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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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背包
背包 · bēibāo
backpack; rucksack
我的背包里有一本词典。
wǒ de bēi bāo lǐ yǒu yī běn cí diǎn。
Show English meaning
There is a dictionary in my backpack.
Here, 背包: backpack; rucksack.
Dictionary senses and source
- backpack; rucksack
- knapsack
- rucksack
- infantry pack
- field pack
- blanket roll
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1021, 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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北部
北部 · běibù
the northern part of a place
这座城市的北部有一个机场。
zhè zuò chéng shì de běi bù yǒu yí gè jī chǎng。
Show English meaning
There is an airport in the northern part of this city.
Here, 北部: the northern part of a place.
Dictionary senses and source
- the northern part of a place
- northern part
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1022, 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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倍
倍 · bèi
times; a multiplier used in comparisons
这条路的长度是那条路的两倍。
zhè tiáo lù de cháng dù shì nà tiáo lù de liǎng bèi。
Show English meaning
This road is twice as long as that one.
Here, 倍: times; a multiplier used in comparisons.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
今年是去年的两倍。
Here, 倍: times. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- times; a multiplier used in comparisons
- (two, three etc) -fold
- times (multiplier)
- double
- to increase or multiply
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1023, 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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本科
本科 · běnkē
undergraduate degree study
她正在读本科。
tā zhèng zài dú běn kē。
Show English meaning
She is studying for an undergraduate degree.
Here, 本科: undergraduate degree study.
Dictionary senses and source
- undergraduate degree study
- undergraduate course
- undergraduate (attributive)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1024, 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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本来
本来 · běnlái
originally; what was true or intended before a change
我本来想坐公交车，后来改坐地铁了。
wǒ běn lái xiǎng zuò gōng jiāo chē， hòu lái gǎi zuò dì tiě le。
Show English meaning
I originally wanted to take the bus, but later changed to the metro.
Here, 本来: originally; what was true or intended before a change.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
我本来想去。
Here, 本来: originally. Learn this use in its lesson.
我本来想去的。
Here, 本来: originally. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- originally; what was true or intended before a change
- original
- originally
- at first
- it goes without saying
- of course
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1025, 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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笨
笨 · bèn
clumsy; slow to understand, often an unkind description of a person
我用筷子的时候有点儿笨。
wǒ yòng kuài zi de shí hou yǒu diǎnr bèn。
Show English meaning
I am a little clumsy when using chopsticks.
Here, 笨: clumsy; slow to understand, often an unkind description of a person.
Dictionary senses and source
- clumsy; slow to understand, often an unkind description of a person
- stupid
- foolish
- silly
- slow-witted
- clumsy
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1026, 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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鼻子
鼻子 · bízi
nose
小猫的鼻子很小。
xiǎo māo de bí zi hěn xiǎo。
Show English meaning
The kitten's nose is very small.
Here, 鼻子: nose.
Dictionary senses and source
- nose
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1027, 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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笔试
笔试 · bǐshì
written examination
上午考笔试，下午考口试。
shàng wǔ kǎo bǐ shì， xià wǔ kǎo kǒu shì。
Show English meaning
The written exam is in the morning and the oral exam is in the afternoon.
Here, 笔试: written examination.
Dictionary senses and source
- written examination
- paper test (for an applicant)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1028, 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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毕业
毕业 · bìyè
graduate; complete a course of study
姐姐明年大学毕业。
jiě jie míng nián dà xué bì yè。
Show English meaning
My older sister graduates from university next year.
Here, 毕业: graduate; complete a course of study.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
毕业以来，我一直很忙。
Here, 毕业: graduation. Learn this use in its lesson.
毕业以来，我回学校三次了。
Here, 毕业: graduation. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- graduate; complete a course of study
- graduation
- to graduate
- to finish school
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1029, 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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毕业生
毕业生 · bìyèshēng
graduate; someone who has completed their studies
他是一名大学毕业生。
tā shì yī míng dà xué bì yè shēng。
Show English meaning
He is a university graduate.
Here, 毕业生: graduate; someone who has completed their studies.
Dictionary senses and source
- graduate; someone who has completed their studies
- graduate
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1030, 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.