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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.
34 word entries · Batch 3 of 4
近年来
近年来 · jìnnián lái
in recent years
近年来，越来越多人选择在家工作。
jìn nián lái， yuè lái yuè duō rén xuǎn zé zài jiā gōng zuò。
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In recent years, more and more people have chosen to work from home.
Here, 近年来: in recent years.
Dictionary senses and source
- in recent years
- for the past few years
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2617, syllabus PDF page 145. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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年初
年初 · niánchū
the beginning of the year
我们年初制定了这个计划。
wǒ men nián chū zhì dìng le zhè ge jì huà。
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We made this plan at the beginning of the year.
Here, 年初: the beginning of the year.
Dictionary senses and source
- the beginning of the year
- beginning of the year
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2797, syllabus PDF page 149. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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年代
年代 · niándài
decade; a period in history
这张照片拍于二十世纪九十年代。
zhè zhāng zhào piàn pāi yú èr shí shì jì jiǔ shí nián dài。
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This photo was taken in the 1990s.
Here, 年代: decade; a period in history.
Dictionary senses and source
- decade; a period in history
- a decade of a century (e.g. the Sixties)
- age
- era
- period
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2798, syllabus PDF page 149. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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年纪
年纪 · niánjì
age of a person
他年纪虽然小，却很有责任心。
tā nián jì suī rán xiǎo， què hěn yǒu zé rèn xīn。
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Although he is young, he is very responsible.
Here, 年纪: age of a person.
Dictionary senses and source
- age of a person
- age
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2799, syllabus PDF page 149. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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年夜饭
年夜饭 · niányèfàn
family reunion dinner on Lunar New Year's Eve
我们一家人一起准备年夜饭。
wǒ men yī jiā rén yì qǐ zhǔn bèi nián yè fàn。
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Our family prepares the Lunar New Year's Eve dinner together.
Here, 年夜饭: family reunion dinner on Lunar New Year's Eve.
Dictionary senses and source
- family reunion dinner on Lunar New Year's Eve
- New Year's Eve family dinner
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2800, syllabus PDF page 149. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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学年
学年 · xuénián
academic year; school year
新学年开始了，我想制定一个学习计划。
xīn xué nián kāi shǐ le， wǒ xiǎng zhì dìng yí gè xué xí jì huà。
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The new school year has begun. I would like to make a study plan.
Here, 学年: academic year; school year.
Dictionary senses and source
- academic year; school year
- academic year
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3312, syllabus PDF page 162. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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周年
周年 · zhōunián
anniversary; a full year since an event
今天是这家书店开业十周年。
jīn tiān shì zhè jiā shū diàn kāi yè shí zhōu nián。
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Today is the tenth anniversary of this bookshop's opening.
Here, 周年: anniversary; a full year since an event.
Dictionary senses and source
- anniversary; a full year since an event
- anniversary
- annual
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3535, syllabus PDF page 168. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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拜年
拜年 · bàinián
pay a New Year visit; offer Chinese New Year greetings
春节时，我们去给爷爷奶奶拜年。
chūn jié shí， wǒ men qù gěi yé ye nǎi nai bài nián。
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During the Spring Festival, we visit our grandparents to wish them a happy New Year.
Here, 拜年: pay a New Year visit; offer Chinese New Year greetings.
Dictionary senses and source
- pay a New Year visit; offer Chinese New Year greetings
- to pay a New Year call
- to wish sb a Happy New Year
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3615, syllabus PDF page 170. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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常年
常年 · chángnián
all year round; over many years
这家店常年供应这种水果。
zhè jiā diàn cháng nián gōng yìng zhè zhǒng shuǐ guǒ。
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This shop sells this fruit all year round.
Here, 常年: all year round; over many years.
Dictionary senses and source
- all year round; over many years
- all year round
- for years on end
- average year
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3727, syllabus PDF page 173. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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历年
历年 · lìnián
over the years; in successive past years
网站上可以查看历年的比赛成绩。
wǎng zhàn shàng kě yǐ chá kàn lì nián de bǐ sài chéng jì。
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You can view the competition results from previous years on the website.
Here, 历年: over the years; in successive past years.
Dictionary senses and source
- over the years; in successive past years
- calendar year
- over the years
- bygone years
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4440, syllabus PDF page 190. 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.