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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
语文
语文 · yǔwén
Chinese language and literature as a school subject
语文课上，我们读了一首诗。
yǔ wén kè shàng， wǒ men dú le yī shǒu shī。
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We read a poem in Chinese language and literature class.
Here, 语文: Chinese language and literature as a school subject.
Dictionary senses and source
- Chinese language and literature as a school subject
- literature and language
- (PRC) Chinese (as a school subject)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3419, 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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理科
理科 · lǐkē
science subjects; the science stream in education
理科 refers to science-oriented subjects or an educational stream, commonly including maths and natural sciences. 文科 refers to humanities-oriented subjects; exact groupings depend on the school or educational system.
他对理科很感兴趣，尤其喜欢物理。
tā duì lǐ kē hěn gǎn xìng qù， yóu qí xǐ huan wù lǐ。
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He is very interested in science subjects, especially physics.
Here, 理科: science subjects; the science stream in education.
Dictionary senses and source
- science subjects; the science stream in education
- the sciences (as opposed to the humanities 文科[wen2 ke1])
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4432, syllabus PDF page 190. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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散文
散文 · sǎnwén
prose; a prose essay as a literary form
她喜欢读描写自然的散文。
tā xǐ huan dú miáo xiě zì rán de sǎn wén。
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She likes reading prose essays about nature.
Here, 散文: prose; a prose essay as a literary form.
Dictionary senses and source
- prose; a prose essay as a literary form
- prose
- essay
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4727, 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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天文
天文 · tiānwén
astronomy; relating to celestial objects
他参加了学校的天文社。
tā cān jiā le xué xiào de tiān wén shè。
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He joined the school's astronomy club.
Here, 天文: astronomy; relating to celestial objects.
Dictionary senses and source
- astronomy; relating to celestial objects
- astronomy
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4892, syllabus PDF page 202. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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文档
文档 · wéndàng
document; a stored digital document
请把文档保存到这个文件夹里。
qǐng bǎ wén dàng bǎo cún dào zhè ge wén jiàn jiā lǐ。
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Please save the document in this folder.
Here, 文档: document; a stored digital document.
Dictionary senses and source
- document; a stored digital document
- (computer) file
- document
- documentation
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4986, 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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文具
文具 · wénjù
stationery; tools used for writing or studying
书包里有书和文具。
shū bāo lǐ yǒu shū hé wén jù。
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There are books and stationery in the schoolbag.
Here, 文具: stationery; tools used for writing or studying.
Dictionary senses and source
- stationery; tools used for writing or studying
- stationery
- item of stationery (pen, pencil, eraser, pencil sharpener etc)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4987, 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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文科
文科 · wénkē
humanities-oriented subjects; an educational stream
文科 refers to humanities-oriented subjects or an educational stream, often including history and literature. 理科 refers to science-oriented subjects; exact groupings depend on the educational system.
她喜欢文科，尤其喜欢历史。
tā xǐ huan wén kē， yóu qí xǐ huan lì shǐ。
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She likes humanities subjects, especially history.
Here, 文科: humanities-oriented subjects; an educational stream.
Dictionary senses and source
- humanities-oriented subjects; an educational stream
- liberal arts
- humanities
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4988, 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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文明
文明 · wénmíng
civilisation; civilised or courteous behaviour
文明 can mean civilisation or courteous, civilised conduct. 闻名 means be famous or well known. Both are pronounced wénmíng, but their first characters and meanings differ.
这本书介绍了古代文明。
zhè běn shū jiè shào le gǔ dài wén míng。
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This book introduces ancient civilisations.
Here, 文明: civilisation; civilised or courteous behaviour.
Dictionary senses and source
- civilisation; civilised or courteous behaviour
- civilized
- civilization
- culture
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4989, 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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文物
文物 · wénwù
cultural relic; an object of historical or cultural value
博物馆里保存着许多文物。
bó wù guǎn lǐ bǎo cún zhe xǔ duō wén wù。
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Many cultural relics are preserved in the museum.
Here, 文物: cultural relic; an object of historical or cultural value.
Dictionary senses and source
- cultural relic; an object of historical or cultural value
- cultural relic
- historical relic
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4991, 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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文献
文献 · wénxiàn
documents and writings used as sources; scholarly literature
研究这个问题需要查阅相关文献。
yán jiū zhè ge wèn tí xū yào chá yuè xiāng guān wén xiàn。
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Researching this issue requires consulting the relevant literature.
Here, 文献: documents and writings used as sources; scholarly literature.
Dictionary senses and source
- documents and writings used as sources; scholarly literature
- document
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4992, 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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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.