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.
12 word entries · Batch 1 of 2
想
想 · xiǎng
want; think; miss, depending on context
我想喝水。
wǒ xiǎng hē shuǐ。
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I would like some water.
Here, 想: want; think; miss, depending on context.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
你想吃什么？
Here, 想: would like to. Learn this use in its lesson.
我想舒舒服服地躺在沙发上。
Here, 想: want to. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- want; think; miss, depending on context
- to think (about)
- to think of
- to devise
- to think (that)
- to believe (that)
- to desire
- to want (to)
- to miss (feel wistful about the absence of)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 233, 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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理想
理想 · lǐxiǎng
ideal; an aspiration or goal
当老师是我的理想。
dāng lǎo shī shì wǒ de lǐ xiǎng。
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My ambition is to become a teacher.
Here, 理想: ideal; an aspiration or goal.
Dictionary senses and source
- ideal; an aspiration or goal
- an ideal
- a dream
- ideal
- perfect
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1463, syllabus PDF page 116. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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梦想
梦想 · mèngxiǎng
dream; an ambition one hopes to achieve
当一名教师是我的梦想。
dāng yī míng jiào shī shì wǒ de mèng xiǎng。
Show English meaning
My dream is to become a teacher.
Here, 梦想: dream; an ambition one hopes to achieve.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
他们为梦想而奋斗。
Here, 梦想: dream. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- dream; an ambition one hopes to achieve
- (fig.) to dream of
- dream
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1506, syllabus PDF page 117. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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想法
想法 · xiǎngfǎ
idea; thought; one's way of thinking
你有什么新的想法？
nǐ yǒu shén me xīn de xiǎng fǎ？
Show English meaning
Do you have any new ideas?
Here, 想法: idea; thought; one's way of thinking.
Dictionary senses and source
- idea; thought; one's way of thinking
- way of thinking
- opinion
- notion
- to think of a way (to do sth)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1809, syllabus PDF page 125. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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思想
思想 · sīxiǎng
ideas or thoughts
这本书介绍了作者的思想。
zhè běn shū jiè shào le zuò zhě de sī xiǎng。
Show English meaning
This book introduces the author's ideas.
Here, 思想: ideas or thoughts.
Dictionary senses and source
- ideas or thoughts
- thought
- thinking
- idea
- ideology
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3080, syllabus PDF page 156. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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想念
想念 · xiǎngniàn
miss someone or something
出国以后，我很想念家人。
chū guó yǐ hòu， wǒ hěn xiǎng niàn jiā rén。
Show English meaning
After going abroad, I missed my family very much.
Here, 想念: miss someone or something.
Dictionary senses and source
- miss someone or something
- to miss
- to remember with longing
- to long to see again
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3253, syllabus PDF page 161. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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想象
想象 · xiǎngxiàng
imagine; picture in your mind
你能想象没有网络的生活吗？
nǐ néng xiǎng xiàng méi yǒu wǎng luò de shēng huó ma？
Show English meaning
Can you imagine life without the internet?
Here, 想象: imagine; picture in your mind.
Dictionary senses and source
- imagine; picture in your mind
- to imagine
- to envision
- imagination
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3256, syllabus PDF page 161. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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感想
感想 · gǎnxiǎng
thoughts or impressions after an experience
看完电影后，我们分享了各自的感想。
kàn wán diàn yǐng hòu， wǒ men fēn xiǎng le gè zì de gǎn xiǎng。
Show English meaning
After watching the film, we shared our impressions.
Here, 感想: thoughts or impressions after an experience.
Dictionary senses and source
- thoughts or impressions after an experience
- impressions
- reflections
- thoughts
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4026, syllabus PDF page 180. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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幻想
幻想 · huànxiǎng
fantasize; imagine something unlikely or unreal
小时候，我常常幻想自己能飞。
xiǎo shí hou， wǒ cháng cháng huàn xiǎng zì jǐ néng fēi。
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As a child, I often imagined that I could fly.
Here, 幻想: fantasize; imagine something unlikely or unreal.
Dictionary senses and source
- fantasize; imagine something unlikely or unreal
- to fantasize
- to imagine
- an illusion
- a fantasy
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4179, syllabus PDF page 184. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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科幻
科幻 · kēhuàn
science fiction
我最近读了一本科幻小说。
wǒ zuì jìn dú le yī běn kē huàn xiǎo shuō。
Show English meaning
I recently read a science-fiction novel.
Here, 科幻: science fiction.
Dictionary senses and source
- science fiction
- abbr. for 科學幻想|科学幻想[ke1 xue2 huan4 xiang3]
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4380, syllabus PDF page 189. 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.