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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 4 of 20
但是
但是 · dànshì
but; introduces a contrast
我想出去玩，但是今天有考试。
wǒ xiǎng chū qù wán， dàn shì jīn tiān yǒu kǎo shì。
Show English meaning
I want to go out and have fun, but I have an exam today.
Here, 但是: but; introduces a contrast.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
便宜，但是太小。
Here, 但是: but. Learn this use in its lesson.
我想去，但是没时间。
Here, 但是: but. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- but; introduces a contrast
- but
- however
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 331, syllabus PDF page 88. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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得
得 · de
de; links an action to a description of how it is done
In 跑得很快, 得 links the verb to a description: “runs very fast”. Other uses include děi (“must”) and dé (“obtain”); the sentence determines the reading.
她汉语说得很好。
tā hàn yǔ shuō de hěn hǎo。
Show English meaning
She speaks Chinese very well.
Here, 得: de; links an action to a description of how it is done.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
他跑得很快。
Here, 得: In 跑得很快, 得 links the verb to a description: “runs very fast”. Other uses include děi (“must”) and dé (“obtain”); the sentence determines the reading.. Learn this use in its lesson.
我听得懂。
Here, 得: (can). Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- de; links an action to a description of how it is done
- structural particle: used after a verb (or adjective as main verb), linking it to following phrase indicating effect, degree, possibility etc
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 332, syllabus PDF page 88. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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地
地 · de
de; links a description of manner to the action that follows
Here 地 connects 认真 to 看. It is pronounced de. In 地方 dìfang (“place”) it is dì; word identity determines the reading. 地 is not required after every adverb.
他认真地看了这本书。
tā rèn zhēn de kàn le zhè běn shū。
Show English meaning
He read this book carefully.
Here, 地: de; links a description of manner to the action that follows.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
他认真地看了这封信。
Here, 地: Here 地 connects 认真 to 看. It is pronounced de. In 地方 dìfang (“place”) it is dì; word identity determines the reading. 地 is not required after every adverb.. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- de; links a description of manner to the action that follows
- -ly
- structural particle: used before a verb or adjective, linking it to preceding modifying adverbial adjunct
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 333, syllabus PDF page 88. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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等
等 · děng
wait for
我在门口等你。
wǒ zài mén kǒu děng nǐ。
Show English meaning
I am waiting for you at the entrance.
Here, 等: wait for.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
苹果、香蕉等水果。
Here, 等: etc.. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- wait for
- to wait for
- to await
- by the time
- when
- till
- and so on
- etc.
- et al.
- (bound form) class
- rank
- grade
- (bound form) equal to
- same as
- (used to end an enumeration)
- (literary) (plural suffix attached to a personal pronoun or noun)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 334, syllabus PDF page 88. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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地铁
地铁 · dìtiě
underground railway; metro
坐地铁去机场很方便。
zuò dì tiě qù jī chǎng hěn fāng biàn。
Show English meaning
Taking the metro to the airport is convenient.
Here, 地铁: underground railway; metro.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
我比较喜欢坐地铁。
Here, 地铁: the subway. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- underground railway; metro
- underground railway
- subway
- subway train
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 335, syllabus PDF page 88. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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点
点 · diǎn
order food or drink
我想点一杯红茶。
wǒ xiǎng diǎn yī bēi hóng chá。
Show English meaning
I would like to order a cup of black tea.
Here, 点: order food or drink.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
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.
我想吃点什么。
Here, 点: a bit. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- order food or drink
- 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 336, syllabus PDF page 88. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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懂
懂 · dǒng
understand
这个问题我懂了。
zhè ge wèn tí wǒ dǒng le。
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I understand this question now.
Here, 懂: understand.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
我听得懂。
Here, 懂: understand. Learn this use in its lesson.
这本书我看得懂。
Here, 懂: understand. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- understand
- to understand
- to comprehend
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 337, syllabus PDF page 88. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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动
动 · dòng
move; make a movement
请坐好，别动。
qǐng zuò hǎo， bié dòng。
Show English meaning
Please sit properly and do not move.
Here, 动: move; make a movement.
Dictionary senses and source
- move; make a movement
- (of sth) to move
- to set in movement
- to displace
- to touch
- to make use of
- to stir (emotions)
- to alter
- abbr. for 動詞|动词[dong4 ci2], verb
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 338, syllabus PDF page 88. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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饭馆
饭馆 · fànguǎn
restaurant
学校旁边有一家饭馆。
xué xiào páng biān yǒu yī jiā fàn guǎn。
Show English meaning
There is a restaurant beside the school.
Here, 饭馆: restaurant.
Dictionary senses and source
- restaurant
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 339, syllabus PDF page 88. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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飞
飞 · fēi
fly
那只鸟飞得很快。
nà zhǐ niǎo fēi dé hěn kuài。
Show English meaning
That bird flies very fast.
Here, 飞: fly.
Dictionary senses and source
- fly
- to fly
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 340, syllabus PDF page 88. 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.