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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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第
第 · dì
an ordinal-number marker
这是我的第一本中文书。
zhè shì wǒ de dì yī běn zhōng wén shū。
Show English meaning
This is my first Chinese book.
Here, 第: an ordinal-number marker.
Dictionary senses and source
- an ordinal-number marker
- (prefix indicating ordinal number, as in 第六[di4 liu4] "sixth")
- (literary) grades in which successful candidates in the imperial examinations were placed
- (old) residence of a high official
- (literary) but
- however
- (literary) only
- just
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 31, syllabus PDF page 80. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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弟弟
弟弟 · dìdi
younger brother
我弟弟今年八岁。
wǒ dì di jīn nián bā suì。
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My younger brother is eight years old this year.
Here, 弟弟: younger brother.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
哥哥爱运动，弟弟则爱读书。
Here, 弟弟: younger brother. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- younger brother
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 32, syllabus PDF page 80. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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点
点 · diǎn
o’clock in a time expression
我们三点见。
wǒ men sān diǎn jiàn。
Show English meaning
Let’s meet at three o’clock.
Here, 点: o’clock in a time expression.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
我想吃点什么。
Here, 点: a bit. Learn this use in its lesson.
少吃点油腻的。
Here, 点: a bit. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- o’clock in a time expression
- point
- dot
- drop
- speck
- o'clock
- point (in space or time)
- to draw a dot
- to check on a list
- to choose
- to order (food in a restaurant)
- to touch briefly
- to hint
- to light
- to ignite
- to pour a liquid drop by drop
- (old) one fifth of a two-hour watch 更[geng1]
- dot stroke in Chinese characters
- classifier for items
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 33, syllabus PDF page 80. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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店
店 · diàn
a shop
这家店卖面包。
zhè jiā diàn mài miàn bāo。
Show English meaning
This shop sells bread.
Here, 店: a shop.
Dictionary senses and source
- a shop
- inn
- old-style hotel (CL:家[jia1])
- (bound form) shop
- store
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 34, syllabus PDF page 80. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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电话
电话 · diànhuà
telephone; a phone call
这是学校的电话。
zhè shì xué xiào de diàn huà。
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This is the school’s telephone.
Here, 电话: telephone; a phone call.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
当我做饭的时候，电话响了。
Here, 电话: phone. Learn this use in its lesson.
请留下电话，以便联系。
Here, 电话: number. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- telephone; a phone call
- telephone
- phone call
- phone number
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 35, syllabus PDF page 80. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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电脑
电脑 · diànnǎo
computer
我的电脑在桌子上。
wǒ de diàn nǎo zài zhuō zi shàng。
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My computer is on the desk.
Here, 电脑: computer.
Dictionary senses and source
- computer
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 36, syllabus PDF page 80. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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电视
电视 · diànshì
television
爸爸正在看电视。
bà ba zhèng zài kàn diàn shì。
Show English meaning
Dad is watching television.
Here, 电视: television.
Dictionary senses and source
- television
- TV
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 37, syllabus PDF page 80. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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电影
电影 · diànyǐng
film; movie
这个电影很好看。
zhè ge diàn yǐng hěn hǎo kàn。
Show English meaning
This film is good to watch.
Here, 电影: film; movie.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
先吃饭，再看电影。
Here, 电影: movie. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- film; movie
- movie
- film
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 38, syllabus PDF page 80. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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电影院
电影院 · diànyǐngyuàn
cinema
电影院在商店旁边。
diàn yǐng yuàn zài shāng diàn páng biān。
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The cinema is beside the shop.
Here, 电影院: cinema.
Dictionary senses and source
- cinema
- movie theater
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 39, syllabus PDF page 80. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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东西
东西 · dōngxi
things; belongings
你的东西在这里。
nǐ de dōng xi zài zhè lǐ。
Show English meaning
Your things are here.
Here, 东西: things; belongings.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
东西不错，不过有点贵。
Here, 东西: the thing. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- things; belongings
- thing
- stuff
- person
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 40, syllabus PDF page 80. 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.