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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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两
两 · liǎng
two, commonly before a classifier
我要两个杯子。
wǒ yào liǎng gè bēi zi。
Show English meaning
I would like two cups.
Here, 两: two, commonly before a classifier.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
这两个差不多。
Here, 两: two. Learn this use in its lesson.
另外两个人没来。
Here, 两: two. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- two, commonly before a classifier
- two
- both
- some
- a few
- tael, unit of weight equal to 50 grams (modern) or 1⁄16 of a catty 斤[jin1] (old)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 111, 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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零
零 · líng
zero
这个电话号码里有三个零。
zhè ge diàn huà hào mǎ lǐ yǒu sān gè líng。
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There are three zeroes in this telephone number.
Here, 零: zero.
Dictionary senses and source
- zero
- nought
- zero sign
- fractional
- fragmentary
- odd (of numbers)
- (placed between two numbers to indicate a smaller quantity followed by a larger one)
- fraction
- (in mathematics) remainder (after division)
- extra
- to wither and fall
- to wither
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 112, 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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六
六 · liù
six
我们六点吃晚饭。
wǒ men liù diǎn chī wǎn fàn。
Show English meaning
We have dinner at six.
Here, 六: six.
Dictionary senses and source
- six
- 6
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 113, 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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妈妈
妈妈 · māma
mother; mum
我妈妈喜欢喝茶。
wǒ mā ma xǐ huan hē chá。
Show English meaning
My mum likes drinking tea.
Here, 妈妈: mother; mum.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
妈妈让我学钢琴。
Here, 妈妈: mom. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- mother; mum
- mama
- mommy
- mother
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 114, 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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吗
吗 · ma
a yes–no question particle
吗 normally has a neutral tone. Keep the tones of the other words; an English-style rise does not replace them. Ordinary 什么 questions do not need 吗.
你是学生吗？
nǐ shì xué shēng ma？
Show English meaning
Are you a student?
Here, 吗: a yes–no question particle.
Dictionary senses and source
- a yes–no question particle
- yes–no question particle
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 115, 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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买
买 · mǎi
buy
我去商店买面包。
wǒ qù shāng diàn mǎi miàn bāo。
Show English meaning
I am going to the shop to buy bread.
Here, 买: buy.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
我买了书，还有笔。
Here, 买: buy. Learn this use in its lesson.
我不知道买哪个好。
Here, 买: buy. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- buy
- to buy
- to purchase
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 116, 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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卖
卖 · mài
sell
这家店卖水果。
zhè jiā diàn mài shuǐ guǒ。
Show English meaning
This shop sells fruit.
Here, 卖: sell.
Dictionary senses and source
- sell
- to sell
- to betray
- to spare no effort
- to show off or flaunt
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 117, 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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忙
忙 · máng
busy
我今天很忙。
wǒ jīn tiān hěn máng。
Show English meaning
I am busy today.
Here, 忙: busy.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
他很忙，甚至没时间吃饭。
Here, 忙: busy. Learn this use in its lesson.
周末往往很忙。
Here, 忙: busy. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- busy
- hurriedly
- to hurry
- to rush
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 118, 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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猫
猫 · māo
cat
这只猫在桌子下。
zhè zhī māo zài zhuō zi xià。
Show English meaning
This cat is under the table.
Here, 猫: cat.
Dictionary senses and source
- cat
- (dialect) to hide oneself
- (coll.) modem
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 119, 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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没关系
没关系 · méi guānxi
it is all right; never mind
A：对不起。B：没关系。
A： duì bu qǐ。B： méi guān xi。
Show English meaning
A: I’m sorry. B: It’s all right.
Here, 没关系: it is all right; never mind.
Dictionary senses and source
- it is all right; never mind
- it doesn't matter
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 120, 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.