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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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元
元 · yuán
yuan, the currency unit
这本书二十元。
zhè běn shū èr shí yuán。
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This book costs twenty yuan.
Here, 元: yuan, the currency unit.
Dictionary senses and source
- yuan, the currency unit
- currency unit (esp. Chinese yuan)
- first
- original
- primary
- fundamental
- constituent
- part
- era (of a reign)
- meta- (prefix)
- (math.) argument
- variable
- (Tw) (geology) eon
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 268, syllabus PDF page 86. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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单元
单元 · dānyuán
unit; a section that forms part of a whole
今天我们复习第二单元。
jīn tiān wǒ men fù xí dì èr dān yuán。
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Today we are reviewing unit two.
Here, 单元: unit; a section that forms part of a whole.
Dictionary senses and source
- unit; a section that forms part of a whole
- unit (forming an entity)
- element
- (in a residential building) entrance or staircase
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2242, syllabus PDF page 136. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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元旦
元旦 · Yuándàn
New Year's Day (January 1)
元旦那天，我们一起去爬山。
yuán dàn nà tiān， wǒ men yì qǐ qù pá shān。
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We went hiking together on New Year's Day.
Here, 元旦: New Year's Day (January 1).
Dictionary senses and source
- New Year's Day (January 1)
- New Year's Day
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3431, syllabus PDF page 165. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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多元
多元 · duōyuán
diverse; involving multiple kinds or perspectives
这座城市有多元的文化。
zhè zuò chéng shì yǒu duō yuán de wén huà。
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This city has a diverse culture.
Here, 多元: diverse; involving multiple kinds or perspectives.
Dictionary senses and source
- diverse; involving multiple kinds or perspectives
- poly-
- multi-
- multielement
- multivariant
- multivariate (math.)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3940, syllabus PDF page 178. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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公元
公元 · gōngyuán
Common Era (CE); a system for numbering years
这个故事发生在公元十世纪。
zhè ge gù shi fā shēng zài gōng yuán shí shì jì。
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This story takes place in the tenth century CE.
Here, 公元: Common Era (CE); a system for numbering years.
Dictionary senses and source
- Common Era (CE); a system for numbering years
- CE (Common Era)
- Christian Era
- AD (Anno Domini)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4065, syllabus PDF page 181. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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元素
元素 · yuánsù
element; a basic component
元素 can be a chemical element or a component in an artistic or other composition. 传统元素 refers to traditional features in a work, not chemical substances.
这幅画融合了传统和现代元素。
zhè fú huà róng hé le chuán tǒng hé xiàn dài yuán sù。
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This painting combines traditional and modern elements.
Here, 元素: element; a basic component.
Dictionary senses and source
- element; a basic component
- element (key component of sth)
- (chemistry) element
- (math.) element (member of a set)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5222, syllabus PDF page 210. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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元宵
元宵 · yuánxiāo
glutinous rice balls; also part of the Lantern Festival's name
元宵 can name a glutinous-rice food associated with the festival. 元宵节 is the Lantern Festival. Translate the whole expression to distinguish the food from the festival name.
这家店在节日前出售元宵。
zhè jiā diàn zài jié rì qián chū shòu yuán xiāo。
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This shop sells glutinous rice balls before the festival.
Here, 元宵: glutinous rice balls; also part of the Lantern Festival's name.
Dictionary senses and source
- glutinous rice balls; also part of the Lantern Festival's name
- Lantern Festival
- night of the 15th of the first lunar month
- sticky rice dumplings
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5224, syllabus PDF page 210. 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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