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.
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自然
自然 · zìrán
natural; not forced; also nature in other uses
她说汉语很自然。
tā shuō hàn yǔ hěn zì rán。
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She speaks Chinese very naturally.
Here, 自然: natural; not forced; also nature in other uses.
Dictionary senses and source
- natural; not forced; also nature in other uses
- nature
- natural
- naturally
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1981, syllabus PDF page 129. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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必然
必然 · bìrán
inevitable; certain to happen
价格上涨并不必然导致销量下降。
jià gé shàng zhǎng bìng bú bì rán dǎo zhì xiāo liàng xià jiàng。
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A price increase does not necessarily lead to a fall in sales.
Here, 必然: inevitable; certain to happen.
Dictionary senses and source
- inevitable; certain to happen
- inevitable
- certain
- necessity
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2053, syllabus PDF page 131. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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不然
不然 · bùrán
otherwise; introduces what will happen if something is not done
快走吧，不然我们会迟到。
kuài zǒu ba， bù rán wǒ men huì chí dào。
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Let's hurry, otherwise we will be late.
Here, 不然: otherwise; introduces what will happen if something is not done.
Dictionary senses and source
- otherwise; introduces what will happen if something is not done
- not so
- no
- or else
- otherwise
- if not
- How about ...?
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2080, syllabus PDF page 131. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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果然
果然 · guǒrán
sure enough; a result matching an expectation
天气预报说会下雨，下午果然下了。
tiān qì yù bào shuō huì xià yǔ， xià wǔ guǒ rán xià le。
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The forecast said it would rain, and sure enough, it rained in the afternoon.
Here, 果然: sure enough; a result matching an expectation.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
我说会下雨，果然下了。
Here, 果然: sure enough. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- sure enough; a result matching an expectation
- really
- sure enough
- as expected
- if indeed
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2452, 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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居然
居然 · jūrán
unexpectedly; expresses surprise at what happened
他居然记得我十年前说过的话。
tā jū rán jì de wǒ shí nián qián shuō guò de huà。
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To my surprise, he remembers something I said ten years ago.
Here, 居然: unexpectedly; expresses surprise at what happened.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
他居然成功了。
Here, 居然: surprisingly. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- unexpectedly; expresses surprise at what happened
- unexpectedly
- to one's surprise
- go so far as to
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2633, 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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偶然
偶然 · ǒurán
by chance; unexpectedly rather than deliberately
我在书店偶然遇见了老师。
wǒ zài shū diàn ǒu rán yù jiàn le lǎo shī。
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I happened to meet my teacher in the bookshop.
Here, 偶然: by chance; unexpectedly rather than deliberately.
Dictionary senses and source
- by chance; unexpectedly rather than deliberately
- incidentally
- occasional
- occasionally
- by chance
- randomly
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2809, syllabus PDF page 150. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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显然
显然 · xiǎnrán
clearly; obviously
他一直在打哈欠，显然没有睡好。
tā yì zhí zài dǎ hā qiàn， xiǎn rán méi yǒu shuì hǎo。
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He keeps yawning. Clearly, he did not sleep well.
Here, 显然: clearly; obviously.
Dictionary senses and source
- clearly; obviously
- clearly
- evidently
- obviously
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3235, 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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依然
依然 · yīrán
still; remaining as before
虽然下着雨，他依然按时到了。
suī rán xià zhe yǔ， tā yī rán àn shí dào le。
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Although it was raining, he still arrived on time.
Here, 依然: still; remaining as before.
Dictionary senses and source
- still; remaining as before
- still
- as before
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3349, syllabus PDF page 163. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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天然
天然 · tiānrán
natural; occurring in nature
天然 means naturally occurring or made from natural materials. It does not by itself guarantee that something is safe, healthy or better; the word describes origin rather than proving quality.
这条围巾是用天然纤维做的。
zhè tiáo wéi jīn shì yòng tiān rán xiān wéi zuò de。
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This scarf is made from natural fibres.
Here, 天然: natural; occurring in nature.
Dictionary senses and source
- natural; occurring in nature
- natural
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4890, 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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天然气
天然气 · tiānránqì
natural gas
这栋楼使用天然气做饭。
zhè dòng lóu shǐ yòng tiān rán qì zuò fàn。
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This building uses natural gas for cooking.
Here, 天然气: natural gas.
Dictionary senses and source
- natural gas
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4891, 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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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.