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.
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女士
女士 · nǚshì
Ms; a polite term for a woman
这位女士是医生。
zhè wèi nǚ shì shì yī shēng。
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This woman is a doctor.
Here, 女士: Ms; a polite term for a woman.
Dictionary senses and source
- Ms; a polite term for a woman
- lady
- madam
- Miss
- Ms
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 155, syllabus PDF page 83. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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博士
博士 · bóshì
doctoral degree; a person with or studying for that degree
他正在读博士。
tā zhèng zài dú bó shì。
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He is studying for a doctorate.
Here, 博士: doctoral degree; a person with or studying for that degree.
Dictionary senses and source
- doctoral degree; a person with or studying for that degree
- doctor
- court academician (in feudal China)
- Ph.D.
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1042, syllabus PDF page 106. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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大巴
大巴 · dàbā
coach; a large passenger bus
我们坐大巴去机场。
wǒ men zuò dà bā qù jī chǎng。
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We are taking a coach to the airport.
Here, 大巴: coach; a large passenger bus.
Dictionary senses and source
- coach; a large passenger bus
- (coll.) large bus
- coach
- (abbr. for 大型巴士)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1123, syllabus PDF page 108. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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护士
护士 · hùshi
nurse
护士正在照顾病人。
hù shi zhèng zài zhào gù bìng rén。
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The nurse is looking after the patient.
Here, 护士: nurse.
Dictionary senses and source
- nurse
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1300, syllabus PDF page 112. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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男士
男士 · nánshì
gentleman; a polite word for an adult man
那位男士正在问路。
nà wèi nán shì zhèng zài wèn lù。
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That gentleman is asking for directions.
Here, 男士: gentleman; a polite word for an adult man.
Dictionary senses and source
- gentleman; a polite word for an adult man
- man
- gentleman
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1524, syllabus PDF page 118. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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硕士
硕士 · shuòshì
master's degree; a person with or studying for that degree
她正在读硕士。
tā zhèng zài dú shuò shì。
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She is studying for a master's degree.
Here, 硕士: master's degree; a person with or studying for that degree.
Dictionary senses and source
- master's degree; a person with or studying for that degree
- master's degree
- person who has a master's degree
- learned person
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1702, 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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哈
哈 · hā
ha; an exclamation or sound of laughter
哈，我终于猜对了！
hā， wǒ zhōng yú cāi duì le！
Show English meaning
Ha, I finally guessed correctly!
Here, 哈: ha; an exclamation or sound of laughter.
Dictionary senses and source
- ha; an exclamation or sound of laughter
- (interj.) ha!
- (onom. for laughter)
- (slang) to be infatuated with
- to adore
- abbr. for 哈士奇[ha1 shi4 qi2], husky (dog)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2459, syllabus PDF page 141. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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人士
人士 · rénshì
person; a formal term referring to a type of person
人士 is formal and usually follows a description of a group, such as 教育界人士 (people in education). 人事 concerns personnel or staffing matters; the two sound the same.
我们邀请了几位教育界人士。
wǒ men yāo qǐng le jǐ wèi jiào yù jiè rén shì。
Show English meaning
We invited several people from the education sector.
Here, 人士: person; a formal term referring to a type of person.
Dictionary senses and source
- person; a formal term referring to a type of person
- person
- figure
- public figure
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4698, syllabus PDF page 197. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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士兵
士兵 · shìbīng
soldier
这个故事讲述了一位年轻士兵的经历。
zhè ge gù shi jiǎng shù le yī wèi nián qīng shì bīng de jīng lì。
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This story tells of a young soldier's experiences.
Here, 士兵: soldier.
Dictionary senses and source
- soldier
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4796, syllabus PDF page 199. 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.