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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课
课 · kè
class; lesson
我们今天有汉语课。
wǒ men jīn tiān yǒu hàn yǔ kè。
Show English meaning
We have a Chinese lesson today.
Here, 课: class; lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- class; lesson
- subject
- course
- class
- lesson
- to levy
- tax
- form of divination
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 103, syllabus PDF page 82. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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上课
上课 · shàngkè
attend or teach a class
我们九点上课。
wǒ men jiǔ diǎn shàng kè。
Show English meaning
Our class starts at nine.
Here, 上课: attend or teach a class.
Dictionary senses and source
- attend or teach a class
- to go to class
- to attend class
- to go to teach a class
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 177, syllabus PDF page 84. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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下课
下课 · xiàkè
finish a class
我们十点下课。
wǒ men shí diǎn xià kè。
Show English meaning
Our class finishes at ten.
Here, 下课: finish a class.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
下课以后回家。
Here, 下课: finish class. Learn this use in its lesson.
我三点下课。
Here, 下课: finish class. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- finish a class
- to finish class
- to get out of class
- (fig.) (esp. of a sports coach) to be dismissed
- to be fired
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 229, syllabus PDF page 85. 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.