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.
54 word entries · Batch 5 of 6
大臣
大臣 · dàchén
minister in a monarchy or historical court
故事里，大臣向国王提出了建议。
gù shi lǐ， dà chén xiàng guó wáng tí chū le jiàn yì。
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In the story, a minister made a suggestion to the king.
Here, 大臣: minister in a monarchy or historical court.
Dictionary senses and source
- minister in a monarchy or historical court
- chancellor (of a monarchy)
- cabinet minister
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3844, syllabus PDF page 176. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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大吃一惊
大吃一惊 · dàchī-yìjīng
be very surprised; be startled
看到房间里的生日蛋糕，她大吃一惊。
kàn dào fáng jiān lǐ de shēng rì dàn gāo， tā dà chī yì jīng。
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She was very surprised to see the birthday cake in the room.
Here, 大吃一惊: be very surprised; be startled.
Dictionary senses and source
- be very surprised; be startled
- to have a surprise (idiom)
- shocked or startled
- gobsmacked
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3845, syllabus PDF page 176. Dictionary reading comparison: reading variant. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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大地
大地 · dàdì
the earth; the land stretching around us
雨后的大地散发着清新的气味。
yǔ hòu de dà dì sàn fā zhe qīng xīn de qì wèi。
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The earth has a fresh smell after the rain.
Here, 大地: the earth; the land stretching around us.
Dictionary senses and source
- the earth; the land stretching around us
- earth
- mother earth
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3846, syllabus PDF page 176. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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大都
大都 · dàdū
mostly; for the most part
The official inventory lists dàdū here for mostly. You will also encounter dàdōu for this meaning; dictionaries list both readings. The historical capital name 大都 is Dàdū.
这些学生大都住在学校附近。
zhè xiē xué shēng dà dū zhù zài xué xiào fù jìn。
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Most of these students live near the school.
Here, 大都: mostly; for the most part.
Dictionary senses and source
- mostly; for the most part
- for the most part
- on the whole
- metropolitan
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3847, syllabus PDF page 176. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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大方
大方 · dàfang
generous; willing to share
她很大方，愿意和大家分享自己的学习资料。
tā hěn dà fang， yuàn yì hé dà jiā fēn xiǎng zì jǐ de xué xí zī liào。
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She is generous and willing to share her study materials with everyone.
Here, 大方: generous; willing to share.
Dictionary senses and source
- generous; willing to share
- generous
- magnanimous
- stylish
- in good taste
- easy-mannered
- natural and relaxed
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3848, syllabus PDF page 176. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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大幅
大幅 · dàfú
by a large amount; substantially
改进设备后，用水量大幅减少。
gǎi jìn shè bèi hòu， yòng shuǐ liàng dà fú jiǎn shǎo。
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After the equipment was improved, water usage fell substantially.
Here, 大幅: by a large amount; substantially.
Dictionary senses and source
- by a large amount; substantially
- a big margin
- substantially
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3849, syllabus PDF page 176. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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大伙儿
大伙儿 · dàhuǒr
everyone; the group of people present (informal)
大伙儿一起收拾，很快就完成了。
dà huǒr yì qǐ shōu shi， hěn kuài jiù wán chéng le。
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Everyone tidied up together, and the work was soon done.
Here, 大伙儿: everyone; the group of people present (informal).
Dictionary senses and source
- everyone; the group of people present (informal)
- erhua variant of 大伙[da4 huo3]
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3850, syllabus PDF page 176. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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大使
大使 · dàshǐ
ambassador; a country's official representative abroad
这篇报道介绍了大使的工作。
zhè piān bào dào jiè shào le dà shǐ de gōng zuò。
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This report introduces an ambassador's work.
Here, 大使: ambassador; a country's official representative abroad.
Dictionary senses and source
- ambassador; a country's official representative abroad
- ambassador
- envoy
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3851, syllabus PDF page 176. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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大师
大师 · dàshī
master; a person highly skilled in an art or field
这位音乐大师的作品影响了很多人。
zhè wèi yīn yuè dà shī de zuò pǐn yǐng xiǎng le hěn duō rén。
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This master musician's work has influenced many people.
Here, 大师: master; a person highly skilled in an art or field.
Dictionary senses and source
- master; a person highly skilled in an art or field
- great master
- master
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3852, syllabus PDF page 176. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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大洋洲
大洋洲 · Dàyángzhōu
Oceania
老师让我们在地图上找到大洋洲。
lǎo shī ràng wǒ men zài dì tú shàng zhǎo dào dà yáng zhōu。
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The teacher asked us to find Oceania on the map.
Here, 大洋洲: Oceania.
Dictionary senses and source
- Oceania
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3853, syllabus PDF page 176. 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.