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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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标志
标志 · biāozhì
sign; symbol that represents or indicates something
这个标志表示这里不能停车。
zhè ge biāo zhì biǎo shì zhè lǐ bù néng tíng chē。
Show English meaning
This sign means you cannot park here.
Here, 标志: sign; symbol that represents or indicates something.
Dictionary senses and source
- sign; symbol that represents or indicates something
- sign
- mark
- symbol
- logo
- to symbolize
- to indicate
- to mark
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2061, 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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表达
表达 · biǎodá
express an idea or feeling
我想用中文表达自己的想法。
wǒ xiǎng yòng zhōng wén biǎo dá zì jǐ de xiǎng fǎ。
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I want to express my ideas in Chinese.
Here, 表达: express an idea or feeling.
Dictionary senses and source
- express an idea or feeling
- to express
- to convey
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2062, 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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表面
表面 · biǎomiàn
surface; the outside of something
桌子的表面有一道划痕。
zhuō zi de biǎo miàn yǒu yí dào huà hén。
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There is a scratch on the surface of the table.
Here, 表面: surface; the outside of something.
Dictionary senses and source
- surface; the outside of something
- surface
- face
- outside
- appearance
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2063, 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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表明
表明 · biǎomíng
indicate; make something clear
调查结果表明，很多人喜欢在家工作。
diào chá jié guǒ biǎo míng， hěn duō rén xǐ huan zài jiā gōng zuò。
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The survey results show that many people like working from home.
Here, 表明: indicate; make something clear.
Dictionary senses and source
- indicate; make something clear
- to make clear
- to make known
- to state clearly
- to indicate
- known
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2064, 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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表情
表情 · biǎoqíng
facial expression
从她的表情可以看出，她很惊讶。
cóng tā de biǎo qíng kě yǐ kàn chū， tā hěn jīng yà。
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You can tell from her expression that she is very surprised.
Here, 表情: facial expression.
Dictionary senses and source
- facial expression
- (facial) expression
- to express one's feelings
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2065, 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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别
别 · bié
pin or clip something onto clothing
她在外套上别了一枚胸针。
tā zài wài tào shàng bié le yī méi xiōng zhēn。
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She pinned a brooch onto her jacket.
Here, 别: pin or clip something onto clothing.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
别在这里跑步。
bié zài zhè lǐ pǎo bù。
Show English meaning
Do not run here.
Here, 别: do not; introduces a request or instruction not to do something.
别说话。
Here, 别: do not, instruction. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- pin or clip something onto clothing
- to leave
- to part (from)
- (literary) to differentiate
- to distinguish
- (bound form) other
- another
- different
- don't ...!
- to fasten with a pin or clip
- to stick in
- to insert (in order to hinder movement)
- (noun suffix) category (e.g. 性別|性别[xing4 bie2], 派別|派别[pai4 bie2])
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2066, 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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饼
饼 · bǐng
flat cake or bread, often round
早餐我吃了一张饼。
zǎo cān wǒ chī le yī zhāng bǐng。
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I ate a flatbread for breakfast.
Here, 饼: flat cake or bread, often round.
Dictionary senses and source
- flat cake or bread, often round
- round flat cake
- cookie
- cake
- pastry
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2067, 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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病房
病房 · bìngfáng
hospital ward; room for patients
护士每天早上检查病房。
hù shi měi tiān zǎo shang jiǎn chá bìng fáng。
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The nurse checks the ward every morning.
Here, 病房: hospital ward; room for patients.
Dictionary senses and source
- hospital ward; room for patients
- ward (of a hospital)
- sickroom
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2068, 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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病情
病情 · bìngqíng
the state of an illness; a patient's condition
医生说他的病情正在好转。
yī shēng shuō tā de bìng qíng zhèng zài hǎo zhuǎn。
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The doctor said his condition was improving.
Here, 病情: the state of an illness; a patient's condition.
Dictionary senses and source
- the state of an illness; a patient's condition
- state of an illness
- patient's condition
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2069, 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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拨打
拨打 · bōdǎ
dial or call a telephone number
有问题可以拨打这个号码。
yǒu wèn tí kě yǐ bō dǎ zhè ge hào mǎ。
Show English meaning
You can call this number if you have any questions.
Here, 拨打: dial or call a telephone number.
Dictionary senses and source
- dial or call a telephone number
- to call
- to dial
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2070, 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.