HSK6: learn ten words at a time
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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.
75 word entries · Batch 4 of 8
母子
母子 · mǔzǐ
mother and son
这对母子正在公园里散步。
zhè duì mǔ zǐ zhèng zài gōng yuán lǐ sàn bù。
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This mother and son are taking a walk in the park.
Here, 母子: mother and son.
Dictionary senses and source
- mother and son
- mother and child
- parent and subsidiary (companies)
- principal and interest
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1516, syllabus PDF page 117. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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牌子
牌子 · páizi
sign; brand, depending on context
这个牌子上写着禁止停车。
zhè ge pái zi shàng xiě zhe jìn zhǐ tíng chē。
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This sign says that parking is prohibited.
Here, 牌子: sign; brand, depending on context.
Dictionary senses and source
- sign; brand, depending on context
- sign
- trademark
- brand
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1547, syllabus PDF page 118. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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日子
日子 · rìzi
day; days of one's life; a period of living
我们在这里的日子很开心。
wǒ men zài zhè lǐ de rì zi hěn kāi xīn。
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We enjoy our days here.
Here, 日子: day; days of one's life; a period of living.
Dictionary senses and source
- day; days of one's life; a period of living
- day
- a (calendar) date
- days of one's life
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1621, syllabus PDF page 120. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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孙子
孙子 · sūnzi
grandson
奶奶给孙子讲了一个故事。
nǎi nai gěi sūn zi jiǎng le yí gè gù shi。
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The grandmother told her grandson a story.
Here, 孙子: grandson.
Dictionary senses and source
- grandson
- son's son
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1712, syllabus PDF page 122. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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袜子
袜子 · wàzi
sock; socks
我买了两双袜子。
wǒ mǎi le liǎng shuāng wà zi。
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I bought two pairs of socks.
Here, 袜子: sock; socks.
Dictionary senses and source
- sock; socks
- socks
- stockings
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1759, syllabus PDF page 123. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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小伙子
小伙子 · xiǎohuǒzi
young man; a friendly word for a young adult male
这个小伙子是新来的厨师。
zhè ge xiǎo huǒ zi shì xīn lái de chú shī。
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This young man is the new chef.
Here, 小伙子: young man; a friendly word for a young adult male.
Dictionary senses and source
- young man; a friendly word for a young adult male
- young man
- young guy
- lad
- youngster
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1813, syllabus PDF page 125. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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样子
样子 · yàngzi
appearance; the way someone or something looks
你能描述一下这只猫的样子吗？
nǐ néng miáo shù yí xià zhè zhī māo de yàng zi ma？
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Could you describe what this cat looks like?
Here, 样子: appearance; the way someone or something looks.
Dictionary senses and source
- appearance; the way someone or something looks
- appearance
- manner
- pattern
- model
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1857, syllabus PDF page 126. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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叶子
叶子 · yèzi
leaf; leaves
秋天，这些叶子会变黄。
qiū tiān， zhè xiē yè zi huì biàn huáng。
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These leaves turn yellow in autumn.
Here, 叶子: leaf; leaves.
Dictionary senses and source
- leaf; leaves
- leaf (CL:片[pian4])
- (slang) marijuana
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1864, syllabus PDF page 126. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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院子
院子 · yuànzi
courtyard; yard around a building
爷爷在院子里种花。
yé ye zài yuàn zi lǐ zhòng huā。
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My grandfather grows flowers in the courtyard.
Here, 院子: courtyard; yard around a building.
Dictionary senses and source
- courtyard; yard around a building
- courtyard
- garden
- yard
- patio
- (old) servant
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1905, syllabus PDF page 127. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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被子
被子 · bèizi
quilt; bed covering
天气冷了，我换了一床厚被子。
tiān qì lěng le， wǒ huàn le yī chuáng hòu bèi zi。
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The weather has turned cold, so I switched to a thick quilt.
Here, 被子: quilt; bed covering.
Dictionary senses and source
- quilt; bed covering
- quilt
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2039, syllabus PDF page 130. 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.