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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.
18 word entries · Batch 2 of 2
讲话
讲话 · jiǎnghuà
speak; give a talk
老师正在向新生讲话。
lǎo shī zhèng zài xiàng xīn shēng jiǎng huà。
Show English meaning
The teacher is speaking to the new students.
Here, 讲话: speak; give a talk.
Dictionary senses and source
- speak; give a talk
- a speech
- to speak
- to talk
- to address
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2581, syllabus PDF page 144. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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神话
神话 · shénhuà
myth; a traditional story about gods or supernatural events
这本书收集了很多古代神话。
zhè běn shū shōu jí le hěn duō gǔ dài shén huà。
Show English meaning
This book contains many ancient myths.
Here, 神话: myth; a traditional story about gods or supernatural events.
Dictionary senses and source
- myth; a traditional story about gods or supernatural events
- legend
- fairy tale
- myth
- mythology
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2987, syllabus PDF page 154. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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谈话
谈话 · tánhuà
have a conversation; conversation
谈话结束后，我更了解他的想法了。
tán huà jié shù hòu， wǒ gèng liǎo jiě tā de xiǎng fǎ le。
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After our conversation, I understood his ideas better.
Here, 谈话: have a conversation; conversation.
Dictionary senses and source
- have a conversation; conversation
- to talk (with sb)
- to have a conversation
- talk
- conversation
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3104, syllabus PDF page 157. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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话筒
话筒 · huàtǒng
microphone
演讲开始前，她试了试话筒。
yǎn jiǎng kāi shǐ qián， tā shì le shì huà tǒng。
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She tested the microphone before starting the speech.
Here, 话筒: microphone.
Dictionary senses and source
- microphone
- (telephone) receiver
- handset
- megaphone
- (fig.) mouthpiece
- spokesperson
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4170, syllabus PDF page 184. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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实话
实话 · shíhuà
the truth; a truthful statement
请告诉我实话。
qǐng gào su wǒ shí huà。
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Please tell me the truth.
Here, 实话: the truth; a truthful statement.
Dictionary senses and source
- the truth; a truthful statement
- truth
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4785, syllabus PDF page 199. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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听话
听话 · tīnghuà
obedient; to listen and do as asked
听话 often means obey or do as asked, especially when describing a child or animal. It does not simply mean hear speech; 听懂 means understand what you hear.
这只小狗很听话。
zhè zhī xiǎo gǒu hěn tīng huà。
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This puppy is very obedient.
Here, 听话: obedient; to listen and do as asked.
Dictionary senses and source
- obedient; to listen and do as asked
- to do what one is told
- obedient
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4900, 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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通话
通话 · tōnghuà
to talk by telephone; a phone conversation
我们昨晚通话了十分钟。
wǒ men zuó wǎn tōng huà le shí fēn zhōng。
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We spoke on the phone for ten minutes last night.
Here, 通话: to talk by telephone; a phone conversation.
Dictionary senses and source
- to talk by telephone; a phone conversation
- to hold a conversation
- to talk over the telephone
- phone call
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4905, 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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童话
童话 · tónghuà
fairy tale; a children's fantasy story
她给孩子读了一篇童话。
tā gěi hái zi dú le yī piān tóng huà。
Show English meaning
She read a fairy tale to the child.
Here, 童话: fairy tale; a children's fantasy story.
Dictionary senses and source
- fairy tale; a children's fantasy story
- children's fairy tales
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4912, 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.
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