HSK6: learn ten words at a time
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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.
13 word entries · Batch 1 of 2
先生
先生 · xiānsheng
Mr; a polite term for a man
王先生是我的老师。
wáng xiān sheng shì wǒ de lǎo shī。
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Mr Wang is my teacher.
Here, 先生: Mr; a polite term for a man.
Dictionary senses and source
- Mr; a polite term for a man
- teacher
- gentleman
- sir
- mister (Mr.)
- husband
- (dialect) doctor
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 231, syllabus PDF page 85. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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后天
后天 · hòutiān
the day after tomorrow
我们后天有考试。
wǒ men hòu tiān yǒu kǎo shì。
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We have an exam the day after tomorrow.
Here, 后天: the day after tomorrow.
Dictionary senses and source
- the day after tomorrow
- life after birth (the period in which one develops through experiences, contrasted with 先天[xian1 tian1])
- acquired (not innate or congenital)
- a posteriori
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 673, syllabus PDF page 96. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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先
先 · xiān
first; before doing something else
请先洗手，再吃饭。
qǐng xiān xǐ shǒu， zài chī fàn。
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Please wash your hands before eating.
Here, 先: first; before doing something else.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
我先去学校。
Here, 先: first. Learn this use in its lesson.
先洗手，再吃。
Here, 先: first. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- first; before doing something else
- early
- prior
- former
- in advance
- first
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 890, syllabus PDF page 102. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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首先
首先 · shǒuxiān
first; first of all, when ordering steps or points
首先读题，然后回答。
shǒu xiān dú tí， rán hòu huí dá。
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Read the question first, then answer it.
Here, 首先: first; first of all, when ordering steps or points.
Dictionary senses and source
- first; first of all, when ordering steps or points
- first (of all)
- in the first place
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1683, 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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领先
领先 · lǐngxiān
be ahead of others in a competition or field
比赛结束前，我们队还领先两分。
bǐ sài jié shù qián， wǒ men duì hái lǐng xiān liǎng fēn。
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Before the match ended, our team was still two points ahead.
Here, 领先: be ahead of others in a competition or field.
Dictionary senses and source
- be ahead of others in a competition or field
- to lead
- to be in front
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2729, syllabus PDF page 148. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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事先
事先 · shìxiān
in advance; before something happens
参加活动前，请事先报名。
cān jiā huó dòng qián， qǐng shì xiān bào míng。
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Please register in advance before joining the activity.
Here, 事先: in advance; before something happens.
Dictionary senses and source
- in advance; before something happens
- in advance
- before the event
- beforehand
- prior
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3038, syllabus PDF page 155. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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先后
先后 · xiānhòu
one after another; at different times in sequence
他们先后到了车站。
tā men xiān hòu dào le chē zhàn。
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They arrived at the station one after another.
Here, 先后: one after another; at different times in sequence.
Dictionary senses and source
- one after another; at different times in sequence
- early or late
- priority
- in succession
- one after another
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3231, syllabus PDF page 160. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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先进
先进 · xiānjìn
advanced (technology, equipment, or methods)
这家工厂使用先进的设备。
zhè jiā gōng chǎng shǐ yòng xiān jìn de shè bèi。
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This factory uses advanced equipment.
Here, 先进: advanced (technology, equipment, or methods).
Dictionary senses and source
- advanced (technology, equipment, or methods)
- advanced (technology)
- to advance
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3232, syllabus PDF page 160. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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率先
率先 · shuàixiān
to take the lead; to be the first to act
率先 is shuàixiān, meaning be the first to act or take the lead. It describes order or initiative, not a numerical rate.
她率先提出了一个新想法。
tā shuài xiān tí chū le yí gè xīn xiǎng fǎ。
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She was the first to put forward a new idea.
Here, 率先: to take the lead; to be the first to act.
Dictionary senses and source
- to take the lead; to be the first to act
- to take the lead
- to show initiative
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4832, syllabus PDF page 200. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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先前
先前 · xiānqián
previously; at an earlier time
先前我不懂这个词，现在明白了。
xiān qián wǒ bù dǒng zhè ge cí， xiàn zài míng bai le。
Show English meaning
I did not understand this word before, but now I do.
Here, 先前: previously; at an earlier time.
Dictionary senses and source
- previously; at an earlier time
- before
- previously
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5020, syllabus PDF page 205. 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.