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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
现代化
现代化 · xiàndàihuà
modernize; modernization
这个城市的交通正在逐步实现现代化。
zhè ge chéng shì de jiāo tōng zhèng zài zhú bù shí xiàn xiàn dài huà。
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This city's transport system is gradually being modernized.
Here, 现代化: modernize; modernization.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
城市现代化了。
Here, 现代化: modernize. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- modernize; modernization
- modernization
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3240, 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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现实
现实 · xiànshí
reality; the actual situation
现实 means reality or the actual situation. 现状 means the way things currently stand; 现象 is an observable occurrence or phenomenon.
理想很美好，但我们也要考虑现实。
lǐ xiǎng hěn měi hǎo， dàn wǒ men yě yào kǎo lǜ xiàn shí。
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Our ideals are wonderful, but we also need to consider reality.
Here, 现实: reality; the actual situation.
Dictionary senses and source
- reality; the actual situation
- reality
- actuality
- real
- actual
- realistic
- pragmatic
- materialistic
- self-interested
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3242, syllabus PDF page 161. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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现象
现象 · xiànxiàng
phenomenon; something that occurs or can be observed
科学家正在研究这种自然现象。
kē xué jiā zhèng zài yán jiū zhè zhǒng zì rán xiàn xiàng。
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Scientists are studying this natural phenomenon.
Here, 现象: phenomenon; something that occurs or can be observed.
Dictionary senses and source
- phenomenon; something that occurs or can be observed
- phenomenon
- appearance
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3243, syllabus PDF page 161. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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现状
现状 · xiànzhuàng
current situation; the way things are now
我们先了解现状，再决定怎么改进。
wǒ men xiān liǎo jiě xiàn zhuàng， zài jué dìng zěn me gǎi jìn。
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Let's understand the current situation first, then decide how to improve it.
Here, 现状: current situation; the way things are now.
Dictionary senses and source
- current situation; the way things are now
- current situation
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3245, syllabus PDF page 161. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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展现
展现 · zhǎnxiàn
show; reveal a quality or ability
这次演出展现了她的音乐才能。
zhè cì yǎn chū zhǎn xiàn le tā de yīn yuè cái néng。
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This performance showed her musical talent.
Here, 展现: show; reveal a quality or ability.
Dictionary senses and source
- show; reveal a quality or ability
- to unfold before one's eyes
- to emerge
- to reveal
- to display
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3467, syllabus PDF page 166. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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呈现
呈现 · chéngxiàn
present; show a particular appearance or state
天空呈现出淡淡的粉色。
tiān kōng chéng xiàn chū dàn dàn de fěn sè。
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The sky took on a pale pink color.
Here, 呈现: present; show a particular appearance or state.
Dictionary senses and source
- present; show a particular appearance or state
- to appear
- to emerge
- to present (a certain appearance)
- to demonstrate
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3764, syllabus PDF page 174. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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现存
现存 · xiàncún
currently existing; surviving to the present
这是当地现存最古老的建筑。
zhè shì dāng dì xiàn cún zuì gǔ lǎo de jiàn zhù。
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This is the oldest surviving building in the area.
Here, 现存: currently existing; surviving to the present.
Dictionary senses and source
- currently existing; surviving to the present
- extant
- existent
- in stock
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5028, 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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现货
现货 · xiànhuò
goods in stock; items available for immediate supply
现货 means goods currently in stock and available for supply. It contrasts with items that must be made or ordered in advance; it does not necessarily promise immediate arrival at the customer's address.
这款书包有现货，可以马上发货。
zhè kuǎn shū bāo yǒu xiàn huò， kě yǐ mǎ shàng fā huò。
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This model of schoolbag is in stock and can be dispatched immediately.
Here, 现货: goods in stock; items available for immediate supply.
Dictionary senses and source
- goods in stock; items available for immediate supply
- merchandise or commodities available immediately after sale
- merchandise in stock
- available item
- actuals (investment)
- actual commodities
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5030, 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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涌现
涌现 · yǒngxiàn
to emerge in large numbers; to spring up
这次比赛涌现了很多优秀作品。
zhè cì bǐ sài yǒng xiàn le hěn duō yōu xiù zuò pǐn。
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Many excellent works emerged from this competition.
Here, 涌现: to emerge in large numbers; to spring up.
Dictionary senses and source
- to emerge in large numbers; to spring up
- to emerge in large numbers
- to spring up
- to emerge prominently
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5190, syllabus PDF page 209. 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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