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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课
课 · kè
class; lesson
我们今天有汉语课。
wǒ men jīn tiān yǒu hàn yǔ kè。
Show English meaning
We have a Chinese lesson today.
Here, 课: class; lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- class; lesson
- subject
- course
- class
- lesson
- to levy
- tax
- form of divination
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 103, syllabus PDF page 82. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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上课
上课 · shàngkè
attend or teach a class
我们九点上课。
wǒ men jiǔ diǎn shàng kè。
Show English meaning
Our class starts at nine.
Here, 上课: attend or teach a class.
Dictionary senses and source
- attend or teach a class
- to go to class
- to attend class
- to go to teach a class
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 177, 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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下课
下课 · xiàkè
finish a class
我们十点下课。
wǒ men shí diǎn xià kè。
Show English meaning
Our class finishes at ten.
Here, 下课: finish a class.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
下课以后回家。
Here, 下课: finish class. Learn this use in its lesson.
我三点下课。
Here, 下课: finish class. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- finish a class
- to finish class
- to get out of class
- (fig.) (esp. of a sports coach) to be dismissed
- to be fired
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 229, 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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课本
课本 · kèběn
textbook
请打开课本，看第五页。
qǐng dǎ kāi kè běn， kàn dì wǔ yè。
Show English meaning
Please open your textbook and look at page five.
Here, 课本: textbook.
Dictionary senses and source
- textbook
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 736, syllabus PDF page 98. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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课文
课文 · kèwén
the text studied in a lesson
这篇课文很有意思。
zhè piān kè wén hěn yǒu yì si。
Show English meaning
This lesson's text is interesting.
Here, 课文: the text studied in a lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- the text studied in a lesson
- text
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 738, syllabus PDF page 98. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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功课
功课 · gōngkè
schoolwork; lessons and assignments to study
我先做完功课，再出去玩。
wǒ xiān zuò wán gōng kè， zài chū qù wán。
Show English meaning
I finish my schoolwork before going out to play.
Here, 功课: schoolwork; lessons and assignments to study.
Dictionary senses and source
- schoolwork; lessons and assignments to study
- homework
- assignment
- task
- classwork
- lesson
- study
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1253, syllabus PDF page 111. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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课程
课程 · kèchéng
course; a programme or unit of study
这门课程有十节课。
zhè mén kè chéng yǒu shí jié kè。
Show English meaning
This course has ten lessons.
Here, 课程: course; a programme or unit of study.
Dictionary senses and source
- course; a programme or unit of study
- course
- academic program
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1431, 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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课堂
课堂 · kètáng
classroom teaching; the class while a lesson is happening
课堂上，我们练习了这段对话。
kè táng shàng， wǒ men liàn xí le zhè duàn duì huà。
Show English meaning
We practised this dialogue in class.
Here, 课堂: classroom teaching; the class while a lesson is happening.
Dictionary senses and source
- classroom teaching; the class while a lesson is happening
- classroom
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1433, 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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补课
补课 · bǔkè
make up a missed class
补课 commonly means making up a missed class; it can also mean extra classes. 补习 emphasizes additional study or tutoring to catch up or improve.
我上周请了假，今天来补课。
wǒ shàng zhōu qǐng le jiǎ， jīn tiān lái bǔ kè。
Show English meaning
I took time off last week and am making up the missed class today.
Here, 补课: make up a missed class.
Dictionary senses and source
- make up a missed class
- to make up missed lesson
- to reschedule a class
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3675, syllabus PDF page 171. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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课题
课题 · kètí
research topic; a problem selected for study
我们的研究课题是城市里的鸟类。
wǒ men de yán jiū kè tí shì chéng shì lǐ de niǎo lèi。
Show English meaning
Our research topic is birds in the city.
Here, 课题: research topic; a problem selected for study.
Dictionary senses and source
- research topic; a problem selected for study
- task
- problem
- issue
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4388, syllabus PDF page 189. 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.