HSK1: learn ten words at a time
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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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怎么
怎么 · zěnme
how; why, depending on context
这个字怎么写？
zhè ge zì zěn me xiě？
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How do you write this character?
Here, 怎么: how; why, depending on context.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
今天怎么这么冷？
Here, 怎么: how come. Learn this use in its lesson.
你怎么老是迟到？
Here, 怎么: why. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- how; why, depending on context
- how?
- what?
- why?
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 276, syllabus PDF page 86. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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怎么样
怎么样 · zěnmeyàng
how; what something is like
今天的天气怎么样？
jīn tiān de tiān qì zěn me yàng？
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What is the weather like today?
Here, 怎么样: how; what something is like.
Dictionary senses and source
- how; what something is like
- how?
- how about?
- how was it?
- how are things?
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 277, syllabus PDF page 86. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
Try saying or writing a short sentence with this word. Check the intended meaning, its position and the surrounding words; recall alone does not establish correct usage.
Rate the attempt you made before opening help. For a new word, choose “Review again” and try recalling it later.
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.