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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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所以
所以 · suǒyǐ
so; therefore
今天下雨，所以我不出去。
jīn tiān xià yǔ， suǒ yǐ wǒ bù chū qù。
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It is raining today, so I am not going out.
Here, 所以: so; therefore.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
所以我们一起吃饭。
Here, 所以: so / therefore. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- so; therefore
- therefore
- as a result
- so
- the reason why
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 439, 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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厕所
厕所 · cèsuǒ
toilet; lavatory
请问，厕所在哪儿？
qǐng wèn， cè suǒ zài nǎr？
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Excuse me, where is the toilet?
Here, 厕所: toilet; lavatory.
Dictionary senses and source
- toilet; lavatory
- toilet
- lavatory
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1066, 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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所有
所有 · suǒyǒu
all; every one of a specified group
所有学生都交了作业。
suǒ yǒu xué shēng dōu jiāo le zuò yè。
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All the students handed in their homework.
Here, 所有: all; every one of a specified group.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
所有的学生都来了。
Here, 所有: all. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- all; every one of a specified group
- all
- to have
- to possess
- to own
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1713, 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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场所
场所 · chǎngsuǒ
place used for an activity
图书馆是学习的好场所。
tú shū guǎn shì xué xí de hǎo chǎng suǒ。
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The library is a good place to study.
Here, 场所: place used for an activity.
Dictionary senses and source
- place used for an activity
- location
- place
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2116, syllabus PDF page 132. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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派出所
派出所 · pàichūsuǒ
local police station
我把捡到的钱包交给了派出所。
wǒ bǎ jiǎn dào de qián bāo jiāo gěi le pài chū suǒ。
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I handed the wallet I found to the local police station.
Here, 派出所: local police station.
Dictionary senses and source
- local police station
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2813, syllabus PDF page 150. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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所
所 · suǒ
a formal marker before a verb, describing what someone knows or does
这是我所了解的情况。
zhè shì wǒ suǒ liǎo jiě de qíng kuàng。
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This is the situation as I understand it.
Here, 所: a formal marker before a verb, describing what someone knows or does.
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这是我所知道的一切。
Here, 所: (that which). Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- a formal marker before a verb, describing what someone knows or does
- actually
- place
- classifier for houses, small buildings, institutions etc
- that which
- particle introducing a relative clause or passive
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3098, syllabus PDF page 157. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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所
所 · suǒ
measure word for schools, hospitals and certain buildings
附近有一所小学。
fù jìn yǒu yī suǒ xiǎo xué。
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There is a primary school nearby.
Here, 所: measure word for schools, hospitals and certain buildings.
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这是我所了解的情况。
zhè shì wǒ suǒ liǎo jiě de qíng kuàng。
Show English meaning
This is the situation as I understand it.
Here, 所: a formal marker before a verb, describing what someone knows or does.
这是我所知道的一切。
Here, 所: (that which). Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- measure word for schools, hospitals and certain buildings
- actually
- place
- classifier for houses, small buildings, institutions etc
- that which
- particle introducing a relative clause or passive
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4854, syllabus PDF page 201. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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无所谓
无所谓 · wúsuǒwèi
it does not matter; to be indifferent
无所谓 can mean either option is fine, as in 坐哪儿都无所谓. Depending on tone it can also sound indifferent or dismissive; it is not always a reassuring response.
坐哪儿都无所谓，你先选吧。
zuò nǎr dōu wú suǒ wèi， nǐ xiān xuǎn ba。
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It doesn't matter where I sit; you choose first.
Here, 无所谓: it does not matter; to be indifferent.
Dictionary senses and source
- it does not matter; to be indifferent
- to be indifferent
- not to matter
- cannot be said to be
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4996, syllabus PDF page 204. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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之所以
之所以 · zhīsuǒyǐ
the reason why; introducing the cause of a stated result
之所以……是因为…… states a result first, then explains its cause. 他之所以进步快，是因为每天练习 means his daily practice explains his rapid progress.
他之所以进步快，是因为每天练习。
tā zhī suǒ yǐ jìn bù kuài， shì yīn wèi měi tiān liàn xí。
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The reason he improves quickly is that he practises every day.
Here, 之所以: the reason why; introducing the cause of a stated result.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
他之所以成功，是因为努力。
Here, 之所以: the reason ... is. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- the reason why; introducing the cause of a stated result
- (after a noun N and before a predicate P) the reason why N P
- Example: 我之所以討厭他|我之所以讨厌他[wo3 zhi1 suo3 yi3 tao3 yan4 ta1] "the reason why I dislike him (is ...)"
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5299, syllabus PDF page 212. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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众所周知
众所周知 · zhòngsuǒzhōuzhī
as everyone knows; widely known
众所周知 introduces something as widely known. It is a rhetorical expression, not evidence that every person knows it or that the statement has been independently proved.
众所周知，学习需要练习。
zhòng suǒ zhōu zhī， xué xí xū yào liàn xí。
Show English meaning
As everyone knows, learning requires practice.
Here, 众所周知: as everyone knows; widely known.
Dictionary senses and source
- as everyone knows; widely known
- as everyone knows (idiom)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5334, syllabus PDF page 213. 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.
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