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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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证
证 · zhèng
certificate; document proving something, often in compounds
I / me我want / think / miss想to take a look at看看you你(modifier / structural particle)的毕业证。
wǒ xiǎng kàn kàn nǐ de bì yè zhèng。
Show English meaning
I would like to see your graduation certificate.
Here, 证: certificate; document proving something, often in compounds.
Dictionary senses and source
- certificate; document proving something, often in compounds
- to admonish
- certificate
- proof
- to prove
- to demonstrate
- to confirm
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1931, syllabus PDF page 128. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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正常
正常 · zhèngcháng
normal; usual or working as expected
这台computer电脑now现在regular正常to work工作(completed / change)了。
zhè tái diàn nǎo xiàn zài zhèng cháng gōng zuò le。
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This computer is working normally now.
Here, 正常: normal; usual or working as expected.
Dictionary senses and source
- normal; usual or working as expected
- regular
- normal
- ordinary
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1932, syllabus PDF page 128. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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正好
正好 · zhènghǎo
just right; exactly; happens to be convenient
this这个suitcase箱子(modifier / structural particle)的large and small大小just (in time)正好。
zhè ge xiāng zi de dà xiǎo zhèng hǎo。
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This box is just the right size.
Here, 正好: just right; exactly; happens to be convenient.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
you你to emerge (from a…来得just (in time)正好。
Here, 正好: just right. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- just right; exactly; happens to be convenient
- just (in time)
- just right
- just enough
- to happen to
- to chance to
- by chance
- it just so happens that
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1933, syllabus PDF page 128. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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证件
证件 · zhèngjiàn
official document; papers used to show identity or eligibility
variant of 出 (classifier…出in front of the door门前，to ask请inspection检查certificate证件whether (or not)是否带齐。
chū mén qián， qǐng jiǎn chá zhèng jiàn shì fǒu dài qí。
Show English meaning
Please check that you have all your documents before going out.
Here, 证件: official document; papers used to show identity or eligibility.
Dictionary senses and source
- official document; papers used to show identity or eligibility
- certificate
- papers
- credentials
- document
- ID
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1934, syllabus PDF page 128. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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证明
证明 · zhèngmíng
prove; evidence that something is true
these这些case例子proof证明this这个method方法useful有用。
zhè xiē lì zi zhèng míng zhè ge fāng fǎ yǒu yòng。
Show English meaning
These examples show that this method is useful.
Here, 证明: prove; evidence that something is true.
Dictionary senses and source
- prove; evidence that something is true
- proof
- certificate
- identification
- testimonial
- to prove
- to testify
- to confirm the truth of
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1935, syllabus PDF page 128. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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正确
正确 · zhèngquè
correct; right
this这个answer答案to be / is是correct正确(modifier / structural particle)的。
zhè ge dá àn shì zhèng què de。
Show English meaning
This answer is correct.
Here, 正确: correct; right.
Dictionary senses and source
- correct; right
- correct
- sound
- right
- proper
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1936, syllabus PDF page 128. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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正式
正式 · zhèngshì
formal; official; properly begun or established
we / us我们tomorrow明天formal正式to start开始to go to class上课。
wǒ men míng tiān zhèng shì kāi shǐ shàng kè。
Show English meaning
Our classes officially begin tomorrow.
Here, 正式: formal; official; properly begun or established.
Dictionary senses and source
- formal; official; properly begun or established
- formal
- official
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1937, syllabus PDF page 128. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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之
之 · zhī
of; between; a written-style connector used in set expressions
friend朋友(after a noun) between之间should应该互相帮助。
péng you zhī jiān yīng gāi hù xiāng bāng zhù。
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Friends should help each other.
Here, 之: of; between; a written-style connector used in set expressions.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
to be defeated失败to be / is是success成功之母。
Here, 之: of. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- of; between; a written-style connector used in set expressions
- (possessive particle, literary equivalent of 的[de5])
- him
- her
- it
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1938, syllabus PDF page 128. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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支持
支持 · zhīchí
support; give approval or help
family member家人degree / adjective linker很to be in favor of支持I / me我(modifier / structural particle)的to learn学习plan计划。
jiā rén hěn zhī chí wǒ de xué xí jì huà。
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My family is very supportive of my study plan.
Here, 支持: support; give approval or help.
Dictionary senses and source
- support; give approval or help
- to be in favor of
- to support
- to back
- support
- backing
- to stand by
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1939, syllabus PDF page 128. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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支付
支付 · zhīfù
pay; make a payment, often more formal than 付
这家inn店to be in favor of支持cell phone手机to pay (money)支付。
zhè jiā diàn zhī chí shǒu jī zhī fù。
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This shop accepts payment by mobile phone.
Here, 支付: pay; make a payment, often more formal than 付.
Dictionary senses and source
- pay; make a payment, often more formal than 付
- to pay (money)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1940, syllabus PDF page 128. 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.