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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.
21 word entries · Batch 1 of 3
工作
工作 · gōngzuò
work; a job
我妈妈在医院工作。
wǒ mā ma zài yī yuàn gōng zuò。
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My mum works at a hospital.
Here, 工作: work; a job.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
在工作上，他很认真。
Here, 工作: work. Learn this use in its lesson.
我们工作到很晚。
Here, 工作: work. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- work; a job
- to work
- (of a machine) to operate
- job
- work
- task
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 63, syllabus PDF page 81. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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工作日
工作日 · gōngzuòrì
working day; weekday when work is scheduled
这家店工作日九点开门。
zhè jiā diàn gōng zuò rì jiǔ diǎn kāi mén。
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This shop opens at nine on working days.
Here, 工作日: working day; weekday when work is scheduled.
Dictionary senses and source
- working day; weekday when work is scheduled
- workday
- working day
- weekday
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 649, syllabus PDF page 96. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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打工
打工 · dǎgōng
work for wages; do paid work
他周末在饭馆打工。
tā zhōu mò zài fàn guǎn dǎ gōng。
Show English meaning
He works at a restaurant at weekends.
Here, 打工: work for wages; do paid work.
Dictionary senses and source
- work for wages; do paid work
- to work a temporary or casual job
- (of students) to have a job outside of class time, or during vacation
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1117, syllabus PDF page 107. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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工厂
工厂 · gōngchǎng
factory
这家工厂生产自行车。
zhè jiā gōng chǎng shēng chǎn zì xíng chē。
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This factory makes bicycles.
Here, 工厂: factory.
Dictionary senses and source
- factory
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1250, syllabus PDF page 111. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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工人
工人 · gōngrén
worker; often someone doing manual or industrial work
工人们正在修这条公路。
gōng rén men zhèng zài xiū zhè tiáo gōng lù。
Show English meaning
The workers are repairing this road.
Here, 工人: worker; often someone doing manual or industrial work.
Dictionary senses and source
- worker; often someone doing manual or industrial work
- worker
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1256, syllabus PDF page 111. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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工资
工资 · gōngzī
wages; salary
这份工作的工资是多少？
zhè fèn gōng zuò de gōng zī shì duō shao？
Show English meaning
How much does this job pay?
Here, 工资: wages; salary.
Dictionary senses and source
- wages; salary
- wages
- pay
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1257, syllabus PDF page 111. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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工程
工程 · gōngchéng
engineering project; a large construction or technical undertaking
这项工程预计年底完成。
zhè xiàng gōng chéng yù jì nián dǐ wán chéng。
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This project is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
Here, 工程: engineering project; a large construction or technical undertaking.
Dictionary senses and source
- engineering project; a large construction or technical undertaking
- engineering
- an engineering project
- project
- undertaking
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2408, syllabus PDF page 140. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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工程师
工程师 · gōngchéngshī
engineer
工程师正在检查桥梁的结构。
gōng chéng shī zhèng zài jiǎn chá qiáo liáng de jié gòu。
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The engineer is checking the bridge's structure.
Here, 工程师: engineer.
Dictionary senses and source
- engineer
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2409, syllabus PDF page 140. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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工具
工具 · gōngjù
tool
修自行车需要一些基本工具。
xiū zì xíng chē xū yào yì xiē jī běn gōng jù。
Show English meaning
Repairing a bicycle requires some basic tools.
Here, 工具: tool.
Dictionary senses and source
- tool
- instrument
- utensil
- means (to achieve a goal etc)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2410, syllabus PDF page 140. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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工业
工业 · gōngyè
industry; production and manufacturing
这座城市的工业发展很快。
zhè zuò chéng shì de gōng yè fā zhǎn hěn kuài。
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Industry is developing rapidly in this city.
Here, 工业: industry; production and manufacturing.
Dictionary senses and source
- industry; production and manufacturing
- industry
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2415, syllabus PDF page 140. 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.