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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.
23 word entries · Batch 2 of 3
难以
难以 · nányǐ
hard to; difficult to do something
没有更多资料，我们难以判断。
méi yǒu gèng duō zī liào， wǒ men nán yǐ pàn duàn。
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Without more information, it is hard for us to judge.
Here, 难以: hard to; difficult to do something.
Dictionary senses and source
- hard to; difficult to do something
- hard to (predict, imagine etc)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2791, syllabus PDF page 149. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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身份
身份 · shēnfèn
identity or role; who someone is
报名时，需要确认申请人的身份。
bào míng shí， xū yào què rèn shēn qǐng rén de shēn fèn。
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The applicant's identity needs to be confirmed during registration.
Here, 身份: identity or role; who someone is.
Dictionary senses and source
- identity or role; who someone is
- identity
- aspect of one's identity (i.e. sth that one is – mayor, father, permanent resident etc)
- role
- capacity (as in "in his capacity as a ..." 以…的身份[yi3 xx5 de5 shen1 fen4])
- status (social, legal etc)
- position
- rank
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2982, syllabus PDF page 154. 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…).
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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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以
以 · yǐ
by means of; using (often in written or formal patterns)
请以邮件的方式联系我们。
qǐng yǐ yóu jiàn de fāng shì lián xì wǒ men。
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Please contact us by email.
Here, 以: by means of; using (often in written or formal patterns).
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我们以质量为主。
Here, 以: take. Learn this use in its lesson.
他以公司的名义签了合同。
Here, 以: in. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- by means of; using (often in written or formal patterns)
- to use
- by means of
- according to
- in order to
- because of
- at (a certain date or place)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3362, syllabus PDF page 164. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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以及
以及 · yǐjí
and; as well as (often linking items in a longer list)
请带上护照、机票以及其他需要的文件。
qǐng dài shàng hù zhào、 jī piào yǐ jí qí tā xū yào de wén jiàn。
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Please bring your passport, plane ticket, and any other required documents.
Here, 以及: and; as well as (often linking items in a longer list).
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老师、学生以及家长都来了。
Here, 以及: as well as. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- and; as well as (often linking items in a longer list)
- as well as
- too
- and
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3363, syllabus PDF page 164. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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以来
以来 · yǐlái
since a past time or event
毕业以来，我们一直保持联系。
bì yè yǐ lái， wǒ men yì zhí bǎo chí lián xì。
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We have stayed in touch since graduating.
Here, 以来: since a past time or event.
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毕业以来，我一直很忙。
Here, 以来: since. Learn this use in its lesson.
毕业以来，我回学校三次了。
Here, 以来: since. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- since a past time or event
- since (a previous event)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3364, syllabus PDF page 164. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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得以
得以 · déyǐ
be able to; have circumstances that make something possible
在大家的帮助下，计划得以顺利完成。
zài dà jiā de bāng zhù xià， jì huà dé yǐ shùn lì wán chéng。
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With everyone's help, the plan was successfully carried out.
Here, 得以: be able to; have circumstances that make something possible.
Dictionary senses and source
- be able to; have circumstances that make something possible
- able to
- so that sb can
- enabling
- in order to
- finally in a position to
- with sth in view
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3883, syllabus PDF page 177. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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加以
加以 · jiāyǐ
to apply or give; formal wording before an action
加以 is formal and goes before an action such as 说明 (explain), 解决 (resolve) or 改进 (improve). In ordinary conversation, 需要说明 is usually simpler than 需要加以说明.
这些细节需要加以说明。
zhè xiē xì jié xū yào jiā yǐ shuō míng。
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These details need to be explained.
Here, 加以: to apply or give; formal wording before an action.
Dictionary senses and source
- to apply or give; formal wording before an action
- in addition
- moreover
- (used before a disyllabic verb to indicate that the action of the verb is applied to sth or sb previously mentioned)
- to apply (restrictions etc) to (sb)
- to give (support, consideration etc) to (sth)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4235, 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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以便
以便 · yǐbiàn
so that; in order to make something possible
以便 introduces a purpose or desired result, meaning so that. 以免 introduces an unwanted result to avoid. 写清楚地址，以便寄信 means write the address clearly so the letter can be sent.
请写清楚地址，以便我们寄信。
qǐng xiě qīng chu dì zhǐ， yǐ biàn wǒ men jì xìn。
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Please write the address clearly so that we can send the letter.
Here, 以便: so that; in order to make something possible.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
请留下电话，以便联系。
Here, 以便: so as to. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- so that; in order to make something possible
- so that
- so as to
- in order to
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5159, syllabus PDF page 208. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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以免
以免 · yǐmiǎn
so as to avoid; lest
以免 means so as to avoid something undesirable. It often introduces a possible problem, such as forgetting or being late. Compare 以便 for a desired result.
请记下时间，以免忘记。
qǐng jì xià shí jiān， yǐ miǎn wàng jì。
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Please write down the time so that you do not forget.
Here, 以免: so as to avoid; lest.
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早点走，以免堵车。
Here, 以免: so as to avoid. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- so as to avoid; lest
- in order to avoid
- so as not to
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5160, syllabus PDF page 208. 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.