HSK4: learn ten words at a time
When a word is new, open its help and listen to the example. On later visits, try recalling before opening help. Start with five to ten words and revisit tomorrow.
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.
1000 word entries · Batch 33 of 100
基础
基础 · jīchǔ
foundation; basic knowledge or skills
发音是学习汉语的重要基础。
fā yīn shì xué xí hàn yǔ de zhòng yào jī chǔ。
Show English meaning
Pronunciation is an important foundation for learning Chinese.
Here, 基础: foundation; basic knowledge or skills.
Dictionary senses and source
- foundation; basic knowledge or skills
- base
- foundation
- basis
- basic
- fundamental
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1321, syllabus PDF page 113. 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.
激动
激动 · jīdòng
excited; emotionally stirred
见到很久没见的朋友，我很激动。
jiàn dào hěn jiǔ méi jiàn de péng you， wǒ hěn jī dòng。
Show English meaning
I was excited to see a friend I had not seen for a long time.
Here, 激动: excited; emotionally stirred.
Dictionary senses and source
- excited; emotionally stirred
- to move emotionally
- to stir up (emotions)
- to excite
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1322, syllabus PDF page 113. 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.
积极
积极 · jījí
active; enthusiastic; take initiative
他积极参加课堂讨论。
tā jī jí cān jiā kè táng tǎo lùn。
Show English meaning
He takes an active part in class discussions.
Here, 积极: active; enthusiastic; take initiative.
Dictionary senses and source
- active; enthusiastic; take initiative
- active
- energetic
- vigorous
- positive (outlook)
- proactive
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1323, syllabus PDF page 113. 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.
积累
积累 · jīlěi
accumulate; build up over time
每天读一点儿，可以慢慢积累词语。
měi tiān dú yī diǎnr， kě yǐ màn màn jī lěi cí yǔ。
Show English meaning
Reading a little every day can gradually build your vocabulary.
Here, 积累: accumulate; build up over time.
Dictionary senses and source
- accumulate; build up over time
- to accumulate
- accumulation
- cumulative
- cumulatively
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1324, syllabus PDF page 113. 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.
及时
及时 · jíshí
in time; promptly, before it is too late
我及时赶到了车站。
wǒ jí shí gǎn dào le chē zhàn。
Show English meaning
I reached the station in time.
Here, 及时: in time; promptly, before it is too late.
Dictionary senses and source
- in time; promptly, before it is too late
- timely
- at the right time
- promptly
- without delay
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1325, syllabus PDF page 113. 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.
即使
即使 · jíshǐ
even if; followed by 也 to show that the result still holds
即使下雨，我们也会去参加活动。
jí shǐ xià yǔ， wǒ men yě huì qù cān jiā huó dòng。
Show English meaning
Even if it rains, we will still take part in the event.
Here, 即使: even if; followed by 也 to show that the result still holds.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
即使下雨，我也要去。
Here, 即使: even if. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- even if; followed by 也 to show that the result still holds
- even if
- even though
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1326, syllabus PDF page 113. 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.
既
既 · jì
both; used with 又 to link two qualities or actions
这家饭馆既便宜又好吃。
zhè jiā fàn guǎn jì pián yi yòu hǎo chī。
Show English meaning
This restaurant is both inexpensive and good to eat at.
Here, 既: both; used with 又 to link two qualities or actions.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
这个菜既便宜又好吃。
Here, 既: both. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- both; used with 又 to link two qualities or actions
- already
- since
- both... (and...)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1327, syllabus PDF page 113. 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.
寄
寄 · jì
post; send something by mail
我想给朋友寄一张明信片。
wǒ xiǎng gěi péng you jì yī zhāng míng xìn piàn。
Show English meaning
I would like to send a postcard to my friend.
Here, 寄: post; send something by mail.
Dictionary senses and source
- post; send something by mail
- to send
- to mail
- to entrust
- to depend on
- to attach oneself to
- to live (in a house)
- to lodge
- foster (son etc)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1328, syllabus PDF page 113. 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.
计划
计划 · jìhuà
plan; make a plan
你有什么学习计划？
nǐ yǒu shén me xué xí jì huà？
Show English meaning
What plans do you have for your studies?
Here, 计划: plan; make a plan.
Dictionary senses and source
- plan; make a plan
- plan
- project
- program
- to plan
- to map out
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1329, syllabus PDF page 113. 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.
既然
既然 · jìrán
since; given that a situation is accepted as true
既然你有时间，我们就一起复习吧。
jì rán nǐ yǒu shí jiān， wǒ men jiù yì qǐ fù xí ba。
Show English meaning
Since you have time, let us review together.
Here, 既然: since; given that a situation is accepted as true.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
既然你来了，就坐吧。
Here, 既然: since. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- since; given that a situation is accepted as true
- since
- as
- this being the case
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1330, syllabus PDF page 113. 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.