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 173 of 180
终点
终点 · zhōngdiǎn
finishing point; the end of a route
competition (sports etc)比赛(modifier / structural particle)的the end终点at / in在park (for public recreation)公园doorway门口。
bǐ sài de zhōng diǎn zài gōng yuán mén kǒu。
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The finishing point of the race is at the park entrance.
Here, 终点: finishing point; the end of a route.
Dictionary senses and source
- finishing point; the end of a route
- the end
- end point
- finishing line (in a race)
- destination
- terminus
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5321, syllabus PDF page 213. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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中断
中断 · zhōngduàn
to interrupt or break off an ongoing process
网络故障to make使meeting会议to cut short中断(completed / change)了。
wǎng luò gù zhàng shǐ huì yì zhōng duàn le。
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A network fault interrupted the meeting.
Here, 中断: to interrupt or break off an ongoing process.
Dictionary senses and source
- to interrupt or break off an ongoing process
- to cut short
- to break off
- to discontinue
- to interrupt
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5322, syllabus PDF page 213. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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终身
终身 · zhōngshēn
lifelong; for the whole of one's life
she / her她to be convinced (that sth…相信lifelong终身to learn学习degree / adjective linker很important重要。
tā xiāng xìn zhōng shēn xué xí hěn zhòng yào。
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She believes lifelong learning is important.
Here, 终身: lifelong; for the whole of one's life.
Dictionary senses and source
- lifelong; for the whole of one's life
- lifelong
- all one's life
- marriage
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5323, syllabus PDF page 213. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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钟头
钟头 · zhōngtóu
hour; an everyday unit of time
钟头 is an everyday word for an hour. 半个钟头 is half an hour; 小时 is the more general wording in schedules and formal measurements.
we / us我们to wait for等(completed / change)了half of sth半个hour钟头。
wǒ men děng le bàn gè zhōng tóu。
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We waited for half an hour.
Here, 钟头: hour; an everyday unit of time.
Dictionary senses and source
- hour; an everyday unit of time
- hour
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5324, syllabus PDF page 213. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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中旬
中旬 · zhōngxún
the middle ten days of a month
中旬 is days 11–20 of a month. 上旬 is days 1–10, and 下旬 is day 21 through the month's end. It does not simply mean the second calendar week.
to take an exam考试to arrange安排at / in在June六月middle third of a month中旬。
kǎo shì ān pái zài liù yuè zhōng xún。
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The examination is scheduled for the middle ten days of June.
Here, 中旬: the middle ten days of a month.
Dictionary senses and source
- the middle ten days of a month
- middle third of a month
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5325, syllabus PDF page 213. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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中央
中央 · zhōngyāng
centre; the middle part
public square广场central中央to have / there is有一座fountain喷泉。
guǎng chǎng zhōng yāng yǒu yī zuò pēn quán。
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There is a fountain in the centre of the square.
Here, 中央: centre; the middle part.
Dictionary senses and source
- centre; the middle part
- central
- middle
- center
- central authorities (of a state)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5326, syllabus PDF page 213. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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肿
肿 · zhǒng
swollen; to swell
he / him他(modifier / structural particle)的ankle脚踝a little有点to swell肿。
tā de jiǎo huái yǒu diǎn zhǒng。
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His ankle is a little swollen.
Here, 肿: swollen; to swell.
Dictionary senses and source
- swollen; to swell
- to swell
- swelling
- swollen
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5327, syllabus PDF page 213. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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中
中 · zhòng
to hit a target; to get a result such as a prize
Here 中 is zhòng, meaning hit a target or obtain an outcome such as a prize. Compare first-tone zhōng for middle, as in 中间. 中奖 and 中毒 also use zhòng.
she / her她(modifier / structural particle)的arrow箭to hit (the mark)中(completed / change)了target目标。
tā de jiàn zhòng le mù biāo。
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Her arrow hit the target.
Here, 中: to hit a target; to get a result such as a prize.
Dictionary senses and source
- to hit a target; to get a result such as a prize
- to hit (the mark)
- to be hit by
- to suffer
- to win (a prize, a lottery)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5328, syllabus PDF page 213. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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种地
种地 · zhòngdì
to farm; to cultivate land
he / him他at / in在village村里to farm种地。
tā zài cūn lǐ zhòng dì。
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He farms in the village.
Here, 种地: to farm; to cultivate land.
Dictionary senses and source
- to farm; to cultivate land
- to farm
- to work the land
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5329, syllabus PDF page 213. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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中毒
中毒 · zhòngdú
poisoning; to be poisoned
doctor医生at / in在to inform报告to hit (the mark)中to record记录(completed / change)了in the same place一起中毒事件。
yī shēng zài bào gào zhōng jì lù le yì qǐ zhòng dú shì jiàn。
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The doctor recorded a case of poisoning in the report.
Here, 中毒: poisoning; to be poisoned.
Dictionary senses and source
- poisoning; to be poisoned
- to be poisoned
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5330, syllabus PDF page 213. 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.
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