HSK4: learn ten words at a time
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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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首
首 · shǒu
a classifier for songs or poems
this这首歌I / me我to listen to听(experienced)过很多遍。
zhè shǒu gē wǒ tīng guo hěn duō biàn。
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I have heard this song many times.
Here, 首: a classifier for songs or poems.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
this这首歌degree / adjective linker很pleasant to hear好听。
Here, 首: (measure word). Learn this use in its lesson.
this这首歌for a time一度degree / adjective linker很(of a contagious disease…流行。
Here, 首: (measure word). Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- a classifier for songs or poems
- head
- chief
- first (occasion, thing etc)
- classifier for poems, songs etc
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1681, 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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首都
首都 · shǒudū
capital city
this这本书to introduce (sb to sb)介绍(completed / change)了a few几个country国家(modifier / structural particle)的capital (city)首都。
zhè běn shū jiè shào le jǐ gè guó jiā de shǒu dū。
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This book introduces the capitals of several countries.
Here, 首都: capital city.
Dictionary senses and source
- capital city
- capital (city)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1682, 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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首先
首先 · shǒuxiān
first; first of all, when ordering steps or points
first (of all)首先读题，then / after然后to reply回答。
shǒu xiān dú tí， rán hòu huí dá。
Show English meaning
Read the question first, then answer it.
Here, 首先: first; first of all, when ordering steps or points.
Dictionary senses and source
- first; first of all, when ordering steps or points
- first (of all)
- in the first place
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1683, syllabus PDF page 122. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
Try saying or writing a short sentence with this word. Check the intended meaning, its position and the surrounding words; recall alone does not establish correct usage.
Rate the attempt you made before opening help. For a new word, choose “Review again” and try recalling it later.
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.