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.
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改
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改 · gǎi
change; alter; correct
this这个sentence句子I / me我want / think / miss想to change改(used after a verb) give it…一下。
zhè ge jù zi wǒ xiǎng gǎi yí xià。
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I would like to make a small change to this sentence.
Here, 改: change; alter; correct.
Dictionary senses and source
- change; alter; correct
- to change
- to alter
- to transform
- to correct
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1218, syllabus PDF page 110. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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改变
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改变 · gǎibiàn
change; make or become different
这次to travel旅行to change改变(completed / change)了I / me我(modifier / structural particle)的way of thinking想法。
zhè cì lǚ xíng gǎi biàn le wǒ de xiǎng fǎ。
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This trip changed my way of thinking.
Here, 改变: change; make or become different.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
habit习惯in case (sth happens)一旦to cultivate养成,then / just就degree / adjective linker很difficult / hard难to change改变。
Here, 改变: to change. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- change; make or become different
- to change
- to alter
- to transform
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1219, syllabus PDF page 110. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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改革
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改革 · gǎigé
reform; make changes to a system
school学校in the middle of正在reform改革考试制度。
xué xiào zhèng zài gǎi gé kǎo shì zhì dù。
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The school is reforming its exam system.
Here, 改革: reform; make changes to a system.
Dictionary senses and source
- reform; make changes to a system
- reform
- to reform
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2376, syllabus PDF page 139. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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改进
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改进 · gǎijìn
improve a method, design or way of working
改进 usually improves a method, technique, design or way of working. 改善 usually improves conditions or a situation, such as transport or living conditions.
we / us我们according to根据to send back information反馈to improve改进(completed / change)了to learn学习method方法。
wǒ men gēn jù fǎn kuì gǎi jìn le xué xí fāng fǎ。
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We improved our study methods based on feedback.
Here, 改进: improve a method, design or way of working.
Dictionary senses and source
- improve a method, design or way of working
- to improve
- to make better
- improvement
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2377, syllabus PDF page 139. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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改善
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改善 · gǎishàn
improve a condition or situation
改善 usually improves conditions or a situation. 改进 usually improves methods, techniques or designs.
new新(modifier / structural particle)的公交线路to make better改善(completed / change)了local当地(modifier / structural particle)的to be connected交通。
xīn de gōng jiāo xiàn lù gǎi shàn le dāng dì de jiāo tōng。
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The new bus route improved local transport.
Here, 改善: improve a condition or situation.
Dictionary senses and source
- improve a condition or situation
- to make better
- to improve
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2378, syllabus PDF page 139. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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改天
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改天 · gǎitiān
another day; some other time
today今天not / haven't没(concept of) time时间,we / us我们another day改天再聊(suggestion)吧。
jīn tiān méi shí jiān, wǒ men gǎi tiān zài liáo ba。
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We do not have time today; let's talk another day.
Here, 改天: another day; some other time.
Dictionary senses and source
- another day; some other time
- another day
- some other time
- to find another day (for appointment etc)
- to take a rain check
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2379, syllabus PDF page 139. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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改正
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改正 · gǎizhèng
correct a mistake or bad habit
to ask请to correct改正article文章to hit (the mark)中(modifier / structural particle)的incorrectly written or…错别字。
qǐng gǎi zhèng wén zhāng zhōng de cuò bié zì。
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Please correct the wrongly written characters in the article.
Here, 改正: correct a mistake or bad habit.
Dictionary senses and source
- correct a mistake or bad habit
- to correct
- to amend
- to put right
- correction
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2380, syllabus PDF page 139. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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修改
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修改 · xiūgǎi
revise; change something to correct or improve it
teacher老师to / for / give给(completed / change)了to propose建议,I / me我again又to amend修改(completed / change)了one time (all the way…一遍article文章。
lǎo shī gěi le jiàn yì, wǒ yòu xiū gǎi le yī biàn wén zhāng。
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The teacher gave me suggestions, and I revised the article again.
Here, 修改: revise; change something to correct or improve it.
Dictionary senses and source
- revise; change something to correct or improve it
- to amend
- to alter
- to modify
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3300, syllabus PDF page 162. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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改编
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改编 · gǎibiān
adapt a work into a different form
改编 adapts a work, such as a novel into a film. 改造 transforms something such as a building or system to change its form or use.
这部movie电影to be / is是according to根据novel小说to adapt改编(modifier / structural particle)的。
zhè bù diàn yǐng shì gēn jù xiǎo shuō gǎi biān de。
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This film is adapted from a novel.
Here, 改编: adapt a work into a different form.
Dictionary senses and source
- adapt a work into a different form
- to adapt
- to rearrange
- to revise
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4014, 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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改造
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改造 · gǎizào
transform; remodel to change how something works
they他们(把: marks the object)把old旧depot仓库to transform改造to succeed成(completed / change)了library图书馆。
tā men bǎ jiù cāng kù gǎi zào chéng le tú shū guǎn。
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They transformed the old warehouse into a library.
Here, 改造: transform; remodel to change how something works.
Dictionary senses and source
- transform; remodel to change how something works
- to transform
- to reform
- to remodel
- to remold
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 4015, 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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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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