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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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先生
先生 · xiānsheng
Mr; a polite term for a man
王先生是我的老师。
wáng xiān sheng shì wǒ de lǎo shī。
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Mr Wang is my teacher.
Here, 先生: Mr; a polite term for a man.
Dictionary senses and source
- Mr; a polite term for a man
- teacher
- gentleman
- sir
- mister (Mr.)
- husband
- (dialect) doctor
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 231, 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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现在
现在 · xiànzài
now
我现在在学校。
wǒ xiàn zài zài xué xiào。
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I am at school now.
Here, 现在: now.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
现在三点十五分。
Here, 现在: now. Learn this use in its lesson.
现在两点。
Here, 现在: now. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- now
- at present
- at the moment
- modern
- current
- nowadays
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 232, 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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想
想 · xiǎng
want; think; miss, depending on context
我想喝水。
wǒ xiǎng hē shuǐ。
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I would like some water.
Here, 想: want; think; miss, depending on context.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
你想吃什么？
Here, 想: would like to. Learn this use in its lesson.
我想舒舒服服地躺在沙发上。
Here, 想: want to. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- want; think; miss, depending on context
- to think (about)
- to think of
- to devise
- to think (that)
- to believe (that)
- to desire
- to want (to)
- to miss (feel wistful about the absence of)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 233, 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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小
小 · xiǎo
small; little
这只猫很小。
zhè zhī māo hěn xiǎo。
Show English meaning
This cat is small.
Here, 小: small; little.
Dictionary senses and source
- small; little
- small
- tiny
- few
- young
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 234, 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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小朋友
小朋友 · xiǎopéngyǒu
child; a friendly way to address a child
小朋友，你叫什么名字？
xiǎo péng yǒu， nǐ jiào shén me míng zi？
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What is your name, little one?
Here, 小朋友: child; a friendly way to address a child.
Dictionary senses and source
- child; a friendly way to address a child
- child
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 235, 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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小时
小时 · xiǎoshí
hour, as a unit of duration
我每天学习一个小时。
wǒ měi tiān xué xí yí gè xiǎo shí。
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I study for one hour every day.
Here, 小时: hour, as a unit of duration.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
他睡了八个小时。
Here, 小时: hour. Learn this use in its lesson.
一个半小时。
Here, 小时: hour. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- hour, as a unit of duration
- hour
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 236, 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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小学
小学 · xiǎoxué
primary school
我弟弟在小学学习。
wǒ dì di zài xiǎo xué xué xí。
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My younger brother studies at primary school.
Here, 小学: primary school.
Dictionary senses and source
- primary school
- elementary school
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 237, 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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小学生
小学生 · xiǎoxuéshēng
primary-school pupil
我妹妹是小学生。
wǒ mèi mei shì xiǎo xué shēng。
Show English meaning
My younger sister is a primary-school pupil.
Here, 小学生: primary-school pupil.
Dictionary senses and source
- primary-school pupil
- primary school student
- schoolchild
- (fig.) beginner
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 238, 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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些
些 · xiē
some; a small unspecified amount
我买了些水果。
wǒ mǎi le xiē shuǐ guǒ。
Show English meaning
I bought some fruit.
Here, 些: some; a small unspecified amount.
Dictionary senses and source
- some; a small unspecified amount
- classifier indicating a small amount or small number greater than 1: some, a few, several
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 239, 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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写
写 · xiě
write
请写你的名字。
qǐng xiě nǐ de míng zi。
Show English meaning
Please write your name.
Here, 写: write.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
我写错了。
Here, 写: write. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- write
- to write
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 240, 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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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.