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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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办法
办法 · bànfǎ
way of dealing with a problem; solution
我想到了一个好办法。
wǒ xiǎng dào le yí gè hǎo bàn fǎ。
Show English meaning
I have thought of a good solution.
Here, 办法: way of dealing with a problem; solution.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
这个办法很方便。
Here, 办法: method. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- way of dealing with a problem; solution
- means
- method
- way (of doing sth)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 511, 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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办公室
办公室 · bàngōngshì
office
王老师现在在办公室。
wáng lǎo shī xiàn zài zài bàn gōng shì。
Show English meaning
Teacher Wang is in the office now.
Here, 办公室: office.
Dictionary senses and source
- office
- business premises
- bureau
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 512, 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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半天
半天 · bàntiān
half a day; also a long while in some contexts
我在这里等了半天。
wǒ zài zhè lǐ děng le bàn tiān。
Show English meaning
I have been waiting here for a long while.
Here, 半天: half a day; also a long while in some contexts.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
我白等了半天。
Here, 半天: ages. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- half a day; also a long while in some contexts
- half of the day
- a long time
- quite a while
- midair
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 513, 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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帮助
帮助 · bāngzhù
help; assistance
谢谢你帮助我学习汉语。
xiè xie nǐ bāng zhù wǒ xué xí hàn yǔ。
Show English meaning
Thank you for helping me learn Chinese.
Here, 帮助: help; assistance.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
我们应该互相帮助。
Here, 帮助: help. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- help; assistance
- assistance
- aid
- to help
- to assist
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 514, 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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饱
饱 · bǎo
full after eating
我已经吃饱了。
wǒ yǐ jīng chī bǎo le。
Show English meaning
I have eaten enough and am full now.
Here, 饱: full after eating.
Dictionary senses and source
- full after eating
- to eat till full
- satisfied
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 515, 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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报纸
报纸 · bàozhǐ
newspaper
爷爷每天早上看报纸。
yé ye měi tiān zǎo shang kàn bào zhǐ。
Show English meaning
My grandfather reads the newspaper every morning.
Here, 报纸: newspaper.
Dictionary senses and source
- newspaper
- newsprint
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 516, 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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北
北 · běi
north
学校在车站北边。
xué xiào zài chē zhàn běi biān。
Show English meaning
The school is north of the station.
Here, 北: north.
Dictionary senses and source
- north
- (classical) to be defeated
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 517, 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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北方
北方 · běifāng
the north; a northern region
冬天北方很冷。
dōng tiān běi fāng hěn lěng。
Show English meaning
It is cold in the north in winter.
Here, 北方: the north; a northern region.
Dictionary senses and source
- the north; a northern region
- north
- the northern part a country
- China north of the Yellow River
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 518, 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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被
被 · bèi
bèi; introduces the agent in a passive sentence
我的手机被弟弟拿走了。
wǒ de shǒu jī bèi dì di ná zǒu le。
Show English meaning
My phone was taken away by my younger brother.
Here, 被: bèi; introduces the agent in a passive sentence.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
书被他拿走了。
Here, 被: by. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- bèi; introduces the agent in a passive sentence
- quilt
- to cover (with)
- (literary) to suffer (a misfortune)
- used to indicate passive voice (placed before the doer of the action like "by" in English passive-voice sentences, or, if the doer is not mentioned, before the verb)
- (since c. 2009) (sarcastic or jocular) used to indicate that the following word should be regarded as being in air quotes (as in 被旅遊|被旅游[bei4 lu:3 you2] to "go on a trip", for example)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 519, 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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笔记
笔记 · bǐjì
notes; a written record of useful information
上课的时候，我会做笔记。
shàng kè de shí hou， wǒ huì zuò bǐ jì。
Show English meaning
I take notes during class.
Here, 笔记: notes; a written record of useful information.
Dictionary senses and source
- notes; a written record of useful information
- to take down (in writing)
- notes
- a type of literature consisting mainly of short sketches
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 520, 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.