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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.
49 word entries · Batch 4 of 5
大吃一惊
大吃一惊 · dàchī-yìjīng
be very surprised; be startled
看到房间里的生日蛋糕，她大吃一惊。
kàn dào fáng jiān lǐ de shēng rì dàn gāo， tā dà chī yì jīng。
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She was very surprised to see the birthday cake in the room.
Here, 大吃一惊: be very surprised; be startled.
Dictionary senses and source
- be very surprised; be startled
- to have a surprise (idiom)
- shocked or startled
- gobsmacked
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3845, syllabus PDF page 176. Dictionary reading comparison: reading variant. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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发票
发票 · fāpiào
invoice; an official document recording a purchase
发票 is an invoice documenting a purchase and may be printed or electronic. 收据 is a receipt acknowledging money received; the words are not interchangeable in every transaction.
旅行结束后，我整理了酒店的发票。
lǚ xíng jié shù hòu， wǒ zhěng lǐ le jiǔ diàn de fā piào。
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After the trip, I organized the hotel invoices.
Here, 发票: invoice; an official document recording a purchase.
Dictionary senses and source
- invoice; an official document recording a purchase
- invoice
- receipt
- bill
- uniform invoice (abbr. for 統一發票|统一发票[tong3 yi1 fa1 piao4])
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3955, 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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一流
一流 · yīliú
first-rate; of the highest standard
这家博物馆有一流的展览。
zhè jiā bó wù guǎn yǒu yī liú de zhǎn lǎn。
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This museum has first-rate exhibitions.
Here, 一流: first-rate; of the highest standard.
Dictionary senses and source
- first-rate; of the highest standard
- top quality
- front ranking
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5138, syllabus PDF page 208. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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一一
一一 · yīyī
one by one; each in turn
老师一一回答了我们的问题。
lǎo shī yī yī huí dá le wǒ men de wèn tí。
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The teacher answered our questions one by one.
Here, 一一: one by one; each in turn.
Dictionary senses and source
- one by one; each in turn
- one by one
- one after another
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5141, syllabus PDF page 208. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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一辈子
一辈子 · yíbèizi
one's whole life; a lifetime
他一辈子都在这座城市生活。
tā yí bèi zi dōu zài zhè zuò chéng shì shēng huó。
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He has lived in this city all his life.
Here, 一辈子: one's whole life; a lifetime.
Dictionary senses and source
- one's whole life; a lifetime
- (for) a lifetime
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5143, syllabus PDF page 208. Dictionary reading comparison: reading variant. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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一带
一带 · yídài
the area around a place; a locality
A place + 一带 means the area in and around that place, as in 学校一带. It describes a locality rather than a precise measured boundary.
学校一带有很多小店。
xué xiào yí dài yǒu hěn duō xiǎo diàn。
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There are many small shops around the school.
Here, 一带: the area around a place; a locality.
Dictionary senses and source
- the area around a place; a locality
- region
- district
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5146, syllabus PDF page 208. Dictionary reading comparison: reading variant. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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一道
一道 · yídào
together; along with someone
Here 一道 means together, similar to 一起. It can also be 一 + the measure word 道 in expressions such as 一道题 (one question); do not translate that use as together.
欢迎你和我们一道参加活动。
huān yíng nǐ hé wǒ men yí dào cān jiā huó dòng。
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You are welcome to join us in the activity.
Here, 一道: together; along with someone.
Dictionary senses and source
- together; along with someone
- together
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5147, syllabus PDF page 208. Dictionary reading comparison: reading variant. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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一贯
一贯 · yíguàn
consistent; the same over time
一贯 stresses a consistent attitude, standard or behaviour over time. It can introduce praise or criticism; consistency by itself is not always positive.
她一贯认真对待学习。
tā yí guàn rèn zhēn duì dài xué xí。
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She has always taken her studies seriously.
Here, 一贯: consistent; the same over time.
Dictionary senses and source
- consistent; the same over time
- consistent
- constant
- from start to finish
- all along
- persistent
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5148, syllabus PDF page 208. Dictionary reading comparison: reading variant. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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一律
一律 · yílǜ
without exception; applying the same rule to all
一律 means the same rule applies without exception. It is common in notices and regulations and is stronger than 通常 (usually).
报名表一律在周五前交回。
bào míng biǎo yí lǜ zài zhōu wǔ qián jiāo huí。
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All registration forms must be returned before Friday, without exception.
Here, 一律: without exception; applying the same rule to all.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
商品一律打八折。
Here, 一律: uniformly. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- without exception; applying the same rule to all
- same
- uniformly
- all
- without exception
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5150, syllabus PDF page 208. Dictionary reading comparison: reading variant. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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一向
一向 · yíxiàng
always; consistently in the past
一向 describes an established tendency or practice, meaning always or consistently in the past. 一贯 often stresses consistency in a principle, attitude or behaviour; their uses overlap.
她一向喜欢安静的环境。
tā yí xiàng xǐ huan ān jìng de huán jìng。
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She has always liked quiet surroundings.
Here, 一向: always; consistently in the past.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
他一向很努力。
Here, 一向: all along. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- always; consistently in the past
- always (previously)
- a period of time in the recent past
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5154, syllabus PDF page 208. Dictionary reading comparison: reading variant. 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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