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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.
20 word entries · Batch 2 of 2
智能
智能 · zhìnéng
smart; using technology that can process information or act automatically
这种智能设备可以自动调节温度。
zhè zhǒng zhì néng shè bèi kě yǐ zì dòng tiáo jié wēn dù。
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This smart device can adjust the temperature automatically.
Here, 智能: smart; using technology that can process information or act automatically.
Dictionary senses and source
- smart; using technology that can process information or act automatically
- intelligent
- able
- smart (phone, system, bomb etc)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3516, syllabus PDF page 167. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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本能
本能 · běnnéng
instinct; a natural response without deliberate thought
听到巨响，他本能地往后退了一步。
tīng dào jù xiǎng， tā běn néng de wǎng hòu tuì le yī bù。
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On hearing the loud noise, he instinctively took a step back.
Here, 本能: instinct; a natural response without deliberate thought.
Dictionary senses and source
- instinct; a natural response without deliberate thought
- instinct
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3645, syllabus PDF page 171. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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才能
才能 · cáinéng
ability; talent for doing something
这项工作让他有机会发挥自己的才能。
zhè xiàng gōng zuò ràng tā yǒu jī huì fā huī zì jǐ de cái néng。
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This job gives him an opportunity to use his abilities.
Here, 才能: ability; talent for doing something.
Dictionary senses and source
- ability; talent for doing something
- talent
- ability
- capacity
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3697, syllabus PDF page 172. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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节能
节能 · jiénéng
to save energy; energy-saving
换用节能灯可以减少用电量。
huàn yòng jié néng dēng kě yǐ jiǎn shǎo yòng diàn liàng。
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Switching to energy-saving lights can reduce electricity use.
Here, 节能: to save energy; energy-saving.
Dictionary senses and source
- to save energy; energy-saving
- to save energy
- energy-saving
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4287, syllabus PDF page 187. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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能量
能量 · néngliàng
energy; the capacity to do work or cause change
能量 means energy, whether in a scientific sense or a figurative sense such as mental energy. 能源 refers to sources or resources that supply energy, such as solar energy or fuels.
太阳给地球提供能量。
tài yáng gěi dì qiú tí gōng néng liàng。
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The sun provides energy to the Earth.
Here, 能量: energy; the capacity to do work or cause change.
Dictionary senses and source
- energy; the capacity to do work or cause change
- energy
- capabilities
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4553, 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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能源
能源 · néngyuán
energy source; resources used to supply energy
能源 concerns sources and resources used to supply energy. 能量 concerns energy itself. 可再生能源 means renewable energy sources.
这份报告讨论了可再生能源。
zhè fèn bào gào tǎo lùn le kě zài shēng néng yuán。
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This report discusses renewable energy sources.
Here, 能源: energy source; resources used to supply energy.
Dictionary senses and source
- energy source; resources used to supply energy
- energy
- power source
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4554, 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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人工智能
人工智能 · réngōng zhìnéng
artificial intelligence
这个课程介绍了人工智能的基本概念。
zhè ge kè chéng jiè shào le rén gōng zhì néng de jī běn gài niàn。
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This course introduces the basic concepts of artificial intelligence.
Here, 人工智能: artificial intelligence.
Dictionary senses and source
- artificial intelligence
- artificial intelligence (AI)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4694, syllabus PDF page 197. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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太阳能
太阳能 · tàiyángnéng
solar energy
这栋楼使用太阳能发电。
zhè dòng lóu shǐ yòng tài yáng néng fā diàn。
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This building uses solar energy to generate electricity.
Here, 太阳能: solar energy.
Dictionary senses and source
- solar energy
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4860, syllabus PDF page 201. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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新能源
新能源 · xīnnéngyuán
new energy; a sector term for newer alternative energy sources
This is an established energy-sector term, rather than any energy that is newly discovered. 新能源汽车 refers to new-energy vehicles, including electric vehicles.
这篇报道介绍了新能源技术的发展。
zhè piān bào dào jiè shào le xīn néng yuán jì shù de fā zhǎn。
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This report introduces developments in new-energy technology.
Here, 新能源: new energy; a sector term for newer alternative energy sources.
Dictionary senses and source
- new energy; a sector term for newer alternative energy sources
- new energy; newer alternative energy sources
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5066, syllabus PDF page 206. Dictionary reading comparison: authored override. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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性能
性能 · xìngnéng
performance; how well a device or system functions
这台电脑的性能比旧电脑好。
zhè tái diàn nǎo de xìng néng bǐ jiù diàn nǎo hǎo。
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This computer performs better than the old one.
Here, 性能: performance; how well a device or system functions.
Dictionary senses and source
- performance; how well a device or system functions
- function
- performance
- behavior
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5079, syllabus PDF page 206. 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.