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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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孙女
孙女 · sūnnǚ
granddaughter
(coll.) father's father爷爷in the middle of正在religion教son's daughter孙女to write characters写字。
yé ye zhèng zài jiào sūn nǚ xiě zì。
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The grandfather is teaching his granddaughter to write.
Here, 孙女: granddaughter.
Dictionary senses and source
- granddaughter
- son's daughter
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1711, syllabus PDF page 122. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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孙子
孙子 · sūnzi
grandson
(informal) grandma…奶奶to / for / give给grandson孙子to speak讲(completed / change)了一个narrative故事。
nǎi nai gěi sūn zi jiǎng le yí gè gù shi。
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The grandmother told her grandson a story.
Here, 孙子: grandson.
Dictionary senses and source
- grandson
- son's son
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1712, syllabus PDF page 122. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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所有
所有 · suǒyǒu
all; every one of a specified group
all所有student学生all / both都to hand over交(completed / change)了school assignment作业。
suǒ yǒu xué shēng dōu jiāo le zuò yè。
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All the students handed in their homework.
Here, 所有: all; every one of a specified group.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
all所有(modifier / structural particle)的student学生all / both都to come来(completed / change)了。
Here, 所有: all. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- all; every one of a specified group
- all
- to have
- to possess
- to own
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1713, syllabus PDF page 122. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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台
台 · tái
a classifier for machines or equipment
classroom教室li, ancient measure of…里to have / there is有一台computer电脑。
jiào shì lǐ yǒu yī tái diàn nǎo。
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There is a computer in the classroom.
Here, 台: a classifier for machines or equipment.
Dictionary senses and source
- a classifier for machines or equipment
- desk
- table
- counter
- platform
- stage
- terrace
- stand
- support
- station
- broadcasting station
- classifier for vehicles or machines
- typhoon
- (classical) you (in letters)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1714, syllabus PDF page 122. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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抬
抬 · tái
lift; raise something
we / us我们in the same place一起(把: marks the object)把table桌子抬过去(suggestion)吧。
wǒ men yì qǐ bǎ zhuō zi tái guò qù ba。
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Let us lift the table and carry it over there together.
Here, 抬: lift; raise something.
Dictionary senses and source
- lift; raise something
- to lift
- to raise
- (of two or more persons) to carry
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1715, syllabus PDF page 122. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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抬头
抬头 · táitóu
raise one's head; look up
to ask请to raise one's head抬头to see看blackboard黑板。
qǐng tái tóu kàn hēi bǎn。
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Please look up at the blackboard.
Here, 抬头: raise one's head; look up.
Dictionary senses and source
- raise one's head; look up
- to raise one's head
- to gain ground
- account name, or space for writing the name on checks, bills etc
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1716, syllabus PDF page 122. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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态度
态度 · tàidù
attitude; the way someone approaches a person or task
she / her她to / towards / correct对to learn学习(modifier / structural particle)的manner态度degree / adjective linker很conscientious认真。
tā duì xué xí de tài dù hěn rèn zhēn。
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She takes a conscientious approach to studying.
Here, 态度: attitude; the way someone approaches a person or task.
Dictionary senses and source
- attitude; the way someone approaches a person or task
- manner
- bearing
- attitude
- approach
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1717, syllabus PDF page 122. Dictionary reading comparison: reading variant. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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弹
弹 · tán
play a stringed or keyboard instrument; pronounced tán
she / her她in the middle of正在弹钢琴。
tā zhèng zài tán gāng qín。
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She is playing the piano.
Here, 弹: play a stringed or keyboard instrument; pronounced tán.
Dictionary senses and source
- play a stringed or keyboard instrument; pronounced tán
- to pluck (a string)
- to play (a string instrument)
- to spring or leap
- to shoot (e.g. with a catapult)
- (of cotton) to fluff or tease
- to flick
- to flip
- to accuse
- to impeach
- elastic (of materials)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1718, syllabus PDF page 122. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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谈
谈 · tán
talk about; discuss
we / us我们to discuss谈谈weekend周末(modifier / structural particle)的plan计划(suggestion)吧。
wǒ men tán tán zhōu mò de jì huà ba。
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Let us talk about our plans for the weekend.
Here, 谈: talk about; discuss.
Dictionary senses and source
- talk about; discuss
- to speak
- to talk
- to converse
- to chat
- to discuss
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1719, syllabus PDF page 122. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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汤
汤 · tāng
soup; broth
这碗soup汤slightly有点儿to warm up热。
zhè wǎn tāng yǒu diǎnr rè。
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This soup is a little hot.
Here, 汤: soup; broth.
Dictionary senses and source
- soup; broth
- soup
- hot or boiling water
- decoction of medicinal herbs
- water in which sth has been boiled
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1720, syllabus PDF page 122. 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.