identify different sounds.
Here, 识别: to identify or recognise by distinguishing features.
Dictionary senses and source
- to identify or recognise by distinguishing features
- to distinguish
- to discern
- to identify
- to recognize
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4783, 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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时光
时光 · shíguāng
time; a period viewed as an experience
we / us我们at / in在here这里to pass度过(completed / change)了happy快乐(modifier / structural particle)的time时光。
wǒ men zài zhè lǐ dù guò le kuài lè de shí guāng。
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We spent a happy time here.
Here, 时光: time; a period viewed as an experience.
Dictionary senses and source
- time; a period viewed as an experience
- time
- era
- period of time
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4784, 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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实话
实话 · shíhuà
the truth; a truthful statement
to ask请to tell告诉I / me我truth实话。
qǐng gào su wǒ shí huà。
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Please tell me the truth.
Here, 实话: the truth; a truthful statement.
Dictionary senses and source
- the truth; a truthful statement
- truth
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4785, 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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实惠
实惠 · shíhuì
good value; useful benefits for the cost
这家dining hall餐厅price价格tangible benefit实惠。
zhè jiā cān tīng jià gé shí huì。
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This restaurant offers good value for money.
Here, 实惠: good value; useful benefits for the cost.
Dictionary senses and source
- good value; useful benefits for the cost
- tangible benefit
- material advantages
- cheap
- economical
- advantageous (deal)
- substantial (discount)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4786, 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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时机
时机 · shíjī
opportune moment; a suitable time to act
we / us我们at / in在to wait等待suitable合适(modifier / structural particle)的opportunity时机。
wǒ men zài děng dài hé shì de shí jī。
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We are waiting for the right moment.
Here, 时机: opportune moment; a suitable time to act.
Dictionary senses and source
- opportune moment; a suitable time to act
- opportunity
- opportune moment
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4787, 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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时尚
时尚 · shíshàng
fashion; fashionable or stylish
这本magazine杂志to introduce (sb to sb)介绍(completed / change)了latest最新(modifier / structural particle)的fashion时尚。
zhè běn zá zhì jiè shào le zuì xīn de shí shàng。
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This magazine introduces the latest fashions.
Here, 时尚: fashion; fashionable or stylish.
Dictionary senses and source
- fashion; fashionable or stylish
- fashion
- fad
- fashionable
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4788, 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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实时
实时 · shíshí
in real time; without a substantial reporting delay
实时 means in real time, as events occur or data changes. 及时 means promptly or in time; a 及时回复 (prompt reply) need not be a continuous real-time feed.
this这个screen (TV, computer or…屏幕(in) real time实时to show显示(railway) train列车(modifier / structural particle)的position位置。
zhè ge píng mù shí shí xiǎn shì liè chē de wèi zhì。
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This screen displays the train's location in real time.
Here, 实时: in real time; without a substantial reporting delay.
Dictionary senses and source
- in real time; without a substantial reporting delay
- (in) real time
- instantaneous
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4789, 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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时速
时速 · shísù
speed per hour
时速 states distance travelled per hour. 时速六十公里 means sixty kilometres per hour, not a total journey distance of sixty kilometres.
这辆war chariot (archaic)车(modifier / structural particle)的speed per hour时速to be / is是六十公里。
zhè liàng chē de shí sù shì liù shí gōng lǐ。
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This vehicle is travelling at sixty kilometres per hour.
Here, 时速: speed per hour.
Dictionary senses and source
- speed per hour
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4790, 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.