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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.
32 word entries · Batch 3 of 4
时期
时期 · shíqī
period; a stage of time
大学时期，她开始学习汉语。
dà xué shí qī， tā kāi shǐ xué xí hàn yǔ。
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She began learning Chinese during her university years.
Here, 时期: period; a stage of time.
Dictionary senses and source
- period; a stage of time
- period
- phase
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3016, syllabus PDF page 155. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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随时
随时 · suíshí
at any time
有问题可以随时问我。
yǒu wèn tí kě yǐ suí shí wèn wǒ。
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You can ask me questions at any time.
Here, 随时: at any time.
Dictionary senses and source
- at any time
- at all times
- at the right time
- whenever necessary
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3090, 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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不时
不时 · bùshí
from time to time; now and then
他不时停下来，看看路边的风景。
tā bù shí tíng xià lái， kàn kàn lù biān de fēng jǐng。
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He stops from time to time to look at the scenery by the road.
Here, 不时: from time to time; now and then.
Dictionary senses and source
- from time to time; now and then
- from time to time
- now and then
- occasionally
- frequently
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3685, syllabus PDF page 172. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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定时
定时 · dìngshí
at a set time or interval; timed
定时 means at a set time or regular interval. 及时 means in time, without delay. A 定时提醒 is a scheduled reminder; 及时回复 is replying promptly.
这个设备会定时提醒我休息。
zhè ge shè bèi huì dìng shí tí xǐng wǒ xiū xi。
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This device reminds me to take a break at set intervals.
Here, 定时: at a set time or interval; timed.
Dictionary senses and source
- at a set time or interval; timed
- to fix a time
- fixed time
- timed (of explosive etc)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3912, syllabus PDF page 177. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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顿时
顿时 · dùnshí
immediately; suddenly at that moment
听到这个好消息，我顿时放松了。
tīng dào zhè ge hǎo xiāo xī， wǒ dùn shí fàng sōng le。
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I immediately relaxed when I heard this good news.
Here, 顿时: immediately; suddenly at that moment.
Dictionary senses and source
- immediately; suddenly at that moment
- immediately
- suddenly
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3935, syllabus PDF page 178. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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过时
过时 · guòshí
out of date; no longer suited to current needs
这份地图有点过时，需要更新。
zhè fèn dì tú yǒu diǎn guò shí， xū yào gēng xīn。
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This map is a little out of date and needs updating.
Here, 过时: out of date; no longer suited to current needs.
Dictionary senses and source
- out of date; no longer suited to current needs
- old-fashioned
- out of date
- to be later than the time stipulated or agreed upon
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4116, syllabus PDF page 182. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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时光
时光 · shíguāng
time; a period viewed as an experience
我们在这里度过了快乐的时光。
wǒ men zài zhè lǐ dù guò le kuài lè de shí guāng。
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We spent a happy time here.
Here, 时光: time; a period viewed as an experience.
Dictionary senses and source
- time; a period viewed as an experience
- time
- era
- period of time
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4784, 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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时机
时机 · shíjī
opportune moment; a suitable time to act
我们在等待合适的时机。
wǒ men zài děng dài hé shì de shí jī。
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We are waiting for the right moment.
Here, 时机: opportune moment; a suitable time to act.
Dictionary senses and source
- opportune moment; a suitable time to act
- opportunity
- opportune moment
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4787, 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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时尚
时尚 · shíshàng
fashion; fashionable or stylish
这本杂志介绍了最新的时尚。
zhè běn zá zhì jiè shào le zuì xīn de shí shàng。
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This magazine introduces the latest fashions.
Here, 时尚: fashion; fashionable or stylish.
Dictionary senses and source
- fashion; fashionable or stylish
- fashion
- fad
- fashionable
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4788, 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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实时
实时 · shíshí
in real time; without a substantial reporting delay
实时 means in real time, as events occur or data changes. 及时 means promptly or in time; a 及时回复 (prompt reply) need not be a continuous real-time feed.
这个屏幕实时显示列车的位置。
zhè ge píng mù shí shí xiǎn shì liè chē de wèi zhì。
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This screen displays the train's location in real time.
Here, 实时: in real time; without a substantial reporting delay.
Dictionary senses and source
- in real time; without a substantial reporting delay
- (in) real time
- instantaneous
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4789, 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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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.