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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.


15 word entries · Batch 1 of 2

平时

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平时 · píngshí

usually; in everyday life

I / me我wǒordinarily平时píng shíto walk走路zǒu lùto go去qùschool学校xué xiào。

wǒ píng shí zǒu lù qù xué xiào。

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I usually walk to school.

Here, 平时: usually; in everyday life.

More course examples (may introduce later-level language)

he / him他tāordinarily平时píng shídegree / adjective linker很hěnbusy忙máng,weekend周末zhōu mòonly then / not until才cáito have time (to do sth)有空yǒu kòng。

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wǒwant / think / miss想xiǎngto raise提高tí gāooneself自己zì jǐ(modifier / structural particle)的deChinese language汉语hàn yǔlevel (of achievement etc)水平shuǐ píng。

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wǒordinary平常píng cháng七点qī diǎnto get out of bed起床qǐ chuáng。

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zhèto be / is是shìdegree / adjective linker很hěnordinary平常píng cháng(modifier / structural particle)的dematter事shì。

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měi gèperson人rénall / both都dōuto have / there is有yǒusame同样tóng yàng(modifier / structural particle)的deopportunity机会jī huì,this这zhèdegree / adjective linker很hěnfair公平gōng píng。

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zhè kuài(adverb -ly)地de很平hěn píng,to fit适合shì hé搭帐篷dā zhàng péng。

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tīng shuōyou你nǐsafe and sound平安píng ānperfect到家dào jiā,I / me我wǒthen / just就jiùto feel relieved放心fàng xīn(completed / change)了le。

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wǒ mento need需要xū yàoto keep保持bǎo chíto work工作gōng zuòand / with和héto live生活shēng huó(modifier / structural particle)的debalance平衡píng héng。

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tīngto finish完wánexplanation解释jiě shìback后hòu,he / him他tā(modifier / structural particle)的demood心情xīn qíngtranquil平静píng jìng(completed / change)了leto come down下来xià lái。

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zhè cìto take an exam考试kǎo shì(modifier / structural particle)的de平均分píng jūn fēnto be / is是shìeight八bāvery十分shí fēn。

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zhè geplatform平台píng táito offer提供tí gōngonline在线zài xiànto learn学习xué xícourse课程kè chéng。

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.

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