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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.
26 word entries · Batch 2 of 3
不过
不过 · búguò
but; however, introducing a qualification
这家酒店很好，不过有点儿贵。
zhè jiā jiǔ diàn hěn hǎo， bú guò yǒu diǎnr guì。
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This hotel is very good, but it is a little expensive.
Here, 不过: but; however, introducing a qualification.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
不过，也有缺点。
Here, 不过: however. Learn this use in its lesson.
东西不错，不过有点贵。
Here, 不过: but. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- but; however, introducing a qualification
- only
- merely
- no more than
- but
- however
- anyway (to get back to a previous topic)
- cannot be more (after adjectival)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1047, syllabus PDF page 106. Dictionary reading comparison: reading variant. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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超过
超过 · chāoguò
exceed; go beyond
今天气温超过三十度。
jīn tiān qì wēn chāo guò sān shí dù。
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The temperature is above thirty degrees today.
Here, 超过: exceed; go beyond.
Dictionary senses and source
- exceed; go beyond
- to surpass
- to exceed
- to outstrip
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1074, syllabus PDF page 106. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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错过
错过 · cuòguò
miss an opportunity, event or departure
我起床太晚，错过了早上的火车。
wǒ qǐ chuáng tài wǎn， cuò guò le zǎo shang de huǒ chē。
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I got up too late and missed the morning train.
Here, 错过: miss an opportunity, event or departure.
Dictionary senses and source
- miss an opportunity, event or departure
- to miss (train, opportunity etc)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1109, syllabus PDF page 107. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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过程
过程 · guòchéng
process; the course of an activity
在学习过程中，错误能帮助我们发现问题。
zài xué xí guò chéng zhōng， cuò wù néng bāng zhù wǒ men fā xiàn wèn tí。
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During learning, mistakes can help us identify problems.
Here, 过程: process; the course of an activity.
Dictionary senses and source
- process; the course of an activity
- course of events
- process
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1282, syllabus PDF page 112. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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路过
路过 · lùguò
pass by; go past on the way somewhere
回家的时候，我路过了书店。
huí jiā de shí hou， wǒ lù guò le shū diàn。
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I passed the bookshop on my way home.
Here, 路过: pass by; go past on the way somewhere.
Dictionary senses and source
- pass by; go past on the way somewhere
- to pass by or through
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1487, syllabus PDF page 117. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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通过
通过 · tōngguò
pass through; by means of; also pass an assessment
我们通过考试以后，一起庆祝了。
wǒ men tōng guò kǎo shì yǐ hòu， yì qǐ qìng zhù le。
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We celebrated together after passing the exam.
Here, 通过: pass through; by means of; also pass an assessment.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
通过学习，我进步了。
Here, 通过: through. Learn this use in its lesson.
我们通过锻炼，使身体更健康。
Here, 通过: through. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- pass through; by means of; also pass an assessment
- to pass through
- to get through
- to adopt (a resolution)
- to pass (legislation)
- to pass (a test)
- by means of
- through
- via
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1744, syllabus PDF page 123. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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过度
过度 · guòdù
excessive; beyond a reasonable amount
过度使用手机会影响休息。
guò dù shǐ yòng shǒu jī huì yǐng xiǎng xiū xi。
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Excessive phone use can interfere with rest.
Here, 过度: excessive; beyond a reasonable amount.
Dictionary senses and source
- excessive; beyond a reasonable amount
- excessive
- over-
- excess
- going too far
- extravagant
- intemperate
- overdue
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2454, 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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过分
过分 · guòfèn
go too far; exceed reasonable limits
这样要求别人，太过分了。
zhè yàng yāo qiú bié rén， tài guò fèn le。
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It is unreasonable to demand this of others.
Here, 过分: go too far; exceed reasonable limits.
Dictionary senses and source
- go too far; exceed reasonable limits
- excessive
- undue
- overly
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2455, 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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过敏
过敏 · guòmǐn
allergic; have an allergy to something
她对花生过敏。
tā duì huā shēng guò mǐn。
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She is allergic to peanuts.
Here, 过敏: allergic; have an allergy to something.
Dictionary senses and source
- allergic; have an allergy to something
- oversensitive
- allergic
- allergy
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2456, 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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过期
过期 · guòqī
expire; pass the valid or usable period
这张优惠券已经过期了。
zhè zhāng yōu huì quàn yǐ jīng guò qī le。
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This discount coupon has expired.
Here, 过期: expire; pass the valid or usable period.
Dictionary senses and source
- expire; pass the valid or usable period
- to be overdue
- to exceed the time limit
- to expire (as in expiration date)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2457, 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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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.