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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.
38 word entries · Batch 4 of 4
顾
顾 · gù
attend to; take care of (often in patterns such as 顾不上)
她忙着工作，顾不上吃饭。
tā máng zhe gōng zuò， gù bù shàng chī fàn。
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She was so busy working that she had no time to eat.
Here, 顾: attend to; take care of (often in patterns such as 顾不上).
Dictionary senses and source
- attend to; take care of (often in patterns such as 顾不上)
- to look after
- to take into consideration
- to attend to
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4082, 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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上当
上当 · shàngdàng
to be tricked or taken in
上当 means be deceived or taken in. 当 is fourth-tone dàng here, unlike first-tone dāng in 当老师 (work as a teacher).
他以为中奖了，结果上当了。
tā yǐ wéi zhòng jiǎng le， jié guǒ shàng dàng le。
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He thought he had won a prize but ended up being tricked.
Here, 上当: to be tricked or taken in.
Dictionary senses and source
- to be tricked or taken in
- taken in (by sb's deceit)
- to be fooled
- to be duped
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4747, syllabus PDF page 198. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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上级
上级 · shàngjí
superior; a person or organisation at a higher level
她向上级汇报了项目进度。
tā xiàng shàng jí huì bào le xiàng mù jìn dù。
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She reported the project's progress to her superior.
Here, 上级: superior; a person or organisation at a higher level.
Dictionary senses and source
- superior; a person or organisation at a higher level
- higher authorities
- superiors
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4748, syllabus PDF page 198. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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上进
上进 · shàngjìn
to strive to improve; ambitious in a positive sense
这个学生很上进，总想学得更好。
zhè ge xué shēng hěn shàng jìn， zǒng xiǎng xué de gèng hǎo。
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This student is eager to improve and always wants to learn better.
Here, 上进: to strive to improve; ambitious in a positive sense.
Dictionary senses and source
- to strive to improve; ambitious in a positive sense
- to make progress
- to do better
- fig. ambitious to improve oneself
- to move forwards
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4749, syllabus PDF page 198. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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上市
上市 · shàngshì
to go on sale; to be listed on a stock market
A product 上市 goes on sale or becomes available on the market. A company 上市 is listed on a stock exchange. The subject determines the meaning.
这款手机下个月上市。
zhè kuǎn shǒu jī xià gè yuè shàng shì。
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This model of phone goes on sale next month.
Here, 上市: to go on sale; to be listed on a stock market.
Dictionary senses and source
- to go on sale; to be listed on a stock market
- to hit the market (of a new product)
- to float (a company on the stock market)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4750, syllabus PDF page 198. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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上述
上述 · shàngshù
mentioned above; the preceding
上述 is formal written wording for mentioned above or the preceding. It refers back to information already presented, as in 上述信息 (the information above).
请根据上述信息回答问题。
qǐng gēn jù shàng shù xìn xī huí dá wèn tí。
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Please answer the questions using the information above.
Here, 上述: mentioned above; the preceding.
Dictionary senses and source
- mentioned above; the preceding
- aforementioned
- above-mentioned
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4751, syllabus PDF page 198. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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上台
上台 · shàngtái
to go onto a stage; to take office
她第一次上台表演时很紧张。
tā dì yī cì shàng tái biǎo yǎn shí hěn jǐn zhāng。
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She was very nervous the first time she performed on stage.
Here, 上台: to go onto a stage; to take office.
Dictionary senses and source
- to go onto a stage; to take office
- to rise to power (in politics)
- to go on stage (in the theater)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4752, syllabus PDF page 198. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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上旬
上旬 · shàngxún
the first ten days of a month
上旬 is days 1–10 of a month. 中旬 is days 11–20, and 下旬 is day 21 through the end of the month. These are parts of a month, not weeks.
活动安排在五月上旬。
huó dòng ān pái zài wǔ yuè shàng xún。
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The activity is scheduled for the first ten days of May.
Here, 上旬: the first ten days of a month.
Dictionary senses and source
- the first ten days of a month
- first third of a month
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4753, syllabus PDF page 198. 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.
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