HSK6: learn ten words at a time
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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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空地
空地 · kòngdì
vacant land; an open space
空地 is kòngdì, with fourth-tone 空, meaning unused or open land. Compare first-tone kōng in 空气 (air). The reading depends on the particular word.
child孩子(plural)们at / in在楼前(modifier / structural particle)的vacant land空地(bound form) up上Taiwan pr.玩。
hái zi men zài lóu qián de kòng dì shàng wán。
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The children are playing in the open space in front of the building.
Here, 空地: vacant land; an open space.
Dictionary senses and source
- vacant land; an open space
- vacant land
- open space
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4391, syllabus PDF page 189. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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空闲
空闲 · kòngxián
free time; unoccupied
空闲 is kòngxián, with fourth-tone 空, meaning free or unoccupied time. Compare first-tone kōng in 天空 (sky).
you你tomorrow明天afternoon下午to have / there is有leisure空闲(concept of) time时间(yes/no ?)吗？
nǐ míng tiān xià wǔ yǒu kòng xián shí jiān ma？
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Do you have any free time tomorrow afternoon?
Here, 空闲: free time; unoccupied.
Dictionary senses and source
- free time; unoccupied
- leisure
- spare time
- (of a person) free
- unoccupied
- (of equipment, rooms etc) unoccupied
- unused
- idle
- vacant
- spare
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4392, syllabus PDF page 189. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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口感
口感 · kǒugǎn
texture and feel of food in the mouth
口感 describes how food feels in the mouth, such as soft, crisp or smooth. 味道 concerns taste or flavour; both can help you describe a dish.
这块bread面包(modifier / structural particle)的mouthfeel口感degree / adjective linker很soft柔软。
zhè kuài miàn bāo de kǒu gǎn hěn róu ruǎn。
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This bread has a soft texture.
Here, 口感: texture and feel of food in the mouth.
Dictionary senses and source
- texture and feel of food in the mouth
- mouthfeel
- texture (of food)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4393, syllabus PDF page 189. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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口号
口号 · kǒuhào
slogan; a short phrase expressing a message
competition (sports etc)比赛(modifier / structural particle)的slogan口号to be / is是in the same place一起to make an effort努力。
bǐ sài de kǒu hào shì yì qǐ nǔ lì。
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The competition's slogan is work together.
Here, 口号: slogan; a short phrase expressing a message.
Dictionary senses and source
- slogan; a short phrase expressing a message
- slogan
- catchphrase
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4394, syllabus PDF page 189. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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口腔
口腔 · kǒuqiāng
oral cavity; the inside of the mouth
this这张图to reveal展示(completed / change)了oral cavity口腔(modifier / structural particle)的structure结构。
zhè zhāng tú zhǎn shì le kǒu qiāng de jié gòu。
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This diagram shows the structure of the oral cavity.
Here, 口腔: oral cavity; the inside of the mouth.
Dictionary senses and source
- oral cavity; the inside of the mouth
- oral cavity
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4395, syllabus PDF page 189. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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口头
口头 · kǒutóu
oral; spoken rather than written
teacher老师early先to make做(completed / change)了oral口头to explain说明，soon after随后发了书面通知。
lǎo shī xiān zuò le kǒu tóu shuō míng， suí hòu fā le shū miàn tōng zhī。
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The teacher first explained it orally, then issued a written notice.
Here, 口头: oral; spoken rather than written.
Dictionary senses and source
- oral; spoken rather than written
- oral
- verbal
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4396, syllabus PDF page 189. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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扣
扣 · kòu
to fasten; to button up
Here 扣 means fasten or button, as in 扣好扣子 (fasten the buttons properly). 扣 also means deduct in 扣分 (deduct marks) and 扣钱 (deduct money); the object shows the intended meaning.
to ask请(把: marks the object)把coat外套(modifier / structural particle)的button扣子扣好。
qǐng bǎ wài tào de kòu zi kòu hǎo。
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Please fasten the buttons on your coat.
Here, 扣: to fasten; to button up.
Dictionary senses and source
- to fasten; to button up
- to fasten
- to button
- button
- buckle
- knot
- to arrest
- to confiscate
- to deduct (money)
- discount
- to knock
- to smash, spike or dunk (a ball)
- to cover (with a bowl etc)
- (fig.) to tag a label on sb
- (Tw) (loanword) code
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4397, syllabus PDF page 189. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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枯燥
枯燥 · kūzào
dull; monotonous and uninteresting
only只背单词maybe / possible可能can / will会to let / make让to learn学习to become变得dry and dull枯燥。
zhǐ bèi dān cí kě néng huì ràng xué xí biàn de kū zào。
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Only memorising words can make studying feel dull.
Here, 枯燥: dull; monotonous and uninteresting.
Dictionary senses and source
- dull; monotonous and uninteresting
- dry and dull
- uninteresting
- dry-as-dust
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4398, syllabus PDF page 189. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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酷
酷 · kù
cool; impressively stylish
Here 酷 is the borrowed everyday sense cool or stylish. Other compounds have different meanings, such as 酷暑 (intense summer heat); do not apply the slang translation to every word containing 酷.
you你(modifier / structural particle)的new新bicycle自行车真酷！
nǐ de xīn zì xíng chē zhēn kù！
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Your new bicycle is really cool!
Here, 酷: cool; impressively stylish.
Dictionary senses and source
- cool; impressively stylish
- ruthless
- strong (e.g. of wine)
- (loanword) cool
- hip
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4399, syllabus PDF page 189. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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夸
夸 · kuā
to praise; to compliment
teacher老师to boast夸she / her她(modifier / structural particle)的to write an essay作文to write写(degree marker)得good好。
lǎo shī kuā tā de zuò wén xiě de hǎo。
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The teacher praised her for writing a good composition.
Here, 夸: to praise; to compliment.
Dictionary senses and source
- to praise; to compliment
- to boast
- to exaggerate
- to praise
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4400, syllabus PDF page 189. 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.