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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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演出
演出 · yǎnchū
perform on stage; a performance
today今天evening晚上(modifier / structural particle)的to act (in a play)演出what time?几点to start开始？
jīn tiān wǎn shang de yǎn chū jǐ diǎn kāi shǐ？
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What time does tonight's performance start?
Here, 演出: perform on stage; a performance.
Dictionary senses and source
- perform on stage; a performance
- to act (in a play)
- to perform
- to put on (a performance)
- performance
- concert
- show
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1851, syllabus PDF page 126. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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眼镜
眼镜 · yǎnjìng
glasses; spectacles
I / me我to forget忘记band带spectacles眼镜(completed / change)了。
wǒ wàng jì dài yǎn jìng le。
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I forgot to bring my glasses.
Here, 眼镜: glasses; spectacles.
Dictionary senses and source
- glasses; spectacles
- spectacles
- eyeglasses
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1852, syllabus PDF page 126. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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眼前
眼前 · yǎnqián
in front of one's eyes; the situation immediately before one
before one's eyes眼前(modifier / structural particle)的beautiful scenery美景to let / make让I / me我degree / adjective linker很to be startled吃惊。
yǎn qián de měi jǐng ràng wǒ hěn chī jīng。
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The beautiful view before me surprised me.
Here, 眼前: in front of one's eyes; the situation immediately before one.
Dictionary senses and source
- in front of one's eyes; the situation immediately before one
- before one's eyes
- now
- at present
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1853, syllabus PDF page 126. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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演员
演员 · yǎnyuán
actor; a performer in a play or film
this (person)这位actor or actress演员(modifier / structural particle)的play表演degree / adjective linker很wonderful精彩。
zhè wèi yǎn yuán de biǎo yǎn hěn jīng cǎi。
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This actor's performance is excellent.
Here, 演员: actor; a performer in a play or film.
Dictionary senses and source
- actor; a performer in a play or film
- actor or actress
- performer
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1854, syllabus PDF page 126. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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阳光
阳光 · yángguāng
sunshine; sunlight
sunshine阳光from从window窗户照进来。
yáng guāng cóng chuāng hu zhào jìn lái。
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Sunlight shines in through the window.
Here, 阳光: sunshine; sunlight.
Dictionary senses and source
- sunshine; sunlight
- sunshine
- (of personality) upbeat
- energetic
- transparent (open to public scrutiny)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1855, syllabus PDF page 126. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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养成
养成 · yǎngchéng
develop a habit or pattern over time
I / me我want / think / miss想to cultivate养成every day每天to read a book读书(modifier / structural particle)的habit习惯。
wǒ xiǎng yǎng chéng měi tiān dú shū de xí guàn。
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I would like to develop the habit of reading every day.
Here, 养成: develop a habit or pattern over time.
Dictionary senses and source
- develop a habit or pattern over time
- to cultivate
- to raise
- to form (a habit)
- to acquire
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1856, syllabus PDF page 126. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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样子
样子 · yàngzi
appearance; the way someone or something looks
you你can / be able to能to describe描述(used after a verb) give it…一下this这only只cat猫(modifier / structural particle)的appearance样子(yes/no ?)吗？
nǐ néng miáo shù yí xià zhè zhī māo de yàng zi ma？
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Could you describe what this cat looks like?
Here, 样子: appearance; the way someone or something looks.
Dictionary senses and source
- appearance; the way someone or something looks
- appearance
- manner
- pattern
- model
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1857, syllabus PDF page 126. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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邀请
邀请 · yāoqǐng
invite; an invitation to do something
I / me我want / think / miss想to invite邀请you你to come来to participate参加party聚会。
wǒ xiǎng yāo qǐng nǐ lái cān jiā jù huì。
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I would like to invite you to the gathering.
Here, 邀请: invite; an invitation to do something.
Dictionary senses and source
- invite; an invitation to do something
- to invite
- invitation
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1858, syllabus PDF page 126. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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要是
要是 · yàoshi
if; introduces a condition, often conversational
if要是tomorrow明天to rain下雨，we / us我们then / just就to be at home在家to practice练习。
yào shi míng tiān xià yǔ， wǒ men jiù zài jiā liàn xí。
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If it rains tomorrow, we will practise at home.
Here, 要是: if; introduces a condition, often conversational.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
if要是you你rope累(completed / change)了，then / just就rest休息(suggestion)吧。
Here, 要是: if. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- if; introduces a condition, often conversational
- (coll.) if
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1859, syllabus PDF page 126. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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钥匙
钥匙 · yàoshi
key; an object that opens a lock
I / me我(把: marks the object)把key钥匙放在to cover包li, ancient measure of…里(completed / change)了。
wǒ bǎ yào shi fàng zài bāo lǐ le。
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I put the keys in my bag.
Here, 钥匙: key; an object that opens a lock.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
I / me我(modifier / structural particle)的key钥匙(and …? / softener)呢？
Here, 钥匙: keys. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- key; an object that opens a lock
- key
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1860, syllabus PDF page 126. 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.