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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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参与
参与 · cānyù
take part in an activity or process
每个人都可以参与这次讨论。
měi gè rén dōu kě yǐ cān yù zhè cì tǎo lùn。
Show English meaning
Everyone can take part in this discussion.
Here, 参与: take part in an activity or process.
Dictionary senses and source
- take part in an activity or process
- to participate (in sth)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2091, syllabus PDF page 132. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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藏
藏 · cáng
hide; keep something out of sight
孩子把礼物藏在床下面了。
hái zi bǎ lǐ wù cáng zài chuáng xià miàn le。
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The child hid the present under the bed.
Here, 藏: hide; keep something out of sight.
Dictionary senses and source
- hide; keep something out of sight
- to conceal
- to hide away
- to harbor
- to store
- to collect
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2092, syllabus PDF page 132. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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操作
操作 · cāozuò
operate or use equipment
请先学会如何操作这台机器。
qǐng xiān xué huì rú hé cāo zuò zhè tái jī qì。
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Please learn how to operate this machine first.
Here, 操作: operate or use equipment.
Dictionary senses and source
- operate or use equipment
- to work
- to operate
- to manipulate
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2093, syllabus PDF page 132. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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册
册 · cè
a classifier for volumes of books or booklets
这套教材一共有三册。
zhè tào jiào cái yí gòng yǒu sān cè。
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There are three volumes in this set of textbooks.
Here, 册: a classifier for volumes of books or booklets.
Dictionary senses and source
- a classifier for volumes of books or booklets
- book
- booklet
- classifier for books
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2094, syllabus PDF page 132. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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测
测 · cè
measure or test
护士正在给他测体温。
hù shi zhèng zài gěi tā cè tǐ wēn。
Show English meaning
The nurse is taking his temperature.
Here, 测: measure or test.
Dictionary senses and source
- measure or test
- to survey
- to measure
- to conjecture
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2095, syllabus PDF page 132. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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测试
测试 · cèshì
test; check how well something works
工程师正在测试新设备。
gōng chéng shī zhèng zài cè shì xīn shè bèi。
Show English meaning
The engineer is testing the new equipment.
Here, 测试: test; check how well something works.
Dictionary senses and source
- test; check how well something works
- to test (machinery etc)
- to test (a person's skill in a particular area)
- a test
- (computing) beta (version of software)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2096, syllabus PDF page 132. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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曾
曾 · céng
once; at some time in the past, often used in writing
我曾在这所学校学习。
wǒ céng zài zhè suǒ xué xiào xué xí。
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I once studied at this school.
Here, 曾: once; at some time in the past, often used in writing.
Dictionary senses and source
- once; at some time in the past, often used in writing
- once
- already
- ever (in the past)
- former
- previously
- (past tense marker used before verb or clause)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2097, syllabus PDF page 132. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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曾经
曾经 · céngjīng
once; at some time in the past
这里曾经是一家书店。
zhè lǐ céng jīng shì yī jiā shū diàn。
Show English meaning
This used to be a bookshop.
Here, 曾经: once; at some time in the past.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
他曾经当过老师。
Here, 曾经: once. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- once; at some time in the past
- once
- already
- former
- previously
- ever
- (past tense marker used before verb or clause)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2098, syllabus PDF page 132. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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插
插 · chā
insert; put something into an opening
请把钥匙插进锁里。
qǐng bǎ yào shi chā jìn suǒ lǐ。
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Please insert the key into the lock.
Here, 插: insert; put something into an opening.
Dictionary senses and source
- insert; put something into an opening
- to insert
- stick in
- pierce
- to take part in
- to interfere
- to interpose
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2099, syllabus PDF page 132. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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差别
差别 · chābié
difference between things
这两个词在用法上有差别。
zhè liǎng gè cí zài yòng fǎ shàng yǒu chā bié。
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These two words differ in how they are used.
Here, 差别: difference between things.
Dictionary senses and source
- difference between things
- difference
- distinction
- disparity
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2100, syllabus PDF page 132. 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.