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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.
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头
头 · tou
noun suffix in words such as 石头 (stone); pronounced with a neutral tone
This inventory entry is neutral-tone tou, used as a suffix in 石头 (stone) and 木头 (wood). The independent word 头 meaning head is tóu, with a second tone.
这块石头很重，我搬不动。
zhè kuài shí tou hěn zhòng， wǒ bān bù dòng。
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This stone is very heavy. I cannot lift it.
Here, 头: noun suffix in words such as 石头 (stone); pronounced with a neutral tone.
Dictionary senses and source
- noun suffix in words such as 石头 (stone); pronounced with a neutral tone
- suffix for nouns
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3149, syllabus PDF page 158. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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骨头
骨头 · gǔtou
bone
这张图清楚地显示了手部的骨头。
zhè zhāng tú qīng chu de xiǎn shì le shǒu bù de gǔ tou。
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This diagram clearly shows the bones of the hand.
Here, 骨头: bone.
Dictionary senses and source
- bone
- moral character
- bitterness
- Taiwan pr. [gu2 tou5]
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4080, syllabus PDF page 181. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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回头
回头 · huítóu
turn one's head; turn around to look
听到有人叫她，她回头看了一眼。
tīng dào yǒu rén jiào tā， tā huí tóu kàn le yī yǎn。
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She turned to look when she heard someone calling her.
Here, 回头: turn one's head; turn around to look.
Dictionary senses and source
- turn one's head; turn around to look
- to turn round
- to turn one's head
- later
- by and by
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4187, syllabus PDF page 184. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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街头
街头 · jiētóu
street; the public street scene
街头的音乐吸引了不少路人。
jiē tóu de yīn yuè xī yǐn le bù shǎo lù rén。
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The music in the street attracted quite a few passers-by.
Here, 街头: street; the public street scene.
Dictionary senses and source
- street; the public street scene
- street
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4285, syllabus PDF page 187. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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镜头
镜头 · jìngtóu
camera lens; a camera shot
镜头 can mean a camera lens or a shot in a film. 擦镜头 means wipe the lens; 一个镜头 in a film discussion may mean one shot or scene captured by the camera.
请把相机镜头擦干净。
qǐng bǎ xiàng jī jìng tóu cā gān jìng。
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Please wipe the camera lens clean.
Here, 镜头: camera lens; a camera shot.
Dictionary senses and source
- camera lens; a camera shot
- camera lens
- camera shot (in a movie etc)
- scene
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4329, syllabus PDF page 188. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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开头
开头 · kāitóu
beginning; the opening part
文章的开头提出了一个问题。
wén zhāng de kāi tóu tí chū le yí gè wèn tí。
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The opening of the article raises a question.
Here, 开头: beginning; the opening part.
Dictionary senses and source
- beginning; the opening part
- beginning
- to start
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4365, syllabus PDF page 189. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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口头
口头 · kǒutóu
oral; spoken rather than written
老师先做了口头说明，随后发了书面通知。
lǎo shī xiān zuò le kǒu tóu shuō míng， suí hòu fā le shū miàn tōng zhī。
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The teacher first explained it orally, then issued a written notice.
Here, 口头: oral; spoken rather than written.
Dictionary senses and source
- oral; spoken rather than written
- oral
- verbal
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4396, syllabus PDF page 189. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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码头
码头 · mǎtóu
wharf; dock or pier where vessels stop
我们在码头等船。
wǒ men zài mǎ tóu děng chuán。
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We are waiting for the boat at the dock.
Here, 码头: wharf; dock or pier where vessels stop.
Dictionary senses and source
- wharf; dock or pier where vessels stop
- dock
- pier
- wharf
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4484, syllabus PDF page 192. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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舌头
舌头 · shétou
tongue
他吃得太急，不小心咬到了舌头。
tā chī de tài jí， bù xiǎo xīn yǎo dào le shé tou。
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He ate too quickly and accidentally bit his tongue.
Here, 舌头: tongue.
Dictionary senses and source
- tongue
- enemy soldier captured for the purpose of extracting information
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4755, syllabus PDF page 198. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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摄像头
摄像头 · shèxiàngtóu
video camera; camera unit on a device
这台电脑的摄像头在屏幕上方。
zhè tái diàn nǎo de shè xiàng tóu zài píng mù shàng fāng。
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This computer's camera is above the screen.
Here, 摄像头: video camera; camera unit on a device.
Dictionary senses and source
- video camera; camera unit on a device
- webcam
- surveillance camera
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4762, syllabus PDF page 199. 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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