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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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虽然
虽然 · suīrán
although; commonly paired with 但是 in a contrasting statement
虽然今天下雨，但是我还想出去。
suī rán jīn tiān xià yǔ， dàn shì wǒ hái xiǎng chū qù。
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Although it is raining today, I still want to go out.
Here, 虽然: although; commonly paired with 但是 in a contrasting statement.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
虽然很累，但是我想去。
Here, 虽然: although. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- although; commonly paired with 但是 in a contrasting statement
- although
- even though (often used correlatively with 可是[ke3 shi4] or 但是[dan4 shi4] etc)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 438, 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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当然
当然 · dāngrán
of course; naturally
你当然可以参加。
nǐ dāng rán kě yǐ cān jiā。
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Of course you can take part.
Here, 当然: of course; naturally.
Dictionary senses and source
- of course; naturally
- only natural
- as it should be
- certainly
- of course
- without doubt
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 581, syllabus PDF page 94. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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然后
然后 · ránhòu
then; after that, when ordering actions
先洗手，然后吃饭。
xiān xǐ shǒu， rán hòu chī fàn。
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Wash your hands first, then eat.
Here, 然后: then; after that, when ordering actions.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
然后去图书馆。
Here, 然后: then. Learn this use in its lesson.
先吃饭，然后睡觉。
Here, 然后: then. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- then; after that, when ordering actions
- then
- after that
- afterwards
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 813, syllabus PDF page 100. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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突然
突然 · tūrán
suddenly; unexpected
外面突然下雨了。
wài miàn tū rán xià yǔ le。
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It suddenly started raining outside.
Here, 突然: suddenly; unexpected.
Dictionary senses and source
- suddenly; unexpected
- sudden
- abrupt
- unexpected
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 862, 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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大自然
大自然 · dàzìrán
nature; the natural world
我喜欢走进大自然，看山和树。
wǒ xǐ huan zǒu jìn dà zì rán， kàn shān hé shù。
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I like spending time in nature, looking at the mountains and trees.
Here, 大自然: nature; the natural world.
Dictionary senses and source
- nature; the natural world
- nature (the natural world)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1130, 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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忽然
忽然 · hūrán
suddenly
外面忽然刮起了大风。
wài miàn hū rán guā qǐ le dà fēng。
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A strong wind suddenly started blowing outside.
Here, 忽然: suddenly.
Dictionary senses and source
- suddenly
- all of a sudden
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1298, 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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既然
既然 · jìrán
since; given that a situation is accepted as true
既然你有时间，我们就一起复习吧。
jì rán nǐ yǒu shí jiān， wǒ men jiù yì qǐ fù xí ba。
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Since you have time, let us review together.
Here, 既然: since; given that a situation is accepted as true.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
既然你来了，就坐吧。
Here, 既然: since. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- since; given that a situation is accepted as true
- since
- as
- this being the case
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1330, 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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竟然
竟然 · jìngrán
unexpectedly; to one's surprise
他竟然记住了所有的新词。
tā jìng rán jì zhù le suǒ yǒu de xīn cí。
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To my surprise, he remembered all the new words.
Here, 竟然: unexpectedly; to one's surprise.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
他竟然忘了。
Here, 竟然: actually. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- unexpectedly; to one's surprise
- unexpectedly
- to one's surprise
- in spite of everything
- in that crazy way
- actually
- to go as far as to
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1404, syllabus PDF page 115. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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然而
然而 · rán’ér
however; introduces a contrast, often in writing
我想参加比赛，然而时间不够。
wǒ xiǎng cān jiā bǐ sài， rán ér shí jiān bú gòu。
Show English meaning
I would like to enter the competition; however, there is not enough time.
Here, 然而: however; introduces a contrast, often in writing.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
然而，有些人没有时间。
Here, 然而: however. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- however; introduces a contrast, often in writing
- however
- yet
- but
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1608, 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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仍然
仍然 · réngrán
still; the situation has not changed
今天下雨，他仍然去跑步。
jīn tiān xià yǔ， tā réng rán qù pǎo bù。
Show English meaning
It is raining today, but he still goes running.
Here, 仍然: still; the situation has not changed.
Dictionary senses and source
- still; the situation has not changed
- still
- as before
- yet
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1617, 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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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.