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.
11 word entries · Batch 1 of 2
现在
现在 · xiànzài
now
我现在在学校。
wǒ xiàn zài zài xué xiào。
Show English meaning
I am at school now.
Here, 现在: now.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
现在三点十五分。
Here, 现在: now. Learn this use in its lesson.
现在两点。
Here, 现在: now. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- now
- at present
- at the moment
- modern
- current
- nowadays
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 232, syllabus PDF page 85. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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在
在 · zài
at; in; mark an action in progress in suitable frames
我在学校 gives a location. 她在看书 presents reading as in progress. Read the whole frame rather than translating every 在 in exactly the same way.
我在学校。
wǒ zài xué xiào。
Show English meaning
I am at school.
Here, 在: at; in; mark an action in progress in suitable frames.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
我在学校。她在看书。
Here, 在: be at; at; mark an action in progress in suitable frames. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- at; in; mark an action in progress in suitable frames
- be at; at; mark an action in progress in suitable frames
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 271, 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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正在
正在 · zhèngzài
in the middle of doing something
他正在看书。
tā zhèng zài kàn shū。
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He is reading a book right now.
Here, 正在: in the middle of doing something.
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我正在学习。
Here, 正在: in the process of. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- in the middle of doing something
- just at (that time)
- right in (that place)
- right in the middle of (doing sth)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 286, syllabus PDF page 87. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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实在
实在 · shízài
really; truly; emphasises a description or one's situation
这道题实在太难了。
zhè dào tí shí zài tài nán le。
Show English meaning
This question is really too difficult.
Here, 实在: really; truly; emphasises a description or one's situation.
Dictionary senses and source
- really; truly; emphasises a description or one's situation
- really
- actually
- indeed
- true
- real
- honest
- dependable
- (philosophy) reality
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1664, syllabus PDF page 121. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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存在
存在 · cúnzài
exist; be present
这个计划还存在一些问题。
zhè ge jì huà hái cún zài yì xiē wèn tí。
Show English meaning
There are still some problems with this plan.
Here, 存在: exist; be present.
Dictionary senses and source
- exist; be present
- to exist
- to be
- existence
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2210, syllabus PDF page 135. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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在场
在场 · zàichǎng
be present at an event or place
讨论时，所有负责人都在场。
tǎo lùn shí， suǒ yǒu fù zé rén dōu zài chǎng。
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All the people in charge were present for the discussion.
Here, 在场: be present at an event or place.
Dictionary senses and source
- be present at an event or place
- to be present
- to be on the scene
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3442, syllabus PDF page 166. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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在乎
在乎 · zàihu
care about; consider something important
我更在乎学习的过程，而不只是成绩。
wǒ gèng zài hu xué xí de guò chéng， ér bù zhǐ shì chéng jì。
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I care more about the learning process than just the grades.
Here, 在乎: care about; consider something important.
Dictionary senses and source
- care about; consider something important
- to rest with
- to lie in
- to be due to (a certain attribute)
- (often used in the negative) to care about
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3443, syllabus PDF page 166. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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在内
在内 · zàinèi
included; counting someone or something as part of a total
包括老师在内，一共有二十个人。
bāo kuò lǎo shī zài nèi， yí gòng yǒu èr shí gè rén。
Show English meaning
Including the teacher, there are twenty people altogether.
Here, 在内: included; counting someone or something as part of a total.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
包括我在内，一共五个人。
Here, 在内: included. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- included; counting someone or something as part of a total
- (included) in it
- among them
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3444, syllabus PDF page 166. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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在线
在线 · zàixiàn
online; connected to the internet
你现在在线吗？我想发个文件给你。
nǐ xiàn zài zài xiàn ma？ wǒ xiǎng fā gè wén jiàn gěi nǐ。
Show English meaning
Are you online now? I would like to send you a file.
Here, 在线: online; connected to the internet.
Dictionary senses and source
- online; connected to the internet
- online
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3445, syllabus PDF page 166. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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在于
在于 · zàiyú
lie in; depend on a key factor
学好语言的关键在于经常使用。
xué hǎo yǔ yán de guān jiàn zài yú jīng cháng shǐ yòng。
Show English meaning
The key to learning a language well lies in using it often.
Here, 在于: lie in; depend on a key factor.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
关键在于努力。
Here, 在于: lies in. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- lie in; depend on a key factor
- to rest with
- to lie in
- to be due to (a certain attribute)
- (of a matter) to be determined by
- to be up to (sb)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3446, syllabus PDF page 166. 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.