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.
24 word entries · Batch 2 of 3
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。
Show English meaning
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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手术
手术 · shǒushù
surgical operation; surgery
医生正在为病人做手术。
yī shēng zhèng zài wèi bìng rén zuò shǒu shù。
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The doctor is operating on the patient.
Here, 手术: surgical operation; surgery.
Dictionary senses and source
- surgical operation; surgery
- (surgical) operation
- surgery
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3050, 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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手套
手套 · shǒutào
gloves
天冷了，我戴上了手套。
tiān lěng le， wǒ dài shàng le shǒu tào。
Show English meaning
It is cold now, so I have put on gloves.
Here, 手套: gloves.
Dictionary senses and source
- gloves
- glove
- mitten
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3051, 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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手续
手续 · shǒuxù
formalities; required administrative procedures
搬家后，需要办理一些手续。
bān jiā hòu， xū yào bàn lǐ yì xiē shǒu xù。
Show English meaning
After moving, you need to complete some administrative procedures.
Here, 手续: formalities; required administrative procedures.
Dictionary senses and source
- formalities; required administrative procedures
- procedure
- formalities
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3052, 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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手指
手指 · shǒuzhǐ
finger
她用手指指出地图上的位置。
tā yòng shǒu zhǐ zhǐ chū dì tú shàng de wèi zhì。
Show English meaning
She pointed to the location on the map with her finger.
Here, 手指: finger.
Dictionary senses and source
- finger
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3053, 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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随手
随手 · suíshǒu
as part of a simple action; without extra effort
离开房间时，请随手关灯。
lí kāi fáng jiān shí， qǐng suí shǒu guān dēng。
Show English meaning
Please switch off the light as you leave the room.
Here, 随手: as part of a simple action; without extra effort.
Dictionary senses and source
- as part of a simple action; without extra effort
- conveniently
- without extra trouble
- while doing it
- in passing
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3091, 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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握手
握手 · wòshǒu
shake hands
见面时，他们微笑着握手。
jiàn miàn shí， tā men wēi xiào zhe wò shǒu。
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They smiled and shook hands when they met.
Here, 握手: shake hands.
Dictionary senses and source
- shake hands
- to shake hands
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3205, 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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选手
选手 · xuǎnshǒu
contestant; athlete taking part in a competition
每位选手都有三分钟介绍自己。
měi wèi xuǎn shǒu dōu yǒu sān fēn zhōng jiè shào zì jǐ。
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Each contestant has three minutes to introduce themselves.
Here, 选手: contestant; athlete taking part in a competition.
Dictionary senses and source
- contestant; athlete taking part in a competition
- athlete
- contestant
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3308, syllabus PDF page 162. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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高手
高手 · gāoshǒu
expert; someone very skilled at an activity
他是做饭高手，什么菜都会做。
tā shì zuò fàn gāo shǒu， shén me cài dōu huì zuò。
Show English meaning
He is an excellent cook and can make all kinds of dishes.
Here, 高手: expert; someone very skilled at an activity.
Dictionary senses and source
- expert; someone very skilled at an activity
- expert
- past master
- dab hand
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4036, syllabus PDF page 180. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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手臂
手臂 · shǒubì
arm
他抬起手臂向我们打招呼。
tā tái qǐ shǒu bì xiàng wǒ men dǎ zhāo hu。
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He raised his arm to greet us.
Here, 手臂: arm.
Dictionary senses and source
- arm
- helper
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4812, syllabus PDF page 200. 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.