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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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来得及
来得及 · láidejí
have enough time to do something
furthermore还有十分钟，to have enough time来得及。
hái yǒu shí fēn zhōng， lái de jí。
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There are still ten minutes; there is enough time.
Here, 来得及: have enough time to do something.
Dictionary senses and source
- have enough time to do something
- to have enough time
- can do it in time
- can still make it
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1451, syllabus PDF page 116. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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懒
懒 · lǎn
lazy; unwilling to make an effort
I / me我today今天slightly有点儿lazy懒，unexpectedly不想to put in order收拾room房间。
wǒ jīn tiān yǒu diǎnr lǎn， bù xiǎng shōu shi fáng jiān。
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I am feeling a little lazy today and do not want to tidy the room.
Here, 懒: lazy; unwilling to make an effort.
Dictionary senses and source
- lazy; unwilling to make an effort
- lazy
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1452, syllabus PDF page 116. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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浪费
浪费 · làngfèi
waste; use something without good reason
to ask请don't不要to waste浪费water水。
qǐng bú yào làng fèi shuǐ。
Show English meaning
Please do not waste water.
Here, 浪费: waste; use something without good reason.
Dictionary senses and source
- waste; use something without good reason
- to waste
- to squander
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1453, syllabus PDF page 116. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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浪漫
浪漫 · làngmàn
romantic
这是一部romantic浪漫(modifier / structural particle)的romance爱情movie电影。
zhè shì yī bù làng màn de ài qíng diàn yǐng。
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This is a romantic film about love.
Here, 浪漫: romantic.
Dictionary senses and source
- romantic
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1454, syllabus PDF page 116. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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老虎
老虎 · lǎohǔ
tiger
we / us我们at / in在zoo动物园to see看到(completed / change)了tiger老虎。
wǒ men zài dòng wù yuán kàn dào le lǎo hǔ。
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We saw tigers at the zoo.
Here, 老虎: tiger.
Dictionary senses and source
- tiger
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1455, syllabus PDF page 116. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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老家
老家 · lǎojiā
one's original home; hometown or ancestral home
I / me我to celebrate the Chinese…过年want / will / need要to go back to one's roots回老家。
wǒ guò nián yào huí lǎo jiā。
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I am going back to my hometown for Chinese New Year.
Here, 老家: one's original home; hometown or ancestral home.
Dictionary senses and source
- one's original home; hometown or ancestral home
- native place
- place of origin
- home state or region
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1456, syllabus PDF page 116. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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老年
老年 · lǎonián
old age; the later stage of life
this这个to exercise活动to fit适合old people老年人to participate参加。
zhè ge huó dòng shì hé lǎo nián rén cān jiā。
Show English meaning
This activity is suitable for older people.
Here, 老年: old age; the later stage of life.
Dictionary senses and source
- old age; the later stage of life
- elderly
- old age
- autumn of one's years
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1457, syllabus PDF page 116. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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老是
老是 · lǎoshì
always; keeps doing something, often with annoyance
he / him他prefix used before the…老to be / is是to forget忘记band带key钥匙。
tā lǎo shì wàng jì dài yào shi。
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He keeps forgetting to bring his keys.
Here, 老是: always; keeps doing something, often with annoyance.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
you你how / why怎么always老是to arrive late迟到？
Here, 老是: always. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- always; keeps doing something, often with annoyance
- always
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1458, syllabus PDF page 116. Dictionary reading comparison: reading variant. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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冷静
冷静 · lěngjìng
calm; stay composed
to meet遇到question问题o'clock时，to ask请early先冷静下来。
yù dào wèn tí shí， qǐng xiān lěng jìng xià lái。
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Please calm down first when you encounter a problem.
Here, 冷静: calm; stay composed.
Dictionary senses and source
- calm; stay composed
- calm
- cool-headed
- dispassionate
- (of a place) deserted
- quiet
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1459, syllabus PDF page 116. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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理发
理发 · lǐfà
have one's hair cut; cut hair
I / me我tomorrow明天want / think / miss想to go去to get a haircut理发。
wǒ míng tiān xiǎng qù lǐ fà。
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I would like to get a haircut tomorrow.
Here, 理发: have one's hair cut; cut hair.
Dictionary senses and source
- have one's hair cut; cut hair
- to get a haircut
- to have one's hair done
- to cut (sb's) hair
- to give (sb) a haircut
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1460, syllabus PDF page 116. 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.