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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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办理
办理 · bànlǐ
complete formal procedures; arrange an official service
我想办理一张银行卡。
wǒ xiǎng bàn lǐ yī zhāng yín háng kǎ。
Show English meaning
I would like to apply for a bank card.
Here, 办理: complete formal procedures; arrange an official service.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
按照规定办理。
Here, 办理: handle. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- complete formal procedures; arrange an official service
- to handle
- to transact
- to conduct
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1011, 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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办事
办事 · bànshì
deal with a matter; get something done
爸爸去银行办事了。
bà ba qù yín háng bàn shì le。
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Dad has gone to the bank to take care of something.
Here, 办事: deal with a matter; get something done.
Dictionary senses and source
- deal with a matter; get something done
- to handle (affairs)
- to work
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1012, 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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棒
棒 · bàng
excellent; great, in praise
你今天的表现很棒！
nǐ jīn tiān de biǎo xiàn hěn bàng！
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You did a great job today!
Here, 棒: excellent; great, in praise.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
这简直太棒了！
Here, 棒: great. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- excellent; great, in praise
- stick
- club
- cudgel
- smart
- capable
- strong
- wonderful
- classifier for legs of a relay race
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1013, 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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保护
保护 · bǎohù
protect
我们应该保护这里的树木。
wǒ men yīng gāi bǎo hù zhè lǐ de shù mù。
Show English meaning
We should protect the trees here.
Here, 保护: protect.
Dictionary senses and source
- protect
- to protect
- to defend
- to safeguard
- protection
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1014, 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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保证
保证 · bǎozhèng
guarantee; promise that something will happen
我保证明天按时到。
wǒ bǎo zhèng míng tiān àn shí dào。
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I promise to arrive on time tomorrow.
Here, 保证: guarantee; promise that something will happen.
Dictionary senses and source
- guarantee; promise that something will happen
- guarantee
- to guarantee
- to ensure
- to safeguard
- to pledge
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1015, 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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抱
抱 · bào
hold in one's arms; hug
妈妈抱着小孩儿。
mā ma bào zhe xiǎo háir。
Show English meaning
Mum is holding the child in her arms.
Here, 抱: hold in one's arms; hug.
Dictionary senses and source
- hold in one's arms; hug
- to hold
- to carry (in one's arms)
- to hug
- to embrace
- to surround
- to cherish
- (coll.) (of clothes) to fit nicely
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1016, 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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报考
报考 · bàokǎo
apply to take an examination
我打算报考汉语考试。
wǒ dǎ suàn bào kǎo hàn yǔ kǎo shì。
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I am planning to apply to take a Chinese exam.
Here, 报考: apply to take an examination.
Dictionary senses and source
- apply to take an examination
- to enter oneself for an examination
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1017, 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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报名
报名 · bàomíng
register; sign up for an activity or course
这个汉语班怎么报名？
zhè ge hàn yǔ bān zěn me bào míng？
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How do I register for this Chinese class?
Here, 报名: register; sign up for an activity or course.
Dictionary senses and source
- register; sign up for an activity or course
- to sign up
- to enter one's name
- to apply
- to register
- to enroll
- to enlist
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1018, 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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抱歉
抱歉 · bàoqiàn
be sorry; an expression of apology
很抱歉，我迟到了。
hěn bào qiàn， wǒ chí dào le。
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I am very sorry that I am late.
Here, 抱歉: be sorry; an expression of apology.
Dictionary senses and source
- be sorry; an expression of apology
- to be sorry
- to feel apologetic
- sorry!
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1019, 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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背
背 · bēi
carry on one's back; pronounced bēi
我背着书包去学校。
wǒ bēi zhe shū bāo qù xué xiào。
Show English meaning
I go to school carrying my schoolbag on my back.
Here, 背: carry on one's back; pronounced bēi.
Dictionary senses and source
- carry on one's back; pronounced bēi
- to be burdened
- to carry on the back or shoulder
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1020, 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.