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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证实
证实 · zhèngshí
to confirm or establish as true
证实 emphasises confirming something as true with evidence. 验证 emphasises checking or testing whether it is true or valid; a test does not automatically confirm the original claim.
new新(modifier / structural particle)的material资料to confirm (sth to be true)证实(completed / change)了this这个conclusion结论。
xīn de zī liào zhèng shí le zhè ge jié lùn。
Show English meaning
The new information confirmed this conclusion.
Here, 证实: to confirm or establish as true.
Dictionary senses and source
- to confirm or establish as true
- to confirm (sth to be true)
- to verify
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5291, syllabus PDF page 212. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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正义
正义 · zhèngyì
justice; acting according to what is fair and right
narrative故事to hit (the mark)中(modifier / structural particle)的hero英雄for为justice正义而战。
gù shi zhōng de yīng xióng wèi zhèng yì ér zhàn。
Show English meaning
The hero in the story fights for justice.
Here, 正义: justice; acting according to what is fair and right.
Dictionary senses and source
- justice; acting according to what is fair and right
- justice
- righteousness
- just
- righteous
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5292, syllabus PDF page 212. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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症状
症状 · zhèngzhuàng
symptom; an observable sign of a condition
doctor医生at / in在to inform报告to hit (the mark)中to record记录(completed / change)了symptom (of an illness)症状。
yī shēng zài bào gào zhōng jì lù le zhèng zhuàng。
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The doctor recorded the symptoms in the report.
Here, 症状: symptom; an observable sign of a condition.
Dictionary senses and source
- symptom; an observable sign of a condition
- symptom (of an illness)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5293, syllabus PDF page 212. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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支
支 · zhī
measure word for slender objects, such as pens
支 counts many slender objects, such as pens, and groups such as teams in 一支球队. 枝 literally means branch and can also count flower stems; choose the measure word that fits the object.
I / me我band带(completed / change)了两支pen笔。
wǒ dài le liǎng zhī bǐ。
Show English meaning
I brought two pens.
Here, 支: measure word for slender objects, such as pens.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
to ask请to lend to sb借给I / me我一支pen笔。
qǐng jiè gěi wǒ yī zhī bǐ。
Show English meaning
Please lend me a pen.
Here, 支: measure word for slender objects such as pens.
Dictionary senses and source
- measure word for slender objects, such as pens
- to support
- to sustain
- to erect
- to raise
- branch
- division
- to draw money
- classifier for rods such as pens and guns, for army divisions and for songs or compositions
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5294, syllabus PDF page 212. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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枝
枝 · zhī
branch; a measure word for flowers or branches
枝 means a branch and also counts flowers or branches, as in 三枝花. 支 is commonly used for pens and also appears with flower stems; the words sound the same but have different written origins.
she / her她at / in在flower vase花瓶li, ancient measure of…里to put放(completed / change)了三枝flower花。
tā zài huā píng lǐ fàng le sān zhī huā。
Show English meaning
She put three flower stems in the vase.
Here, 枝: branch; a measure word for flowers or branches.
Dictionary senses and source
- branch; a measure word for flowers or branches
- branch
- classifier for sticks, rods, pencils etc
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5295, syllabus PDF page 212. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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支撑
支撑 · zhīchēng
to support or hold something up
this这两根pillar柱子to prop up支撑(ongoing -ing)着roof屋顶。
zhè liǎng gēn zhù zi zhī chēng zhe wū dǐng。
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These two pillars support the roof.
Here, 支撑: to support or hold something up.
Dictionary senses and source
- to support or hold something up
- to prop up
- to support
- strut
- brace
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5296, syllabus PDF page 212. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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支出
支出 · zhīchū
expenditure; money spent
she / her她(把: marks the object)把each month每月(modifier / structural particle)的to spend支出记在book本子(bound form) up上。
tā bǎ měi yuè de zhī chū jì zài běn zi shàng。
Show English meaning
She records her monthly expenses in a notebook.
Here, 支出: expenditure; money spent.
Dictionary senses and source
- expenditure; money spent
- to spend
- to pay out
- expenses
- expenditure
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5297, syllabus PDF page 212. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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脂肪
脂肪 · zhīfáng
fat; a substance in the body and food
这节subject课to introduce (sb to sb)介绍(completed / change)了fat (in the body, in a…脂肪(modifier / structural particle)的structure结构。
zhè jié kè jiè shào le zhī fáng de jié gòu。
Show English meaning
This lesson introduces the structure of fats.
Here, 脂肪: fat; a substance in the body and food.
Dictionary senses and source
- fat; a substance in the body and food
- fat (in the body, in a plant, or in food)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5298, syllabus PDF page 212. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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之所以
之所以 · zhīsuǒyǐ
the reason why; introducing the cause of a stated result
之所以……是因为…… states a result first, then explains its cause. 他之所以进步快，是因为每天练习 means his daily practice explains his rapid progress.
he / him他(after a noun N and before…之所以progress进步rapid快，是因为every day每天to practice练习。
tā zhī suǒ yǐ jìn bù kuài， shì yīn wèi měi tiān liàn xí。
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The reason he improves quickly is that he practises every day.
Here, 之所以: the reason why; introducing the cause of a stated result.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
he / him他(after a noun N and before…之所以success成功，是因为to make an effort努力。
Here, 之所以: the reason ... is. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- the reason why; introducing the cause of a stated result
- (after a noun N and before a predicate P) the reason why N P
- Example: 我之所以討厭他|我之所以讨厌他[wo3 zhi1 suo3 yi3 tao3 yan4 ta1] "the reason why I dislike him (is ...)"
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5299, syllabus PDF page 212. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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值班
值班 · zhíbān
to be on duty for a scheduled period
今天下午to follow由I / me我to work a shift值班。
jīn tiān xià wǔ yóu wǒ zhí bān。
Show English meaning
I am on duty this afternoon.
Here, 值班: to be on duty for a scheduled period.
Dictionary senses and source
- to be on duty for a scheduled period
- to work a shift
- on duty
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5300, syllabus PDF page 212. 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.