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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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气候
气候 · qìhòu
climate; the usual weather patterns of a place
you你hometown家乡(modifier / structural particle)的(meteorology) climate气候how about怎么样？
nǐ jiā xiāng de qì hòu zěn me yàng？
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What is the climate like in your hometown?
Here, 气候: climate; the usual weather patterns of a place.
Dictionary senses and source
- climate; the usual weather patterns of a place
- (meteorology) climate
- (fig.) climate
- prevailing conditions (in human affairs)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1571, syllabus PDF page 119. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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汽水
汽水 · qìshuǐ
fizzy drink; soda
这家店有soda pop汽水，also也to have / there is有fruit juice果汁。
zhè jiā diàn yǒu qì shuǐ， yě yǒu guǒ zhī。
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This shop has fizzy drinks as well as fruit juice.
Here, 汽水: fizzy drink; soda.
Dictionary senses and source
- fizzy drink; soda
- soda pop
- carbonated soft drink
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1572, syllabus PDF page 119. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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气温
气温 · qìwēn
air temperature
today今天(modifier / structural particle)的air temperature气温to be / is是how many / how much多少？
jīn tiān de qì wēn shì duō shao？
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What is the temperature today?
Here, 气温: air temperature.
Dictionary senses and source
- air temperature
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1573, syllabus PDF page 119. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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千克
千克 · qiānkè
kilogram; a unit of mass
这袋rice米Dragon Boat Festival (5th…重五kilogram千克。
zhè dài mǐ zhòng wǔ qiān kè。
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This bag of rice weighs five kilograms.
Here, 千克: kilogram; a unit of mass.
Dictionary senses and source
- kilogram; a unit of mass
- kilogram
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1574, syllabus PDF page 119. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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千万
千万 · qiānwàn
by all means; be sure to; emphasises advice or a warning
出门时ten million千万别忘了band带key钥匙。
chū mén shí qiān wàn bié wàng le dài yào shi。
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Be sure not to forget your keys when going out.
Here, 千万: by all means; be sure to; emphasises advice or a warning.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
you你千万别to arrive late迟到！
Here, 千万: be sure. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- by all means; be sure to; emphasises advice or a warning
- ten million
- countless
- many
- one must by all means
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1575, syllabus PDF page 119. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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签证
签证 · qiānzhèng
visa; permission documented for entry or a stay
to travel旅行front前，I / me我to need需要to apply for sth申请visa签证。
lǚ xíng qián， wǒ xū yào shēn qǐng qiān zhèng。
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I need to apply for a visa before travelling.
Here, 签证: visa; permission documented for entry or a stay.
Dictionary senses and source
- visa; permission documented for entry or a stay
- visa
- to issue a visa
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1576, syllabus PDF page 119. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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前方
前方 · qiánfāng
ahead; the area in front
ahead前方to have / there is有一个crossing路口。
qián fāng yǒu yí gè lù kǒu。
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There is a junction ahead.
Here, 前方: ahead; the area in front.
Dictionary senses and source
- ahead; the area in front
- ahead
- the front
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1577, syllabus PDF page 119. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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前后
前后 · qiánhòu
before and after; around a time, depending on context
Spring Festival (Chinese…春节around前后，I / me我to plan打算to return home回家。
chūn jié qián hòu， wǒ dǎ suàn huí jiā。
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I am planning to go home around Chinese New Year.
Here, 前后: before and after; around a time, depending on context.
Dictionary senses and source
- before and after; around a time, depending on context
- around
- from beginning to end
- all around
- front and rear
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1578, syllabus PDF page 119. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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强
强 · qiáng
strong; powerful; able, in this use
这支sports team (basketball…球队很强。
zhè zhī qiú duì hěn qiáng。
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This team is very strong.
Here, 强: strong; powerful; able, in this use.
Dictionary senses and source
- strong; powerful; able, in this use
- strong
- powerful
- better
- slightly more than
- vigorous
- violent
- best in their category, e.g. see 百強|百强[bai3 qiang2]
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1579, syllabus PDF page 119. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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敲
敲 · qiāo
knock; tap on something
to go in进去before以前，to ask请early先to knock on a door敲门。
jìn qù yǐ qián， qǐng xiān qiāo mén。
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Please knock before going in.
Here, 敲: knock; tap on something.
Dictionary senses and source
- knock; tap on something
- to hit
- to strike
- to tap
- to rap
- to knock
- to rip sb off
- to overcharge
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1580, syllabus PDF page 119. 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.