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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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阿姨
阿姨 · āyí
aunt; also a familiar or polite address for an older woman
我阿姨住在北京。
wǒ ā yí zhù zài běi jīng。
Show English meaning
My aunt lives in Beijing.
Here, 阿姨: aunt; also a familiar or polite address for an older woman.
Dictionary senses and source
- aunt; also a familiar or polite address for an older woman
- maternal aunt
- step-mother
- childcare worker
- nursemaid
- woman of similar age to one's parents (term of address used by child)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 501, syllabus PDF page 92. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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矮
矮 · ǎi
short in height; low
这张桌子有点儿矮。
zhè zhāng zhuō zi yǒu diǎnr ǎi。
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This table is a little low.
Here, 矮: short in height; low.
Dictionary senses and source
- short in height; low
- low
- short (in length)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 502, syllabus PDF page 92. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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爱人
爱人 · àiren
spouse; husband or wife, especially in mainland usage
我的爱人是一名老师。
wǒ de ài ren shì yī míng lǎo shī。
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My spouse is a teacher.
Here, 爱人: spouse; husband or wife, especially in mainland usage.
Dictionary senses and source
- spouse; husband or wife, especially in mainland usage
- spouse (PRC)
- lover (non-PRC)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 503, syllabus PDF page 92. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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安静
安静 · ānjìng
quiet
图书馆里很安静。
tú shū guǎn lǐ hěn ān jìng。
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It is quiet in the library.
Here, 安静: quiet.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
这儿安静得很。
Here, 安静: quiet. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- quiet
- peaceful
- calm
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 504, syllabus PDF page 92. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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安全
安全 · ānquán
safe; safety
过马路的时候，要注意安全。
guò mǎ lù de shí hou， yào zhù yì ān quán。
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Pay attention to safety when crossing the road.
Here, 安全: safe; safety.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
他一再强调安全。
Here, 安全: safety. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- safe; safety
- safe
- secure
- safety
- security
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 505, syllabus PDF page 92. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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把
把 · bǎ
bǎ; introduces an object that the following action affects
请把书放在桌子上。
qǐng bǎ shū fàng zài zhuō zi shàng。
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Please put the book on the table.
Here, 把: bǎ; introduces an object that the following action affects.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
我把作业写完了。
Here, 把: object-disposal marker here. Learn this use in its lesson.
把书拿来。
Here, 把: (把). Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- bǎ; introduces an object that the following action affects
- to hold
- to grasp
- to hold a baby in position to help it urinate or defecate
- handlebar
- classifier: handful, bundle, bunch
- classifier for things with handles
- (used to put the object before the verb: 把[ba3] + {noun} + {verb})
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 506, syllabus PDF page 92. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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搬
搬 · bān
move or carry something from one place to another
这些书很重，我们一起搬吧。
zhè xiē shū hěn zhòng， wǒ men yì qǐ bān ba。
Show English meaning
These books are heavy; let us move them together.
Here, 搬: move or carry something from one place to another.
Dictionary senses and source
- move or carry something from one place to another
- to move (i.e. relocate oneself)
- to move (sth relatively heavy or bulky)
- to shift
- to copy indiscriminately
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 507, syllabus PDF page 92. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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班级
班级 · bānjí
school class; a group of students
这个班级有二十名学生。
zhè ge bān jí yǒu èr shí míng xué shēng。
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There are twenty students in this class.
Here, 班级: school class; a group of students.
Dictionary senses and source
- school class; a group of students
- class (group of students)
- grade (in school)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 508, syllabus PDF page 92. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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搬家
搬家 · bānjiā
move house
我们下个月要搬家。
wǒ men xià gè yuè yào bān jiā。
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We are moving house next month.
Here, 搬家: move house.
Dictionary senses and source
- move house
- to move house
- to relocate
- to remove (sth)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 509, syllabus PDF page 92. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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办
办 · bàn
do; handle or arrange a matter
这件事明天再办吧。
zhè jiàn shì míng tiān zài bàn ba。
Show English meaning
Let us deal with this matter tomorrow.
Here, 办: do; handle or arrange a matter.
Dictionary senses and source
- do; handle or arrange a matter
- to do
- to manage
- to handle
- to go about
- to run
- to set up
- to deal with
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 510, syllabus PDF page 92. 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.