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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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地道
地道 · dìdao
authentic; natural and characteristic of a place or language
地道 (dìdao) describes an authentic local style or natural language use. 地道 (dìdào) can also mean a tunnel, with a fourth tone on 道.
她想学习更地道的中文表达。
tā xiǎng xué xí gèng dì dao de zhōng wén biǎo dá。
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She wants to learn more natural Chinese expressions.
Here, 地道: authentic; natural and characteristic of a place or language.
Dictionary senses and source
- authentic; natural and characteristic of a place or language
- authentic
- genuine
- proper
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3891, syllabus PDF page 177. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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地方
地方 · dìfāng
local; regional (with fāng carrying a first tone)
地方 is dìfāng when referring to local or regional administration, as in 地方政府. For an ordinary place, it is often dìfang, with a neutral final syllable.
地方政府正在改善公共交通。
dì fāng zhèng fǔ zhèng zài gǎi shàn gōng gòng jiāo tōng。
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The local government is improving public transport.
Here, 地方: local; regional (with fāng carrying a first tone).
Dictionary senses and source
- local; regional (with fāng carrying a first tone)
- region
- regional (away from the central administration)
- local
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3892, syllabus PDF page 177. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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地形
地形 · dìxíng
terrain; the shape and features of the land
地图显示了这个地区的地形。
dì tú xiǎn shì le zhè ge dì qū de dì xíng。
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The map shows the terrain of this region.
Here, 地形: terrain; the shape and features of the land.
Dictionary senses and source
- terrain; the shape and features of the land
- topography
- terrain
- landform
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3893, syllabus PDF page 177. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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地域
地域 · dìyù
region; geographical area
这种文化跨越了不同地域。
zhè zhǒng wén huà kuà yuè le bù tóng dì yù。
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This culture extends across different regions.
Here, 地域: region; geographical area.
Dictionary senses and source
- region; geographical area
- area
- district
- region
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3894, syllabus PDF page 177. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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地质
地质 · dìzhì
geology; the structure and composition of the earth
她在大学学习地质。
tā zài dà xué xué xí dì zhì。
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She studies geology at university.
Here, 地质: geology; the structure and composition of the earth.
Dictionary senses and source
- geology; the structure and composition of the earth
- geology
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3895, syllabus PDF page 177. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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点击
点击 · diǎnjī
click; press an on-screen link or control
点击这个按钮，就可以保存文件。
diǎn jī zhè ge àn niǔ， jiù kě yǐ bǎo cún wén jiàn。
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Click this button to save the file.
Here, 点击: click; press an on-screen link or control.
Dictionary senses and source
- click; press an on-screen link or control
- to hit
- to press
- to strike (on the keyboard)
- to click (a web page button)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3896, syllabus PDF page 177. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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典礼
典礼 · diǎnlǐ
ceremony; a formal event marking an occasion
毕业典礼将在周五举行。
bì yè diǎn lǐ jiāng zài zhōu wǔ jǔ xíng。
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The graduation ceremony will be held on Friday.
Here, 典礼: ceremony; a formal event marking an occasion.
Dictionary senses and source
- ceremony; a formal event marking an occasion
- celebration
- ceremony
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3897, syllabus PDF page 177. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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点燃
点燃 · diǎnrán
light; ignite
生日蛋糕上的蜡烛已经点燃了。
shēng rì dàn gāo shàng de là zhú yǐ jīng diǎn rán le。
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The candles on the birthday cake have been lit.
Here, 点燃: light; ignite.
Dictionary senses and source
- light; ignite
- to ignite
- to set on fire
- aflame
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3898, syllabus PDF page 177. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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典型
典型 · diǎnxíng
typical; representative of a kind of situation
这是初学者常遇到的一个典型问题。
zhè shì chū xué zhě cháng yù dào de yí gè diǎn xíng wèn tí。
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This is a typical problem that beginners often encounter.
Here, 典型: typical; representative of a kind of situation.
Dictionary senses and source
- typical; representative of a kind of situation
- model
- typical case
- archetype
- typical
- representative
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3899, syllabus PDF page 177. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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电饭锅
电饭锅 · diànfànguō
electric rice cooker
我用电饭锅煮了一锅米饭。
wǒ yòng diàn fàn guō zhǔ le yī guō mǐ fàn。
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I cooked a pot of rice in the rice cooker.
Here, 电饭锅: electric rice cooker.
Dictionary senses and source
- electric rice cooker
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3900, syllabus PDF page 177. 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.