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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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陷入
陷入 · xiànrù
to fall into a difficult state or become immersed
he / him他to sink into陷入(completed / change)了to contemplate沉思。
tā xiàn rù le chén sī。
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He became lost in thought.
Here, 陷入: to fall into a difficult state or become immersed.
Dictionary senses and source
- to fall into a difficult state or become immersed
- to sink into
- to get caught up in
- to land in (a predicament)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5031, syllabus PDF page 205. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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线索
线索 · xiànsuǒ
clue; information that helps solve or trace something
这张photograph照片to offer提供(completed / change)了一个important重要trail线索。
zhè zhāng zhào piàn tí gōng le yí gè zhòng yào xiàn suǒ。
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This photograph provided an important clue.
Here, 线索: clue; information that helps solve or trace something.
Dictionary senses and source
- clue; information that helps solve or trace something
- trail
- clues
- thread (of a story)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5032, syllabus PDF page 205. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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限于
限于 · xiànyú
to be limited to or restricted by
这次to discuss讨论to be limited to限于课程内容。
zhè cì tǎo lùn xiàn yú kè chéng nèi róng。
Show English meaning
This discussion is limited to the course content.
Here, 限于: to be limited to or restricted by.
Dictionary senses and source
- to be limited to or restricted by
- to be limited to
- to be confined to
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5033, syllabus PDF page 205. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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相差
相差 · xiāngchà
to differ by an amount
相差 + amount states how much two quantities differ. 两件衣服相差五十元 means their prices differ by fifty yuan; it does not by itself say which item is more expensive.
两件clothes衣服(modifier / structural particle)的price价格to differ相差五十元。
liǎng jiàn yī fu de jià gé xiāng chà wǔ shí yuán。
Show English meaning
The two items of clothing differ in price by fifty yuan.
Here, 相差: to differ by an amount.
Dictionary senses and source
- to differ by an amount
- to differ
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5034, syllabus PDF page 205. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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香肠
香肠 · xiāngcháng
sausage
he / him他at / in在bread面包li, ancient measure of…里to put放(completed / change)了一根sausage香肠。
tā zài miàn bāo lǐ fàng le yī gēn xiāng cháng。
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He put a sausage in the bread.
Here, 香肠: sausage.
Dictionary senses and source
- sausage
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5035, syllabus PDF page 205. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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相传
相传 · xiāngchuán
it is said; according to a story passed down
相传 introduces something said or passed down in tradition. It reports a story or inherited account rather than establishing that it has been independently verified.
to pass on相传这座bridge桥已有几百年(modifier / structural particle)的history历史。
xiāng chuán zhè zuò qiáo yǐ yǒu jǐ bǎi nián de lì shǐ。
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It is said that this bridge is several hundred years old.
Here, 相传: it is said; according to a story passed down.
Dictionary senses and source
- it is said; according to a story passed down
- to pass on
- to hand down
- tradition has it that ...
- according to legend
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5036, syllabus PDF page 205. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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相等
相等 · xiāngděng
equal in quantity or measure
相等 concerns equal amounts or measurements. 平等 concerns equality in rights, status or treatment. 面积相等 means equal areas, not equal social standing.
this这两个triangle三角形(modifier / structural particle)的area (of a floor, piece of…面积equal相等。
zhè liǎng gè sān jiǎo xíng de miàn jī xiāng děng。
Show English meaning
These two triangles have equal areas.
Here, 相等: equal in quantity or measure.
Dictionary senses and source
- equal in quantity or measure
- equal
- equally
- equivalent
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5037, syllabus PDF page 205. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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相连
相连 · xiānglián
to be connected to each other
this这两栋house with more than 1 story楼to pass through通过corridor走廊to link相连。
zhè liǎng dòng lóu tōng guò zǒu láng xiāng lián。
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These two buildings are connected by a corridor.
Here, 相连: to be connected to each other.
Dictionary senses and source
- to be connected to each other
- to link
- to join
- link
- connection
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5038, syllabus PDF page 205. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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香水
香水 · xiāngshuǐ
perfume
she / her她to buy买(completed / change)了一小variant of 瓶瓶perfume香水。
tā mǎi le yī xiǎo píng xiāng shuǐ。
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She bought a small bottle of perfume.
Here, 香水: perfume.
Dictionary senses and source
- perfume
- cologne
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5039, syllabus PDF page 205. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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相应
相应 · xiāngyìng
corresponding; matching the situation or requirement
相应 means corresponding or appropriate to the relevant situation, as in 相应的措施. 应 is fourth-tone yìng here; compare first-tone yīng in 应该 (should).
to ask请according to根据circumstances情况采取相应(modifier / structural particle)的measure措施。
qǐng gēn jù qíng kuàng cǎi qǔ xiāng yìng de cuò shī。
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Please take measures appropriate to the situation.
Here, 相应: corresponding; matching the situation or requirement.
Dictionary senses and source
- corresponding; matching the situation or requirement
- to correspond
- answering (one another)
- to agree (among the part)
- corresponding
- relevant
- appropriate
- (modify) accordingly
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5040, syllabus PDF page 205. 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.