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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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笔
笔 · bǐ
pen; a writing instrument
请用这支笔写名字。
qǐng yòng zhè zhī bǐ xiě míng zi。
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Please use this pen to write your name.
Here, 笔: pen; a writing instrument.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
我买了书，还有笔。
Here, 笔: pens. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- pen; a writing instrument
- pen
- pencil
- writing brush
- to write or compose
- the strokes of Chinese characters
- classifier for sums of money, deals
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 310, syllabus PDF page 87. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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笔记
笔记 · bǐjì
notes; a written record of useful information
上课的时候，我会做笔记。
shàng kè de shí hou， wǒ huì zuò bǐ jì。
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I take notes during class.
Here, 笔记: notes; a written record of useful information.
Dictionary senses and source
- notes; a written record of useful information
- to take down (in writing)
- notes
- a type of literature consisting mainly of short sketches
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 520, syllabus PDF page 92. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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笔记本
笔记本 · bǐjìběn
notebook for writing in
我把新词写在笔记本上。
wǒ bǎ xīn cí xiě zài bǐ jì běn shàng。
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I write new words in my notebook.
Here, 笔记本: notebook for writing in.
Dictionary senses and source
- notebook for writing in
- notebook (stationery)
- notebook (computing)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 522, syllabus PDF page 93. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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铅笔
铅笔 · qiānbǐ
pencil
请用铅笔写答案。
qǐng yòng qiān bǐ xiě dá àn。
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Please write the answer in pencil.
Here, 铅笔: pencil.
Dictionary senses and source
- pencil
- (lead) pencil
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 804, 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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笔试
笔试 · bǐshì
written examination
上午考笔试，下午考口试。
shàng wǔ kǎo bǐ shì， xià wǔ kǎo kǒu shì。
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The written exam is in the morning and the oral exam is in the afternoon.
Here, 笔试: written examination.
Dictionary senses and source
- written examination
- paper test (for an applicant)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1028, syllabus PDF page 105. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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毛笔
毛笔 · máobǐ
writing brush used in Chinese calligraphy or painting
爷爷用毛笔写了一副对联。
yé ye yòng máo bǐ xiě le yī fù duì lián。
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Grandpa wrote a pair of couplets with a writing brush.
Here, 毛笔: writing brush used in Chinese calligraphy or painting.
Dictionary senses and source
- writing brush used in Chinese calligraphy or painting
- writing brush
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2752, syllabus PDF page 148. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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钢笔
钢笔 · gāngbǐ
fountain pen
他用钢笔写了一封信。
tā yòng gāng bǐ xiě le yī fēng xìn。
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He wrote a letter with a fountain pen.
Here, 钢笔: fountain pen.
Dictionary senses and source
- fountain pen
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4027, syllabus PDF page 180. 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.