HSK6: learn ten words at a time
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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.
13 word entries · Batch 2 of 2
优先
优先 · yōuxiān
to give priority to; before other options
这次活动优先考虑新生。
zhè cì huó dòng yōu xiān kǎo lǜ xīn shēng。
Show English meaning
This activity gives priority to new students.
Here, 优先: to give priority to; before other options.
Dictionary senses and source
- to give priority to; before other options
- to have priority
- to take precedence
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5198, syllabus PDF page 209. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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原先
原先 · yuánxiān
originally; at an earlier time
原先这里是一片空地。
yuán xiān zhè lǐ shì yī piàn kòng dì。
Show English meaning
This used to be a piece of vacant land.
Here, 原先: originally; at an earlier time.
Dictionary senses and source
- originally; at an earlier time
- originally
- original
- former
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5223, syllabus PDF page 210. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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祖先
祖先 · zǔxiān
ancestor
这个展览介绍了祖先的生活方式。
zhè ge zhǎn lǎn jiè shào le zǔ xiān de shēng huó fāng shì。
Show English meaning
This exhibition introduces the way our ancestors lived.
Here, 祖先: ancestor.
Dictionary senses and source
- ancestor
- ancestors
- forebears
- (biology) ancestral species
- ancient species from which present-day species evolved
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5398, syllabus PDF page 214. 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.