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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 1 of 4
外
外 · wài
outside; external, usually in a phrase
我在门外等你。
wǒ zài mén wài děng nǐ。
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I am waiting for you outside the door.
Here, 外: outside; external, usually in a phrase.
Dictionary senses and source
- outside; external, usually in a phrase
- outside
- in addition
- foreign
- external
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 212, 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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外边
外边 · wàibian
outside
我的车在外边。
wǒ de chē zài wài bian。
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My car is outside.
Here, 外边: outside.
Dictionary senses and source
- outside
- outer surface
- abroad
- place other than one's home
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 213, 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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外国
外国 · wàiguó
foreign country; countries other than one's own
他想去外国旅游。
tā xiǎng qù wài guó lǚ yóu。
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He wants to travel abroad.
Here, 外国: foreign country; countries other than one's own.
Dictionary senses and source
- foreign country; countries other than one's own
- foreign (country)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 446, syllabus PDF page 91. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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外面
外面 · wàimiàn
outside
外面很冷，请穿好衣服。
wài miàn hěn lěng， qǐng chuān hǎo yī fu。
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It is cold outside; please put your clothes on properly.
Here, 外面: outside.
Dictionary senses and source
- outside
- outside (also pr. [wai4 mian5] for this sense)
- surface
- exterior
- external appearance
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 447, syllabus PDF page 91. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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外地
外地 · wàidì
another region or town, away from the place being discussed
我想去外地工作。
wǒ xiǎng qù wài dì gōng zuò。
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I would like to work in another region.
Here, 外地: another region or town, away from the place being discussed.
Dictionary senses and source
- another region or town, away from the place being discussed
- parts of the country other than where one is
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 865, 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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外卖
外卖 · wàimài
takeaway food; food ordered for delivery
今天我想点外卖。
jīn tiān wǒ xiǎng diǎn wài mài。
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I would like to order takeaway food today.
Here, 外卖: takeaway food; food ordered for delivery.
Dictionary senses and source
- takeaway food; food ordered for delivery
- (of a restaurant) to provide a takeout or home delivery meal
- takeout (business)
- takeout (meal)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 866, 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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外语
外语 · wàiyǔ
foreign language
你会说几种外语？
nǐ huì shuō jǐ zhǒng wài yǔ？
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How many foreign languages can you speak?
Here, 外语: foreign language.
Dictionary senses and source
- foreign language
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 867, 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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以外
以外 · yǐwài
apart from; outside a stated range
除了课本以外，我还带了一本词典。
chú le kè běn yǐ wài， wǒ hái dài le yī běn cí diǎn。
Show English meaning
Besides the textbook, I also brought a dictionary.
Here, 以外: apart from; outside a stated range.
Dictionary senses and source
- apart from; outside a stated range
- apart from
- other than
- except for
- external
- outside of
- on the other side of
- beyond
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 929, syllabus PDF page 103. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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此外
此外 · cǐwài
besides; in addition, introducing another point
这本书有课文，此外还有练习。
zhè běn shū yǒu kè wén， cǐ wài hái yǒu liàn xí。
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This book has lesson texts; in addition, it has exercises.
Here, 此外: besides; in addition, introducing another point.
Dictionary senses and source
- besides; in addition, introducing another point
- besides
- in addition
- moreover
- furthermore
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1101, syllabus PDF page 107. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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另外
另外 · lìngwài
in addition; another; separately, depending on context
我买了课本，另外还买了一本词典。
wǒ mǎi le kè běn， lìng wài hái mǎi le yī běn cí diǎn。
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I bought a textbook and a dictionary as well.
Here, 另外: in addition; another; separately, depending on context.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
另外，我还有一件事。
Here, 另外: besides. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- in addition; another; separately, depending on context
- additional
- in addition
- besides
- separate
- other
- moreover
- furthermore
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1481, syllabus PDF page 117. 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.