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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 33 of 180
动听
动听 · dòngtīng
pleasant to listen to
she / her她(modifier / structural particle)的singing voice歌声degree / adjective linker很pleasant to listen to动听。
tā de gē shēng hěn dòng tīng。
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Her singing is lovely to listen to.
Here, 动听: pleasant to listen to.
Dictionary senses and source
- pleasant to listen to
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3921, syllabus PDF page 178. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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逗
逗 · dòu
amuse; playfully make someone respond
this这个joke笑话(把: marks the object)把everyone大家all / both都to amuse逗笑(completed / change)了。
zhè ge xiào hua bǎ dà jiā dōu dòu xiào le。
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This joke made everyone laugh.
Here, 逗: amuse; playfully make someone respond.
Dictionary senses and source
- amuse; playfully make someone respond
- to tease (playfully)
- to entice
- (coll.) to joke
- (coll.) funny
- amusing
- to stay
- to sojourn
- brief pause at the end of a phrase (variant of 讀|读[dou4])
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3922, syllabus PDF page 178. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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斗争
斗争 · dòuzhēng
struggle; sustained effort against an opposing force
this这本书to describe描写(completed / change)了people人们and / with与difficult困难a struggle斗争(modifier / structural particle)的experience经历。
zhè běn shū miáo xiě le rén men yǔ kùn nan dòu zhēng de jīng lì。
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This book describes people's experiences of struggling against difficulties.
Here, 斗争: struggle; sustained effort against an opposing force.
Dictionary senses and source
- struggle; sustained effort against an opposing force
- a struggle
- fight
- battle
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3923, syllabus PDF page 178. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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都市
都市 · dūshì
city; metropolis, especially as an urban way of life
she / her她to like喜欢都市生活(modifier / structural particle)的convenient便利。
tā xǐ huan dū shì shēng huó de biàn lì。
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She enjoys the convenience of city life.
Here, 都市: city; metropolis, especially as an urban way of life.
Dictionary senses and source
- city; metropolis, especially as an urban way of life
- city
- metropolis
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3924, syllabus PDF page 178. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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毒
毒 · dú
poison; a poisonous substance
this这个narrative故事li, ancient measure of…里to mention提到(completed / change)了poison毒(modifier / structural particle)的danger危险。
zhè ge gù shi lǐ tí dào le dú de wēi xiǎn。
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This story mentions the danger of poison.
Here, 毒: poison; a poisonous substance.
Dictionary senses and source
- poison; a poisonous substance
- poison
- to poison
- poisonous
- malicious
- cruel
- fierce
- narcotics
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3925, syllabus PDF page 178. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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渡
渡 · dù
cross a body of water
they他们to sit坐boat小船to cross over渡过(completed / change)了river河。
tā men zuò xiǎo chuán dù guò le hé。
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They crossed the river in a small boat.
Here, 渡: cross a body of water.
Dictionary senses and source
- cross a body of water
- to cross
- to pass through
- to ferry
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3926, syllabus PDF page 178. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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端
端 · duān
carry or hold something level in the hands
端 commonly describes carrying a container or dish steadily in the hands, as in 端茶 or 端菜. 拿 is a more general word for holding or carrying.
she / her她start端(ongoing -ing)着一杯tea茶to enter走进(completed / change)了room房间。
tā duān zhe yī bēi chá zǒu jìn le fáng jiān。
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She entered the room carrying a cup of tea.
Here, 端: carry or hold something level in the hands.
Dictionary senses and source
- carry or hold something level in the hands
- end
- extremity
- item
- port
- to hold sth level with both hands
- to carry
- regular
- start
- origin
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3927, syllabus PDF page 178. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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短缺
短缺 · duǎnquē
shortage; having less than is needed
this这个local地区temporary暂时to appear出现(completed / change)了to supply water供水shortage短缺。
zhè ge dì qū zàn shí chū xiàn le gōng shuǐ duǎn quē。
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This region is temporarily experiencing a water shortage.
Here, 短缺: shortage; having less than is needed.
Dictionary senses and source
- shortage; having less than is needed
- shortage
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3928, syllabus PDF page 178. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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对称
对称 · duìchèn
symmetrical; having matching parts on opposite sides
这座to construct建筑(modifier / structural particle)的left and right左右either side两边to be / is是symmetry对称(modifier / structural particle)的。
zhè zuò jiàn zhù de zuǒ yòu liǎng biān shì duì chèn de。
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The left and right sides of this building are symmetrical.
Here, 对称: symmetrical; having matching parts on opposite sides.
Dictionary senses and source
- symmetrical; having matching parts on opposite sides
- symmetry
- symmetrical
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3929, syllabus PDF page 178. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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对接
对接 · duìjiē
connect; coordinate two parts or groups so they work together
两个team团队in the middle of正在to join up对接to work工作to arrange安排。
liǎng gè tuán duì zhèng zài duì jiē gōng zuò ān pái。
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The two teams are coordinating their work arrangements.
Here, 对接: connect; coordinate two parts or groups so they work together.
Dictionary senses and source
- connect; coordinate two parts or groups so they work together
- to join up
- to dock
- a joint (between components)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3930, syllabus PDF page 178. 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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