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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.
1600 word entries · Batch 2 of 160
把握
把握 · bǎwò
confidence that something will succeed
这次考试，我有把握通过。
zhè cì kǎo shì， wǒ yǒu bǎ wò tōng guò。
Show English meaning
I am confident that I will pass this exam.
Here, 把握: confidence that something will succeed.
Dictionary senses and source
- confidence that something will succeed
- to grasp (also fig.)
- to seize
- to hold
- assurance
- certainty
- sure (of the outcome)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2011, syllabus PDF page 130. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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白
白 · bái
in vain; without achieving the intended result
商店没开门，我们白跑了一趟。
shāng diàn méi kāi mén， wǒ men bái pǎo le yī tàng。
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The shop was closed, so our trip there was wasted.
Here, 白: in vain; without achieving the intended result.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
我白等了半天。
Here, 白: in vain. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- in vain; without achieving the intended result
- white
- snowy
- pure
- bright
- empty
- blank
- plain
- clear
- to make clear
- in vain
- gratuitous
- free of charge
- reactionary
- anti-communist
- funeral
- to stare coldly
- to write wrong character
- to state
- to explain
- vernacular
- spoken lines in opera
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2012, syllabus PDF page 130. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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半夜
半夜 · bànyè
the middle of the night
半夜，我被外面的声音吵醒了。
bàn yè， wǒ bèi wài miàn de shēng yīn chǎo xǐng le。
Show English meaning
I was woken by a noise outside in the middle of the night.
Here, 半夜: the middle of the night.
Dictionary senses and source
- the middle of the night
- midnight
- in the middle of the night
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2013, syllabus PDF page 130. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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傍晚
傍晚 · bàngwǎn
early evening; the time around sunset
我们傍晚去公园散步。
wǒ men bàng wǎn qù gōng yuán sàn bù。
Show English meaning
We go for a walk in the park in the early evening.
Here, 傍晚: early evening; the time around sunset.
Dictionary senses and source
- early evening; the time around sunset
- in the evening
- when night falls
- towards evening
- at night fall
- at dusk
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2014, syllabus PDF page 130. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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包裹
包裹 · bāoguǒ
parcel; package sent or delivered
你的包裹今天到了。
nǐ de bāo guǒ jīn tiān dào le。
Show English meaning
Your parcel arrived today.
Here, 包裹: parcel; package sent or delivered.
Dictionary senses and source
- parcel; package sent or delivered
- to wrap up
- to bind up
- bundle
- parcel
- package
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2015, syllabus PDF page 130. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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包含
包含 · bāohán
contain or include as part of something
这本书包含很多实用的例句。
zhè běn shū bāo hán hěn duō shí yòng de lì jù。
Show English meaning
This book contains many useful example sentences.
Here, 包含: contain or include as part of something.
Dictionary senses and source
- contain or include as part of something
- to contain
- to embody
- to include
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2016, syllabus PDF page 130. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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包括
包括 · bāokuò
include; used to name members of a group
参加的人包括老师和学生。
cān jiā de rén bāo kuò lǎo shī hé xué shēng。
Show English meaning
The people taking part include teachers and students.
Here, 包括: include; used to name members of a group.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
包括我在内，一共五个人。
Here, 包括: including. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- include; used to name members of a group
- to comprise
- to include
- to involve
- to incorporate
- to consist of
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2017, syllabus PDF page 130. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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包装
包装 · bāozhuāng
packaging; the material around a product
这个产品的包装很简单。
zhè ge chǎn pǐn de bāo zhuāng hěn jiǎn dān。
Show English meaning
This product has simple packaging.
Here, 包装: packaging; the material around a product.
Dictionary senses and source
- packaging; the material around a product
- to pack
- to package
- to wrap
- packaging
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2018, syllabus PDF page 130. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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薄
薄 · báo
thin; pronounced báo for physical thickness
这件外套太薄了，冬天穿不够暖。
zhè jiàn wài tào tài báo le， dōng tiān chuān bú gòu nuǎn。
Show English meaning
This jacket is too thin to keep you warm enough in winter.
Here, 薄: thin; pronounced báo for physical thickness.
Dictionary senses and source
- thin; pronounced báo for physical thickness
- thin
- cold in manner
- indifferent
- weak
- light
- infertile
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2019, syllabus PDF page 130. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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宝
宝 · bǎo
treasure; something very valuable to someone
对我来说，这本旧书是个宝。
duì wǒ lái shuō， zhè běn jiù shū shì gè bǎo。
Show English meaning
To me, this old book is a treasure.
Here, 宝: treasure; something very valuable to someone.
Dictionary senses and source
- treasure; something very valuable to someone
- jewel
- gem
- treasure
- precious
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2020, syllabus PDF page 130. 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.