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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
作用
作用 · zuòyòng
function; role; the effect something has
这个词在句子中起什么作用？
zhè ge cí zài jù zi zhōng qǐ shén me zuò yòng？
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What role does this word play in the sentence?
Here, 作用: function; role; the effect something has.
Dictionary senses and source
- function; role; the effect something has
- to act on
- to affect
- action
- function
- activity
- impact
- result
- effect
- purpose
- intent
- (suffix) -ation, -tion etc, as in 抑制作用[yi4 zhi4 zuo4 yong4], inhibition
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1999, syllabus PDF page 129. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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作者
作者 · zuòzhě
author; the creator of a written work
这本书的作者是谁？
zhè běn shū de zuò zhě shì shuí？
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Who is the author of this book?
Here, 作者: author; the creator of a written work.
Dictionary senses and source
- author; the creator of a written work
- author
- writer
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2000, syllabus PDF page 129. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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操作
操作 · cāozuò
operate or use equipment
请先学会如何操作这台机器。
qǐng xiān xué huì rú hé cāo zuò zhè tái jī qì。
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Please learn how to operate this machine first.
Here, 操作: operate or use equipment.
Dictionary senses and source
- operate or use equipment
- to work
- to operate
- to manipulate
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2093, syllabus PDF page 132. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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创作
创作 · chuàngzuò
create an artistic or literary work
他正在创作一首新歌。
tā zhèng zài chuàng zuò yī shǒu xīn gē。
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He is writing a new song.
Here, 创作: create an artistic or literary work.
Dictionary senses and source
- create an artistic or literary work
- to create
- to produce
- to write
- creative work
- creation
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2193, syllabus PDF page 134. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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当作
当作 · dàngzuò
treat as; regard as
我把这次旅行当作学习的机会。
wǒ bǎ zhè cì lǚ xíng dàng zuò xué xí de jī huì。
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I regard this trip as a chance to learn.
Here, 当作: treat as; regard as.
Dictionary senses and source
- treat as; regard as
- to treat as
- to regard as
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2252, syllabus PDF page 136. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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合作
合作 · hézuò
cooperate; work together
两个小组合作完成了这个项目。
liǎng gè xiǎo zǔ hé zuò wán chéng le zhè ge xiàng mù。
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The two groups worked together to complete this project.
Here, 合作: cooperate; work together.
Dictionary senses and source
- cooperate; work together
- to cooperate
- to collaborate
- to work together
- cooperation
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2481, syllabus PDF page 142. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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看作
看作 · kànzuò
regard as; view something in a particular way
她把错误看作学习的机会。
tā bǎ cuò wù kàn zuò xué xí de jī huì。
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She sees mistakes as opportunities to learn.
Here, 看作: regard as; view something in a particular way.
Dictionary senses and source
- regard as; view something in a particular way
- to look upon as
- to regard as
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2659, syllabus PDF page 146. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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写作
写作 · xiězuò
writing; composing written work
阅读可以帮助你提高写作水平。
yuè dú kě yǐ bāng zhù nǐ tí gāo xiě zuò shuǐ píng。
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Reading can help you improve your writing skills.
Here, 写作: writing; composing written work.
Dictionary senses and source
- writing; composing written work
- to write
- to compose
- writing
- written works
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3275, syllabus PDF page 161. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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制作
制作 · zhìzuò
make; create something such as food, a video, or a craft
我们一起制作了一段介绍学校的视频。
wǒ men yì qǐ zhì zuò le yī duàn jiè shào xué xiào de shì pín。
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We made a video introducing the school together.
Here, 制作: make; create something such as food, a video, or a craft.
Dictionary senses and source
- make; create something such as food, a video, or a craft
- to make
- to manufacture
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3519, syllabus PDF page 167. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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作出
作出 · zuòchū
make; reach or issue a decision, response, or judgment
了解情况后，我们作出了决定。
liǎo jiě qíng kuàng hòu， wǒ men zuò chū le jué dìng。
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After learning about the situation, we made a decision.
Here, 作出: make; reach or issue a decision, response, or judgment.
Dictionary senses and source
- make; reach or issue a decision, response, or judgment
- to put out
- to come up with
- to make (a choice, decision, proposal, response, comment etc)
- to issue (a permit, statement, explanation, apology, reassurance to the public etc)
- to draw (conclusion)
- to deliver (speech, judgment)
- to devise (explanation)
- to extract
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3600, syllabus PDF page 169. 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.