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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一一
一一 · yīyī
one by one; each in turn
teacher老师one by one一一to reply回答(completed / change)了we / us我们(modifier / structural particle)的question问题。
lǎo shī yī yī huí dá le wǒ men de wèn tí。
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The teacher answered our questions one by one.
Here, 一一: one by one; each in turn.
Dictionary senses and source
- one by one; each in turn
- one by one
- one after another
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5141, syllabus PDF page 208. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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姨
姨 · yí
maternal aunt; one's mother's sister
姨 here means your mother's sister, whether older or younger than your mother. 姨妈 is a fuller form. 阿姨 can also be a polite title for an unrelated adult woman; context identifies the relationship.
我姨是mama妈妈(modifier / structural particle)的older sister姐姐。
wǒ yí shì mā ma de jiě jie。
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My maternal aunt is my mother's older sister.
Here, 姨: maternal aunt; one's mother's sister.
Dictionary senses and source
- maternal aunt; one's mother's sister
- mother's sister
- aunt
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5142, syllabus PDF page 208. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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一辈子
一辈子 · yíbèizi
one's whole life; a lifetime
he / him他(for) a lifetime一辈子all / both都at / in在这座city城市to live生活。
tā yí bèi zi dōu zài zhè zuò chéng shì shēng huó。
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He has lived in this city all his life.
Here, 一辈子: one's whole life; a lifetime.
Dictionary senses and source
- one's whole life; a lifetime
- (for) a lifetime
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5143, syllabus PDF page 208. Dictionary reading comparison: reading variant. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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遗产
遗产 · yíchǎn
inheritance; heritage passed down
遗产 can be property or resources passed down after someone's death, or shared cultural and natural heritage. 文化遗产 means cultural heritage, not necessarily a private inheritance.
这座ancient city古城to be / is是important重要(modifier / structural particle)的cultural heritage文化遗产。
zhè zuò gǔ chéng shì zhòng yào de wén huà yí chǎn。
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This ancient city is important cultural heritage.
Here, 遗产: inheritance; heritage passed down.
Dictionary senses and source
- inheritance; heritage passed down
- heritage
- legacy
- inheritance
- bequest
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5144, syllabus PDF page 208. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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遗传
遗传 · yíchuán
heredity; passing characteristics from one generation to another
这门subject课to introduce (sb to sb)介绍(completed / change)了heredity遗传(modifier / structural particle)的basic concept基本概念。
zhè mén kè jiè shào le yí chuán de jī běn gài niàn。
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This course introduces the basic concepts of heredity.
Here, 遗传: heredity; passing characteristics from one generation to another.
Dictionary senses and source
- heredity; passing characteristics from one generation to another
- heredity
- to inherit (a trait)
- to pass on (to one's offspring)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5145, syllabus PDF page 208. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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一带
一带 · yídài
the area around a place; a locality
A place + 一带 means the area in and around that place, as in 学校一带. It describes a locality rather than a precise measured boundary.
school学校region一带to have / there is有很多small store小店。
xué xiào yí dài yǒu hěn duō xiǎo diàn。
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There are many small shops around the school.
Here, 一带: the area around a place; a locality.
Dictionary senses and source
- the area around a place; a locality
- region
- district
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5146, syllabus PDF page 208. Dictionary reading comparison: reading variant. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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一道
一道 · yídào
together; along with someone
Here 一道 means together, similar to 一起. It can also be 一 + the measure word 道 in expressions such as 一道题 (one question); do not translate that use as together.
to welcome欢迎you你and / with和we / us我们together一道to participate参加to exercise活动。
huān yíng nǐ hé wǒ men yí dào cān jiā huó dòng。
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You are welcome to join us in the activity.
Here, 一道: together; along with someone.
Dictionary senses and source
- together; along with someone
- together
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5147, syllabus PDF page 208. Dictionary reading comparison: reading variant. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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一贯
一贯 · yíguàn
consistent; the same over time
一贯 stresses a consistent attitude, standard or behaviour over time. It can introduce praise or criticism; consistency by itself is not always positive.
she / her她consistent一贯认真对待to learn学习。
tā yí guàn rèn zhēn duì dài xué xí。
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She has always taken her studies seriously.
Here, 一贯: consistent; the same over time.
Dictionary senses and source
- consistent; the same over time
- consistent
- constant
- from start to finish
- all along
- persistent
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5148, syllabus PDF page 208. Dictionary reading comparison: reading variant. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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疑惑
疑惑 · yíhuò
puzzled; uncertainty about something not understood
I / me我to / towards / correct对this这个explanation解释still / also还some有些to doubt疑惑。
wǒ duì zhè ge jiě shì hái yǒu xiē yí huò。
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I am still a little puzzled by this explanation.
Here, 疑惑: puzzled; uncertainty about something not understood.
Dictionary senses and source
- puzzled; uncertainty about something not understood
- to doubt
- to distrust
- unconvincing
- to puzzle over
- misgivings
- suspicions
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5149, syllabus PDF page 208. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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一律
一律 · yílǜ
without exception; applying the same rule to all
一律 means the same rule applies without exception. It is common in notices and regulations and is stronger than 通常 (usually).
application form报名表same一律at / in在Friday周五front前交回。
bào míng biǎo yí lǜ zài zhōu wǔ qián jiāo huí。
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All registration forms must be returned before Friday, without exception.
Here, 一律: without exception; applying the same rule to all.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
commodity商品same一律to beat打八折。
Here, 一律: uniformly. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- without exception; applying the same rule to all
- same
- uniformly
- all
- without exception
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5150, syllabus PDF page 208. Dictionary reading comparison: reading variant. 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.