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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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脚步
脚步 · jiǎobù
footstep; the sound or movement of walking
I / me我to hear听到(completed / change)了outside the door门外(modifier / structural particle)的脚步声。
wǒ tīng dào le mén wài de jiǎo bù shēng。
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I heard footsteps outside the door.
Here, 脚步: footstep; the sound or movement of walking.
Dictionary senses and source
- footstep; the sound or movement of walking
- footstep
- step
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2591, syllabus PDF page 144. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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角度
角度 · jiǎodù
angle; a viewpoint from which to consider something
we / us我们can / may可以from从other另一个角度看this这个question问题。
wǒ men kě yǐ cóng lìng yí gè jiǎo dù kàn zhè ge wèn tí。
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We can look at this issue from another perspective.
Here, 角度: angle; a viewpoint from which to consider something.
Dictionary senses and source
- angle; a viewpoint from which to consider something
- angle
- point of view
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2592, syllabus PDF page 144. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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较
较 · jiào
relatively; comparatively, often used in writing
this这strip条road路较窄，to drive a car开车时要to be careful小心。
zhè tiáo lù jiào zhǎi， kāi chē shí yào xiǎo xīn。
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This road is relatively narrow; drive carefully.
Here, 较: relatively; comparatively, often used in writing.
Dictionary senses and source
- relatively; comparatively, often used in writing
- to compare
- to dispute
- compared to
- (before adj.) relatively
- comparatively
- rather
- also pr. [jiao3]
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2593, syllabus PDF page 144. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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教材
教材 · jiàocái
teaching materials; textbook
teacher老师to recommend推荐(completed / change)了suit一套to fit适合beginning student初学者(modifier / structural particle)的teaching material教材。
lǎo shī tuī jiàn le yī tào shì hé chū xué zhě de jiào cái。
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The teacher recommended a set of textbooks suitable for beginners.
Here, 教材: teaching materials; textbook.
Dictionary senses and source
- teaching materials; textbook
- teaching material
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2594, syllabus PDF page 144. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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接触
接触 · jiēchù
come into contact with; encounter
to travel旅行to let / make让I / me我to touch接触to / arrive到different不同(modifier / structural particle)的culture文化。
lǚ xíng ràng wǒ jiē chù dào bù tóng de wén huà。
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Travel brings me into contact with different cultures.
Here, 接触: come into contact with; encounter.
Dictionary senses and source
- come into contact with; encounter
- to touch
- to contact
- access
- in touch with
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2595, syllabus PDF page 144. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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接待
接待 · jiēdài
receive or welcome visitors
she / her她to be responsible for负责to receive接待to come来to look around参观(modifier / structural particle)的visitor客人。
tā fù zé jiē dài lái cān guān de kè rén。
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She is responsible for welcoming visitors.
Here, 接待: receive or welcome visitors.
Dictionary senses and source
- receive or welcome visitors
- to receive
- to entertain
- to host (guests, visitors or clients)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2596, syllabus PDF page 144. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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阶段
阶段 · jiēduàn
stage; a period within a process
item项目already已经to enter进入final最后stage阶段。
xiàng mù yǐ jīng jìn rù zuì hòu jiē duàn。
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The project has entered its final stage.
Here, 阶段: stage; a period within a process.
Dictionary senses and source
- stage; a period within a process
- stage
- section
- phase
- period
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2597, syllabus PDF page 144. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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接近
接近 · jiējìn
approach; come close to an amount or place
这次to take an exam考试(modifier / structural particle)的平均分to approach接近eight八very十分。
zhè cì kǎo shì de píng jūn fēn jiē jìn bā shí fēn。
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The average score on this exam is close to eighty.
Here, 接近: approach; come close to an amount or place.
Dictionary senses and source
- approach; come close to an amount or place
- to approach
- to get close to
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2598, syllabus PDF page 144. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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接收
接收 · jiēshōu
receive something sent or transmitted
this这部手机can / may可以reception (of transmitted…接收email电子邮件。
zhè bù shǒu jī kě yǐ jiē shōu diàn zi yóu jiàn。
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This phone can receive emails.
Here, 接收: receive something sent or transmitted.
Dictionary senses and source
- receive something sent or transmitted
- reception (of transmitted signal)
- to receive
- to accept
- to admit
- to take over (e.g. a factory)
- to expropriate
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2599, syllabus PDF page 144. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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结
结 · jié
knot; something made by tying, pronounced jié
cord绳子(bound form) up上to have / there is有一个knot结。
shéng zi shàng yǒu yí gè jié。
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There is a knot in the rope.
Here, 结: knot; something made by tying, pronounced jié.
Dictionary senses and source
- knot; something made by tying, pronounced jié
- knot
- sturdy
- bond
- to tie
- to bind
- to check out (of a hotel)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2600, syllabus PDF page 144. 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.