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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粽子
粽子 · zòngzi
zongzi; rice wrapped in leaves, often with a filling
Dragon Boat Festival (5th…端午节o'clock时，we / us我们in the same place一起to cover包glutinous rice and choice…粽子。
duān wǔ jié shí， wǒ men yì qǐ bāo zòng zi。
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During the Dragon Boat Festival, we make leaf-wrapped rice dumplings together.
Here, 粽子: zongzi; rice wrapped in leaves, often with a filling.
Dictionary senses and source
- zongzi; rice wrapped in leaves, often with a filling
- glutinous rice and choice of filling wrapped in leaves and steamed or boiled
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5391, syllabus PDF page 214. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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走廊
走廊 · zǒuláng
corridor; a passage connecting rooms
classroom教室outside外(modifier / structural particle)的corridor走廊degree / adjective linker很quiet安静。
jiào shì wài de zǒu láng hěn ān jìng。
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The corridor outside the classroom is quiet.
Here, 走廊: corridor; a passage connecting rooms.
Dictionary senses and source
- corridor; a passage connecting rooms
- corridor
- aisle
- hallway
- passageway
- veranda
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5392, syllabus PDF page 214. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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足
足 · zú
sufficient; enough in amount
Here 足 concerns enough or sufficient, as in 足够的水. It can also mean foot in compounds such as 足迹 (footprint); the meaning depends on the expression.
to set off出发front前，we / us我们preparation准备(completed / change)了enough足够(modifier / structural particle)的water水。
chū fā qián， wǒ men zhǔn bèi le zú gòu de shuǐ。
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Before setting off, we prepared enough water.
Here, 足: sufficient; enough in amount.
Dictionary senses and source
- sufficient; enough in amount
- (bound form) foot
- leg
- sufficient
- ample
- as much as
- fully
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5393, syllabus PDF page 214. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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足以
足以 · zúyǐ
enough to; sufficient for a stated result
足以 + action or result means sufficient to achieve it. 足以回答 means enough to answer; it does not simply describe a large quantity without reference to a purpose.
these这些material资料sufficient to...足以to reply回答this这个question问题。
zhè xiē zī liào zú yǐ huí dá zhè ge wèn tí。
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This information is enough to answer this question.
Here, 足以: enough to; sufficient for a stated result.
Dictionary senses and source
- enough to; sufficient for a stated result
- sufficient to...
- so much so that
- so that
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5394, syllabus PDF page 214. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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阻碍
阻碍 · zǔ’ài
to hinder progress; an obstacle
阻碍 usually concerns hindering progress or development. 阻挡 emphasises blocking passage, movement or a view. An information gap can 阻碍 work, while a wall can 阻挡 the view.
to lack缺乏information信息can / will会to obstruct阻碍工作进展。
quē fá xìn xī huì zǔ ài gōng zuò jìn zhǎn。
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A lack of information can hinder progress with the work.
Here, 阻碍: to hinder progress; an obstacle.
Dictionary senses and source
- to hinder progress; an obstacle
- to obstruct
- to hinder
- to block
- obstruction
- hindrance
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5395, syllabus PDF page 214. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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阻挡
阻挡 · zǔdǎng
to block something's passage or movement
this这堵墙to stop阻挡(completed / change)了line of sight视线。
zhè dǔ qiáng zǔ dǎng le shì xiàn。
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This wall blocks the view.
Here, 阻挡: to block something's passage or movement.
Dictionary senses and source
- to block something's passage or movement
- to stop
- to resist
- to obstruct
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5396, syllabus PDF page 214. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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祖国
祖国 · zǔguó
one's homeland; one's country of origin
she / her她at / in在abroad国外to work工作many years多年，still仍然to miss想念motherland祖国。
tā zài guó wài gōng zuò duō nián， réng rán xiǎng niàn zǔ guó。
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She has worked abroad for many years and still misses her homeland.
Here, 祖国: one's homeland; one's country of origin.
Dictionary senses and source
- one's homeland; one's country of origin
- motherland
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5397, syllabus PDF page 214. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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祖先
祖先 · zǔxiān
ancestor
this这个to put on display展览to introduce (sb to sb)介绍(completed / change)了ancestors祖先(modifier / structural particle)的to live生活way方式。
zhè ge zhǎn lǎn jiè shào le zǔ xiān de shēng huó fāng shì。
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This exhibition introduces the way our ancestors lived.
Here, 祖先: ancestor.
Dictionary senses and source
- ancestor
- ancestors
- forebears
- (biology) ancestral species
- ancient species from which present-day species evolved
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5398, syllabus PDF page 214. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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钻
钻 · zuān
to drill or bore a hole
Here 钻 is zuān, meaning drill or bore a hole. Compare fourth-tone zuàn for a drill or in 钻石 (diamond); the word and meaning determine the reading.
worker工人at / in在slab木板(bound form) up上an auger钻(completed / change)了一个hole孔。
gōng rén zài mù bǎn shàng zuān le yí gè kǒng。
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The workers drilled a hole in the wooden board.
Here, 钻: to drill or bore a hole.
Dictionary senses and source
- to drill or bore a hole
- to drill
- to bore
- to get into
- to make one's way into
- to enter (a hole)
- to thread one's way through
- to study intensively
- to dig into
- to curry favor for personal gain
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5399, syllabus PDF page 214. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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罪
罪 · zuì
crime; guilt for wrongdoing
有罪 means guilty, and 无罪 means not guilty. 罪 can name a crime or wrongdoing; use the surrounding expression rather than assume it always describes the same kind of offence.
narrative故事to hit (the mark)中(modifier / structural particle)的judge (in court)法官to maintain (that sth is…认定he / him他guilty有罪。
gù shi zhōng de fǎ guān rèn dìng tā yǒu zuì。
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The judge in the story found him guilty.
Here, 罪: crime; guilt for wrongdoing.
Dictionary senses and source
- crime; guilt for wrongdoing
- guilt
- crime
- fault
- blame
- sin
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5400, syllabus PDF page 214. 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.