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.
19 word entries · Batch 2 of 2
明确
明确 · míngquè
clear; definite and specific
老师给出了明确的要求。
lǎo shī gěi chū le míng què de yāo qiú。
Show English meaning
The teacher gave clear instructions.
Here, 明确: clear; definite and specific.
Dictionary senses and source
- clear; definite and specific
- clear-cut
- definite
- explicit
- to clarify
- to specify
- to make definite
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2776, syllabus PDF page 149. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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明显
明显 · míngxiǎn
obvious; easy to notice
练习之后，她的发音有了明显的进步。
liàn xí zhī hòu， tā de fā yīn yǒu le míng xiǎn de jìn bù。
Show English meaning
Her pronunciation improved noticeably after practice.
Here, 明显: obvious; easy to notice.
Dictionary senses and source
- obvious; easy to notice
- clear
- distinct
- obvious
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2777, syllabus PDF page 149. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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明星
明星 · míngxīng
celebrity; a famous performer or public figure
这位电影明星参加了公益活动。
zhè wèi diàn yǐng míng xīng cān jiā le gōng yì huó dòng。
Show English meaning
This film star took part in a charity event.
Here, 明星: celebrity; a famous performer or public figure.
Dictionary senses and source
- celebrity; a famous performer or public figure
- star
- celebrity
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2778, syllabus PDF page 149. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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明亮
明亮 · míngliàng
bright; well lit
这个房间宽敞又明亮。
zhè ge fáng jiān kuān chǎng yòu míng liàng。
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This room is spacious and bright.
Here, 明亮: bright; well lit.
Dictionary senses and source
- bright; well lit
- bright
- shining
- glittering
- to become clear
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4525, syllabus PDF page 193. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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明明
明明 · míngmíng
clearly; obviously, often against a conflicting claim
明明 often highlights an obvious fact that conflicts with what someone says or does. The pattern 明明……却…… means clearly ..., yet ... and can sound critical or puzzled.
他明明知道地址，却说找不到。
tā míng míng zhī dào dì zhǐ， què shuō zhǎo bú dào。
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He clearly knows the address, yet says he cannot find the place.
Here, 明明: clearly; obviously, often against a conflicting claim.
Dictionary senses and source
- clearly; obviously, often against a conflicting claim
- obviously
- plainly
- undoubtedly
- definitely
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4526, syllabus PDF page 193. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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透明
透明 · tòumíng
transparent; allowing light through clearly
这个盒子是透明的。
zhè ge hé zi shì tòu míng de。
Show English meaning
This box is transparent.
Here, 透明: transparent; allowing light through clearly.
Dictionary senses and source
- transparent; allowing light through clearly
- transparent
- (fig.) transparent
- open to scrutiny
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4925, syllabus PDF page 203. 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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鲜明
鲜明 · xiānmíng
clear and distinct; strikingly recognisable
鲜明 can describe a distinct view, contrast or characteristic. 鲜艳 emphasises vivid colour; the two words share 鲜 but are not interchangeable in every description.
两人的观点形成了鲜明的对比。
liǎng rén de guān diǎn xíng chéng le xiān míng de duì bǐ。
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The two people's views form a clear contrast.
Here, 鲜明: clear and distinct; strikingly recognisable.
Dictionary senses and source
- clear and distinct; strikingly recognisable
- bright
- clear-cut
- distinct
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5019, syllabus PDF page 205. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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照明
照明 · zhàomíng
lighting; to provide light
这条路的照明很好。
zhè tiáo lù de zhào míng hěn hǎo。
Show English meaning
This road is well lit.
Here, 照明: lighting; to provide light.
Dictionary senses and source
- lighting; to provide light
- lighting
- illumination
- to light up
- to illuminate
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5274, syllabus PDF page 211. 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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