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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.
22 word entries · Batch 2 of 3
称为
称为 · chēngwéi
be called; be known as
这种现象被称为“温室效应”。
zhè zhǒng xiàn xiàng bèi chēng wéi “ wēn shì xiào yìng ”。
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This phenomenon is called the “greenhouse effect.”
Here, 称为: be called; be known as.
Dictionary senses and source
- be called; be known as
- to be called
- to be known as
- to call it "..."
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2134, syllabus PDF page 133. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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视为
视为 · shìwéi
regard as; consider something to be
我们把这次失败视为学习的机会。
wǒ men bǎ zhè cì shī bài shì wéi xué xí de jī huì。
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We regard this failure as an opportunity to learn.
Here, 视为: regard as; consider something to be.
Dictionary senses and source
- regard as; consider something to be
- to view as
- to see as
- to consider to be
- to deem
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3036, syllabus PDF page 155. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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为
为 · wéi
as; to be (in patterns such as 以…为…)
这家餐厅以面食为主。
zhè jiā cān tīng yǐ miàn shí wéi zhǔ。
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This restaurant mainly serves noodle and other flour-based dishes.
Here, 为: as; to be (in patterns such as 以…为…).
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
她的梦想是成为一名教师。
tā de mèng xiǎng shì chéng wéi yī míng jiào shī。
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Her dream is to become a teacher.
Here, 为: be; become; pronounced wéi in words such as 成为.
我们以质量为主。
Here, 为: as. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- as; to be (in patterns such as 以…为…)
- as (in the capacity of)
- to take sth as
- to act as
- to serve as
- to behave as
- to become
- to be
- to do
- by (in the passive voice)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3184, syllabus PDF page 159. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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行为
行为 · xíngwéi
behavior; actions
乱扔垃圾是不文明的行为。
luàn rēng lā jī shì bù wén míng de xíng wéi。
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Littering is inconsiderate behavior.
Here, 行为: behavior; actions.
Dictionary senses and source
- behavior; actions
- action
- conduct
- behavior
- activity
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3294, syllabus PDF page 162. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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极为
极为 · jíwéi
extremely; a formal intensifier
极为 goes before an adjective or descriptive verb and means extremely. It is common in formal writing; 非常 is more neutral in everyday conversation.
这份资料极为重要，请妥善保存。
zhè fèn zī liào jí wéi zhòng yào， qǐng tuǒ shàn bǎo cún。
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This information is extremely important; please keep it safe.
Here, 极为: extremely; a formal intensifier.
Dictionary senses and source
- extremely; a formal intensifier
- extremely
- exceedingly
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4220, syllabus PDF page 185. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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较为
较为 · jiàowéi
rather; relatively; a formal qualifier
较为 is a formal way to qualify a description as relatively or rather. It commonly appears in reports before an adjective; 比较 is more common in everyday speech.
这个方案较为简单。
zhè ge fāng àn jiào wéi jiǎn dān。
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This proposal is relatively simple.
Here, 较为: rather; relatively; a formal qualifier.
Dictionary senses and source
- rather; relatively; a formal qualifier
- comparatively
- relatively
- fairly
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4279, 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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人为
人为 · rénwéi
caused or done by people; human-made
Here 人为 is rénwéi, meaning caused or done by people. 人为错误 is human error. The expression does not necessarily imply deliberate wrongdoing; context shows whether the action was intentional.
调查发现，这是人为造成的错误。
diào chá fā xiàn， zhè shì rén wéi zào chéng de cuò wù。
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The investigation found that this was an error caused by people.
Here, 人为: caused or done by people; human-made.
Dictionary senses and source
- caused or done by people; human-made
- artificial
- man-made
- having human cause or origin
- human attempt or effort
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4700, syllabus PDF page 197. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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为难
为难 · wéinán
to feel in a difficult position; to make things difficult for someone
为难 is wéinán, with second-tone 为. It can describe feeling in a difficult position or making things difficult for someone, as in 别为难他 (do not make things difficult for him).
两个安排冲突了，我很为难。
liǎng gè ān pái chōng tū le， wǒ hěn wéi nán。
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The two arrangements conflict, leaving me in a difficult position.
Here, 为难: to feel in a difficult position; to make things difficult for someone.
Dictionary senses and source
- to feel in a difficult position; to make things difficult for someone
- to feel embarrassed or awkward
- to make things difficult (for someone)
- to find things difficult (to do or manage)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4970, syllabus PDF page 204. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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为期
为期 · wéiqī
lasting for a specified period
为期 + duration gives how long an event lasts, as in 为期三天 (lasting three days). 为 is second-tone wéi here; the expression is common in formal announcements.
这是一次为期三天的培训。
zhè shì yī cì wéi qī sān tiān de péi xùn。
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This is a three-day training course.
Here, 为期: lasting for a specified period.
Dictionary senses and source
- lasting for a specified period
- (to be done) by (a certain date)
- lasting (a certain time)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4972, syllabus PDF page 204. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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为止
为止 · wéizhǐ
up to a stated point; marking where something stops
到……为止 marks an end point, as in 到目前为止 (up to now) or 到月底为止 (up to the end of the month). 为 is second-tone wéi here.
到目前为止，已有十人报名。
dào mù qián wéi zhǐ， yǐ yǒu shí rén bào míng。
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So far, ten people have signed up.
Here, 为止: up to a stated point; marking where something stops.
Dictionary senses and source
- up to a stated point; marking where something stops
- until
- (used in combination with words like 到[dao4] or 至[zhi4] in constructs of the form 到...為止|到...为止)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4974, syllabus PDF page 204. 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.