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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.
24 word entries · Batch 1 of 3
手机
手机 · shǒujī
mobile phone
我的手机在房间里。
wǒ de shǒu jī zài fáng jiān lǐ。
Show English meaning
My phone is in the room.
Here, 手机: mobile phone.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
几乎每个人都有手机。
Here, 手机: a phone. Learn this use in its lesson.
我们用手机来付钱。
Here, 手机: phone. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- mobile phone
- cell phone
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 189, syllabus PDF page 84. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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手
手 · shǒu
hand
吃饭以前，请洗手。
chī fàn yǐ qián， qǐng xǐ shǒu。
Show English meaning
Please wash your hands before eating.
Here, 手: hand.
Dictionary senses and source
- hand
- (formal) to hold
- person engaged in certain types of work
- person skilled in certain types of work
- personal(ly)
- convenient
- classifier for skill
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 433, syllabus PDF page 90. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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手表
手表 · shǒubiǎo
wristwatch
这块手表是爸爸送我的。
zhè kuài shǒu biǎo shì bà ba sòng wǒ de。
Show English meaning
Dad gave me this watch.
Here, 手表: wristwatch.
Dictionary senses and source
- wristwatch
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 434, syllabus PDF page 90. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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洗手间
洗手间 · xǐshǒujiān
toilet; restroom
请问，洗手间在哪儿？
qǐng wèn， xǐ shǒu jiān zài nǎr？
Show English meaning
Excuse me, where is the toilet?
Here, 洗手间: toilet; restroom.
Dictionary senses and source
- toilet; restroom
- toilet
- lavatory
- washroom
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 457, syllabus PDF page 91. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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歌手
歌手 · gēshǒu
singer
这位歌手的声音很好听。
zhè wèi gē shǒu de shēng yīn hěn hǎo tīng。
Show English meaning
This singer has a lovely voice.
Here, 歌手: singer.
Dictionary senses and source
- singer
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1243, 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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动手
动手 · dòngshǒu
start doing something yourself; work with your hands
我们一起动手做晚饭吧。
wǒ men yì qǐ dòng shǒu zuò wǎn fàn ba。
Show English meaning
Let's get started on making dinner together.
Here, 动手: start doing something yourself; work with your hands.
Dictionary senses and source
- start doing something yourself; work with your hands
- to set about (a task)
- to hit
- to punch
- to touch
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2292, syllabus PDF page 137. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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对手
对手 · duìshǒu
opponent; someone you compete against
她的对手是一位经验丰富的选手。
tā de duì shǒu shì yī wèi jīng yàn fēng fù de xuǎn shǒu。
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Her opponent is an experienced competitor.
Here, 对手: opponent; someone you compete against.
Dictionary senses and source
- opponent; someone you compete against
- opponent
- rival
- competitor
- (well-matched) adversary
- match
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2307, syllabus PDF page 137. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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二手
二手 · èrshǒu
second-hand; previously owned
我买了一辆二手自行车。
wǒ mǎi le yī liàng èr shǒu zì xíng chē。
Show English meaning
I bought a second-hand bicycle.
Here, 二手: second-hand; previously owned.
Dictionary senses and source
- second-hand; previously owned
- indirectly acquired
- second-hand (information, equipment etc)
- assistant
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2314, syllabus PDF page 137. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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分手
分手 · fēnshǒu
break up; end a romantic relationship
他们虽然分手了，但仍然是朋友。
tā men suī rán fēn shǒu le， dàn réng rán shì péng you。
Show English meaning
Although they have broken up, they are still friends.
Here, 分手: break up; end a romantic relationship.
Dictionary senses and source
- break up; end a romantic relationship
- to part company
- to split up
- to break up
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2354, syllabus PDF page 138. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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手段
手段 · shǒuduàn
means; a method used to achieve something
语言是交流的重要手段。
yǔ yán shì jiāo liú de zhòng yào shǒu duàn。
Show English meaning
Language is an important means of communication.
Here, 手段: means; a method used to achieve something.
Dictionary senses and source
- means; a method used to achieve something
- method
- means (of doing sth)
- strategy
- trick
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3048, syllabus PDF page 156. 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.