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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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读书
读书 · dúshū
read books; study, depending on context
我晚上喜欢读书。
wǒ wǎn shang xǐ huan dú shū。
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I like reading books in the evening.
Here, 读书: read books; study, depending on context.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
哥哥爱运动，弟弟则爱读书。
Here, 读书: reading. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- read books; study, depending on context
- to read a book
- to study
- to attend school
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 43, syllabus PDF page 81. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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书
书 · shū
book
这是一本汉语书。
zhè shì yī běn hàn yǔ shū。
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This is a Chinese-language book.
Here, 书: book.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
三本书。
Here, 书: book. Learn this use in its lesson.
把书拿来。
Here, 书: book. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- book
- letter
- document
- to write
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 190, syllabus PDF page 84. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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书店
书店 · shūdiàn
bookshop
我去书店买书。
wǒ qù shū diàn mǎi shū。
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I am going to the bookshop to buy books.
Here, 书店: bookshop.
Dictionary senses and source
- bookshop
- bookstore
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 191, syllabus PDF page 84. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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书包
书包 · shūbāo
schoolbag
我的书包里有三本书。
wǒ de shū bāo lǐ yǒu sān běn shū。
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There are three books in my schoolbag.
Here, 书包: schoolbag.
Dictionary senses and source
- schoolbag
- satchel
- bookbag
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 435, syllabus PDF page 90. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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电子书
电子书 · diànzǐshū
electronic book; e-book
我喜欢在手机上看电子书。
wǒ xǐ huan zài shǒu jī shàng kàn diàn zǐ shū。
Show English meaning
I like reading e-books on my phone.
Here, 电子书: electronic book; e-book.
Dictionary senses and source
- electronic book; e-book
- electronic book
- e-book
- e-book reader
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 595, syllabus PDF page 94. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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图书馆
图书馆 · túshūguǎn
library
我想去图书馆借书。
wǒ xiǎng qù tú shū guǎn jiè shū。
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I would like to borrow books from the library.
Here, 图书馆: library.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
我去图书馆。
Here, 图书馆: library. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- library
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 863, syllabus PDF page 101. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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说明书
说明书 · shuōmíngshū
instruction manual
使用前，请先看说明书。
shǐ yòng qián， qǐng xiān kàn shuō míng shū。
Show English meaning
Please read the instruction manual before use.
Here, 说明书: instruction manual.
Dictionary senses and source
- instruction manual
- (technical) manual
- (book of) directions
- synopsis (of a play or film)
- specification (patent)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1701, syllabus PDF page 122. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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秘书
秘书 · mìshū
secretary; someone who helps manage an office or schedule
秘书帮经理安排了会议。
mì shū bāng jīng lǐ ān pái le huì yì。
Show English meaning
The secretary arranged a meeting for the manager.
Here, 秘书: secretary; someone who helps manage an office or schedule.
Dictionary senses and source
- secretary; someone who helps manage an office or schedule
- secretary
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2766, syllabus PDF page 149. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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书法
书法 · shūfǎ
calligraphy; the art of writing characters
爷爷每天都练习书法。
yé ye měi tiān dōu liàn xí shū fǎ。
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Grandpa practices calligraphy every day.
Here, 书法: calligraphy; the art of writing characters.
Dictionary senses and source
- calligraphy; the art of writing characters
- calligraphy
- handwriting
- penmanship
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3056, syllabus PDF page 156. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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书房
书房 · shūfáng
study; a room used for reading or working
爸爸正在书房看书。
bà ba zhèng zài shū fáng kàn shū。
Show English meaning
Dad is reading in the study.
Here, 书房: study; a room used for reading or working.
Dictionary senses and source
- study; a room used for reading or working
- study (room)
- studio
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3057, syllabus PDF page 156. 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.