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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 65 of 180
肩膀
肩膀 · jiānbǎng
shoulder
this这个knapsack背包太重，used in 压根儿 and 压马路 and 压板压(degree marker)得I / me我(modifier / structural particle)的shoulder肩膀degree / adjective linker很(it) hurts疼。
zhè ge bēi bāo tài zhòng， yā de wǒ de jiān bǎng hěn téng。
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This backpack is so heavy that it makes my shoulders hurt.
Here, 肩膀: shoulder.
Dictionary senses and source
- shoulder
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4241, syllabus PDF page 186. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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监测
监测 · jiāncè
to monitor through observation or measurement
监测 emphasises observing or measuring something over time, such as water quality or changes in temperature. 检测 emphasises testing or checking it, and 监督 emphasises overseeing people or compliance with rules.
staff member工作人员every day每天to monitor监测river water河水(modifier / structural particle)的quality质量。
gōng zuò rén yuán měi tiān jiān cè hé shuǐ de zhì liàng。
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The staff monitor the river's water quality every day.
Here, 监测: to monitor through observation or measurement.
Dictionary senses and source
- to monitor through observation or measurement
- to monitor
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4242, syllabus PDF page 186. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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坚定
坚定 · jiāndìng
firm; determined and unwavering
she / her她to / towards / correct对oneself自己(modifier / structural particle)的to select选择degree / adjective linker很firm坚定。
tā duì zì jǐ de xuǎn zé hěn jiān dìng。
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She is firm in her choice.
Here, 坚定: firm; determined and unwavering.
Dictionary senses and source
- firm; determined and unwavering
- firm
- steady
- staunch
- resolute
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4243, syllabus PDF page 186. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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监督
监督 · jiāndū
to supervise; to oversee whether rules are followed
teacher老师to control监督student学生to complete完成experiment实验。
lǎo shī jiān dū xué shēng wán chéng shí yàn。
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The teacher supervises the students as they carry out the experiment.
Here, 监督: to supervise; to oversee whether rules are followed.
Dictionary senses and source
- to supervise; to oversee whether rules are followed
- to control
- to supervise
- to inspect
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4244, syllabus PDF page 186. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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坚固
坚固 · jiāngù
solid; sturdy and resistant to damage
坚固 describes a solid structure that withstands damage. 坚硬 describes the hardness of a material. A bridge can be 坚固, while the stone used to build it can be 坚硬.
这座bridge桥(modifier / structural particle)的structure结构degree / adjective linker很firm坚固。
zhè zuò qiáo de jié gòu hěn jiān gù。
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This bridge has a sturdy structure.
Here, 坚固: solid; sturdy and resistant to damage.
Dictionary senses and source
- solid; sturdy and resistant to damage
- firm
- firmly
- hard
- stable
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4245, syllabus PDF page 186. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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坚决
坚决 · jiānjué
resolute; firmly determined
坚决 stresses a resolute decision or action, as in 坚决拒绝 (firmly refuse). 坚定 often stresses a steady belief, position or determination, as in 坚定的信念 (a firm belief).
he / him他firm坚决to refuse拒绝(completed / change)了this这个unreasonable不合理(modifier / structural particle)的to request要求。
tā jiān jué jù jué le zhè ge bù hé lǐ de yāo qiú。
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He firmly refused this unreasonable request.
Here, 坚决: resolute; firmly determined.
Dictionary senses and source
- resolute; firmly determined
- firm
- resolute
- determined
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4246, syllabus PDF page 186. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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艰难
艰难 · jiānnán
difficult; hard to accomplish or endure
to put out做出this这个to decide (to do something)决定degree / adjective linker很difficult艰难。
zuò chū zhè ge jué dìng hěn jiān nán。
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Making this decision was difficult.
Here, 艰难: difficult; hard to accomplish or endure.
Dictionary senses and source
- difficult; hard to accomplish or endure
- difficult
- hard
- challenging
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4247, syllabus PDF page 186. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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艰辛
艰辛 · jiānxīn
hardship; involving sustained difficulty and effort
this这本书to record记录(completed / change)了she / her她to begin an undertaking创业(modifier / structural particle)的hardships艰辛。
zhè běn shū jì lù le tā chuàng yè de jiān xīn。
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This book records the hardships she faced in starting a business.
Here, 艰辛: hardship; involving sustained difficulty and effort.
Dictionary senses and source
- hardship; involving sustained difficulty and effort
- hardships
- arduous
- difficult
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4248, syllabus PDF page 186. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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坚硬
坚硬 · jiānyìng
hard; resistant to bending or being pressed
this kind of这种stone石头very非常hard坚硬。
zhè zhǒng shí tou fēi cháng jiān yìng。
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This type of stone is very hard.
Here, 坚硬: hard; resistant to bending or being pressed.
Dictionary senses and source
- hard; resistant to bending or being pressed
- hard
- solid
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4249, syllabus PDF page 186. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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兼职
兼职 · jiānzhí
part-time work; to work part-time
she / her她weekend周末at / in在bookstore书店to make做to hold concurrent posts兼职。
tā zhōu mò zài shū diàn zuò jiān zhí。
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She works part-time at a bookshop on weekends.
Here, 兼职: part-time work; to work part-time.
Dictionary senses and source
- part-time work; to work part-time
- to hold concurrent posts
- concurrent job
- moonlighting
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4250, syllabus PDF page 186. 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.
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