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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 5 of 160
本地
本地 · běndì
local; from this area
这种水果是本地种的。
zhè zhǒng shuǐ guǒ shì běn dì zhòng de。
Show English meaning
This fruit is grown locally.
Here, 本地: local; from this area.
Dictionary senses and source
- local; from this area
- local
- this locality
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2041, syllabus PDF page 131. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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本领
本领 · běnlǐng
skill; ability to do something
他有修自行车的本领。
tā yǒu xiū zì xíng chē de běn lǐng。
Show English meaning
He knows how to repair bicycles.
Here, 本领: skill; ability to do something.
Dictionary senses and source
- skill; ability to do something
- skill
- ability
- capability
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2042, syllabus PDF page 131. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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本人
本人 · běnrén
the person concerned; that person in person
这份申请必须由本人签字。
zhè fèn shēn qǐng bì xū yóu běn rén qiān zì。
Show English meaning
The applicant must sign this application in person.
Here, 本人: the person concerned; that person in person.
Dictionary senses and source
- the person concerned; that person in person
- I
- me
- myself
- oneself
- yourself
- himself
- herself
- the person concerned
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2043, syllabus PDF page 131. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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本质
本质 · běnzhì
underlying nature; what something really is
这两个问题的本质相同。
zhè liǎng gè wèn tí de běn zhì xiāng tóng。
Show English meaning
These two problems are essentially the same in nature.
Here, 本质: underlying nature; what something really is.
Dictionary senses and source
- underlying nature; what something really is
- essence
- nature
- innate character
- intrinsic quality
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2044, syllabus PDF page 131. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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彼此
彼此 · bǐcǐ
each other
我们虽然住得很远，但经常给彼此打电话。
wǒ men suī rán zhù de hěn yuǎn， dàn jīng cháng gěi bǐ cǐ dǎ diàn huà。
Show English meaning
Although we live far apart, we often call each other.
Here, 彼此: each other.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
我们彼此信任。
Here, 彼此: each other. Learn this use in its lesson.
我们了解彼此。
Here, 彼此: each other. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- each other
- one another
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2045, syllabus PDF page 131. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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比分
比分 · bǐfēn
score in a match
比赛结束时，比分是二比一。
bǐ sài jié shù shí， bǐ fēn shì èr bǐ yī。
Show English meaning
The final score was two to one.
Here, 比分: score in a match.
Dictionary senses and source
- score in a match
- score
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2046, syllabus PDF page 131. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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比例
比例 · bǐlì
proportion; the relative amount of something
这个班男女学生的比例是二比一。
zhè ge bān nán nǚ xué shēng de bǐ lì shì èr bǐ yī。
Show English meaning
The ratio of male to female students in this class is two to one.
Here, 比例: proportion; the relative amount of something.
Dictionary senses and source
- proportion; the relative amount of something
- proportion
- scale
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2047, syllabus PDF page 131. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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比喻
比喻 · bǐyù
metaphor; describing one thing as another
“时间是金钱”是一个比喻。
“ shí jiān shì jīn qián ” shì yí gè bǐ yù。
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“Time is money” is a metaphor.
Here, 比喻: metaphor; describing one thing as another.
Dictionary senses and source
- metaphor; describing one thing as another
- to compare
- to liken to
- metaphor
- analogy
- figure of speech
- figuratively
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2048, syllabus PDF page 131. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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必
必 · bì
certainly will; must, often in concise written expressions
答应了别人的事，我必做到。
dā ying le bié rén de shì， wǒ bì zuò dào。
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If I promise someone something, I will certainly do it.
Here, 必: certainly will; must, often in concise written expressions.
Dictionary senses and source
- certainly will; must, often in concise written expressions
- certainly
- must
- will
- necessarily
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2049, syllabus PDF page 131. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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毕竟
毕竟 · bìjìng
after all; introduces a reason to keep in mind
别对他要求太高，他毕竟还是个孩子。
bié duì tā yāo qiú tài gāo， tā bì jìng hái shi gè hái zi。
Show English meaning
Do not expect too much of him; he is still a child, after all.
Here, 毕竟: after all; introduces a reason to keep in mind.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
他毕竟是新手。
Here, 毕竟: after all. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- after all; introduces a reason to keep in mind
- after all
- all in all
- when all is said and done
- in the final analysis
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2050, syllabus PDF page 131. 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.