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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该
该 · gāi
should; it is time to
已经十点了，该睡觉了。
yǐ jīng shí diǎn le， gāi shuì jiào le。
Show English meaning
It is already ten; it is time to go to bed.
Here, 该: should; it is time to.
Dictionary senses and source
- should; it is time to
- should
- ought to
- probably
- must be
- to deserve
- to owe
- to be sb's turn to do sth
- that
- the above-mentioned
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 635, syllabus PDF page 95. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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应该
应该 · yīnggāi
should; ought to; sometimes an expectation rather than an obligation
我们应该先复习，再做练习。
wǒ men yīng gāi xiān fù xí， zài zuò liàn xí。
Show English meaning
We should review first, then do the exercises.
Here, 应该: should; ought to; sometimes an expectation rather than an obligation.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
你应该多休息。
Here, 应该: should. Learn this use in its lesson.
我们应该互相帮助。
Here, 应该: should. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- should; ought to; sometimes an expectation rather than an obligation
- ought to
- should
- must
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 939, syllabus PDF page 103. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
Try saying or writing a short sentence with this word. Check the intended meaning, its position and the surrounding words; recall alone does not establish correct usage.
Rate the attempt you made before opening help. For a new word, choose “Review again” and try recalling it later.
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.