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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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为什么
为什么 · wèi shénme
why
你为什么学习汉语？
nǐ wèi shén me xué xí hàn yǔ？
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Why are you learning Chinese?
Here, 为什么: why.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
你为什么不去？
Here, 为什么: why. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- why
- why?
- for what reason?
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 454, syllabus PDF page 91. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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因为
因为 · yīnwèi
because
因为今天下雨，所以我坐公交车上学。
yīn wèi jīn tiān xià yǔ， suǒ yǐ wǒ zuò gōng jiāo chē shàng xué。
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Because it is raining today, I am taking the bus to school.
Here, 因为: because.
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因为姐姐回家了。
Here, 因为: because. Learn this use in its lesson.
因为下雨了。
Here, 因为: because. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- because
- owing to
- on account of
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 476, syllabus PDF page 91. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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认为
认为 · rènwéi
think; consider; hold an opinion
我认为这个方法很好。
wǒ rèn wéi zhè ge fāng fǎ hěn hǎo。
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I think this method is very good.
Here, 认为: think; consider; hold an opinion.
Dictionary senses and source
- think; consider; hold an opinion
- to believe
- to think
- to consider
- to feel
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 816, syllabus PDF page 100. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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为
为 · wèi
for; for the benefit of; pronounced wèi
我为朋友准备了一份礼物。
wǒ wèi péng you zhǔn bèi le yī fèn lǐ wù。
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I prepared a gift for my friend.
Here, 为: for; for the benefit of; pronounced wèi.
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他们为梦想而奋斗。
Here, 为: for. Learn this use in its lesson.
我们为大家服务。
Here, 为: for. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- for; for the benefit of; pronounced wèi
- because of
- for
- to
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 875, syllabus PDF page 101. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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为了
为了 · wèile
in order to; for the purpose of
为了学好汉语，我每天都练习。
wèi le xué hǎo hàn yǔ， wǒ měi tiān dōu liàn xí。
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I practise every day in order to learn Chinese well.
Here, 为了: in order to; for the purpose of.
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为了健康，他每天跑步。
Here, 为了: in order to. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- in order to; for the purpose of
- for
- for the purpose of
- in order to
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 876, syllabus PDF page 101. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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以为
以为 · yǐwéi
think or assume, often with the implication that the assumption was mistaken
我以为今天是星期一，原来是星期二。
wǒ yǐ wéi jīn tiān shì xīng qī yī， yuán lái shì xīng qī èr。
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I thought today was Monday, but it turns out to be Tuesday.
Here, 以为: think or assume, often with the implication that the assumption was mistaken.
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我以为你走了。
Here, 以为: thought. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- think or assume, often with the implication that the assumption was mistaken
- to think (i.e. to take it to be true that ...) (Usually there is an implication that the notion is mistaken – except when expressing one's own current opinion.)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 930, syllabus PDF page 103. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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成为
成为 · chéngwéi
become; develop into
她希望成为一名老师。
tā xī wàng chéng wéi yī míng lǎo shī。
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She hopes to become a teacher.
Here, 成为: become; develop into.
Dictionary senses and source
- become; develop into
- to become
- to turn into
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1082, syllabus PDF page 107. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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分为
分为 · fēnwéi
divide into; be divided into groups or parts
这本书分为三个部分。
zhè běn shū fēn wéi sān gè bù fen。
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This book is divided into three parts.
Here, 分为: divide into; be divided into groups or parts.
Dictionary senses and source
- divide into; be divided into groups or parts
- to divide sth into (parts)
- to subdivide
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1202, syllabus PDF page 110. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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为
为 · wéi
be; become; pronounced wéi in words such as 成为
她的梦想是成为一名教师。
tā de mèng xiǎng shì chéng wéi yī míng jiào shī。
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Her dream is to become a teacher.
Here, 为: be; become; pronounced wéi in words such as 成为.
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我们以质量为主。
Here, 为: as. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- be; become; pronounced wéi in words such as 成为
- as (in the capacity of)
- to take sth as
- to act as
- to serve as
- to behave as
- to become
- to be
- to do
- by (in the passive voice)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1771, syllabus PDF page 124. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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作为
作为 · zuòwéi
as; in the role or capacity of
作为学生，我应该认真学习。
zuò wéi xué shēng， wǒ yīng gāi rèn zhēn xué xí。
Show English meaning
As a student, I should study conscientiously.
Here, 作为: as; in the role or capacity of.
Dictionary senses and source
- as; in the role or capacity of
- one's conduct
- deed
- activity
- accomplishment
- achievement
- to act as
- as (in the capacity of)
- qua
- to view as
- to look upon (sth as)
- to take sth to be
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1996, syllabus PDF page 129. 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.
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