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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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打扫
打扫 · dǎsǎo
clean; sweep
我们一起打扫教室吧。
wǒ men yì qǐ dǎ sǎo jiào shì ba。
Show English meaning
Let us clean the classroom together.
Here, 打扫: clean; sweep.
Dictionary senses and source
- clean; sweep
- to clean
- to sweep
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 571, 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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打算
打算 · dǎsuàn
plan to; intend to
我打算周末去旅游。
wǒ dǎ suàn zhōu mò qù lǚ yóu。
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I am planning to go travelling at the weekend.
Here, 打算: plan to; intend to.
Dictionary senses and source
- plan to; intend to
- to plan
- to intend
- to calculate
- plan
- intention
- calculation
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 572, 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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大概
大概 · dàgài
about; approximately; probably
从这里到机场大概要一个小时。
cóng zhè lǐ dào jī chǎng dà gài yào yí gè xiǎo shí。
Show English meaning
It takes about an hour to get from here to the airport.
Here, 大概: about; approximately; probably.
Dictionary senses and source
- about; approximately; probably
- roughly
- probably
- rough
- approximate
- about
- general idea
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 573, 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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大人
大人 · dàren
adult
这个游戏小孩儿和大人都可以玩。
zhè ge yóu xì xiǎo háir hé dà ren dōu kě yǐ wán。
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Both children and adults can play this game.
Here, 大人: adult.
Dictionary senses and source
- adult
- grownup
- title of respect toward superiors
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 574, 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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大小
大小 · dàxiǎo
size
这两个包的大小不一样。
zhè liǎng gè bāo de dà xiǎo bù yí yàng。
Show English meaning
These two bags are different sizes.
Here, 大小: size.
Dictionary senses and source
- size
- large and small
- adults and children
- consideration of seniority
- at any rate
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 575, 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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大熊猫
大熊猫 · dàxióngmāo
giant panda
我们在动物园看到了大熊猫。
wǒ men zài dòng wù yuán kàn dào le dà xióng māo。
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We saw giant pandas at the zoo.
Here, 大熊猫: giant panda.
Dictionary senses and source
- giant panda
- giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 576, 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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大衣
大衣 · dàyī
overcoat; a long coat
外面很冷，请穿上大衣。
wài miàn hěn lěng， qǐng chuān shàng dà yī。
Show English meaning
It is cold outside; please put on your coat.
Here, 大衣: overcoat; a long coat.
Dictionary senses and source
- overcoat; a long coat
- overcoat
- topcoat
- cloak
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 577, 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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带
带 · dài
bring; take something along
出门时，别忘了带手机。
chū mén shí， bié wàng le dài shǒu jī。
Show English meaning
Do not forget to take your phone when you go out.
Here, 带: bring; take something along.
Dictionary senses and source
- bring; take something along
- band
- belt
- girdle
- ribbon
- tire
- area
- zone
- region
- to wear
- to carry
- to take along
- to bear (i.e. to have)
- to lead
- to bring
- to look after
- to raise
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 578, 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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担心
担心 · dānxīn
worry; be worried about
妈妈担心我的身体。
mā ma dān xīn wǒ de shēn tǐ。
Show English meaning
Mum is worried about my health.
Here, 担心: worry; be worried about.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
别担心，会好的。
Here, 担心: worry. Learn this use in its lesson.
你不用担心。
Here, 担心: worry. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- worry; be worried about
- anxious
- worried
- uneasy
- to worry
- to be anxious
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 579, 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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蛋糕
蛋糕 · dàngāo
cake
这个生日蛋糕很好吃。
zhè ge shēng rì dàn gāo hěn hǎo chī。
Show English meaning
This birthday cake tastes very good.
Here, 蛋糕: cake.
Dictionary senses and source
- cake
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 580, 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.