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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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就业
就业 · jiùyè
employment; obtaining or having work
这门course课程assistance帮助graduate毕业生preparation准备to get a job就业。
zhè mén kè chéng bāng zhù bì yè shēng zhǔn bèi jiù yè。
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This course helps graduates prepare for employment.
Here, 就业: employment; obtaining or having work.
Dictionary senses and source
- employment; obtaining or having work
- to get a job
- employment
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2631, syllabus PDF page 145. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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居民
居民 · jūmín
resident; someone living in an area
nearby附近(modifier / structural particle)的resident居民all / both都to like喜欢this这个park (for public recreation)公园。
fù jìn de jū mín dōu xǐ huan zhè ge gōng yuán。
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The residents nearby all like this park.
Here, 居民: resident; someone living in an area.
Dictionary senses and source
- resident; someone living in an area
- resident
- inhabitant
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2632, syllabus PDF page 145. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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居然
居然 · jūrán
unexpectedly; expresses surprise at what happened
he / him他unexpectedly居然to remember记得I / me我十年front前variant of 说说(experienced)过if (coming after a…的话。
tā jū rán jì de wǒ shí nián qián shuō guò de huà。
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To my surprise, he remembers something I said ten years ago.
Here, 居然: unexpectedly; expresses surprise at what happened.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
he / him他unexpectedly居然success成功(completed / change)了。
Here, 居然: surprisingly. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- unexpectedly; expresses surprise at what happened
- unexpectedly
- to one's surprise
- go so far as to
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2633, syllabus PDF page 145. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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居住
居住 · jūzhù
reside; live in a place
they他们at / in在这座city城市to reside居住(completed / change)了很多年。
tā men zài zhè zuò chéng shì jū zhù le hěn duō nián。
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They have lived in this city for many years.
Here, 居住: reside; live in a place.
Dictionary senses and source
- reside; live in a place
- to reside
- to dwell
- to live in a place
- resident in
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2634, syllabus PDF page 145. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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橘子
橘子 · júzi
mandarin orange; tangerine
this这个tangerine橘子很甜。
zhè ge jú zi hěn tián。
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This mandarin orange is very sweet.
Here, 橘子: mandarin orange; tangerine.
Dictionary senses and source
- mandarin orange; tangerine
- tangerine
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2635, syllabus PDF page 145. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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据
据 · jù
according to; introduces a source of information
according to据weather forecast天气预报，tomorrow明天can / will会to rain下雨。
jù tiān qì yù bào， míng tiān huì xià yǔ。
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According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.
Here, 据: according to; introduces a source of information.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
according to据person in charge负责人to introduce (sb to sb)介绍。
Here, 据: according to. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- according to; introduces a source of information
- according to
- to act in accordance with
- to depend on
- to seize
- to occupy
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2636, syllabus PDF page 145. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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距
距 · jù
be a certain distance from; often used in writing
here这里at a distance of距rail station车站两公里。
zhè lǐ jù chē zhàn liǎng gōng lǐ。
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This place is two kilometers from the station.
Here, 距: be a certain distance from; often used in writing.
Dictionary senses and source
- be a certain distance from; often used in writing
- at a distance of
- distance
- to be apart
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2637, syllabus PDF page 145. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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具备
具备 · jùbèi
possess the abilities or conditions required for something
she / her她to possess具备to complete完成这项to work工作(modifier / structural particle)的capability能力。
tā jù bèi wán chéng zhè xiàng gōng zuò de néng lì。
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She has the ability needed to do this work.
Here, 具备: possess the abilities or conditions required for something.
Dictionary senses and source
- possess the abilities or conditions required for something
- to possess
- to have
- equipped with
- able to fulfill (conditions or requirements)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2638, syllabus PDF page 145. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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剧场
剧场 · jùchǎng
theater; a place for performances
theater剧场li, ancient measure of…里already已经坐满(completed / change)了spectators观众。
jù chǎng lǐ yǐ jīng zuò mǎn le guān zhòng。
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The theater is already full of audience members.
Here, 剧场: theater; a place for performances.
Dictionary senses and source
- theater; a place for performances
- theater
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2639, syllabus PDF page 145. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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巨大
巨大 · jùdà
huge; very large
这项technology技术to bring带来(completed / change)了huge巨大(modifier / structural particle)的(intransitive) to change变化。
zhè xiàng jì shù dài lái le jù dà de biàn huà。
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This technology has brought enormous changes.
Here, 巨大: huge; very large.
Dictionary senses and source
- huge; very large
- huge
- immense
- very large
- tremendous
- gigantic
- enormous
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2640, syllabus PDF page 145. 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.