HSK6: learn ten words at a time
When a word is new, open its help and listen to the example. On later visits, try recalling before opening help. Start with five to ten words and revisit tomorrow.
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.
42 word entries · Batch 4 of 5
动机
动机 · dòngjī
motive; the reason behind an action
动机 is the reason or intention behind an action. 动力 is what drives continued effort or movement. You can ask about a decision’s 动机 and find learning 动力 in your progress.
我想了解他作出这个选择的动机。
wǒ xiǎng liǎo jiě tā zuò chū zhè ge xuǎn zé de dòng jī。
Show English meaning
I would like to understand his motive for making this choice.
Here, 动机: motive; the reason behind an action.
Dictionary senses and source
- motive; the reason behind an action
- motive
- motivation
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3917, syllabus PDF page 177. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
Try saying or writing a short sentence with this word. Check the intended meaning, its position and the surrounding words; recall alone does not establish correct usage.
Rate the attempt you made before opening help. For a new word, choose “Review again” and try recalling it later.
动力
动力 · dònglì
motivation; a force that drives progress
看到自己的进步，我有了继续学习的动力。
kàn dào zì jǐ de jìn bù， wǒ yǒu le jì xù xué xí de dòng lì。
Show English meaning
Seeing my progress gave me the motivation to keep learning.
Here, 动力: motivation; a force that drives progress.
Dictionary senses and source
- motivation; a force that drives progress
- motive power
- force
- (fig.) motivation
- impetus
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3918, syllabus PDF page 177. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
Try saying or writing a short sentence with this word. Check the intended meaning, its position and the surrounding words; recall alone does not establish correct usage.
Rate the attempt you made before opening help. For a new word, choose “Review again” and try recalling it later.
动漫
动漫 · dòngmàn
animation and comics; animated works
她对动漫制作很感兴趣。
tā duì dòng màn zhì zuò hěn gǎn xìng qù。
Show English meaning
She is very interested in animation production.
Here, 动漫: animation and comics; animated works.
Dictionary senses and source
- animation and comics; animated works
- cartoons and comics
- anime and manga
- cartoon (animated movie)
- anime
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3919, syllabus PDF page 177. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
Try saying or writing a short sentence with this word. Check the intended meaning, its position and the surrounding words; recall alone does not establish correct usage.
Rate the attempt you made before opening help. For a new word, choose “Review again” and try recalling it later.
动态
动态 · dòngtài
developments; changes in a situation
我们会及时关注项目的最新动态。
wǒ men huì jí shí guān zhù xiàng mù de zuì xīn dòng tài。
Show English meaning
We will keep track of the project's latest developments.
Here, 动态: developments; changes in a situation.
Dictionary senses and source
- developments; changes in a situation
- movement
- motion
- development
- trend
- dynamic (science)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3920, syllabus PDF page 177. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
Try saying or writing a short sentence with this word. Check the intended meaning, its position and the surrounding words; recall alone does not establish correct usage.
Rate the attempt you made before opening help. For a new word, choose “Review again” and try recalling it later.
动听
动听 · dòngtīng
pleasant to listen to
她的歌声很动听。
tā de gē shēng hěn dòng tīng。
Show English meaning
Her singing is lovely to listen to.
Here, 动听: pleasant to listen to.
Dictionary senses and source
- pleasant to listen to
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3921, syllabus PDF page 178. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
Try saying or writing a short sentence with this word. Check the intended meaning, its position and the surrounding words; recall alone does not establish correct usage.
Rate the attempt you made before opening help. For a new word, choose “Review again” and try recalling it later.
发动
发动 · fādòng
start an engine; launch an organized action
他发动了汽车，准备出发。
tā fā dòng le qì chē， zhǔn bèi chū fā。
Show English meaning
He started the car and prepared to set off.
Here, 发动: start an engine; launch an organized action.
Dictionary senses and source
- start an engine; launch an organized action
- to start
- to launch
- to unleash
- to mobilize
- to arouse
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3952, syllabus PDF page 178. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
Try saying or writing a short sentence with this word. Check the intended meaning, its position and the surrounding words; recall alone does not establish correct usage.
Rate the attempt you made before opening help. For a new word, choose “Review again” and try recalling it later.
机动车
机动车 · jīdòngchē
motor vehicle
这条小路禁止机动车通行。
zhè tiáo xiǎo lù jìn zhǐ jī dòng chē tōng xíng。
Show English meaning
Motor vehicles are prohibited on this narrow road.
Here, 机动车: motor vehicle.
Dictionary senses and source
- motor vehicle
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4205, syllabus PDF page 185. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
Try saying or writing a short sentence with this word. Check the intended meaning, its position and the surrounding words; recall alone does not establish correct usage.
Rate the attempt you made before opening help. For a new word, choose “Review again” and try recalling it later.
举动
举动 · jǔdòng
action; a particular act of behaviour
她的举动让大家很感动。
tā de jǔ dòng ràng dà jiā hěn gǎn dòng。
Show English meaning
Her action moved everyone.
Here, 举动: action; a particular act of behaviour.
Dictionary senses and source
- action; a particular act of behaviour
- act
- action
- activity
- move
- movement
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4346, syllabus PDF page 188. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
Try saying or writing a short sentence with this word. Check the intended meaning, its position and the surrounding words; recall alone does not establish correct usage.
Rate the attempt you made before opening help. For a new word, choose “Review again” and try recalling it later.
劳动力
劳动力 · láodònglì
labour force; workers available for work
这份报告分析了当地的劳动力需求。
zhè fèn bào gào fēn xī le dāng dì de láo dòng lì xū qiú。
Show English meaning
This report analyses the local demand for workers.
Here, 劳动力: labour force; workers available for work.
Dictionary senses and source
- labour force; workers available for work
- labor force
- manpower
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4423, syllabus PDF page 190. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
Try saying or writing a short sentence with this word. Check the intended meaning, its position and the surrounding words; recall alone does not establish correct usage.
Rate the attempt you made before opening help. For a new word, choose “Review again” and try recalling it later.
流动
流动 · liúdòng
to flow or move from one place to another
河里的水不断流动。
hé lǐ de shuǐ bú duàn liú dòng。
Show English meaning
The water in the river flows continuously.
Here, 流动: to flow or move from one place to another.
Dictionary senses and source
- to flow or move from one place to another
- to flow
- to circulate
- to go from place to place
- to be mobile
- (of assets) liquid
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4455, syllabus PDF page 191. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
Try saying or writing a short sentence with this word. Check the intended meaning, its position and the surrounding words; recall alone does not establish correct usage.
Rate the attempt you made before opening help. For a new word, choose “Review again” and try recalling it later.
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.