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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多少
多少 · duōshao
how many; how much
这个杯子多少钱？
zhè ge bēi zi duō shao qián？
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How much does this cup cost?
Here, 多少: how many; how much.
Dictionary senses and source
- how many; how much
- how much?
- how many?
- (phone number, student ID etc) what number?
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 47, 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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少
少 · shǎo
few; little; less
今天学校里人很少。
jīn tiān xué xiào lǐ rén hěn shǎo。
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There are few people in the school today.
Here, 少: few; little; less.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
少吃点油腻的。
Here, 少: less. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- few; little; less
- few
- less
- to lack
- to be missing
- to stop (doing sth)
- seldom
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 180, 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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减少
减少 · jiǎnshǎo
reduce; become fewer or less
我想减少书包里不需要的东西。
wǒ xiǎng jiǎn shǎo shū bāo lǐ bù xū yào de dōng xi。
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I would like to reduce the number of unnecessary things in my schoolbag.
Here, 减少: reduce; become fewer or less.
Dictionary senses and source
- reduce; become fewer or less
- to lessen
- to decrease
- to reduce
- to lower
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1351, syllabus PDF page 113. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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缺少
缺少 · quēshǎo
lack; not have enough of something
这篇作文缺少具体的例子。
zhè piān zuò wén quē shǎo jù tǐ de lì zi。
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This composition lacks specific examples.
Here, 缺少: lack; not have enough of something.
Dictionary senses and source
- lack; not have enough of something
- lack
- shortage of
- shortfall
- to be short (of)
- to lack
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1605, syllabus PDF page 120. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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少见
少见 · shǎojiàn
rarely seen; uncommon
这种鸟在这里很少见。
zhè zhǒng niǎo zài zhè lǐ hěn shǎo jiàn。
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This kind of bird is rarely seen here.
Here, 少见: rarely seen; uncommon.
Dictionary senses and source
- rarely seen; uncommon
- rare
- seldom seen
- (formal) it's a rare pleasure to see you
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1635, syllabus PDF page 120. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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少量
少量 · shǎoliàng
a small amount or number
请在茶里加少量的糖。
qǐng zài chá lǐ jiā shǎo liàng de táng。
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Please add a small amount of sugar to the tea.
Here, 少量: a small amount or number.
Dictionary senses and source
- a small amount or number
- a smidgen
- a little bit
- a few
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1636, syllabus PDF page 120. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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少数
少数 · shǎoshù
a minority; a small number of a group
只有少数同学选了这个答案。
zhǐ yǒu shǎo shù tóng xué xuǎn le zhè ge dá àn。
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Only a small number of classmates chose this answer.
Here, 少数: a minority; a small number of a group.
Dictionary senses and source
- a minority; a small number of a group
- small number
- few
- minority
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1637, syllabus PDF page 120. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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少年
少年 · shàonián
young teenager; a young person before adulthood
这位少年喜欢打篮球。
zhè wèi shào nián xǐ huan dǎ lán qiú。
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This teenager likes playing basketball.
Here, 少年: young teenager; a young person before adulthood.
Dictionary senses and source
- young teenager; a young person before adulthood
- early youth
- youngster
- (literary) youth
- young man
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1638, syllabus PDF page 120. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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至少
至少 · zhìshǎo
at least; a minimum amount or requirement
这个任务至少需要十分钟。
zhè ge rèn wu zhì shǎo xū yào shí fēn zhōng。
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This task takes at least ten minutes.
Here, 至少: at least; a minimum amount or requirement.
Dictionary senses and source
- at least; a minimum amount or requirement
- at least
- (to say the) least
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1956, syllabus PDF page 128. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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少儿
少儿 · shào’ér
children; a term used for children's activities or services
少儿 is shào’ér, with fourth-tone 少 and a separate ér syllable. It often appears in names of children's activities or services; 儿 is not an r-coloured ending here.
图书馆有一个少儿阅读区。
tú shū guǎn yǒu yí gè shào ér yuè dú qū。
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The library has a children's reading area.
Here, 少儿: children; a term used for children's activities or services.
Dictionary senses and source
- children; a term used for children's activities or services
- child
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4754, syllabus PDF page 198. 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.