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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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啊
啊 · ā
ā; an exclamation expressing surprise or sudden realisation
啊，原来你也在这里！
ā， yuán lái nǐ yě zài zhè lǐ！
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Oh, you are here too!
Here, 啊: ā; an exclamation expressing surprise or sudden realisation.
Dictionary senses and source
- ā; an exclamation expressing surprise or sudden realisation
- interjection of surprise
- Ah!
- Oh!
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1001, syllabus PDF page 105. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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爱情
爱情 · àiqíng
romantic love
这部电影讲的是爱情。
zhè bù diàn yǐng jiǎng de shì ài qíng。
Show English meaning
This film is about romantic love.
Here, 爱情: romantic love.
Dictionary senses and source
- romantic love
- romance
- love (romantic)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1002, syllabus PDF page 105. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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爱心
爱心 · àixīn
care and kindness towards others
她是一位很有爱心的老师。
tā shì yī wèi hěn yǒu ài xīn de lǎo shī。
Show English meaning
She is a very caring teacher.
Here, 爱心: care and kindness towards others.
Dictionary senses and source
- care and kindness towards others
- compassion
- kindness
- care for others
- love
- charity (bazaar, golf day etc)
- heart (the symbol ♥)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1003, syllabus PDF page 105. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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安检
安检 · ānjiǎn
security inspection; security screening
进站前，请先过安检。
jìn zhàn qián， qǐng xiān guò ān jiǎn。
Show English meaning
Please go through security screening before entering the station.
Here, 安检: security inspection; security screening.
Dictionary senses and source
- security inspection; security screening
- security check (abbr. for 安全檢查|安全检查[an1 quan2 jian3 cha2])
- to do a security check
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1004, syllabus PDF page 105. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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安排
安排 · ānpái
arrange; make plans for
你怎么安排周末的时间？
nǐ zěn me ān pái zhōu mò de shí jiān？
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How are you planning to spend your weekend?
Here, 安排: arrange; make plans for.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
新的安排更方便。
Here, 安排: arrange / arrangement. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- arrange; make plans for
- to arrange
- to plan
- to set up
- arrangements
- plans
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1005, syllabus PDF page 105. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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按
按 · àn
press; push a button
请按绿色的按钮。
qǐng àn lǜ sè de àn niǔ。
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Please press the green button.
Here, 按: press; push a button.
Dictionary senses and source
- press; push a button
- to press
- to push
- to leave aside or shelve
- to control
- to restrain
- to keep one's hand on
- to check or refer to
- according to
- in the light of
- (of an editor or author) to make a comment
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1006, syllabus PDF page 105. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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按时
按时 · ànshí
on time; at the scheduled time
请按时交作业。
qǐng àn shí jiāo zuò yè。
Show English meaning
Please hand in your homework on time.
Here, 按时: on time; at the scheduled time.
Dictionary senses and source
- on time; at the scheduled time
- on time
- before deadline
- on schedule
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1007, syllabus PDF page 105. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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按照
按照 · ànzhào
according to; following a rule or instruction
请按照说明填写表格。
qǐng àn zhào shuō míng tián xiě biǎo gé。
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Please fill in the form according to the instructions.
Here, 按照: according to; following a rule or instruction.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
按照规定办理。
Here, 按照: according to. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- according to; following a rule or instruction
- according to
- in accordance with
- in the light of
- on the basis of
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1008, syllabus PDF page 105. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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白酒
白酒 · báijiǔ
báijiǔ; a Chinese distilled alcoholic drink
这家店卖白酒，也卖啤酒。
zhè jiā diàn mài bái jiǔ， yě mài pí jiǔ。
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This shop sells baijiu as well as beer.
Here, 白酒: báijiǔ; a Chinese distilled alcoholic drink.
Dictionary senses and source
- báijiǔ; a Chinese distilled alcoholic drink
- baijiu, a spirit usually distilled from sorghum
- (Tw) white wine (abbr. for 白葡萄酒[bai2 pu2 tao5 jiu3])
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1009, syllabus PDF page 105. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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办公
办公 · bàngōng
work in an office; carry out office work
他今天在家办公。
tā jīn tiān zài jiā bàn gōng。
Show English meaning
He is doing his office work at home today.
Here, 办公: work in an office; carry out office work.
Dictionary senses and source
- work in an office; carry out office work
- to handle official business
- to work (esp. in an office)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1010, syllabus PDF page 105. 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.