HSK3: 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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地方
地方 · dìfang
place; area
这个地方很安静。
zhè ge dì fang hěn ān jìng。
Show English meaning
This place is quiet.
Here, 地方: place; area.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
这个地方值得一去。
Here, 地方: place. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- place; area
- area
- place
- space
- room
- territory
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 591, syllabus PDF page 94. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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地图
地图 · dìtú
map
请在地图上找一下车站。
qǐng zài dì tú shàng zhǎo yí xià chē zhàn。
Show English meaning
Please find the station on the map.
Here, 地图: map.
Dictionary senses and source
- map
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 592, syllabus PDF page 94. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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电
电 · diàn
electricity; electrical power
今天家里没电。
jīn tiān jiā lǐ méi diàn。
Show English meaning
There is no electricity at home today.
Here, 电: electricity; electrical power.
Dictionary senses and source
- electricity; electrical power
- lightning
- electricity
- electric (bound form)
- to get (or give) an electric shock
- phone call or telegram etc
- to send via telephone or telegram etc
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 593, syllabus PDF page 94. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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电梯
电梯 · diàntī
lift; elevator
请坐电梯到三楼。
qǐng zuò diàn tī dào sān lóu。
Show English meaning
Please take the lift to the third floor.
Here, 电梯: lift; elevator.
Dictionary senses and source
- lift; elevator
- elevator
- escalator
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 594, syllabus PDF page 94. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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电子书
电子书 · diànzǐshū
electronic book; e-book
我喜欢在手机上看电子书。
wǒ xǐ huan zài shǒu jī shàng kàn diàn zǐ shū。
Show English meaning
I like reading e-books on my phone.
Here, 电子书: electronic book; e-book.
Dictionary senses and source
- electronic book; e-book
- electronic book
- e-book
- e-book reader
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 595, syllabus PDF page 94. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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丢
丢 · diū
lose; misplace
我的手机丢了。
wǒ de shǒu jī diū le。
Show English meaning
I have lost my phone.
Here, 丢: lose; misplace.
Dictionary senses and source
- lose; misplace
- to lose
- to put aside
- to throw
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 596, syllabus PDF page 94. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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东
东 · dōng
east
学校在商场东边。
xué xiào zài shāng chǎng dōng biān。
Show English meaning
The school is east of the shopping centre.
Here, 东: east.
Dictionary senses and source
- east
- host (i.e. sitting on east side of guest)
- landlord
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 597, syllabus PDF page 94. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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东北
东北 · dōngběi
northeast; the northeastern region
车站在学校东北边。
chē zhàn zài xué xiào dōng běi biān。
Show English meaning
The station is northeast of the school.
Here, 东北: northeast; the northeastern region.
Dictionary senses and source
- northeast; the northeastern region
- northeast
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 598, syllabus PDF page 94. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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东方
东方 · dōngfāng
the east
早上，太阳从东方升起。
zǎo shang， tài yáng cóng dōng fāng shēng qǐ。
Show English meaning
The sun rises in the east in the morning.
Here, 东方: the east.
Dictionary senses and source
- the east
- east
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 599, syllabus PDF page 94. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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东南
东南 · dōngnán
southeast
药店在公园东南边。
yào diàn zài gōng yuán dōng nán biān。
Show English meaning
The pharmacy is southeast of the park.
Here, 东南: southeast.
Dictionary senses and source
- southeast
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 600, syllabus PDF page 94. 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.