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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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曾
曾 · céng
once; at some time in the past, often used in writing
我曾在这所学校学习。
wǒ céng zài zhè suǒ xué xiào xué xí。
Show English meaning
I once studied at this school.
Here, 曾: once; at some time in the past, often used in writing.
Dictionary senses and source
- once; at some time in the past, often used in writing
- once
- already
- ever (in the past)
- former
- previously
- (past tense marker used before verb or clause)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2097, syllabus PDF page 132. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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曾经
曾经 · céngjīng
once; at some time in the past
这里曾经是一家书店。
zhè lǐ céng jīng shì yī jiā shū diàn。
Show English meaning
This used to be a bookshop.
Here, 曾经: once; at some time in the past.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
他曾经当过老师。
Here, 曾经: once. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- once; at some time in the past
- once
- already
- former
- previously
- ever
- (past tense marker used before verb or clause)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2098, syllabus PDF page 132. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
Try saying or writing a short sentence with this word. Check the intended meaning, its position and the surrounding words; recall alone does not establish correct usage.
Rate the attempt you made before opening help. For a new word, choose “Review again” and try recalling it later.
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.