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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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比较
比较 · bǐjiào
fairly; rather, when describing a degree
这家饭馆比较便宜。
zhè jiā fàn guǎn bǐ jiào pián yi。
Show English meaning
This restaurant is fairly inexpensive.
Here, 比较: fairly; rather, when describing a degree.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
这里比较安静。
Here, 比较: fairly / relatively here. Learn this use in its lesson.
这个问题比较简单。
Here, 比较: fairly. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- fairly; rather, when describing a degree
- to compare
- to contrast
- comparatively
- relatively
- quite
- comparison
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 521, syllabus PDF page 93. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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笔记本
笔记本 · bǐjìběn
notebook for writing in
我把新词写在笔记本上。
wǒ bǎ xīn cí xiě zài bǐ jì běn shàng。
Show English meaning
I write new words in my notebook.
Here, 笔记本: notebook for writing in.
Dictionary senses and source
- notebook for writing in
- notebook (stationery)
- notebook (computing)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 522, syllabus PDF page 93. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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比如
比如 · bǐrú
for example
我喜欢运动，比如跑步和游泳。
wǒ xǐ huan yùn dòng， bǐ rú pǎo bù hé yóu yǒng。
Show English meaning
I like exercise, for example running and swimming.
Here, 比如: for example.
Dictionary senses and source
- for example
- for instance
- such as
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 523, syllabus PDF page 93. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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比赛
比赛 · bǐsài
competition; match
今天下午有一场足球比赛。
jīn tiān xià wǔ yǒu yī chǎng zú qiú bǐ sài。
Show English meaning
There is a football match this afternoon.
Here, 比赛: competition; match.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
比赛因为下雨而取消了。
Here, 比赛: the match. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- competition; match
- competition (sports etc)
- match
- to compete
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 524, syllabus PDF page 93. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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必须
必须 · bìxū
must; be required to
你必须先买票，再进去。
nǐ bì xū xiān mǎi piào， zài jìn qù。
Show English meaning
You must buy a ticket before going in.
Here, 必须: must; be required to.
Dictionary senses and source
- must; be required to
- to have to
- must
- compulsory
- necessarily
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 525, syllabus PDF page 93. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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变
变 · biàn
change; become different
天气变冷了。
tiān qì biàn lěng le。
Show English meaning
The weather has turned cold.
Here, 变: change; become different.
Dictionary senses and source
- change; become different
- to change
- to become different
- to transform
- to vary
- rebellion
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 526, syllabus PDF page 93. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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遍
遍 · biàn
a classifier for a complete run-through of an action
请再说一遍。
qǐng zài shuō yī biàn。
Show English meaning
Please say it again.
Here, 遍: a classifier for a complete run-through of an action.
Dictionary senses and source
- a classifier for a complete run-through of an action
- everywhere
- all over
- classifier for actions: one time
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 527, syllabus PDF page 93. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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变成
变成 · biànchéng
turn into; become
水变成冰了。
shuǐ biàn chéng bīng le。
Show English meaning
The water has turned into ice.
Here, 变成: turn into; become.
Dictionary senses and source
- turn into; become
- to change into
- to turn into
- to become
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 528, syllabus PDF page 93. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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变化
变化 · biànhuà
change; a change in a situation
这个城市的变化很大。
zhè ge chéng shì de biàn huà hěn dà。
Show English meaning
This city has changed a lot.
Here, 变化: change; a change in a situation.
Dictionary senses and source
- change; a change in a situation
- (intransitive) to change
- to vary
- change
- variation
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 529, syllabus PDF page 93. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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表演
表演 · biǎoyǎn
perform; a performance
学生们在表演节目。
xué shēng men zài biǎo yǎn jié mù。
Show English meaning
The students are giving a performance.
Here, 表演: perform; a performance.
Dictionary senses and source
- perform; a performance
- play
- show
- performance
- exhibition
- to perform
- to act
- to demonstrate
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 530, syllabus PDF page 93. 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.