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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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为
为 · wéi
be; become; pronounced wéi in words such as 成为
she / her她(modifier / structural particle)的(fig.) to dream of梦想to be / is是to become成为一名teacher教师。
tā de mèng xiǎng shì chéng wéi yī míng jiào shī。
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Her dream is to become a teacher.
Here, 为: be; become; pronounced wéi in words such as 成为.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
we / us我们to use以quality质量to rely mainly on为主。
Here, 为: as. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- be; become; pronounced wéi in words such as 成为
- as (in the capacity of)
- to take sth as
- to act as
- to serve as
- to behave as
- to become
- to be
- to do
- by (in the passive voice)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1771, syllabus PDF page 124. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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味
味 · wèi
taste; smell; a flavour or scent, often in compounds
这杯tea茶to have / there is有erhua variant of 一点一点儿sweetness甜味。
zhè bēi chá yǒu yī diǎnr tián wèi。
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This tea has a slightly sweet taste.
Here, 味: taste; smell; a flavour or scent, often in compounds.
Dictionary senses and source
- taste; smell; a flavour or scent, often in compounds
- taste
- smell
- (fig.) (noun suffix) feel
- quality
- sense
- (TCM) classifier for ingredients of a medicine prescription
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1772, syllabus PDF page 124. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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味道
味道 · wèidào
taste; flavour; smell, depending on context
this这个vegetable菜(modifier / structural particle)的flavor味道degree / adjective linker很good好。
zhè ge cài de wèi dào hěn hǎo。
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This dish tastes very good.
Here, 味道: taste; flavour; smell, depending on context.
Dictionary senses and source
- taste; flavour; smell, depending on context
- flavor
- taste
- (fig.) feeling (of ...)
- sense (of ...)
- hint (of ...)
- (fig.) interest
- delight
- (dialect) smell
- odor
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1773, syllabus PDF page 124. Dictionary reading comparison: reading variant. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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卫生
卫生 · wèishēng
hygiene; sanitary; clean in a way that protects health
这家dining hall餐厅degree / adjective linker很to take note of注意health卫生。
zhè jiā cān tīng hěn zhù yì wèi shēng。
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This restaurant pays close attention to hygiene.
Here, 卫生: hygiene; sanitary; clean in a way that protects health.
Dictionary senses and source
- hygiene; sanitary; clean in a way that protects health
- health
- hygiene
- sanitation
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1774, syllabus PDF page 124. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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温度
温度 · wēndù
temperature; how hot or cold something is
this这杯水(modifier / structural particle)的temperature温度slightly有点儿high高。
zhè bēi shuǐ de wēn dù yǒu diǎnr gāo。
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This water is a little too hot.
Here, 温度: temperature; how hot or cold something is.
Dictionary senses and source
- temperature; how hot or cold something is
- temperature
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1775, syllabus PDF page 124. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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闻
闻 · wén
smell; notice a scent
you你to smell闻到flower花(modifier / structural particle)的fragrance香味(completed / change)了(yes/no ?)吗？
nǐ wén dào huā de xiāng wèi le ma？
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Can you smell the flowers' fragrance?
Here, 闻: smell; notice a scent.
Dictionary senses and source
- smell; notice a scent
- to hear
- news
- well-known
- famous
- reputation
- fame
- to smell
- to sniff at
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1776, syllabus PDF page 124. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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文件
文件 · wénjiàn
file; document
to ask请(把: marks the object)把this这个document文件发送给I / me我。
qǐng bǎ zhè ge wén jiàn fā sòng gěi wǒ。
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Please send me this file.
Here, 文件: file; document.
Dictionary senses and source
- file; document
- document
- file
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1777, syllabus PDF page 124. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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文章
文章 · wénzhāng
article; a piece of writing
this这篇文章to introduce (sb to sb)介绍(completed / change)了to learn学习method方法。
zhè piān wén zhāng jiè shào le xué xí fāng fǎ。
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This article describes ways of studying.
Here, 文章: article; a piece of writing.
Dictionary senses and source
- article; a piece of writing
- article
- essay
- literary works
- writings
- hidden meaning
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1778, syllabus PDF page 124. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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文字
文字 · wénzì
written characters; written language
to ask请(把: marks the object)把picture图片to boil noodles下面(modifier / structural particle)的character文字读出来。
qǐng bǎ tú piàn xià miàn de wén zì dú chū lái。
Show English meaning
Please read out the text below the picture.
Here, 文字: written characters; written language.
Dictionary senses and source
- written characters; written language
- character
- script
- writing
- written language
- writing style
- phraseology
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1779, syllabus PDF page 124. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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污染
污染 · wūrǎn
pollute; pollution
we / us我们should应该to lessen减少air pollution空气污染。
wǒ men yīng gāi jiǎn shǎo kōng qì wū rǎn。
Show English meaning
We should reduce air pollution.
Here, 污染: pollute; pollution.
Dictionary senses and source
- pollute; pollution
- to pollute
- to contaminate (lit. and fig.)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1780, syllabus PDF page 124. 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.