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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死亡
死亡 · sǐwáng
death; to die
这篇to report (news)报道to record记录(completed / change)了accident事故to bring about造成(modifier / structural particle)的to die死亡number of people人数。
zhè piān bào dào jì lù le shì gù zào chéng de sǐ wáng rén shù。
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This report records the number of deaths caused by the accident.
Here, 死亡: death; to die.
Dictionary senses and source
- death; to die
- to die
- death
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4841, syllabus PDF page 201. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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松
松 · sōng
loose; not tight
Here 松 means loose rather than tight, as in a loose waistband. It also names pine in 松树 (pine tree); context determines the meaning.
this这strip条trousers裤子(modifier / structural particle)的waist腰a little有点loose松。
zhè tiáo kù zi de yāo yǒu diǎn sōng。
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The waist of these trousers is a little loose.
Here, 松: loose; not tight.
Dictionary senses and source
- loose; not tight
- pine
- loose
- to loosen
- to relax
- floss (dry, fluffy food product made from shredded, seasoned meat or fish, used as a topping or filling)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4842, syllabus PDF page 201. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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艘
艘 · sōu
measure word for boats and ships
port港口停着三艘steamship轮船。
gǎng kǒu tíng zhe sān sōu lún chuán。
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Three ships are moored in the port.
Here, 艘: measure word for boats and ships.
Dictionary senses and source
- measure word for boats and ships
- classifier for ships
- Taiwan pr. [sao1]
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4843, syllabus PDF page 201. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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搜集
搜集 · sōují
to gather information or materials from various places
搜集 emphasises gathering materials or information from various sources. 收藏 emphasises collecting and keeping valued items, such as coins or paintings. 收集 is a general word for collecting.
we / us我们in the middle of正在to gather搜集to have sth to do with有关这座ancient city古城(modifier / structural particle)的material资料。
wǒ men zhèng zài sōu jí yǒu guān zhè zuò gǔ chéng de zī liào。
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We are gathering information about this ancient city.
Here, 搜集: to gather information or materials from various places.
Dictionary senses and source
- to gather information or materials from various places
- to gather
- to collect
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4844, syllabus PDF page 201. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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塑造
塑造 · sùzào
to shape or create an image, character or quality
this (person)这位actor or actress演员to model塑造(completed / change)了一个令人难忘(modifier / structural particle)的role角色。
zhè wèi yǎn yuán sù zào le yí gè lìng rén nán wàng de jué sè。
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This actor created an unforgettable character.
Here, 塑造: to shape or create an image, character or quality.
Dictionary senses and source
- to shape or create an image, character or quality
- to model
- to mold
- (fig.) to create (a character, a market, an image etc)
- (fig.) (literature) to portray (in words)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4845, syllabus PDF page 201. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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素质
素质 · sùzhì
qualities; a person's underlying competence or character
这项to work工作to need需要good良好(modifier / structural particle)的心理素质。
zhè xiàng gōng zuò xū yào liáng hǎo de xīn lǐ sù zhì。
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This job requires psychological resilience.
Here, 素质: qualities; a person's underlying competence or character.
Dictionary senses and source
- qualities; a person's underlying competence or character
- inner quality
- basic essence
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4846, syllabus PDF page 201. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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算了
算了 · suànle
forget it; let the matter go
算了 often means let it go, never mind or forget it. Depending on tone it may express acceptance or frustration. It is not normally a statement that a calculation has been completed.
let it be算了，we / us我们to exchange换一个means办法(suggestion)吧。
suàn le， wǒ men huàn yí gè bàn fǎ ba。
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Never mind; let's try another method.
Here, 算了: forget it; let the matter go.
Dictionary senses and source
- forget it; let the matter go
- let it be
- let it pass
- forget about it
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4847, syllabus PDF page 201. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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算是
算是 · suànshì
to count as; to be regarded as to some degree
算是 gives a qualified judgement that something counts as or can be considered a certain thing. It can sound less absolute than simply saying 是.
这次to try尝试considered to be算是success成功(completed / change)了。
zhè cì cháng shì suàn shì chéng gōng le。
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This attempt can be considered a success.
Here, 算是: to count as; to be regarded as to some degree.
Dictionary senses and source
- to count as; to be regarded as to some degree
- considered to be
- at last
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4848, syllabus PDF page 201. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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虽
虽 · suī
although; a concise form used in written patterns
虽 is a concise form of 虽然, common in written patterns such as 虽……却…… (although ..., nevertheless ...). 虽小却舒服 means small but comfortable.
this这gap间house屋子虽小，but却degree / adjective linker很comfortable舒服。
zhè jiān wū zi suī xiǎo， què hěn shū fu。
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Although this room is small, it is very comfortable.
Here, 虽: although; a concise form used in written patterns.
Dictionary senses and source
- although; a concise form used in written patterns
- although
- even though
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4849, syllabus PDF page 201. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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岁数
岁数 · suìshu
age; number of years old
岁数 is an everyday word for age. 你多大了 is a common conversational question, but asking an adult's age directly may be inappropriate in some situations. 年龄 is more neutral and formal wording.
这棵树(modifier / structural particle)的age (number of years old)岁数than / compared to比I / me我see 大夫大。
zhè kē shù de suì shu bǐ wǒ dà。
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This tree is older than I am.
Here, 岁数: age; number of years old.
Dictionary senses and source
- age; number of years old
- age (number of years old)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4850, syllabus PDF page 201. 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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