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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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叫
叫 · jiào
be called; call
Use 我叫…… to give a name. 我是学生 gives an identity. 你叫什么？ is also a natural shorter name question in a suitable context.
我叫林安。
wǒ jiào lín ān。
Show English meaning
My name is Lin An.
Here, 叫: be called; call.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
我叫林安。你叫什么名字？
Here, 叫: be called; call. Learn this use in its lesson.
你去的话，叫我一声。
Here, 叫: call. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- be called; call
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 91, 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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姐姐
姐姐 · jiějie
older sister
我姐姐喜欢看电影。
wǒ jiě jie xǐ huan kàn diàn yǐng。
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My older sister likes watching films.
Here, 姐姐: older sister.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
我有一个姐姐。
Here, 姐姐: older sister. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- older sister
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 92, 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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今年
今年 · jīnnián
this year
我今年二十岁。
wǒ jīn nián èr shí suì。
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I am twenty years old this year.
Here, 今年: this year.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
跟去年比，今年更热。
Here, 今年: this year. Learn this use in its lesson.
今年是去年的两倍。
Here, 今年: this year. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- this year
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 93, 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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今天
今天 · jīntiān
today
今天是星期三。
jīn tiān shì xīng qī sān。
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Today is Wednesday.
Here, 今天: today.
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今天怎么这么冷？
Here, 今天: today. Learn this use in its lesson.
今天没有昨天冷。
Here, 今天: today. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- today
- the present time
- now
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 94, 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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九
九 · jiǔ
nine
现在九点。
xiàn zài jiǔ diǎn。
Show English meaning
It is nine o’clock now.
Here, 九: nine.
Dictionary senses and source
- nine
- 9
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 95, 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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觉得
觉得 · juéde
feel; think, as a personal judgement
我觉得这个菜很好吃。
wǒ jué de zhè ge cài hěn hǎo chī。
Show English meaning
I think this dish is tasty.
Here, 觉得: feel; think, as a personal judgement.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
我觉得在家学习比较安静。
Here, 觉得: think / feel. Learn this use in its lesson.
我倒觉得不错。
Here, 觉得: think. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- feel; think, as a personal judgement
- to think that ...
- to feel that ...
- to feel (uncomfortable etc)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 96, 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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开
开 · kāi
open; turn on; operate, depending on context
请开门。
qǐng kāi mén。
Show English meaning
Please open the door.
Here, 开: open; turn on; operate, depending on context.
Dictionary senses and source
- open; turn on; operate, depending on context
- to open (transitive or intransitive)
- (of ships, vehicles, troops etc) to start
- to turn on
- to put in operation
- to operate
- to run
- to boil
- to write out (a prescription, check, invoice etc)
- (directional complement) away
- off
- carat (gold)
- abbr. for Kelvin, 開爾文|开尔文[Kai1 er3 wen2]
- abbr. for 開本|开本[kai1 ben3], book format
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 97, 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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开车
开车 · kāichē
drive a car
爸爸开车去上班。
bà ba kāi chē qù shàng bān。
Show English meaning
Dad drives to work.
Here, 开车: drive a car.
Dictionary senses and source
- drive a car
- to drive a car
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 98, 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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看
看 · kàn
look at; watch; read, depending on the object
我正在看书。
wǒ zhèng zài kàn shū。
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I am reading a book.
Here, 看: look at; watch; read, depending on the object.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
老师认真地看了我的作文。
Here, 看: read. Learn this use in its lesson.
先吃饭，再看电影。
Here, 看: watch. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- look at; watch; read, depending on the object
- to see
- to look at
- to read
- to watch
- to visit
- to call on
- to consider
- to regard as
- to look after
- to treat (a patient or illness)
- to depend on
- to feel (that)
- (after a verb) to give it a try
- to watch out for
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 99, 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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看病
看病 · kànbìng
see a doctor about an illness
她今天去医院看病。
tā jīn tiān qù yī yuàn kàn bìng。
Show English meaning
She is going to the hospital to see a doctor today.
Here, 看病: see a doctor about an illness.
Dictionary senses and source
- see a doctor about an illness
- to visit a doctor
- to see a patient
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 100, 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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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.