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 175 of 180
株
株 · zhū
measure word for individual plants
株 counts individual plants, as in 三株玫瑰 (three rose plants). 枝 can count cut flowers or branches; a rose plant and a flower stem are different things to count.
花园里to plant种(completed / change)了三株rugosa rose (shrub) (Rosa…玫瑰。
huā yuán lǐ zhòng le sān zhū méi gui。
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Three rose plants have been planted in the garden.
Here, 株: measure word for individual plants.
Dictionary senses and source
- measure word for individual plants
- tree trunk
- stump (tree root)
- a plant
- classifier for trees or plants
- strain (biology)
- to involve others (in shady business)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5341, 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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珠宝
珠宝 · zhūbǎo
jewellery; precious stones and ornaments
museum博物馆to put on display展出(completed / change)了ancient times古代pearls珠宝。
bó wù guǎn zhǎn chū le gǔ dài zhū bǎo。
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The museum displayed ancient jewellery.
Here, 珠宝: jewellery; precious stones and ornaments.
Dictionary senses and source
- jewellery; precious stones and ornaments
- pearls
- jewels
- precious stones
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5342, 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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诸多
诸多 · zhūduō
many; numerous, in formal wording
this这个plan计划furthermore还有(used for abstract things)…诸多details细节to need需要to discuss讨论。
zhè ge jì huà hái yǒu zhū duō xì jié xū yào tǎo lùn。
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There are still many details in this plan that need discussion.
Here, 诸多: many; numerous, in formal wording.
Dictionary senses and source
- many; numerous, in formal wording
- (used for abstract things) a good deal, a lot of
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5343, 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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主办
主办 · zhǔbàn
to organise and host an event as the responsible body
主办 refers to the organisation primarily responsible for an event. 参加 means take part; a student may participate in a competition that the school 主办.
school学校to organize主办(completed / change)了这次competition (sports etc)比赛。
xué xiào zhǔ bàn le zhè cì bǐ sài。
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The school organised this competition.
Here, 主办: to organise and host an event as the responsible body.
Dictionary senses and source
- to organise and host an event as the responsible body
- to organize
- to host (a conference or sports event)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5344, 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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主播
主播 · zhǔbō
presenter; an anchor or online livestream host
this (person)这位(news) anchor主播in the middle of正在to introduce (sb to sb)介绍新书。
zhè wèi zhǔ bō zhèng zài jiè shào xīn shū。
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This presenter is introducing new books.
Here, 主播: presenter; an anchor or online livestream host.
Dictionary senses and source
- presenter; an anchor or online livestream host
- (news) anchor
- (program) host
- (Internet) streamer
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5345, 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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主导
主导 · zhǔdǎo
to lead or shape the direction of something
this这个item项目to follow由student学生leading主导。
zhè ge xiàng mù yóu xué shēng zhǔ dǎo。
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This project is led by students.
Here, 主导: to lead or shape the direction of something.
Dictionary senses and source
- to lead or shape the direction of something
- leading
- dominant
- prevailing
- to lead
- to direct
- to dominate
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5346, 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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主管
主管 · zhǔguǎn
to be in charge of; a supervisor
主管 can be a verb meaning be in charge of or a noun meaning supervisor. 她主管这个部门 uses the verb; 她是部门主管 uses the noun.
she / her她in charge主管this这个department部门。
tā zhǔ guǎn zhè ge bù mén。
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She is in charge of this department.
Here, 主管: to be in charge of; a supervisor.
Dictionary senses and source
- to be in charge of; a supervisor
- in charge
- responsible for
- person in charge
- manager
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5347, 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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主角
主角 · zhǔjué
main character; a leading role
主角 is zhǔjué, with second-tone 角, meaning the leading character or role. 主演 concerns the actor starring in the work. Compare jiǎo in 角度 (angle).
she / her她at / in在这部戏里to play the role of扮演leading role主角。
tā zài zhè bù xì lǐ bàn yǎn zhǔ jué。
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She plays the leading role in this play.
Here, 主角: main character; a leading role.
Dictionary senses and source
- main character; a leading role
- leading role
- lead
- protagonist
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5348, 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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主流
主流 · zhǔliú
mainstream; the prevailing trend or view
this这个point of view观点still / also还no不是main stream (of a river)主流。
zhè ge guān diǎn hái bú shì zhǔ liú。
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This view is not yet mainstream.
Here, 主流: mainstream; the prevailing trend or view.
Dictionary senses and source
- mainstream; the prevailing trend or view
- main stream (of a river)
- fig. the essential point
- main viewpoint of a matter
- mainstream (culture etc)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5349, 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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主演
主演 · zhǔyǎn
to star in a film or play; a leading actor
这部movie电影to follow由she / her她to play the leading role主演。
zhè bù diàn yǐng yóu tā zhǔ yǎn。
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She stars in this film.
Here, 主演: to star in a film or play; a leading actor.
Dictionary senses and source
- to star in a film or play; a leading actor
- to play the leading role
- to star
- lead actor
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5350, 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.
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.