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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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小气
小气 · xiǎoqi
stingy; ungenerous
小气 usually criticises someone as ungenerous or petty, so it can be insulting. It is different from 节省, which can positively describe saving resources or money.
he / him他a little有点stingy小气，not不to wish愿意(把: marks the object)把pen笔to lend to sb借给other people别人。
tā yǒu diǎn xiǎo qi， bù yuàn yì bǎ bǐ jiè gěi bié rén。
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He is a little ungenerous and does not want to lend his pen to others.
Here, 小气: stingy; ungenerous.
Dictionary senses and source
- stingy; ungenerous
- stingy
- miserly
- narrow-minded
- petty
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5051, syllabus PDF page 206. Dictionary reading comparison: reading variant. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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小偷儿
小偷儿 · xiǎotōur
thief; a spoken form with an r-coloured ending
儿 marks the r-coloured ending here. It does not mean a separate child; compare the word 小偷.
narrative故事li, ancient measure of…里(modifier / structural particle)的小偷儿偷走(completed / change)了一幅to draw画。
gù shi lǐ de xiǎo tōur tōu zǒu le yī fú huà。
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The thief in the story stole a painting.
Here, 小偷儿: thief; a spoken form with an r-coloured ending.
Dictionary senses and source
- thief; a spoken form with an r-coloured ending
- a thief
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5052, syllabus PDF page 206. Dictionary reading comparison: authored override. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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笑容
笑容 · xiàoróng
smile; a smiling expression
笑容 is the expression of smiling on a person's face. 笑声 is the sound of laughter; a person can have a 笑容 without making a 笑声.
she / her她脸上to expose露出(completed / change)了smile笑容。
tā liǎn shàng lù chū le xiào róng。
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A smile appeared on her face.
Here, 笑容: smile; a smiling expression.
Dictionary senses and source
- smile; a smiling expression
- smile
- smiling expression
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5053, syllabus PDF page 206. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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效应
效应 · xiàoyìng
effect; a result caused by a process or action
效应 is an effect produced by a process or action, often in analysis or science. 效果 commonly concerns the result or effectiveness of an action; their uses can overlap.
this这篇文章to discuss讨论(completed / change)了to advertise广告(modifier / structural particle)的effect (scientific…效应。
zhè piān wén zhāng tǎo lùn le guǎng gào de xiào yìng。
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This article discusses the effects of advertising.
Here, 效应: effect; a result caused by a process or action.
Dictionary senses and source
- effect; a result caused by a process or action
- effect (scientific phenomenon)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5054, syllabus PDF page 206. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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歇
歇 · xiē
to rest or take a break
走累(completed / change)了，we / us我们at / in在tree树down下to rest歇(completed / change)了a moment一会儿。
zǒu lèi le， wǒ men zài shù xià xiē le yí huìr。
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We got tired from walking and rested under a tree for a while.
Here, 歇: to rest or take a break.
Dictionary senses and source
- to rest or take a break
- to rest
- to take a break
- to stop
- to halt
- (dialect) to sleep
- a moment
- a short while
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5055, syllabus PDF page 206. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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携带
携带 · xiédài
to carry or take something with you
携带 is a more formal word for carry or bring along, often in notices. 带 is the common everyday alternative, as in 带学生证 (bring your student ID).
to ask请to carry (on one's person)携带student identity card学生证to participate参加to exercise活动。
qǐng xié dài xué shēng zhèng cān jiā huó dòng。
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Please bring your student ID to the activity.
Here, 携带: to carry or take something with you.
Dictionary senses and source
- to carry or take something with you
- to carry (on one's person)
- to support (old)
- Taiwan pr. [xi1 dai4]
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5056, syllabus PDF page 206. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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协会
协会 · xiéhuì
association; an organisation of people with a shared interest
she / her她to become a member加入(completed / change)了local当地(modifier / structural particle)的to take a photograph摄影an association协会。
tā jiā rù le dāng dì de shè yǐng xié huì。
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She joined the local photography association.
Here, 协会: association; an organisation of people with a shared interest.
Dictionary senses and source
- association; an organisation of people with a shared interest
- an association
- a society
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5057, syllabus PDF page 206. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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协调
协调 · xiétiáo
to coordinate; to make parts work together harmoniously
teacher老师to be responsible for负责to coordinate协调这次to exercise活动(modifier / structural particle)的to arrange安排。
lǎo shī fù zé xié tiáo zhè cì huó dòng de ān pái。
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The teacher is responsible for coordinating the arrangements for this activity.
Here, 协调: to coordinate; to make parts work together harmoniously.
Dictionary senses and source
- to coordinate; to make parts work together harmoniously
- to coordinate
- to harmonize
- to fit together
- to match (colors etc)
- harmonious
- concerted
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5058, syllabus PDF page 206. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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协助
协助 · xiézhù
to assist someone with a task
volunteer志愿者to provide assistance协助staff member工作人员to put in order布置meeting place会场。
zhì yuàn zhě xié zhù gōng zuò rén yuán bù zhì huì chǎng。
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The volunteers helped the staff set up the venue.
Here, 协助: to assist someone with a task.
Dictionary senses and source
- to assist someone with a task
- to provide assistance
- to aid
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5059, syllabus PDF page 206. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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心爱
心爱 · xīn’ài
dearly loved; cherished
this这本书to be / is是she / her她beloved心爱(modifier / structural particle)的gift礼物。
zhè běn shū shì tā xīn ài de lǐ wù。
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This book is a gift she cherishes.
Here, 心爱: dearly loved; cherished.
Dictionary senses and source
- dearly loved; cherished
- beloved
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5060, syllabus PDF page 206. 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.