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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石油
石油 · shíyóu
petroleum; crude oil
this这篇文章to introduce (sb to sb)介绍(completed / change)了oil石油(modifier / structural particle)的use用途。
zhè piān wén zhāng jiè shào le shí yóu de yòng tú。
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This article introduces the uses of petroleum.
Here, 石油: petroleum; crude oil.
Dictionary senses and source
- petroleum; crude oil
- oil
- petroleum
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4791, 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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食欲
食欲 · shíyù
appetite
to move运动back后，he / him他(modifier / structural particle)的appetite食欲degree / adjective linker很good好。
yùn dòng hòu， tā de shí yù hěn hǎo。
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He has a good appetite after exercising.
Here, 食欲: appetite.
Dictionary senses and source
- appetite
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4792, 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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实质
实质 · shízhì
underlying substance; the essential nature of something
we / us我们to need需要early先to understand了解question问题(modifier / structural particle)的substance实质。
wǒ men xū yào xiān liǎo jiě wèn tí de shí zhì。
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We first need to understand the essential nature of the problem.
Here, 实质: underlying substance; the essential nature of something.
Dictionary senses and source
- underlying substance; the essential nature of something
- substance
- essence
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4793, 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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十足
十足 · shízú
complete; a full measure of a quality
she / her她to / towards / correct对这次competition (sports etc)比赛信心十足。
tā duì zhè cì bǐ sài xìn xīn shí zú。
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She is full of confidence about this competition.
Here, 十足: complete; a full measure of a quality.
Dictionary senses and source
- complete; a full measure of a quality
- ample
- complete
- hundred percent
- a pure shade (of some color)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4794, 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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使劲
使劲 · shǐjìn
to exert force or effort
使劲 means exert effort or force, often physically. 使劲拧 means twist firmly. 努力 is a more general word for working hard towards a goal.
this这个cover盖子太紧，to need需要to exert all one's strength使劲stubborn拧。
zhè ge gài zi tài jǐn， xū yào shǐ jìn nǐng。
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This lid is too tight; you need to twist it firmly.
Here, 使劲: to exert force or effort.
Dictionary senses and source
- to exert force or effort
- to exert all one's strength
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4795, 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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士兵
士兵 · shìbīng
soldier
this这个narrative故事to talk about讲述(completed / change)了一位young年轻soldier士兵(modifier / structural particle)的experience经历。
zhè ge gù shi jiǎng shù le yī wèi nián qīng shì bīng de jīng lì。
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This story tells of a young soldier's experiences.
Here, 士兵: soldier.
Dictionary senses and source
- soldier
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4796, 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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适度
适度 · shìdù
moderate; within an appropriate amount or degree
to learn学习and / with和rest休息all / both都want / will / need要moderately适度。
xué xí hé xiū xi dōu yào shì dù。
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Both studying and resting should be done in moderation.
Here, 适度: moderate; within an appropriate amount or degree.
Dictionary senses and source
- moderate; within an appropriate amount or degree
- moderately
- appropriate
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4797, 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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示范
示范 · shìfàn
to demonstrate how to do something; a demonstration
teacher老师early先to demonstrate示范(completed / change)了this这个movement动作。
lǎo shī xiān shì fàn le zhè ge dòng zuò。
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The teacher demonstrated this movement first.
Here, 示范: to demonstrate how to do something; a demonstration.
Dictionary senses and source
- to demonstrate how to do something; a demonstration
- to demonstrate
- to show how to do sth
- demonstration
- a model example
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4798, 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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释放
释放 · shìfàng
to release; to set free or give off
this这个to install装置can / may可以to release释放gas (i.e. gaseous substance)气体。
zhè ge zhuāng zhì kě yǐ shì fàng qì tǐ。
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This device can release gas.
Here, 释放: to release; to set free or give off.
Dictionary senses and source
- to release; to set free or give off
- to release
- to set free
- to liberate (a prisoner)
- to discharge
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4799, 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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事后
事后 · shìhòu
after the event; afterwards
after the event事后，we / us我们in the same place一起to sum up总结(completed / change)了experience经验。
shì hòu， wǒ men yì qǐ zǒng jié le jīng yàn。
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Afterwards, we reflected together on what we had learned.
Here, 事后: after the event; afterwards.
Dictionary senses and source
- after the event; afterwards
- after the event
- in hindsight
- in retrospect
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4800, 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.