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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 66 of 180
检测
检测 · jiǎncè
to test or check using an examination or measurement
检测 emphasises testing or measuring, often with equipment. 监测 emphasises continued observation; 检验 often emphasises checking quality, meeting a standard or establishing whether an idea works. These uses can overlap.
staff member工作人员in the middle of正在to detect检测water quality水质。
gōng zuò rén yuán zhèng zài jiǎn cè shuǐ zhì。
Show English meaning
The staff are testing the water quality.
Here, 检测: to test or check using an examination or measurement.
Dictionary senses and source
- to test or check using an examination or measurement
- to detect
- to test
- detection
- sensing
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4251, syllabus PDF page 186. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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简化
简化 · jiǎnhuà
to simplify
we / us我们can / may可以to simplify简化to sign up报名course流程。
wǒ men kě yǐ jiǎn huà bào míng liú chéng。
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We can simplify the registration process.
Here, 简化: to simplify.
Dictionary senses and source
- to simplify
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4252, syllabus PDF page 186. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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简介
简介 · jiǎnjiè
brief introduction; short description
to ask请先读(used after a verb) give it…一下course课程summary简介。
qǐng xiān dú yí xià kè chéng jiǎn jiè。
Show English meaning
Please read the brief course description first.
Here, 简介: brief introduction; short description.
Dictionary senses and source
- brief introduction; short description
- summary
- brief introduction
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4253, syllabus PDF page 186. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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减弱
减弱 · jiǎnruò
to weaken; to become less strong
雨声gradually渐渐to weaken减弱(completed / change)了。
yǔ shēng jiàn jiàn jiǎn ruò le。
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The sound of the rain gradually grew softer.
Here, 减弱: to weaken; to become less strong.
Dictionary senses and source
- to weaken; to become less strong
- to weaken
- to diminish
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4254, syllabus PDF page 186. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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减压
减压 · jiǎnyā
to reduce pressure or stress
to take a walk散步to be / is是I / me我to like喜欢(modifier / structural particle)的to reduce pressure减压way方式。
sàn bù shì wǒ xǐ huan de jiǎn yā fāng shì。
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Walking is one of my favourite ways to relieve stress.
Here, 减压: to reduce pressure or stress.
Dictionary senses and source
- to reduce pressure or stress
- to reduce pressure
- to relax
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4255, syllabus PDF page 186. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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检验
检验 · jiǎnyàn
to examine or test against a standard
检验 can mean checking quality or testing whether a claim or method works. 实践检验 means testing through practice. Compare 检测 for testing or measuring and 监测 for monitoring over time.
practice实践can / may可以to inspect检验this这个method方法whether (or not)是否effective有效。
shí jiàn kě yǐ jiǎn yàn zhè ge fāng fǎ shì fǒu yǒu xiào。
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Putting this method into practice can test whether it works.
Here, 检验: to examine or test against a standard.
Dictionary senses and source
- to examine or test against a standard
- to inspect
- to examine
- to test
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4256, syllabus PDF page 186. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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剑
剑 · jiàn
sword; a blade typically straight and double-edged
museum博物馆li, ancient measure of…里to put on display展出(completed / change)了一把ancient times古代(modifier / structural particle)的variant of 剑剑。
bó wù guǎn lǐ zhǎn chū le yī bǎ gǔ dài de jiàn。
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An ancient sword is on display in the museum.
Here, 剑: sword; a blade typically straight and double-edged.
Dictionary senses and source
- sword; a blade typically straight and double-edged
- double-edged sword
- classifier for blows of a sword
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4257, syllabus PDF page 186. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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箭
箭 · jiàn
arrow
this这支箭to hit the target射中(completed / change)了target目标。
zhè zhī jiàn shè zhòng le mù biāo。
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This arrow hit the target.
Here, 箭: arrow.
Dictionary senses and source
- arrow
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4258, syllabus PDF page 186. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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鉴定
鉴定 · jiàndìng
to identify or assess through expert examination
expert专家in the middle of正在to appraise鉴定这件antique古物(modifier / structural particle)的a decade of a century (e.g.…年代。
zhuān jiā zhèng zài jiàn dìng zhè jiàn gǔ wù de nián dài。
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Experts are assessing the age of this ancient object.
Here, 鉴定: to identify or assess through expert examination.
Dictionary senses and source
- to identify or assess through expert examination
- to appraise
- to identify
- to evaluate
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4259, syllabus PDF page 186. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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间隔
间隔 · jiàngé
interval; a gap in time or space
间隔 is pronounced jiàngé, with fourth-tone 间. Use it for a gap in space or an interval in time; compare first-tone 间 in 一间教室 (one classroom).
两次meeting会议(after a noun) between之间(modifier / structural particle)的gap间隔to be / is是one / a一hour小时。
liǎng cì huì yì zhī jiān de jiàn gé shì yī xiǎo shí。
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There is a one-hour interval between the two meetings.
Here, 间隔: interval; a gap in time or space.
Dictionary senses and source
- interval; a gap in time or space
- gap
- interval
- compartment
- to divide
- to separate
- to leave a gap of (two weeks, three meters etc)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4260, syllabus PDF page 186. 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.