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.
66 word entries · Batch 5 of 7
从不
从不 · cóng bù
never; does not do something at any time
他从不在开车时看手机。
tā cóng bù zài kāi chē shí kàn shǒu jī。
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He never looks at his phone while driving.
Here, 从不: never; does not do something at any time.
Dictionary senses and source
- never; does not do something at any time
- never
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2200, syllabus PDF page 134. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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了不起
了不起 · liǎobuqǐ
impressive; remarkable
你独自完成了这个项目，真了不起！
nǐ dú zì wán chéng le zhè ge xiàng mù， zhēn liǎo bu qǐ！
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It is impressive that you completed this project on your own!
Here, 了不起: impressive; remarkable.
Dictionary senses and source
- impressive; remarkable
- amazing
- terrific
- extraordinary
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2720, syllabus PDF page 147. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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舍不得
舍不得 · shěbude
be reluctant to part with something or someone
这本书是朋友送的，我舍不得扔。
zhè běn shū shì péng you sòng de， wǒ shě bu de rēng。
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This book was a gift from a friend, so I cannot bear to throw it away.
Here, 舍不得: be reluctant to part with something or someone.
Dictionary senses and source
- be reluctant to part with something or someone
- to hate to do sth
- to hate to part with
- to begrudge
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2970, syllabus PDF page 154. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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说不定
说不定 · shuōbudìng
perhaps; introduces an uncertain possibility
他还没来，说不定在路上堵车了。
tā hái méi lái， shuō bu dìng zài lù shang dǔ chē le。
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He has not arrived yet; perhaps he is stuck in traffic.
Here, 说不定: perhaps; introduces an uncertain possibility.
Dictionary senses and source
- perhaps; introduces an uncertain possibility
- can't say for sure
- maybe
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3075, syllabus PDF page 156. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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要不
要不 · yàobù
how about; or alternatively (when suggesting an option)
要不 offers another option, often in a suggestion. 要不是 introduces a condition that did not actually hold: 要不是你提醒我 means if you had not reminded me.
雨还没停，要不我们晚一点再走？
yǔ hái méi tíng， yào bù wǒ men wǎn yì diǎn zài zǒu？
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The rain has not stopped. How about leaving a little later?
Here, 要不: how about; or alternatively (when suggesting an option).
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
太累了，要不休息一下吧。
Here, 要不: how about. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- how about; or alternatively (when suggesting an option)
- otherwise
- or else
- how about...?
- either... (or...)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3338, syllabus PDF page 163. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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要不是
要不是 · yàobúshì
if it were not for; if something had not happened
要不是你提醒我，我就忘了带钥匙。
yào bú shì nǐ tí xǐng wǒ， wǒ jiù wàng le dài yào shi。
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If you had not reminded me, I would have forgotten to bring my keys.
Here, 要不是: if it were not for; if something had not happened.
Dictionary senses and source
- if it were not for; if something had not happened
- if it were not for
- but for
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3339, syllabus PDF page 163. Dictionary reading comparison: reading variant. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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不耐烦
不耐烦 · bú nàifán
impatient; annoyed by waiting or repetition
等了很久以后，他开始有点不耐烦。
děng le hěn jiǔ yǐ hòu， tā kāi shǐ yǒu diǎn bú nài fán。
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After waiting a long time, he started getting a little impatient.
Here, 不耐烦: impatient; annoyed by waiting or repetition.
Dictionary senses and source
- impatient; annoyed by waiting or repetition
- impatient
- to lose patience
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3667, syllabus PDF page 171. Dictionary reading comparison: reading variant. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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不顾
不顾 · búgù
disregard; act despite a concern or warning
她不顾大家的劝告，还是独自出发了。
tā bú gù dà jiā de quàn gào， hái shi dú zì chū fā le。
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She set off alone despite everyone's advice.
Here, 不顾: disregard; act despite a concern or warning.
Dictionary senses and source
- disregard; act despite a concern or warning
- in spite of
- regardless of
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3668, syllabus PDF page 171. Dictionary reading comparison: reading variant. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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不料
不料 · búliào
unexpectedly; to one's surprise
我们以为他不会来，不料他最先到了。
wǒ men yǐ wéi tā bú huì lái， bú liào tā zuì xiān dào le。
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We thought he would not come, but unexpectedly, he arrived first.
Here, 不料: unexpectedly; to one's surprise.
Dictionary senses and source
- unexpectedly; to one's surprise
- unexpectedly
- to one's surprise
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3669, syllabus PDF page 171. Dictionary reading comparison: reading variant. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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不适
不适 · búshì
feel unwell; physical discomfort
如果感到身体不适，可以先休息一下。
rú guǒ gǎn dào shēn tǐ bú shì， kě yǐ xiān xiū xi yí xià。
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If you feel unwell, you can take a break first.
Here, 不适: feel unwell; physical discomfort.
Dictionary senses and source
- feel unwell; physical discomfort
- unwell
- indisposed
- out of sorts
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3670, syllabus PDF page 171. 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.
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.