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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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都
都 · dōu
all; both, within the relevant group
Here 都 applies to the relevant “we” group. In 都十二点了 it emphasises a point already reached; in 连他都来了 it means “even”. Scope determines the meaning.
我们都是学生。
wǒ men dōu shì xué shēng。
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We are all students.
Here, 都: all; both, within the relevant group.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
我们都来了。
Here, 都: all; also used for emphasis in other frames. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- all; both, within the relevant group
- all; also used for emphasis in other frames
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 41, syllabus PDF page 81. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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读
读 · dú
read
请读这个字。
qǐng dú zhè ge zì。
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Please read this character.
Here, 读: read.
Dictionary senses and source
- read
- to read out
- to read aloud
- to read
- to attend (school)
- to study (a subject in school)
- to pronounce
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 42, syllabus PDF page 81. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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读书
读书 · dúshū
read books; study, depending on context
我晚上喜欢读书。
wǒ wǎn shang xǐ huan dú shū。
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I like reading books in the evening.
Here, 读书: read books; study, depending on context.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
哥哥爱运动，弟弟则爱读书。
Here, 读书: reading. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- read books; study, depending on context
- to read a book
- to study
- to attend school
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 43, syllabus PDF page 81. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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对
对 · duì
correct; right
你说得对。
nǐ shuō de duì。
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What you said is correct.
Here, 对: correct; right.
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在我看来，他是对的。
Here, 对: right. Learn this use in its lesson.
对我来说，健康最重要。
Here, 对: for. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- correct; right
- right
- correct
- towards
- at
- for
- concerning
- regarding
- to treat (sb a certain way)
- to face
- (bound form) opposite
- facing
- matching
- to match together
- to adjust
- to fit
- to suit
- to answer
- to reply
- to add
- to pour in (a fluid)
- to check
- to compare
- classifier: couple
- pair
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 44, syllabus PDF page 81. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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对不起
对不起 · duìbuqǐ
I’m sorry
对不起，我来晚了。
duì bu qǐ， wǒ lái wǎn le。
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I’m sorry; I arrived late.
Here, 对不起: I’m sorry.
Dictionary senses and source
- I’m sorry
- I'm sorry
- excuse me
- I beg your pardon
- to let (sb) down
- to disappoint
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 45, syllabus PDF page 81. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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多
多 · duō
many; much; more
这里人很多。
zhè lǐ rén hěn duō。
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There are many people here.
Here, 多: many; much; more.
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这么多，我吃不了。
Here, 多: much. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- many; much; more
- many
- much
- too many
- in excess
- (after a numeral) ... odd
- how (to what extent) (Taiwan pr. [duo2])
- (bound form) multi-
- poly-
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 46, syllabus PDF page 81. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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多少
多少 · duōshao
how many; how much
这个杯子多少钱？
zhè ge bēi zi duō shao qián？
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How much does this cup cost?
Here, 多少: how many; how much.
Dictionary senses and source
- how many; how much
- how much?
- how many?
- (phone number, student ID etc) what number?
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 47, syllabus PDF page 81. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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儿子
儿子 · érzi
son
她的儿子是小学生。
tā de ér zi shì xiǎo xué shēng。
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Her son is a primary-school student.
Here, 儿子: son.
Dictionary senses and source
- son
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 48, syllabus PDF page 81. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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二
二 · èr
two, especially in counting and numerals
今天是二月二日。
jīn tiān shì èr yuè èr rì。
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Today is February second.
Here, 二: two, especially in counting and numerals.
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二加二等于四。
Here, 二: two. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- two, especially in counting and numerals
- two
- 2
- (Beijing dialect) stupid
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 49, syllabus PDF page 81. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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饭
饭 · fàn
a meal; cooked rice, depending on context
我还没有吃饭。
wǒ hái méi yǒu chī fàn。
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I have not eaten yet.
Here, 饭: a meal; cooked rice, depending on context.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
我吃饭了。
Here, 饭: meal. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- a meal; cooked rice, depending on context
- cooked rice
- meal
- (loanword) fan
- devotee
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 50, syllabus PDF page 81. 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.