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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.
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两
两 · liǎng
two, commonly before a classifier
我要两个杯子。
wǒ yào liǎng gè bēi zi。
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I would like two cups.
Here, 两: two, commonly before a classifier.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
这两个差不多。
Here, 两: two. Learn this use in its lesson.
另外两个人没来。
Here, 两: two. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- two, commonly before a classifier
- two
- both
- some
- a few
- tael, unit of weight equal to 50 grams (modern) or 1⁄16 of a catty 斤[jin1] (old)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 111, syllabus PDF page 82. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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钱
钱 · qián
money
我没有钱买电脑。
wǒ méi yǒu qián mǎi diàn nǎo。
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I do not have money to buy a computer.
Here, 钱: money.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
所谓的成功，不只是钱。
Here, 钱: money. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- money
- coin
- unit of weight, one tenth of a tael 兩|两[liang3]
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 164, syllabus PDF page 84. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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俩
俩 · liǎ
two; the two of us or them; includes the classifier 个
我们俩一起去吧。
wǒ men liǎ yì qǐ qù ba。
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Let the two of us go together.
Here, 俩: two; the two of us or them; includes the classifier 个.
Dictionary senses and source
- two; the two of us or them; includes the classifier 个
- two (colloquial equivalent of 兩個|两个)
- both
- some
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1468, syllabus PDF page 116. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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两
两 · liǎng
liǎng; a traditional weight unit, equal to 50 grams in modern mainland usage
这包茶叶重二两，也就是一百克。
zhè bāo chá yè zhòng èr liǎng， yě jiù shì yì bǎi kè。
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This packet of tea weighs two liang, which is one hundred grams.
Here, 两: liǎng; a traditional weight unit, equal to 50 grams in modern mainland usage.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
这两个差不多。
Here, 两: two. Learn this use in its lesson.
另外两个人没来。
Here, 两: two. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- liǎng; a traditional weight unit, equal to 50 grams in modern mainland usage
- two
- both
- some
- a few
- tael, unit of weight equal to 50 grams (modern) or 1⁄16 of a catty 斤[jin1] (old)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1473, syllabus PDF page 116. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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两岸
两岸 · liǎng’àn
both banks of a river or shores of a body of water
两岸 literally means the two banks or shores on opposite sides of water. In this example it refers to a river; other contexts may specify a strait or another body of water.
河的两岸都有步行道。
hé de liǎng àn dōu yǒu bù xíng dào。
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There are walking paths on both banks of the river.
Here, 两岸: both banks of a river or shores of a body of water.
Dictionary senses and source
- both banks of a river or shores of a body of water
- bilateral
- both shores
- both sides
- both coasts
- Taiwan and mainland
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4447, 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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两极
两极 · liǎngjí
the two poles; two opposite extremes
这张地图标出了地球的两极。
zhè zhāng dì tú biāo chū le dì qiú de liǎng jí。
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This map marks the Earth's two poles.
Here, 两极: the two poles; two opposite extremes.
Dictionary senses and source
- the two poles; two opposite extremes
- the two poles
- the north and south poles
- both ends of sth
- electric or magnetic poles
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4448, 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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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.