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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.
21 word entries · Batch 2 of 3
到底
到底 · dàodǐ
actually; after all; adds emphasis when asking for the real situation
你到底想选哪本书？
nǐ dào dǐ xiǎng xuǎn nǎ běn shū？
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Which book do you actually want to choose?
Here, 到底: actually; after all; adds emphasis when asking for the real situation.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
你到底想去不去？
Here, 到底: on earth. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- actually; after all; adds emphasis when asking for the real situation
- finally
- in the end
- when all is said and done
- after all
- to the end
- to the last
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1141, syllabus PDF page 108. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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到来
到来 · dàolái
arrive; the arrival of an event or time
大家都在等待新年的到来。
dà jiā dōu zài děng dài xīn nián de dào lái。
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Everyone is waiting for the arrival of the New Year.
Here, 到来: arrive; the arrival of an event or time.
Dictionary senses and source
- arrive; the arrival of an event or time
- to arrive
- arrival
- advent
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1142, syllabus PDF page 108. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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等到
等到 · děngdào
wait until; until a specified time or event
我们等到雨停了再出门。
wǒ men děng dào yǔ tíng le zài chū mén。
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We will wait until the rain stops before going out.
Here, 等到: wait until; until a specified time or event.
Dictionary senses and source
- wait until; until a specified time or event
- to wait until
- by the time when (sth is ready etc)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1148, syllabus PDF page 108. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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起到
起到 · qǐdào
play a role; have an effect, normally followed by 作用
这张图起到了帮助理解的作用。
zhè zhāng tú qǐ dào le bāng zhù lǐ jiě de zuò yòng。
Show English meaning
This diagram helped with understanding.
Here, 起到: play a role; have an effect, normally followed by 作用.
Dictionary senses and source
- play a role; have an effect, normally followed by 作用
- (in an expression of the form 起到…作用[qi3 dao4 xx5 zuo4 yong4]) to have (a (motivating etc) effect)
- to play (a (stabilizing etc) role)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1569, syllabus PDF page 119. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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提到
提到 · tídào
mention; refer to something
老师在课上提到了这本书。
lǎo shī zài kè shàng tí dào le zhè běn shū。
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The teacher mentioned this book in class.
Here, 提到: mention; refer to something.
Dictionary senses and source
- mention; refer to something
- to mention
- to raise (a subject)
- to refer to
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1728, syllabus PDF page 123. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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报到
报到 · bàodào
report your arrival; check in for work or study
报到 means reporting your arrival for work, study or an event. 报道 means reporting news; the two words sound the same.
新生明天到学校报到。
xīn shēng míng tiān dào xué xiào bào dào。
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New students should report to the school tomorrow.
Here, 报到: report your arrival; check in for work or study.
Dictionary senses and source
- report your arrival; check in for work or study
- to report for duty
- to check in
- to register
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2030, syllabus PDF page 130. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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到达
到达 · dàodá
arrive at; reach a destination
我们明天上午到达北京。
wǒ men míng tiān shàng wǔ dào dá běi jīng。
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We will arrive in Beijing tomorrow morning.
Here, 到达: arrive at; reach a destination.
Dictionary senses and source
- arrive at; reach a destination
- to reach
- to arrive
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2256, 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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到期
到期 · dàoqī
expire; reach the end of a valid period
我的借书卡下个月到期。
wǒ de jiè shū kǎ xià gè yuè dào qī。
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My library card expires next month.
Here, 到期: expire; reach the end of a valid period.
Dictionary senses and source
- expire; reach the end of a valid period
- to fall due (loan etc)
- to expire (visa etc)
- to mature (investment bond etc)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2258, 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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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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遭到
遭到 · zāodào
to encounter or be subjected to something negative
遭到 usually introduces an unwelcome action or response, as in 遭到批评 (be criticised). 得到 commonly introduces something received, which may be positive, such as 得到帮助.
这个方案遭到了批评。
zhè ge fāng àn zāo dào le pī píng。
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This proposal was criticised.
Here, 遭到: to encounter or be subjected to something negative.
Dictionary senses and source
- to encounter or be subjected to something negative
- to suffer
- to meet with (sth unfortunate)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5248, syllabus PDF page 211. 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.