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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.
200 word entries · Batch 2 of 20
别
别 · bié
do not; introduces a request or instruction not to do something
别在这里跑步。
bié zài zhè lǐ pǎo bù。
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Do not run here.
Here, 别: do not; introduces a request or instruction not to do something.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
别说话。
Here, 别: do not, instruction. Learn this use in its lesson.
你千万别迟到！
Here, 别: don't. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- do not; introduces a request or instruction not to do something
- to leave
- to part (from)
- (literary) to differentiate
- to distinguish
- (bound form) other
- another
- different
- don't ...!
- to fasten with a pin or clip
- to stick in
- to insert (in order to hinder movement)
- (noun suffix) category (e.g. 性別|性别[xing4 bie2], 派別|派别[pai4 bie2])
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 311, 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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不错
不错 · búcuò
pretty good; satisfactory
这家饭馆的菜不错。
zhè jiā fàn guǎn de cài bú cuò。
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The food at this restaurant is pretty good.
Here, 不错: pretty good; satisfactory.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
我倒觉得不错。
Here, 不错: not bad. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- pretty good; satisfactory
- correct
- right
- not bad
- pretty good
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 312, syllabus PDF page 87. Dictionary reading comparison: reading variant. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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不好意思
不好意思 · bù hǎoyìsi
sorry; excuse me, often when making a request or inconveniencing someone
不好意思，请问洗手间在哪儿？
bù hǎo yì si， qǐng wèn xǐ shǒu jiān zài nǎr？
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Excuse me, where is the toilet?
Here, 不好意思: sorry; excuse me, often when making a request or inconveniencing someone.
Dictionary senses and source
- sorry; excuse me, often when making a request or inconveniencing someone
- to feel embarrassed
- to find it embarrassing
- to be sorry (for inconveniencing sb)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 313, 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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长
长 · cháng
long; pronounced cháng
这条路很长。
zhè tiáo lù hěn cháng。
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This road is long.
Here, 长: long; pronounced cháng.
Dictionary senses and source
- long; pronounced cháng
- length
- long
- forever
- always
- constantly
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 314, 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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车站
车站 · chēzhàn
station; a place where vehicles stop for passengers
我们在车站见面吧。
wǒ men zài chē zhàn jiàn miàn ba。
Show English meaning
Let us meet at the station.
Here, 车站: station; a place where vehicles stop for passengers.
Dictionary senses and source
- station; a place where vehicles stop for passengers
- rail station
- bus stop
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 315, 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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出
出 · chū
go out; leave an enclosed place
出门的时候，别忘了拿包。
chū mén de shí hou， bié wàng le ná bāo。
Show English meaning
Do not forget to take your bag when you leave home.
Here, 出: go out; leave an enclosed place.
Dictionary senses and source
- go out; leave an enclosed place
- to go out
- to come out
- to occur
- to produce
- to go beyond
- to rise
- to put forth
- to happen
- (used after a verb to indicate an outward direction or a positive result)
- classifier for dramas, plays, operas etc
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 316, 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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出国
出国 · chūguó
go abroad
姐姐明年想出国学习。
jiě jie míng nián xiǎng chū guó xué xí。
Show English meaning
My older sister wants to study abroad next year.
Here, 出国: go abroad.
Dictionary senses and source
- go abroad
- to go abroad
- to leave the country
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 317, 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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出来
出来 · chūlái
come out, towards the speaker or reference point
饭做好了，出来吃饭吧。
fàn zuò hǎo le， chū lái chī fàn ba。
Show English meaning
The food is ready; come out and eat.
Here, 出来: come out, towards the speaker or reference point.
Dictionary senses and source
- come out, towards the speaker or reference point
- to come out
- to appear
- to arise
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 318, 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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出门
出门 · chūmén
leave home; go out
我每天八点出门。
wǒ měi tiān bā diǎn chū mén。
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I leave home at eight every day.
Here, 出门: leave home; go out.
Dictionary senses and source
- leave home; go out
- to go out
- to leave home
- to go on a journey
- away from home
- (of a woman) to get married
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 319, 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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出去
出去 · chūqù
go out, away from the speaker or reference point
这里太热了，我们出去吧。
zhè lǐ tài rè le， wǒ men chū qù ba。
Show English meaning
It is too hot here; let us go outside.
Here, 出去: go out, away from the speaker or reference point.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
你出去顺便买点菜。
Here, 出去: go out. Learn this use in its lesson.
他借学习之名出去玩。
Here, 出去: go out. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- go out, away from the speaker or reference point
- to go out
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 320, 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.