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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不同
不同 · bù tóng
different
这两本书的内容不同。
zhè liǎng běn shū de nèi róng bù tóng。
Show English meaning
These two books have different content.
Here, 不同: different.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
这些学生来自不同国家。
Here, 不同: different. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- different
- distinct
- not the same
- not alike
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 541, 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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不久
不久 · bùjiǔ
not long; before long
我们不久就会再见面。
wǒ men bù jiǔ jiù huì zài jiàn miàn。
Show English meaning
We will meet again before long.
Here, 不久: not long; before long.
Dictionary senses and source
- not long; before long
- not long (after)
- before too long
- soon
- soon after
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 542, 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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不行
不行 · bùxíng
not work; not be acceptable or possible
这张卡不行，请换一张。
zhè zhāng kǎ bù xíng， qǐng huàn yī zhāng。
Show English meaning
This card does not work; please use another one.
Here, 不行: not work; not be acceptable or possible.
Dictionary senses and source
- not work; not be acceptable or possible
- won't do
- be out of the question
- be no good
- not work
- not be capable
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 543, 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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才
才 · cái
only then; not until, often suggesting later than expected
他九点才到学校。
tā jiǔ diǎn cái dào xué xiào。
Show English meaning
He did not arrive at school until nine.
Here, 才: only then; not until, often suggesting later than expected.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
我昨天十一点才到家。
Here, 才: not until. Learn this use in its lesson.
你才二十岁？
Here, 才: only. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- only then; not until, often suggesting later than expected
- ability
- talent
- sb of a certain type
- a capable individual
- then and only then
- just now
- (before an expression of quantity) only
- (variant of 才[cai2]) just now
- (variant of 才[cai2]) (before an expression of quantity) only
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 544, 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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菜单
菜单 · càidān
menu
请给我看看菜单。
qǐng gěi wǒ kàn kàn cài dān。
Show English meaning
Please let me see the menu.
Here, 菜单: menu.
Dictionary senses and source
- menu
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 545, 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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参加
参加 · cānjiā
take part in; attend an activity
我想参加明天的比赛。
wǒ xiǎng cān jiā míng tiān de bǐ sài。
Show English meaning
I would like to take part in tomorrow's competition.
Here, 参加: take part in; attend an activity.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
我想参加活动。
Here, 参加: take part. Learn this use in its lesson.
学生参加活动。
Here, 参加: participate. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- take part in; attend an activity
- to participate
- to take part
- to join
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 546, 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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草
草 · cǎo
grass
这里的草很绿。
zhè lǐ de cǎo hěn lǜ。
Show English meaning
The grass here is very green.
Here, 草: grass.
Dictionary senses and source
- grass
- straw
- manuscript
- draft (of a document)
- careless
- rough
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 547, 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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草地
草地 · cǎodì
grass-covered ground; lawn
我们坐在草地上聊天。
wǒ men zuò zài cǎo dì shàng liáo tiān。
Show English meaning
We sit on the grass and chat.
Here, 草地: grass-covered ground; lawn.
Dictionary senses and source
- grass-covered ground; lawn
- lawn
- meadow
- sod
- turf
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 548, 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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层
层 · céng
a classifier for storeys or layers
这座楼有五层。
zhè zuò lóu yǒu wǔ céng。
Show English meaning
This building has five storeys.
Here, 层: a classifier for storeys or layers.
Dictionary senses and source
- a classifier for storeys or layers
- to pile on top of one another
- layer
- stratum
- floor (of a building)
- story
- (math.) sheaf
- classifier for layers
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 549, 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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查
查 · chá
look up; check
这个词我不懂，要查一下词典。
zhè ge cí wǒ bù dǒng， yào chá yí xià cí diǎn。
Show English meaning
I do not understand this word and need to look it up in a dictionary.
Here, 查: look up; check.
Dictionary senses and source
- look up; check
- to research
- to check
- to investigate
- to examine
- to refer to
- to look up (e.g. a word in a dictionary)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 550, 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.