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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.
33 word entries · Batch 3 of 4
意外
意外 · yìwài
unexpected; surprising
在这里见到你，我很意外。
zài zhè lǐ jiàn dào nǐ， wǒ hěn yì wài。
Show English meaning
I am surprised to see you here.
Here, 意外: unexpected; surprising.
Dictionary senses and source
- unexpected; surprising
- unexpected
- accident
- mishap
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3367, syllabus PDF page 164. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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中外
中外 · zhōngwài
Chinese and foreign; from China and abroad
这次活动邀请了中外学生参加。
zhè cì huó dòng yāo qǐng le zhōng wài xué shēng cān jiā。
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This event invited students from China and abroad to take part.
Here, 中外: Chinese and foreign; from China and abroad.
Dictionary senses and source
- Chinese and foreign; from China and abroad
- Sino-foreign
- Chinese-foreign
- home and abroad
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3525, syllabus PDF page 168. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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海内外
海内外 · hǎi nèiwài
at home and abroad; within a country and overseas
这次展览吸引了海内外的游客。
zhè cì zhǎn lǎn xī yǐn le hǎi nèi wài de yóu kè。
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This exhibition attracted visitors from home and abroad.
Here, 海内外: at home and abroad; within a country and overseas.
Dictionary senses and source
- at home and abroad; within a country and overseas
- domestic and international
- at home and abroad
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4117, syllabus PDF page 182. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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郊外
郊外 · jiāowài
outskirts; countryside outside a city
周末我们去郊外散步。
zhōu mò wǒ men qù jiāo wài sàn bù。
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We went for a walk outside the city on the weekend.
Here, 郊外: outskirts; countryside outside a city.
Dictionary senses and source
- outskirts; countryside outside a city
- outskirts
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4276, 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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例外
例外 · lìwài
exception
所有学生都要参加，没有例外。
suǒ yǒu xué shēng dōu yào cān jiā， méi yǒu lì wài。
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All students must take part, without exception.
Here, 例外: exception.
Dictionary senses and source
- exception
- to be an exception
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4441, syllabus PDF page 191. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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内外
内外 · nèiwài
inside and outside
工作人员检查了车的内外。
gōng zuò rén yuán jiǎn chá le chē de nèi wài。
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The staff checked both the inside and outside of the car.
Here, 内外: inside and outside.
Dictionary senses and source
- inside and outside
- domestic and foreign
- approximately
- about
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4551, syllabus PDF page 193. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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外表
外表 · wàibiǎo
outward appearance
不要只根据外表判断一个人。
bú yào zhǐ gēn jù wài biǎo pàn duàn yí gè rén。
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Do not judge someone only by their appearance.
Here, 外表: outward appearance.
Dictionary senses and source
- outward appearance
- external
- outside
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4951, syllabus PDF page 203. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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外交
外交 · wàijiāo
diplomacy; relations between countries
这本书介绍了外交工作的历史。
zhè běn shū jiè shào le wài jiāo gōng zuò de lì shǐ。
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This book introduces the history of diplomatic work.
Here, 外交: diplomacy; relations between countries.
Dictionary senses and source
- diplomacy; relations between countries
- diplomacy
- diplomatic
- foreign affairs
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4952, syllabus PDF page 203. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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外界
外界 · wàijiè
the outside world; people or conditions outside a setting
窗户关上后，外界的声音小了很多。
chuāng hu guān shàng hòu， wài jiè de shēng yīn xiǎo le hěn duō。
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After the window was closed, the sounds from outside became much quieter.
Here, 外界: the outside world; people or conditions outside a setting.
Dictionary senses and source
- the outside world; people or conditions outside a setting
- the outside world
- external
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4953, syllabus PDF page 203. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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外科
外科 · wàikē
surgery; a hospital's surgical department
医院的外科在三楼。
yī yuàn de wài kē zài sān lóu。
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The hospital's surgical department is on the third floor.
Here, 外科: surgery; a hospital's surgical department.
Dictionary senses and source
- surgery; a hospital's surgical department
- surgery (branch of medicine)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4954, syllabus PDF page 203. 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.