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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.
32 word entries · Batch 2 of 4
长期
长期 · chángqī
long-term; over a long period
长期缺少运动会影响健康。
cháng qī quē shǎo yùn dòng huì yǐng xiǎng jiàn kāng。
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A lack of exercise over a long period can affect your health.
Here, 长期: long-term; over a long period.
Dictionary senses and source
- long-term; over a long period
- long term
- long time
- long range (of a forecast)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2111, syllabus PDF page 132. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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初期
初期 · chūqī
the initial stage of something
学习初期，先练习基本发音。
xué xí chū qī， xiān liàn xí jī běn fā yīn。
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In the early stages of learning, practice basic pronunciation first.
Here, 初期: the initial stage of something.
Dictionary senses and source
- the initial stage of something
- initial stage
- beginning period
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2173, syllabus PDF page 134. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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到期
到期 · dàoqī
expire; reach the end of a valid period
我的借书卡下个月到期。
wǒ de jiè shū kǎ xià gè yuè dào qī。
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My library card expires next month.
Here, 到期: expire; reach the end of a valid period.
Dictionary senses and source
- expire; reach the end of a valid period
- to fall due (loan etc)
- to expire (visa etc)
- to mature (investment bond etc)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2258, syllabus PDF page 136. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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定期
定期 · dìngqī
regularly; at scheduled intervals
图书馆定期举办阅读活动。
tú shū guǎn dìng qī jǔ bàn yuè dú huó dòng。
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The library holds reading events regularly.
Here, 定期: regularly; at scheduled intervals.
Dictionary senses and source
- regularly; at scheduled intervals
- at set dates
- at regular intervals
- periodic
- limited to a fixed period of time
- fixed term
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2286, syllabus PDF page 137. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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短期
短期 · duǎnqī
short-term; over a brief period
这是一个短期计划，只持续两周。
zhè shì yí gè duǎn qī jì huà， zhǐ chí xù liǎng zhōu。
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This is a short-term plan lasting only two weeks.
Here, 短期: short-term; over a brief period.
Dictionary senses and source
- short-term; over a brief period
- short term
- short-term
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2302, syllabus PDF page 137. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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过期
过期 · guòqī
expire; pass the valid or usable period
这张优惠券已经过期了。
zhè zhāng yōu huì quàn yǐ jīng guò qī le。
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This discount coupon has expired.
Here, 过期: expire; pass the valid or usable period.
Dictionary senses and source
- expire; pass the valid or usable period
- to be overdue
- to exceed the time limit
- to expire (as in expiration date)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2457, syllabus PDF page 141. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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近期
近期 · jìnqī
in the near future or recent period
我们近期计划举办一次活动。
wǒ men jìn qī jì huà jǔ bàn yī cì huó dòng。
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We plan to hold an event in the near future.
Here, 近期: in the near future or recent period.
Dictionary senses and source
- in the near future or recent period
- near in time
- in the near future
- very soon
- recent
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2618, syllabus PDF page 145. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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期待
期待 · qīdài
look forward to; await with interest
我很期待下次和你见面。
wǒ hěn qī dài xià cì hé nǐ jiàn miàn。
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I am looking forward to seeing you next time.
Here, 期待: look forward to; await with interest.
Dictionary senses and source
- look forward to; await with interest
- to look forward to
- to await
- expectation
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2850, syllabus PDF page 151. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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期间
期间 · qījiān
during a period; the time within an activity or event
考试期间，请保持安静。
kǎo shì qī jiān， qǐng bǎo chí ān jìng。
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Please remain quiet during the exam.
Here, 期间: during a period; the time within an activity or event.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
施工期间。
Here, 期间: during the period. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- during a period; the time within an activity or event
- period of time
- time
- time period
- period
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2851, syllabus PDF page 151. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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时期
时期 · shíqī
period; a stage of time
大学时期，她开始学习汉语。
dà xué shí qī， tā kāi shǐ xué xí hàn yǔ。
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She began learning Chinese during her university years.
Here, 时期: period; a stage of time.
Dictionary senses and source
- period; a stage of time
- period
- phase
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3016, syllabus PDF page 155. 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.