HSK6: learn ten words at a time
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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.
23 word entries · Batch 3 of 3
头脑
头脑 · tóunǎo
mind; the capacity to think clearly
遇到问题时，需要保持清醒的头脑。
yù dào wèn tí shí， xū yào bǎo chí qīng xǐng de tóu nǎo。
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When you face a problem, you need to keep a clear head.
Here, 头脑: mind; the capacity to think clearly.
Dictionary senses and source
- mind; the capacity to think clearly
- brains
- mind
- skull
- (fig.) gist (of a matter)
- leader
- boss
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4918, 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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枕头
枕头 · zhěntou
pillow
这个枕头很柔软。
zhè ge zhěn tou hěn róu ruǎn。
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This pillow is very soft.
Here, 枕头: pillow.
Dictionary senses and source
- pillow
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5279, syllabus PDF page 211. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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钟头
钟头 · zhōngtóu
hour; an everyday unit of time
钟头 is an everyday word for an hour. 半个钟头 is half an hour; 小时 is the more general wording in schedules and formal measurements.
我们等了半个钟头。
wǒ men děng le bàn gè zhōng tóu。
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We waited for half an hour.
Here, 钟头: hour; an everyday unit of time.
Dictionary senses and source
- hour; an everyday unit of time
- hour
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5324, syllabus PDF page 213. 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.