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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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平时
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平时 · píngshí
usually; in everyday life
I / me我ordinarily平时to walk走路to go去school学校。
wǒ píng shí zǒu lù qù xué xiào。
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I usually walk to school.
Here, 平时: usually; in everyday life.
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he / him他ordinarily平时degree / adjective linker很busy忙,weekend周末only then / not until才to have time (to do sth)有空。
Here, 平时: usually. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- usually; in everyday life
- ordinarily
- in normal times
- in peacetime
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 795, syllabus PDF page 99. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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水平
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水平 · shuǐpíng
level of skill or ability
I / me我want / think / miss想to raise提高oneself自己(modifier / structural particle)的Chinese language汉语level (of achievement etc)水平。
wǒ xiǎng tí gāo zì jǐ de hàn yǔ shuǐ píng。
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I want to improve my Chinese proficiency.
Here, 水平: level of skill or ability.
Dictionary senses and source
- level of skill or ability
- level (of achievement etc)
- standard
- horizontal
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 846, 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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平常
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平常 · píngcháng
usually; ordinary; in everyday circumstances
I / me我ordinary平常七点to get out of bed起床。
wǒ píng cháng qī diǎn qǐ chuáng。
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I usually get up at seven.
Here, 平常: usually; ordinary; in everyday circumstances.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
this这to be / is是degree / adjective linker很ordinary平常(modifier / structural particle)的matter事。
Here, 平常: ordinary. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- usually; ordinary; in everyday circumstances
- ordinary
- common
- usually
- ordinarily
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1557, syllabus PDF page 118. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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公平
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公平 · gōngpíng
fair; treating people without unreasonable preference
每个person人all / both都to have / there is有same同样(modifier / structural particle)的opportunity机会,this这degree / adjective linker很fair公平。
měi gè rén dōu yǒu tóng yàng de jī huì, zhè hěn gōng píng。
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Everyone has the same opportunity, which is fair.
Here, 公平: fair; treating people without unreasonable preference.
Dictionary senses and source
- fair; treating people without unreasonable preference
- fair
- impartial
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2412, syllabus PDF page 140. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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平
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平 · píng
flat or level
这块(adverb -ly)地很平,to fit适合搭帐篷。
zhè kuài dì hěn píng, shì hé dā zhàng péng。
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This patch of ground is flat and suitable for putting up a tent.
Here, 平: flat or level.
Dictionary senses and source
- flat or level
- flat
- level
- equal
- to tie (make the same score)
- to draw (score)
- calm
- peaceful
- abbr. for 平聲|平声[ping2 sheng1]
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2837, syllabus PDF page 150. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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平安
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平安 · píng’ān
safe and sound
to hear (sth said)听说you你safe and sound平安perfect到家,I / me我then / just就to feel relieved放心(completed / change)了。
tīng shuō nǐ píng ān dào jiā, wǒ jiù fàng xīn le。
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I am relieved to hear that you got home safely.
Here, 平安: safe and sound.
Dictionary senses and source
- safe and sound
- well
- without mishap
- quiet and safe
- at peace
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2840, syllabus PDF page 150. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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平衡
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平衡 · pínghéng
balance; a stable relationship between different things
we / us我们to need需要to keep保持to work工作and / with和to live生活(modifier / structural particle)的balance平衡。
wǒ men xū yào bǎo chí gōng zuò hé shēng huó de píng héng。
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We need to maintain a balance between work and life.
Here, 平衡: balance; a stable relationship between different things.
Dictionary senses and source
- balance; a stable relationship between different things
- balance
- equilibrium
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2841, syllabus PDF page 151. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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平静
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平静 · píngjìng
calm; without strong disturbance or emotion
to listen to听to finish完explanation解释back后,he / him他(modifier / structural particle)的mood心情tranquil平静(completed / change)了to come down下来。
tīng wán jiě shì hòu, tā de xīn qíng píng jìng le xià lái。
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After hearing the explanation, he calmed down.
Here, 平静: calm; without strong disturbance or emotion.
Dictionary senses and source
- calm; without strong disturbance or emotion
- tranquil
- undisturbed
- serene
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2844, syllabus PDF page 151. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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平均
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平均 · píngjūn
average; the amount per person or item when shared equally
这次to take an exam考试(modifier / structural particle)的平均分to be / is是eight八very十分。
zhè cì kǎo shì de píng jūn fēn shì bā shí fēn。
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The average score on this exam is eighty.
Here, 平均: average; the amount per person or item when shared equally.
Dictionary senses and source
- average; the amount per person or item when shared equally
- average
- on average
- evenly
- in equal proportions
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2845, syllabus PDF page 151. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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平台
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平台 · píngtái
platform; a service or system supporting an activity
this这个platform平台to offer提供online在线to learn学习course课程。
zhè ge píng tái tí gōng zài xiàn xué xí kè chéng。
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This platform offers online courses.
Here, 平台: platform; a service or system supporting an activity.
Dictionary senses and source
- platform; a service or system supporting an activity
- platform
- terrace
- flat-roofed building
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2847, syllabus PDF page 151. 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.