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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 8 of 180
不至于
不至于 · búzhìyú
not go so far as to; not be as serious as that
这道题有点难，但不至于完全做不出来。
zhè dào tí yǒu diǎn nán， dàn bú zhì yú wán quán zuò bù chū lái。
Show English meaning
This question is a little difficult, but it is not completely impossible to solve.
Here, 不至于: not go so far as to; not be as serious as that.
Dictionary senses and source
- not go so far as to; not be as serious as that
- unlikely to go so far as to
- not as bad as
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3671, syllabus PDF page 171. Dictionary reading comparison: reading variant. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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补
补 · bǔ
mend; make up something missing
她把衣服上的小洞补好了。
tā bǎ yī fu shàng de xiǎo dòng bǔ hǎo le。
Show English meaning
She mended the small hole in the clothing.
Here, 补: mend; make up something missing.
Dictionary senses and source
- mend; make up something missing
- to repair
- to patch
- to mend
- to make up for
- to fill (a vacancy)
- to supplement
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3672, syllabus PDF page 171. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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捕
捕 · bǔ
catch; capture (often in compound expressions)
这只猫很会捕鼠。
zhè zhī māo hěn huì bǔ shǔ。
Show English meaning
This cat is very good at catching mice.
Here, 捕: catch; capture (often in compound expressions).
Dictionary senses and source
- catch; capture (often in compound expressions)
- to catch
- to seize
- to capture
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3673, syllabus PDF page 171. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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补偿
补偿 · bǔcháng
compensate; make up for a loss or inconvenience
公司退了运费，作为延迟送货的补偿。
gōng sī tuì le yùn fèi， zuò wéi yán chí sòng huò de bǔ cháng。
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The company refunded the shipping charge as compensation for the late delivery.
Here, 补偿: compensate; make up for a loss or inconvenience.
Dictionary senses and source
- compensate; make up for a loss or inconvenience
- to compensate
- to make up
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3674, syllabus PDF page 171. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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补课
补课 · bǔkè
make up a missed class
补课 commonly means making up a missed class; it can also mean extra classes. 补习 emphasizes additional study or tutoring to catch up or improve.
我上周请了假，今天来补课。
wǒ shàng zhōu qǐng le jiǎ， jīn tiān lái bǔ kè。
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I took time off last week and am making up the missed class today.
Here, 补课: make up a missed class.
Dictionary senses and source
- make up a missed class
- to make up missed lesson
- to reschedule a class
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3675, syllabus PDF page 171. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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补贴
补贴 · bǔtiē
subsidy; allowance to help cover a cost
公司为员工提供交通补贴。
gōng sī wèi yuán gōng tí gōng jiāo tōng bǔ tiē。
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The company provides a transport allowance for employees.
Here, 补贴: subsidy; allowance to help cover a cost.
Dictionary senses and source
- subsidy; allowance to help cover a cost
- to subsidize
- subsidy
- allowance
- to supplement (one's salary etc)
- benefit
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3676, syllabus PDF page 171. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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补习
补习 · bǔxí
take extra lessons; study to catch up or improve
暑假里，她每周补习两次数学。
shǔ jià lǐ， tā měi zhōu bǔ xí liǎng cì shù xué。
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During the summer holiday, she takes extra maths lessons twice a week.
Here, 补习: take extra lessons; study to catch up or improve.
Dictionary senses and source
- take extra lessons; study to catch up or improve
- to take extra lessons in a cram school or with a private tutor
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3677, syllabus PDF page 171. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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布
布 · bù
cloth; fabric
她用一块布擦干了桌子。
tā yòng yī kuài bù cā gān le zhuō zi。
Show English meaning
She wiped the table dry with a piece of cloth.
Here, 布: cloth; fabric.
Dictionary senses and source
- cloth; fabric
- cloth
- to declare
- to announce
- to spread
- to make known
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3678, syllabus PDF page 171. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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不安
不安 · bù’ān
uneasy; worried or unsettled
第一次独自旅行时，我有点不安。
dì yī cì dú zì lǚ xíng shí， wǒ yǒu diǎn bù ān。
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I felt a little uneasy when traveling alone for the first time.
Here, 不安: uneasy; worried or unsettled.
Dictionary senses and source
- uneasy; worried or unsettled
- unpeaceful
- unstable
- uneasy
- disturbed
- restless
- worried
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3679, syllabus PDF page 171. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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不曾
不曾 · bùcéng
have never; have not ever (often written or reflective)
我以前不曾想过会住在这里。
wǒ yǐ qián bù céng xiǎng guò huì zhù zài zhè lǐ。
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I had never imagined that I would live here.
Here, 不曾: have never; have not ever (often written or reflective).
Dictionary senses and source
- have never; have not ever (often written or reflective)
- hasn't yet
- hasn't ever
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3680, syllabus PDF page 171. 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.