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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.
300 word entries · Batch 29 of 30
这个
这个 · zhège
this one
这个苹果很好吃。
zhè ge píng guǒ hěn hǎo chī。
Show English meaning
This apple tastes good.
Here, 这个: this one.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
这个主意好极了。
Here, 这个: this. Learn this use in its lesson.
这个房子又大又亮。
Here, 这个: this. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- this one
- (pronoun) this
- (adjective) this
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 281, 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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这里
这里 · zhèlǐ
here
这里有水。
zhè lǐ yǒu shuǐ。
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There is water here.
Here, 这里: here.
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我在这里。
Here, 这里: here. Learn this use in its lesson.
这里的咖啡又贵又难喝。
Here, 这里: here. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- here
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 282, 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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这儿
这儿 · zhèr
here
我住在这儿。
wǒ zhù zài zhèr。
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I live here.
Here, 这儿: here.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
刚才他在这儿。
Here, 这儿: here. Learn this use in its lesson.
这儿有十几本书。
Here, 这儿: here. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- here
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 283, 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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这些
这些 · zhèxiē
these
这些书都是我的。
zhè xiē shū dōu shì wǒ de。
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These books are all mine.
Here, 这些: these.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
这些学生来自不同国家。
Here, 这些: these. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- these
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 284, 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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真
真 · zhēn
really; genuine, depending on context
这个苹果真好吃！
zhè ge píng guǒ zhēn hǎo chī！
Show English meaning
This apple is really tasty!
Here, 真: really; genuine, depending on context.
Dictionary senses and source
- really; genuine, depending on context
- really
- truly
- indeed
- real
- true
- genuine
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 285, 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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正在
正在 · zhèngzài
in the middle of doing something
他正在看书。
tā zhèng zài kàn shū。
Show English meaning
He is reading a book right now.
Here, 正在: in the middle of doing something.
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我正在学习。
Here, 正在: in the process of. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- in the middle of doing something
- just at (that time)
- right in (that place)
- right in the middle of (doing sth)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 286, 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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只
只 · zhī
a classifier for certain animals, pronounced zhī
我有一只猫。
wǒ yǒu yī zhī māo。
Show English meaning
I have one cat.
Here, 只: a classifier for certain animals, pronounced zhī.
Dictionary senses and source
- a classifier for certain animals, pronounced zhī
- grain that has begun to ripen
- classifier for birds and certain animals, one of a pair, some utensils, vessels etc
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 287, 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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知道
知道 · zhīdào
know a fact
我知道他的名字。
wǒ zhī dào tā de míng zi。
Show English meaning
I know his name.
Here, 知道: know a fact.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
谁都知道。
Here, 知道: know. Learn this use in its lesson.
关于这件事，我不知道。
Here, 知道: know. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- know a fact
- to know
- to become aware of
- also pr. [zhi1 dao5]
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 288, 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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中国
中国 · Zhōngguó
China
我的朋友在中国。
wǒ de péng you zài zhōng guó。
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My friend is in China.
Here, 中国: China.
Dictionary senses and source
- China
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 289, 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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中文
中文 · Zhōngwén
Chinese, especially the written language
这本书是中文的。
zhè běn shū shì zhōng wén de。
Show English meaning
This book is in Chinese.
Here, 中文: Chinese, especially the written language.
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我越来越喜欢中文了。
Here, 中文: Chinese. Learn this use in its lesson.
我学了三年中文。
Here, 中文: Chinese. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- Chinese, especially the written language
- Chinese language
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 290, 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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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.