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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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看似
看似 · kànsì
seemingly; to appear to be
this这个question问题to look as if看似simple简单，actually其实degree / adjective linker很complicated复杂。
zhè ge wèn tí kàn sì jiǎn dān， qí shí hěn fù zá。
Show English meaning
This problem seems simple but is actually complex.
Here, 看似: seemingly; to appear to be.
Dictionary senses and source
- seemingly; to appear to be
- to look as if
- to seem
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4371, syllabus PDF page 189. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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看中
看中 · kànzhòng
to take a liking to and choose something
看中 means take a liking to something or select it for its appealing qualities. 看重 means value or attach importance to something. Both are pronounced kànzhòng, with fourth-tone 中 or 重.
I / me我to have a preference for看中(completed / change)了that那gap间to have / there is有balcony阳台(modifier / structural particle)的apartment building公寓。
wǒ kàn zhòng le nà jiān yǒu yáng tái de gōng yù。
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I took a liking to that apartment with a balcony.
Here, 看中: to take a liking to and choose something.
Dictionary senses and source
- to take a liking to and choose something
- to have a preference for
- to fancy
- to choose after consideration
- to settle on
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4372, syllabus PDF page 189. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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看重
看重 · kànzhòng
to place importance on; to value highly
看重 means value or attach importance to a quality, person or thing. Compare 看中 for taking a liking to something or selecting it; the two words sound the same.
这家company公司degree / adjective linker很to regard as important看重staff员工(modifier / structural particle)的to learn学习capability能力。
zhè jiā gōng sī hěn kàn zhòng yuán gōng de xué xí néng lì。
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This company places great importance on its employees' ability to learn.
Here, 看重: to place importance on; to value highly.
Dictionary senses and source
- to place importance on; to value highly
- to regard as important
- to value
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4373, syllabus PDF page 189. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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康复
康复 · kāngfù
to recover health; rehabilitation
she / her她to sustain injuries受伤back后in the middle of正在slowly慢慢to recuperate康复。
tā shòu shāng hòu zhèng zài màn màn kāng fù。
Show English meaning
She is gradually recovering after her injury.
Here, 康复: to recover health; rehabilitation.
Dictionary senses and source
- to recover health; rehabilitation
- to recuperate
- to recover (health)
- to convalesce
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4374, syllabus PDF page 189. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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考察
考察 · kǎochá
to investigate or inspect through observation
we / us我们to go去new新campus校区to inspect考察(completed / change)了教学设施。
wǒ men qù xīn xiào qū kǎo chá le jiào xué shè shī。
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We went to the new campus to inspect its teaching facilities.
Here, 考察: to investigate or inspect through observation.
Dictionary senses and source
- to investigate or inspect through observation
- to inspect
- to observe and study
- on-the-spot investigation
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4375, syllabus PDF page 189. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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考古
考古 · kǎogǔ
archaeology; archaeological investigation
she / her她to / towards / correct对archaeology考古很感兴趣。
tā duì kǎo gǔ hěn gǎn xìng qù。
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She is very interested in archaeology.
Here, 考古: archaeology; archaeological investigation.
Dictionary senses and source
- archaeology; archaeological investigation
- archaeology
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4376, syllabus PDF page 189. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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考核
考核 · kǎohé
to assess performance or competence
考核 assesses someone's performance or competence against requirements. 考察 emphasises investigation through observation, while 考验 puts a quality or ability to the test in a challenging situation.
company公司every year每年to examine考核staff员工(modifier / structural particle)的to work工作to show表现。
gōng sī měi nián kǎo hé yuán gōng de gōng zuò biǎo xiàn。
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The company assesses its employees' performance every year.
Here, 考核: to assess performance or competence.
Dictionary senses and source
- to assess performance or competence
- to examine
- to check up on
- to assess
- to review
- appraisal
- review
- evaluation
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4377, syllabus PDF page 189. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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考验
考验 · kǎoyàn
to test or put someone's abilities to the test
这次mission任务to test考验(completed / change)了we / us我们(modifier / structural particle)的to cooperate合作capability能力。
zhè cì rèn wu kǎo yàn le wǒ men de hé zuò néng lì。
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This task put our ability to cooperate to the test.
Here, 考验: to test or put someone's abilities to the test.
Dictionary senses and source
- to test or put someone's abilities to the test
- to test
- to put to the test
- trial
- ordeal
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4378, syllabus PDF page 189. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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科
科 · kē
subject; a measure word for school subjects
科 can refer to a subject or branch of study, as in 理科 (sciences) and 学科 (academic discipline). It also appears in names of hospital departments such as 眼科 (ophthalmology); translate the whole expression.
this year今年我选(completed / change)了三科。
jīn nián wǒ xuǎn le sān kē。
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I chose three subjects this year.
Here, 科: subject; a measure word for school subjects.
Dictionary senses and source
- subject; a measure word for school subjects
- branch of study
- administrative section
- division
- field
- branch
- stage directions
- family (taxonomy)
- rules
- laws
- to mete out (punishment)
- to levy (taxes etc)
- to fine sb
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4379, syllabus PDF page 189. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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科幻
科幻 · kēhuàn
science fiction
I / me我recently最近to read out读(completed / change)了一本science fiction novel科幻小说。
wǒ zuì jìn dú le yī běn kē huàn xiǎo shuō。
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I recently read a science-fiction novel.
Here, 科幻: science fiction.
Dictionary senses and source
- science fiction
- abbr. for 科學幻想|科学幻想[ke1 xue2 huan4 xiang3]
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4380, syllabus PDF page 189. 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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