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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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超越
超越 · chāoyuè
surpass; go beyond a previous level or limit
她希望在下次比赛中超越自己。
tā xī wàng zài xià cì bǐ sài zhōng chāo yuè zì jǐ。
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She hopes to improve on her own performance in the next competition.
Here, 超越: surpass; go beyond a previous level or limit.
Dictionary senses and source
- surpass; go beyond a previous level or limit
- to surpass
- to exceed
- to transcend
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3741, syllabus PDF page 173. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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朝代
朝代 · cháodài
dynasty; a historical period under a ruling family
这座建筑建于哪个朝代？
zhè zuò jiàn zhù jiàn yú nǎ ge cháo dài？
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During which dynasty was this building constructed?
Here, 朝代: dynasty; a historical period under a ruling family.
Dictionary senses and source
- dynasty; a historical period under a ruling family
- dynasty
- reign (of a king)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3742, syllabus PDF page 173. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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潮流
潮流 · cháoliú
trend; a popular direction of change
她不太追求潮流，更喜欢适合自己的衣服。
tā bù tài zhuī qiú cháo liú， gèng xǐ huan shì hé zì jǐ de yī fu。
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She does not focus much on trends. She prefers clothes that suit her.
Here, 潮流: trend; a popular direction of change.
Dictionary senses and source
- trend; a popular direction of change
- tide
- current
- trend
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3743, syllabus PDF page 173. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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潮湿
潮湿 · cháoshī
damp; containing noticeable moisture
雨后，房间里有点潮湿。
yǔ hòu， fáng jiān lǐ yǒu diǎn cháo shī。
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The room is a little damp after the rain.
Here, 潮湿: damp; containing noticeable moisture.
Dictionary senses and source
- damp; containing noticeable moisture
- damp
- moist
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3744, syllabus PDF page 173. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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嘲笑
嘲笑 · cháoxiào
mock; laugh at someone unkindly
别人说错了，也不要嘲笑他们。
bié rén shuō cuò le， yě bú yào cháo xiào tā men。
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Don't make fun of people when they say something incorrectly.
Here, 嘲笑: mock; laugh at someone unkindly.
Dictionary senses and source
- mock; laugh at someone unkindly
- to jeer at
- to deride
- to ridicule
- mockery
- derision
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3745, syllabus PDF page 173. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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炒股
炒股 · chǎogǔ
trade stocks, often aiming for short-term gains
这部小说里的主人公喜欢炒股。
zhè bù xiǎo shuō lǐ de zhǔ rén gōng xǐ huan chǎo gǔ。
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The main character in this novel likes trading stocks.
Here, 炒股: trade stocks, often aiming for short-term gains.
Dictionary senses and source
- trade stocks, often aiming for short-term gains
- (coll.) to speculate in stocks
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3746, syllabus PDF page 173. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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吵架
吵架 · chǎojià
quarrel; argue angrily
他们没有吵架，而是坐下来认真谈了谈。
tā men méi yǒu chǎo jià， ér shì zuò xià lái rèn zhēn tán le tán。
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They did not quarrel. They sat down and talked things through carefully.
Here, 吵架: quarrel; argue angrily.
Dictionary senses and source
- quarrel; argue angrily
- to quarrel
- to have a row
- quarrel
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3747, syllabus PDF page 173. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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撤回
撤回 · chèhuí
withdraw; take back something sent or submitted
撤回 commonly means taking back something sent or submitted, such as a message or an application. 撤销 commonly cancels a decision or reverses an action; in software it can mean undo.
我发现文件发错了，马上撤回了消息。
wǒ fā xiàn wén jiàn fā cuò le， mǎ shàng chè huí le xiāo xi。
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I realized I had sent the wrong file and immediately withdrew the message.
Here, 撤回: withdraw; take back something sent or submitted.
Dictionary senses and source
- withdraw; take back something sent or submitted
- to recall
- to revoke
- to retract
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3748, syllabus PDF page 173. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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撤销
撤销 · chèxiāo
revoke; cancel an established decision or action
你可以点击这个按钮撤销刚才的操作。
nǐ kě yǐ diǎn jī zhè ge àn niǔ chè xiāo gāng cái de cāo zuò。
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You can click this button to undo your last action.
Here, 撤销: revoke; cancel an established decision or action.
Dictionary senses and source
- revoke; cancel an established decision or action
- to repeal
- to revoke
- (computing) to undo
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3749, syllabus PDF page 173. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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沉重
沉重 · chénzhòng
heavy; emotionally burdensome
听到这个消息，大家的心情都很沉重。
tīng dào zhè ge xiāo xi， dà jiā de xīn qíng dōu hěn chén zhòng。
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Everyone felt heavy-hearted on hearing this news.
Here, 沉重: heavy; emotionally burdensome.
Dictionary senses and source
- heavy; emotionally burdensome
- heavy
- hard
- serious
- critical
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3750, syllabus PDF page 173. 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.