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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.
40 word entries · Batch 4 of 4
海面
海面 · hǎimiàn
the surface of the sea
海面上有几艘小船。
hǎi miàn shàng yǒu jǐ sōu xiǎo chuán。
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There are a few small boats on the sea.
Here, 海面: the surface of the sea.
Dictionary senses and source
- the surface of the sea
- sea level
- sea surface
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4120, 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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局面
局面 · júmiàn
situation; the overall state of affairs
我们需要改变目前的局面。
wǒ men xū yào gǎi biàn mù qián de jú miàn。
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We need to change the current situation.
Here, 局面: situation; the overall state of affairs.
Dictionary senses and source
- situation; the overall state of affairs
- aspect
- phase
- situation
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4344, syllabus PDF page 188. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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路面
路面 · lùmiàn
road surface
雨后的路面有点滑。
yǔ hòu de lù miàn yǒu diǎn huá。
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The road surface is a little slippery after the rain.
Here, 路面: road surface.
Dictionary senses and source
- road surface
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4466, syllabus PDF page 191. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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面部
面部 · miànbù
face; relating to the face
演员的面部表情很丰富。
yǎn yuán de miàn bù biǎo qíng hěn fēng fù。
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The actor has a wide range of facial expressions.
Here, 面部: face; relating to the face.
Dictionary senses and source
- face; relating to the face
- face (body part)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4511, syllabus PDF page 192. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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面粉
面粉 · miànfěn
flour
做面包需要面粉和水。
zuò miàn bāo xū yào miàn fěn hé shuǐ。
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You need flour and water to make bread.
Here, 面粉: flour.
Dictionary senses and source
- flour
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4512, syllabus PDF page 192. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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面子
面子 · miànzi
face; social dignity or standing
面子 refers to social dignity or standing rather than the physical face. 丢面子 means lose face; 给人面子 means show someone consideration or help preserve their dignity.
他不想在大家面前丢面子。
tā bù xiǎng zài dà jiā miàn qián diū miàn zi。
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He did not want to lose face in front of everyone.
Here, 面子: face; social dignity or standing.
Dictionary senses and source
- face; social dignity or standing
- outer surface
- the outside of sth
- social prestige
- face
- (medicinal) powder
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4513, syllabus PDF page 192. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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片面
片面 · piànmiàn
one-sided; considering only part of the picture
片面 describes judging from only part of the information or considering only one side. 全面 (comprehensive) is a useful contrast.
只看分数来评价学生太片面了。
zhǐ kàn fēn shù lái píng jià xué shēng tài piàn miàn le。
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Judging students only by their marks is too one-sided.
Here, 片面: one-sided; considering only part of the picture.
Dictionary senses and source
- one-sided; considering only part of the picture
- unilateral
- one-sided
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4588, syllabus PDF page 194. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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书面
书面 · shūmiàn
written; in written form
书面 describes something in writing, such as 书面说明 (written explanation) or 书面申请 (written application). 口头 describes something spoken; the contrast is about the form of communication.
请提交一份书面说明。
qǐng tí jiāo yī fèn shū miàn shuō míng。
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Please submit a written explanation.
Here, 书面: written; in written form.
Dictionary senses and source
- written; in written form
- in writing
- written
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4821, syllabus PDF page 200. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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水面
水面 · shuǐmiàn
water surface
月光照在平静的水面上。
yuè guāng zhào zài píng jìng de shuǐ miàn shàng。
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The moonlight shines on the still water.
Here, 水面: water surface.
Dictionary senses and source
- water surface
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4836, syllabus PDF page 200. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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正面
正面 · zhèngmiàn
front side; positive or directly facing
Here 正面 is the front side of a sheet; 背面 is the back. 正面 can also mean positive or directly facing something, as in 正面评价 (positive assessment).
请在纸的正面写名字。
qǐng zài zhǐ de zhèng miàn xiě míng zi。
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Please write your name on the front of the paper.
Here, 正面: front side; positive or directly facing.
Dictionary senses and source
- front side; positive or directly facing
- front
- obverse side
- right side
- positive
- direct
- open
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5290, syllabus PDF page 212. 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.