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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.
28 word entries · Batch 2 of 3
前后
前后 · qiánhòu
before and after; around a time, depending on context
春节前后，我打算回家。
chūn jié qián hòu， wǒ dǎ suàn huí jiā。
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I am planning to go home around Chinese New Year.
Here, 前后: before and after; around a time, depending on context.
Dictionary senses and source
- before and after; around a time, depending on context
- around
- from beginning to end
- all around
- front and rear
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1578, 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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者
者 · zhě
a person connected with an action or role; a suffix in words such as 读者
这本书的作者很有名。
zhè běn shū de zuò zhě hěn yǒu míng。
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The author of this book is well known.
Here, 者: a person connected with an action or role; a suffix in words such as 读者.
Dictionary senses and source
- a person connected with an action or role; a suffix in words such as 读者
- (after a verb or adjective) one who (is) ...
- (after a noun) person involved in ...
- -er
- -ist
- (used after a number or 後|后[hou4] or 前[qian2] to refer to sth mentioned previously)
- (used after a term, to mark a pause before defining the term)
- (old) (used at the end of a command)
- (old) this
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1926, syllabus PDF page 128. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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之后
之后 · zhīhòu
after; following an event or time
下课之后，我去图书馆。
xià kè zhī hòu， wǒ qù tú shū guǎn。
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I go to the library after class.
Here, 之后: after; following an event or time.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
三天之后，他回来了。
Here, 之后: after. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- after; following an event or time
- after
- behind
- (at the beginning of a sentence) afterwards
- since then
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1941, syllabus PDF page 128. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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背后
背后 · bèihòu
behind; at the back of
这栋楼背后有一个小花园。
zhè dòng lóu bèi hòu yǒu yí gè xiǎo huā yuán。
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There is a small garden behind this building.
Here, 背后: behind; at the back of.
Dictionary senses and source
- behind; at the back of
- behind
- at the back
- in the rear
- behind sb's back
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2037, 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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此后
此后 · cǐhòu
after this; from that time onward
那次旅行让我们成为朋友，此后每年都见面。
nà cì lǚ xíng ràng wǒ men chéng wéi péng you， cǐ hòu měi nián dōu jiàn miàn。
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That trip made us friends, and we met every year after that.
Here, 此后: after this; from that time onward.
Dictionary senses and source
- after this; from that time onward
- after this
- afterwards
- hereafter
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2196, 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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后果
后果 · hòuguǒ
consequence; a result, often negative
做事前，要想清楚可能的后果。
zuò shì qián， yào xiǎng qīng chu kě néng de hòu guǒ。
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Before acting, think carefully about the possible consequences.
Here, 后果: consequence; a result, often negative.
Dictionary senses and source
- consequence; a result, often negative
- consequences
- aftermath
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2486, 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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随后
随后 · suíhòu
soon afterward
她先介绍了自己，随后开始讲课。
tā xiān jiè shào le zì jǐ， suí hòu kāi shǐ jiǎng kè。
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She introduced herself first, then began the lesson.
Here, 随后: soon afterward.
Dictionary senses and source
- soon afterward
- soon after
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3089, syllabus PDF page 157. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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先后
先后 · xiānhòu
one after another; at different times in sequence
他们先后到了车站。
tā men xiān hòu dào le chē zhàn。
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They arrived at the station one after another.
Here, 先后: one after another; at different times in sequence.
Dictionary senses and source
- one after another; at different times in sequence
- early or late
- priority
- in succession
- one after another
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3231, syllabus PDF page 160. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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过后
过后 · guòhòu
after an event or period has ended
雨过后，空气变得清新了。
yǔ guò hòu， kōng qì biàn de qīng xīn le。
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The air became fresh after the rain.
Here, 过后: after an event or period has ended.
Dictionary senses and source
- after an event or period has ended
- after the event
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4115, syllabus PDF page 182. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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后代
后代 · hòudài
descendants; later generations of a family or group
这些传统由他们的后代继续传承。
zhè xiē chuán tǒng yóu tā men de hòu dài jì xù chuán chéng。
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These traditions continue to be passed on by their descendants.
Here, 后代: descendants; later generations of a family or group.
Dictionary senses and source
- descendants; later generations of a family or group
- descendant
- progeny
- posterity
- later ages
- later generations
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4152, syllabus PDF page 183. 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.
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