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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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寸
寸 · cùn
cun; a traditional Chinese unit of length (ten cun make one chi)
这块布宽三寸。
zhè kuài bù kuān sān cùn。
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This piece of cloth is three cun wide.
Here, 寸: cun; a traditional Chinese unit of length (ten cun make one chi).
Dictionary senses and source
- cun; a traditional Chinese unit of length (ten cun make one chi)
- a unit of length
- inch
- thumb
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3831, syllabus PDF page 175. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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挫折
挫折 · cuòzhé
setback; a difficulty that interrupts progress
遇到挫折时，我们可以调整方法再试。
yù dào cuò zhé shí， wǒ men kě yǐ tiáo zhěng fāng fǎ zài shì。
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When we encounter a setback, we can adjust our approach and try again.
Here, 挫折: setback; a difficulty that interrupts progress.
Dictionary senses and source
- setback; a difficulty that interrupts progress
- setback
- reverse
- check
- defeat
- frustration
- disappointment
- to frustrate
- to discourage
- to set sb back
- to blunt
- to subdue
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3832, syllabus PDF page 175. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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搭
搭 · dā
put up; assemble a structure
我们在草地上搭了一个帐篷。
wǒ men zài cǎo dì shàng dā le yí gè zhàng péng。
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We put up a tent on the grass.
Here, 搭: put up; assemble a structure.
Dictionary senses and source
- put up; assemble a structure
- to put up
- to build (scaffolding)
- to hang (clothes on a pole)
- to connect
- to join
- to arrange in pairs
- to match
- to add
- to throw in (resources)
- to take (boat, train)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3833, syllabus PDF page 175. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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搭配
搭配 · dāpèi
combine or match things so they work well together
这件外套可以搭配深色裤子。
zhè jiàn wài tào kě yǐ dā pèi shēn sè kù zi。
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This coat can be paired with dark trousers.
Here, 搭配: combine or match things so they work well together.
Dictionary senses and source
- combine or match things so they work well together
- to pair up
- to match
- to arrange in pairs
- to add sth into a group
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3834, syllabus PDF page 175. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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答复
答复 · dáfù
reply; give a considered response
我们会在三天内给你答复。
wǒ men huì zài sān tiān nèi gěi nǐ dá fù。
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We will give you a reply within three days.
Here, 答复: reply; give a considered response.
Dictionary senses and source
- reply; give a considered response
- to answer
- to reply
- Reply to: (in email header)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3835, syllabus PDF page 175. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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打交道
打交道 · dǎ jiāodao
deal with; interact with someone in work or daily life
这份工作需要经常和顾客打交道。
zhè fèn gōng zuò xū yào jīng cháng hé gù kè dǎ jiāo dao。
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This job requires frequent interaction with customers.
Here, 打交道: deal with; interact with someone in work or daily life.
Dictionary senses and source
- deal with; interact with someone in work or daily life
- to come into contact with
- to have dealings
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3836, syllabus PDF page 175. Dictionary reading comparison: reading variant. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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打动
打动 · dǎdòng
move someone emotionally; touch someone's feelings
这个故事深深打动了我。
zhè ge gù shi shēn shēn dǎ dòng le wǒ。
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This story moved me deeply.
Here, 打动: move someone emotionally; touch someone's feelings.
Dictionary senses and source
- move someone emotionally; touch someone's feelings
- to move (to pity)
- arousing (sympathy)
- touching
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3837, syllabus PDF page 175. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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打击
打击 · dǎjī
blow; an event that strongly harms confidence or progress
这次失败给了他很大的打击。
zhè cì shī bài gěi le tā hěn dà de dǎ jī。
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This failure was a major blow to him.
Here, 打击: blow; an event that strongly harms confidence or progress.
Dictionary senses and source
- blow; an event that strongly harms confidence or progress
- to hit
- to strike
- to attack
- to crack down on sth
- blow
- (psychological) shock
- percussion (music)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3838, syllabus PDF page 175. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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打架
打架 · dǎjià
fight physically
他们发生了争执，但没有打架。
tā men fā shēng le zhēng zhí， dàn méi yǒu dǎ jià。
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They had an argument but did not get into a physical fight.
Here, 打架: fight physically.
Dictionary senses and source
- fight physically
- to fight
- to scuffle
- to come to blows
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3839, syllabus PDF page 175. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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打卡
打卡 · dǎkǎ
clock in or out; record attendance
打卡 originally describes clocking in or recording attendance. Online, it can also describe recording a visit or a repeated activity, such as 每天学习打卡.
员工上班时需要打卡。
yuán gōng shàng bān shí xū yào dǎ kǎ。
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Employees need to clock in when they start work.
Here, 打卡: clock in or out; record attendance.
Dictionary senses and source
- clock in or out; record attendance
- (of an employee) to clock on (or off)
- to punch in (or out)
- (on social media) to check in to a location
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3840, syllabus PDF page 175. 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.