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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
工艺
工艺 · gōngyì
craftsmanship; the techniques used to make something
这件作品展示了传统的木雕工艺。
zhè jiàn zuò pǐn zhǎn shì le chuán tǒng de mù diāo gōng yì。
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This piece displays traditional woodcarving craftsmanship.
Here, 工艺: craftsmanship; the techniques used to make something.
Dictionary senses and source
- craftsmanship; the techniques used to make something
- arts and crafts
- industrial arts
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2416, syllabus PDF page 140. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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加工
加工 · jiāgōng
process; turn raw materials into a product
这些水果被加工成果汁。
zhè xiē shuǐ guǒ bèi jiā gōng chéng guǒ zhī。
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These fruits are processed into juice.
Here, 加工: process; turn raw materials into a product.
Dictionary senses and source
- process; turn raw materials into a product
- to process
- processing
- working (of machinery)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2553, syllabus PDF page 143. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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人工
人工 · réngōng
manual; done by people rather than machines
这件产品是人工制作的。
zhè jiàn chǎn pǐn shì rén gōng zhì zuò de。
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This product is made by hand.
Here, 人工: manual; done by people rather than machines.
Dictionary senses and source
- manual; done by people rather than machines
- artificial
- manpower
- manual work
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2918, syllabus PDF page 152. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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手工
手工 · shǒugōng
by hand; manual work
这个杯子是手工制作的。
zhè ge bēi zi shì shǒu gōng zhì zuò de。
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This cup is handmade.
Here, 手工: by hand; manual work.
Dictionary senses and source
- by hand; manual work
- handwork
- manual
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3049, syllabus PDF page 156. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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员工
员工 · yuángōng
employee; staff member
新员工今天开始上班。
xīn yuán gōng jīn tiān kāi shǐ shàng bān。
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The new employee starts work today.
Here, 员工: employee; staff member.
Dictionary senses and source
- employee; staff member
- staff
- personnel
- employee
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3432, syllabus PDF page 165. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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职工
职工 · zhígōng
staff; employees of an organization
公司为职工提供了培训。
gōng sī wèi zhí gōng tí gōng le péi xùn。
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The company provided training for its staff.
Here, 职工: staff; employees of an organization.
Dictionary senses and source
- staff; employees of an organization
- workers
- staff
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3504, 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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分工
分工 · fēngōng
divide up work; division of tasks
分工 means deciding who does which part of the work. 合作 means working together. A group can first 分工 and then 合作 to finish the whole task.
我们先分工，再开始准备活动。
wǒ men xiān fēn gōng， zài kāi shǐ zhǔn bèi huó dòng。
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We divide up the tasks before preparing for the event.
Here, 分工: divide up work; division of tasks.
Dictionary senses and source
- divide up work; division of tasks
- to divide up the work
- division of labor
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3984, syllabus PDF page 179. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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工地
工地 · gōngdì
construction site
工地周围有一道围栏。
gōng dì zhōu wéi yǒu yí dào wéi lán。
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There is a fence around the construction site.
Here, 工地: construction site.
Dictionary senses and source
- construction site
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4053, 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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工夫
工夫 · gōngfu
time needed or available to do something
工夫 often refers to time or effort spent, as in 花工夫. 功夫 commonly refers to skill or kung fu. Both are gōngfu, and some uses overlap.
做这道菜要花不少工夫。
zuò zhè dào cài yào huā bù shǎo gōng fu。
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Making this dish takes quite a bit of time.
Here, 工夫: time needed or available to do something.
Dictionary senses and source
- time needed or available to do something
- period of time (may be months, or mere seconds)
- spare time
- skill
- labor
- effort
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4054, 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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工序
工序 · gōngxù
step in a production process
制作这件家具需要几道工序。
zhì zuò zhè jiàn jiā jù xū yào jǐ dào gōng xù。
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Making this piece of furniture takes several production steps.
Here, 工序: step in a production process.
Dictionary senses and source
- step in a production process
- working procedure
- process
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4062, 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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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.