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.
1800 word entries · Batch 157 of 180
以往
以往 · yǐwǎng
previously; in the past
这次to exercise活动and / with和in the past以往different不同。
zhè cì huó dòng hé yǐ wǎng bù tóng。
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This activity is different from those in the past.
Here, 以往: previously; in the past.
Dictionary senses and source
- previously; in the past
- in the past
- formerly
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5161, syllabus PDF page 209. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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异常
异常 · yìcháng
unusual; abnormal, or exceptionally to a high degree
异常 can mean abnormal or unusual, as in 异常的声音. Before an adjective it can also mean exceptionally, as in 异常安静 (exceptionally quiet); context decides whether something is a problem.
equipment设备to issue (an order, decree…发出(completed / change)了unusual异常(modifier / structural particle)的voice声音。
shè bèi fā chū le yì cháng de shēng yīn。
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The equipment made an unusual sound.
Here, 异常: unusual; abnormal, or exceptionally to a high degree.
Dictionary senses and source
- unusual; abnormal, or exceptionally to a high degree
- unusual
- abnormal
- extremely
- exceptionally
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5162, syllabus PDF page 209. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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益处
益处 · yìchù
benefit; a positive effect
to read阅读to have / there is有很多benefit益处。
yuè dú yǒu hěn duō yì chù。
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Reading has many benefits.
Here, 益处: benefit; a positive effect.
Dictionary senses and source
- benefit; a positive effect
- benefit
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5163, syllabus PDF page 209. Dictionary reading comparison: reading variant. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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一帆风顺
一帆风顺 · yìfān-fēngshùn
smooth sailing; proceeding without setbacks
一帆风顺 is an idiom wishing or describing smooth progress without setbacks. It literally evokes a sail catching a favourable wind and does not require a real boat.
to pray for祝you你(modifier / structural particle)的new新plan计划propitious wind throughout…一帆风顺！
zhù nǐ de xīn jì huà yì fān fēng shùn！
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May your new plan go smoothly!
Here, 一帆风顺: smooth sailing; proceeding without setbacks.
Dictionary senses and source
- smooth sailing; proceeding without setbacks
- propitious wind throughout the journey (idiom)
- plain sailing
- to go smoothly
- have a nice trip!
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5164, syllabus PDF page 209. Dictionary reading comparison: reading variant. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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一口气
一口气 · yìkǒuqì
in one go; without stopping
一口气 means in one go or without stopping. It can describe finishing a book or a task, rather than literally using a single breath.
she / her她one breath一口气读完(completed / change)了this这本书。
tā yì kǒu qì dú wán le zhè běn shū。
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She read this book in one go.
Here, 一口气: in one go; without stopping.
Dictionary senses and source
- in one go; without stopping
- one breath
- in one breath
- at a stretch
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5165, syllabus PDF page 209. Dictionary reading comparison: reading variant. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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议论
议论 · yìlùn
to discuss or comment on a person or event
everyone大家all / both都at / in在to comment议论这场competition (sports etc)比赛。
dà jiā dōu zài yì lùn zhè chǎng bǐ sài。
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Everyone is talking about this match.
Here, 议论: to discuss or comment on a person or event.
Dictionary senses and source
- to discuss or comment on a person or event
- to comment
- to talk about
- to discuss
- discussion
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5166, syllabus PDF page 209. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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一模一样
一模一样 · yìmú-yíyàng
exactly the same
一模一样 means exactly the same. 模 is mú here, as in 模样, unlike mó in 模型 (model). The supplied expression also records the tone changes of its two 一 syllables.
this这两个cup杯子exactly the same (idiom)一模一样。
zhè liǎng gè bēi zi yì mú yí yàng。
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These two cups are exactly the same.
Here, 一模一样: exactly the same.
Dictionary senses and source
- exactly the same
- exactly the same (idiom)
- carbon copy
- also pr. [yi1 mo2 yi1 yang4]
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5167, syllabus PDF page 209. Dictionary reading comparison: reading variant. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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艺人
艺人 · yìrén
performer; a professional entertainer
this (person)这位performing artist艺人at / in在street街头play表演music音乐。
zhè wèi yì rén zài jiē tóu biǎo yǎn yīn yuè。
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This performer plays music in the street.
Here, 艺人: performer; a professional entertainer.
Dictionary senses and source
- performer; a professional entertainer
- performing artist
- actor
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5168, syllabus PDF page 209. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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一身
一身 · yìshēn
all over one's body; a full set worn or carried
to run跑步back后，他出(completed / change)了whole body一身perspiration汗。
pǎo bù hòu， tā chū le yì shēn hàn。
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He was sweating all over after the run.
Here, 一身: all over one's body; a full set worn or carried.
Dictionary senses and source
- all over one's body; a full set worn or carried
- whole body
- from head to toe
- single person
- a suit of clothes
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5169, syllabus PDF page 209. Dictionary reading comparison: reading variant. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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一时
一时 · yìshí
for a moment; at a particular short period
I / me我a period of time一时想不起she / her她(modifier / structural particle)的name (of a person or thing)名字。
wǒ yì shí xiǎng bù qǐ tā de míng zi。
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For a moment, I could not recall her name.
Here, 一时: for a moment; at a particular short period.
Dictionary senses and source
- for a moment; at a particular short period
- a period of time
- a while
- for a short while
- temporary
- momentary
- at the same time
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5170, syllabus PDF page 209. 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.