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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
要是
要是 · yàoshi
if; introduces a condition, often conversational
要是明天下雨，我们就在家练习。
yào shi míng tiān xià yǔ， wǒ men jiù zài jiā liàn xí。
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If it rains tomorrow, we will practise at home.
Here, 要是: if; introduces a condition, often conversational.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
要是你累了，就休息吧。
Here, 要是: if. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- if; introduces a condition, often conversational
- (coll.) if
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1859, syllabus PDF page 126. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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必要
必要 · bìyào
necessary; needed in the situation
出发前，有必要检查一下车。
chū fā qián， yǒu bì yào jiǎn chá yí xià chē。
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It is necessary to check the car before setting off.
Here, 必要: necessary; needed in the situation.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
这是必要条件。
Here, 必要: necessary. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- necessary; needed in the situation
- necessary
- essential
- indispensable
- required
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2055, 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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不要紧
不要紧 · búyàojǐn
it does not matter; not a serious problem
晚一点儿不要紧，我们可以等你。
wǎn yī diǎnr bú yào jǐn， wǒ men kě yǐ děng nǐ。
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It does not matter if you are a little late; we can wait for you.
Here, 不要紧: it does not matter; not a serious problem.
Dictionary senses and source
- it does not matter; not a serious problem
- unimportant
- not serious
- it doesn't matter
- never mind
- it looks all right, but
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2075, syllabus PDF page 131. Dictionary reading comparison: reading variant. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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要不
要不 · yàobù
how about; or alternatively (when suggesting an option)
要不 offers another option, often in a suggestion. 要不是 introduces a condition that did not actually hold: 要不是你提醒我 means if you had not reminded me.
雨还没停，要不我们晚一点再走？
yǔ hái méi tíng， yào bù wǒ men wǎn yì diǎn zài zǒu？
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The rain has not stopped. How about leaving a little later?
Here, 要不: how about; or alternatively (when suggesting an option).
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
太累了，要不休息一下吧。
Here, 要不: how about. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- how about; or alternatively (when suggesting an option)
- otherwise
- or else
- how about...?
- either... (or...)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3338, 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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要不是
要不是 · yàobúshì
if it were not for; if something had not happened
要不是你提醒我，我就忘了带钥匙。
yào bú shì nǐ tí xǐng wǒ， wǒ jiù wàng le dài yào shi。
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If you had not reminded me, I would have forgotten to bring my keys.
Here, 要不是: if it were not for; if something had not happened.
Dictionary senses and source
- if it were not for; if something had not happened
- if it were not for
- but for
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3339, syllabus PDF page 163. Dictionary reading comparison: reading variant. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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首要
首要 · shǒuyào
primary; of first importance
安全是我们的首要任务。
ān quán shì wǒ men de shǒu yào rèn wu。
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Safety is our first priority.
Here, 首要: primary; of first importance.
Dictionary senses and source
- primary; of first importance
- the most important
- of chief importance
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4815, syllabus PDF page 200. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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要点
要点 · yàodiǎn
main point; essential information
请记下这段话的要点。
qǐng jì xià zhè duàn huà de yào diǎn。
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Please note the main points of this passage.
Here, 要点: main point; essential information.
Dictionary senses and source
- main point; essential information
- main point
- essential
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5127, syllabus PDF page 208. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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要么
要么 · yàome
either; introducing alternatives
要么……要么…… offers alternatives, like either ... or .... It often asks for a choice between options rather than expressing two actions that will both happen.
要么坐公交，要么走路，你选吧。
yào me zuò gōng jiāo， yào me zǒu lù， nǐ xuǎn ba。
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Either take the bus or walk; you choose.
Here, 要么: either; introducing alternatives.
Dictionary senses and source
- either; introducing alternatives
- or
- either one or the other
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5128, syllabus PDF page 208. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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要素
要素 · yàosù
element; an essential component
这篇文章分析了故事的几个要素。
zhè piān wén zhāng fēn xī le gù shi de jǐ gè yào sù。
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This article analyses several elements of the story.
Here, 要素: element; an essential component.
Dictionary senses and source
- element; an essential component
- essential factor
- key constituent
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5129, syllabus PDF page 208. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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至关重要
至关重要 · zhìguān-zhòngyào
of crucial importance
至关重要 means of crucial importance, stronger than merely useful. It is commonly used to explain why a factor matters to a result.
清楚的解释对初学者至关重要。
qīng chu de jiě shì duì chū xué zhě zhì guān zhòng yào。
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Clear explanations are crucial for beginners.
Here, 至关重要: of crucial importance.
Dictionary senses and source
- of crucial importance
- extremely important
- vital
- crucial
- essential
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5313, syllabus PDF page 212. 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.