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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.
1800 word entries · Batch 12 of 180
侧
侧 · cè
side; one side of an object or place
车站在马路的另一侧。
chē zhàn zài mǎ lù de lìng yī cè。
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The station is on the other side of the road.
Here, 侧: side; one side of an object or place.
Dictionary senses and source
- side; one side of an object or place
- the side
- to incline towards
- to lean
- inclined
- lateral
- side
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3711, syllabus PDF page 172. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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策划
策划 · cèhuà
plan and organize an event or project
我们正在策划一次校园音乐活动。
wǒ men zhèng zài cè huà yī cì xiào yuán yīn yuè huó dòng。
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We are planning a music event on campus.
Here, 策划: plan and organize an event or project.
Dictionary senses and source
- plan and organize an event or project
- to plot
- to scheme
- to bring about
- to engineer
- planning
- producer
- planner
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3712, syllabus PDF page 172. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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测量
测量 · cèliáng
measure; determine a size or amount
买窗帘前，要先测量窗户的宽度。
mǎi chuāng lián qián， yào xiān cè liáng chuāng hu de kuān dù。
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Before buying curtains, measure the width of the window.
Here, 测量: measure; determine a size or amount.
Dictionary senses and source
- measure; determine a size or amount
- survey
- to measure
- to gauge
- to determine
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3713, syllabus PDF page 172. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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策略
策略 · cèlüè
strategy; a plan for achieving a goal
我们需要调整学习策略，而不是只增加时间。
wǒ men xū yào tiáo zhěng xué xí cè lüè， ér bú shì zhǐ zēng jiā shí jiān。
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We need to adjust our study strategy rather than just spend more time.
Here, 策略: strategy; a plan for achieving a goal.
Dictionary senses and source
- strategy; a plan for achieving a goal
- strategy
- tactics
- crafty
- adroit
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3714, syllabus PDF page 172. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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层次
层次 · céngcì
level; an ordered arrangement of parts
这篇文章层次清楚，读起来很容易。
zhè piān wén zhāng céng cì qīng chu， dú qǐ lái hěn róng yì。
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This article is clearly structured and easy to read.
Here, 层次: level; an ordered arrangement of parts.
Dictionary senses and source
- level; an ordered arrangement of parts
- layer
- level
- gradation
- arrangement of ideas
- (a person's) standing
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3715, syllabus PDF page 172. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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层面
层面 · céngmiàn
level; aspect from which something is considered
我们从不同层面讨论了这个问题。
wǒ men cóng bù tóng céng miàn tǎo lùn le zhè ge wèn tí。
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We discussed this issue from different perspectives.
Here, 层面: level; aspect from which something is considered.
Dictionary senses and source
- level; aspect from which something is considered
- aspect
- facet
- level (political, psychological, spiritual etc)
- (geology) bedding plane
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3716, syllabus PDF page 172. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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叉
叉 · chā
cross; X mark
老师在错误答案旁边画了一个叉。
lǎo shī zài cuò wù dá àn páng biān huà le yí gè chā。
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The teacher drew an X beside the incorrect answer.
Here, 叉: cross; X mark.
Dictionary senses and source
- cross; X mark
- fork
- pitchfork
- prong
- pick
- cross
- intersect
- "X"
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3717, syllabus PDF page 172. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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差异
差异 · chāyì
difference; variation between things
这两个地区的气候有明显差异。
zhè liǎng gè dì qū de qì hòu yǒu míng xiǎn chā yì。
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There are clear differences between the climates of these two regions.
Here, 差异: difference; variation between things.
Dictionary senses and source
- difference; variation between things
- difference
- discrepancy
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3718, syllabus PDF page 172. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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插座
插座 · chāzuò
electrical socket; power outlet
桌子旁边有一个插座。
zhuō zi páng biān yǒu yí gè chā zuò。
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There is a power outlet beside the desk.
Here, 插座: electrical socket; power outlet.
Dictionary senses and source
- electrical socket; power outlet
- socket
- outlet
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3719, syllabus PDF page 172. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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查询
查询 · cháxún
look up; check information in a record or system
你可以在网上查询包裹的位置。
nǐ kě yǐ zài wǎng shang chá xún bāo guǒ de wèi zhì。
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You can check your parcel's location online.
Here, 查询: look up; check information in a record or system.
Dictionary senses and source
- look up; check information in a record or system
- to check
- to inquire
- to consult (a document etc)
- inquiry
- query
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3720, syllabus PDF page 172. 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.