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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 55 of 160
记录
记录 · jìlù
record; write down information or events
Use 记录 when recording information or events. 纪录 commonly refers to the best result achieved in an activity, as in 打破纪录 (break a record); the two words sound the same.
to ask请to record记录today今天(modifier / structural particle)的to discuss讨论content内容。
qǐng jì lù jīn tiān de tǎo lùn nèi róng。
Show English meaning
Please record the content of today's discussion.
Here, 记录: record; write down information or events.
Dictionary senses and source
- record; write down information or events
- to record
- record (written account)
- note-taker
- record (in sports etc)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2541, syllabus PDF page 143. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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纪录
纪录 · jìlù
record; the best result achieved in an activity
Here 纪录 means an achievement record, as in a swimming record. 记录 commonly means recording information or events. 纪录片 means documentary.
she / her她to break打破(completed / change)了school学校(modifier / structural particle)的swimming游泳variant of 记录 (but in…纪录。
tā dǎ pò le xué xiào de yóu yǒng jì lù。
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She broke the school's swimming record.
Here, 纪录: record; the best result achieved in an activity.
Dictionary senses and source
- record; the best result achieved in an activity
- a record; a documented account
- to record
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2542, syllabus PDF page 143. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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纪录片
纪录片 · jìlùpiàn
documentary; a film or program about real subjects
这部newsreel纪录片to introduce (sb to sb)介绍(completed / change)了ocean海洋li, ancient measure of…里(modifier / structural particle)的animal动物。
zhè bù jì lù piàn jiè shào le hǎi yáng lǐ de dòng wù。
Show English meaning
This documentary introduces animals that live in the ocean.
Here, 纪录片: documentary; a film or program about real subjects.
Dictionary senses and source
- documentary; a film or program about real subjects
- newsreel
- documentary (film or TV program)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2543, syllabus PDF page 143. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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技能
技能 · jìnéng
skill; an ability learned through practice
这门subject课assistance帮助student学生to grasp (often fig.)掌握basic基本(modifier / structural particle)的to write写作technical ability技能。
zhè mén kè bāng zhù xué shēng zhǎng wò jī běn de xiě zuò jì néng。
Show English meaning
This course helps students develop basic writing skills.
Here, 技能: skill; an ability learned through practice.
Dictionary senses and source
- skill; an ability learned through practice
- technical ability
- skill
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2544, syllabus PDF page 143. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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纪念
纪念 · jìniàn
commemorate; remember a person or event in a special way
we / us我们to plant种(completed / change)了一棵树to come来to commemorate纪念graduation毕业。
wǒ men zhòng le yī kē shù lái jì niàn bì yè。
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We planted a tree to commemorate our graduation.
Here, 纪念: commemorate; remember a person or event in a special way.
Dictionary senses and source
- commemorate; remember a person or event in a special way
- to commemorate
- to honor the memory of
- memento
- keepsake
- souvenir
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2545, syllabus PDF page 143. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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纪念日
纪念日 · jìniànrì
anniversary; a day marking an event in the past
today今天to be / is是they他们(modifier / structural particle)的to marry结婚day of commemoration纪念日。
jīn tiān shì tā men de jié hūn jì niàn rì。
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Today is their wedding anniversary.
Here, 纪念日: anniversary; a day marking an event in the past.
Dictionary senses and source
- anniversary; a day marking an event in the past
- day of commemoration
- memorial day
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2546, syllabus PDF page 143. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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计算
计算 · jìsuàn
calculate; work out a number
to ask请to count计算(used after a verb) give it…一下altogether总共to need需要how many / how much多少coin钱。
qǐng jì suàn yí xià zǒng gòng xū yào duō shao qián。
Show English meaning
Please calculate how much money is needed in total.
Here, 计算: calculate; work out a number.
Dictionary senses and source
- calculate; work out a number
- to count
- to calculate
- to compute
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2547, syllabus PDF page 143. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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计算机
计算机 · jìsuànjī
computer; a formal term for 电脑
she / her她at / in在university大学to learn学习computer science计算机科学。
tā zài dà xué xué xí jì suàn jī kē xué。
Show English meaning
She studies computer science at university.
Here, 计算机: computer; a formal term for 电脑.
Dictionary senses and source
- computer; a formal term for 电脑
- computer
- (Tw) calculator
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2548, syllabus PDF page 143. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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记忆
记忆 · jìyì
memory; the ability or content of remembering
I / me我to / towards / correct对这次to travel旅行to have / there is有degree / adjective linker很beautiful美好(modifier / structural particle)的to remember记忆。
wǒ duì zhè cì lǚ xíng yǒu hěn měi hǎo de jì yì。
Show English meaning
I have wonderful memories of this trip.
Here, 记忆: memory; the ability or content of remembering.
Dictionary senses and source
- memory; the ability or content of remembering
- to remember
- to recall
- memory
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2549, syllabus PDF page 143. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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记载
记载 · jìzǎi
record information in writing
this这本书to write down记载(completed / change)了local当地(modifier / structural particle)的history历史。
zhè běn shū jì zǎi le dāng dì de lì shǐ。
Show English meaning
This book records the history of the area.
Here, 记载: record information in writing.
Dictionary senses and source
- record information in writing
- to write down
- to record
- written account
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2550, syllabus PDF page 143. 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.