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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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谈论
谈论 · tánlùn
to discuss or talk about something
we / us我们in the middle of正在to discuss谈论next week下周(modifier / structural particle)的to travel旅行。
wǒ men zhèng zài tán lùn xià zhōu de lǚ xíng。
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We are talking about next week's trip.
Here, 谈论: to discuss or talk about something.
Dictionary senses and source
- to discuss or talk about something
- to discuss
- to talk about
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4861, 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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谈判
谈判 · tánpàn
to negotiate; negotiations between parties
谈判 involves negotiation between parties trying to reach an agreement. 谈论 simply means talk about or discuss something; not every discussion is a negotiation.
bilateral双方in the middle of正在to negotiate谈判(business) contract合同(modifier / structural particle)的details细节。
shuāng fāng zhèng zài tán pàn hé tóng de xì jié。
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The two sides are negotiating the details of the contract.
Here, 谈判: to negotiate; negotiations between parties.
Dictionary senses and source
- to negotiate; negotiations between parties
- to negotiate
- negotiation
- talks
- conference
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4862, 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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弹性
弹性 · tánxìng
elasticity; flexibility
弹性 is tánxìng, with second-tone 弹. It can describe literal elasticity or figurative flexibility, such as a flexible arrangement. Compare dàn in 子弹 (bullet).
这块cloth布degree / adjective linker很to have / there is有flexibility弹性。
zhè kuài bù hěn yǒu tán xìng。
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This fabric is very stretchy.
Here, 弹性: elasticity; flexibility.
Dictionary senses and source
- elasticity; flexibility
- flexibility
- elasticity
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4863, 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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探索
探索 · tànsuǒ
to explore or investigate something not fully understood
探索 emphasises exploring something not fully understood or trying new paths. 探讨 emphasises examining a subject through discussion; the two can occur in the same project.
this这个research研究team团队in the middle of正在to explore探索new新(modifier / structural particle)的method方法。
zhè ge yán jiū tuán duì zhèng zài tàn suǒ xīn de fāng fǎ。
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This research team is exploring new methods.
Here, 探索: to explore or investigate something not fully understood.
Dictionary senses and source
- to explore or investigate something not fully understood
- to explore
- to probe
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4864, 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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探讨
探讨 · tàntǎo
to examine through discussion
we / us我们in the same place一起to investigate探讨(completed / change)了a few几个maybe / possible可能(modifier / structural particle)的plan方案。
wǒ men yì qǐ tàn tǎo le jǐ gè kě néng de fāng àn。
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We discussed several possible proposals in depth.
Here, 探讨: to examine through discussion.
Dictionary senses and source
- to examine through discussion
- to investigate
- to probe
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4865, 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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汤圆
汤圆 · tāngyuán
glutinous rice balls, often served in a sweet soup
we / us我们at / in在Lantern Festival, the final…元宵节variant of 吃吃boiled or deep-fried balls…汤圆。
wǒ men zài yuán xiāo jié chī tāng yuán。
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We eat glutinous rice balls at the Lantern Festival.
Here, 汤圆: glutinous rice balls, often served in a sweet soup.
Dictionary senses and source
- glutinous rice balls, often served in a sweet soup
- boiled or deep-fried balls of glutinous rice flour, usually eaten during Lantern Festival
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4866, 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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糖果
糖果 · tángguǒ
sweets; candy
这袋candy糖果to have / there is有几种a person's preferences口味。
zhè dài táng guǒ yǒu jǐ zhǒng kǒu wèi。
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This bag of sweets contains several flavours.
Here, 糖果: sweets; candy.
Dictionary senses and source
- sweets; candy
- candy
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4867, 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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烫
烫 · tàng
hot enough to burn; to scald
这杯tea茶degree / adjective linker很to scald烫，先放a moment一会儿。
zhè bēi chá hěn tàng， xiān fàng yí huìr。
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This tea is very hot; leave it for a while first.
Here, 烫: hot enough to burn; to scald.
Dictionary senses and source
- hot enough to burn; to scald
- to scald
- to burn (by scalding)
- to blanch (cooking)
- to heat (sth) up in hot water
- to perm
- to iron
- scalding hot
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4868, 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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掏
掏 · tāo
to reach in and take something out
she / her她from从pocket口袋li, ancient measure of…里to fish out掏出一张paper纸。
tā cóng kǒu dai lǐ tāo chū yī zhāng zhǐ。
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She took a piece of paper out of her pocket.
Here, 掏: to reach in and take something out.
Dictionary senses and source
- to reach in and take something out
- to fish out (from pocket)
- to scoop
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4869, 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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逃
逃 · táo
to escape or flee
kitten小猫from从to open打开(modifier / structural particle)的window窗户逃出去(completed / change)了。
xiǎo māo cóng dǎ kāi de chuāng hu táo chū qù le。
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The kitten escaped through the open window.
Here, 逃: to escape or flee.
Dictionary senses and source
- to escape or flee
- to escape
- to run away
- to flee
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4870, 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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