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.
23 word entries · Batch 1 of 3
本
本 · běn
a classifier for books
我买了两本书。
wǒ mǎi le liǎng běn shū。
Show English meaning
I bought two books.
Here, 本: a classifier for books.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
两本书。
Here, 本: measure word for books. Learn this use in its lesson.
这儿有十几本书。
Here, 本: (measure word). Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- a classifier for books
- root
- stem
- origin
- source
- this
- the current
- original
- inherent
- originally
- classifier for books, periodicals, files etc
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 10, syllabus PDF page 80. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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开
开 · kāi
open; turn on; operate, depending on context
请开门。
qǐng kāi mén。
Show English meaning
Please open the door.
Here, 开: open; turn on; operate, depending on context.
Dictionary senses and source
- open; turn on; operate, depending on context
- to open (transitive or intransitive)
- (of ships, vehicles, troops etc) to start
- to turn on
- to put in operation
- to operate
- to run
- to boil
- to write out (a prescription, check, invoice etc)
- (directional complement) away
- off
- carat (gold)
- abbr. for Kelvin, 開爾文|开尔文[Kai1 er3 wen2]
- abbr. for 開本|开本[kai1 ben3], book format
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 97, syllabus PDF page 82. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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本子
本子 · běnzi
notebook
我在本子上写了这个词。
wǒ zài běn zi shàng xiě le zhè ge cí。
Show English meaning
I wrote this word in my notebook.
Here, 本子: notebook.
Dictionary senses and source
- notebook
- book
- Japanese-style self-published comic (esp. an erotic one), aka "dōjinshi"
- edition
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 308, 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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笔记本
笔记本 · bǐjìběn
notebook for writing in
我把新词写在笔记本上。
wǒ bǎ xīn cí xiě zài bǐ jì běn shàng。
Show English meaning
I write new words in my notebook.
Here, 笔记本: notebook for writing in.
Dictionary senses and source
- notebook for writing in
- notebook (stationery)
- notebook (computing)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 522, syllabus PDF page 93. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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课本
课本 · kèběn
textbook
请打开课本，看第五页。
qǐng dǎ kāi kè běn， kàn dì wǔ yè。
Show English meaning
Please open your textbook and look at page five.
Here, 课本: textbook.
Dictionary senses and source
- textbook
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 736, syllabus PDF page 98. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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本科
本科 · běnkē
undergraduate degree study
她正在读本科。
tā zhèng zài dú běn kē。
Show English meaning
She is studying for an undergraduate degree.
Here, 本科: undergraduate degree study.
Dictionary senses and source
- undergraduate degree study
- undergraduate course
- undergraduate (attributive)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1024, syllabus PDF page 105. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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本来
本来 · běnlái
originally; what was true or intended before a change
我本来想坐公交车，后来改坐地铁了。
wǒ běn lái xiǎng zuò gōng jiāo chē， hòu lái gǎi zuò dì tiě le。
Show English meaning
I originally wanted to take the bus, but later changed to the metro.
Here, 本来: originally; what was true or intended before a change.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
我本来想去。
Here, 本来: originally. Learn this use in its lesson.
我本来想去的。
Here, 本来: originally. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- originally; what was true or intended before a change
- original
- originally
- at first
- it goes without saying
- of course
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1025, syllabus PDF page 105. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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基本
基本 · jīběn
basic; fundamental
请先掌握这些基本词语。
qǐng xiān zhǎng wò zhè xiē jī běn cí yǔ。
Show English meaning
Please learn these basic expressions first.
Here, 基本: basic; fundamental.
Dictionary senses and source
- basic; fundamental
- basic
- fundamental
- main
- elementary
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1319, syllabus PDF page 112. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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基本上
基本上 · jīběnshàng
basically; for the most part
今天的作业我基本上做完了。
jīn tiān de zuò yè wǒ jī běn shàng zuò wán le。
Show English meaning
I have mostly finished today's homework.
Here, 基本上: basically; for the most part.
Dictionary senses and source
- basically; for the most part
- basically
- on the whole
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1320, syllabus PDF page 112. Dictionary reading comparison: reading variant. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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本
本 · běn
this or current; a formal expression used before a noun
本周的会议改到周五了。
běn zhōu de huì yì gǎi dào zhōu wǔ le。
Show English meaning
This week's meeting has been moved to Friday.
Here, 本: this or current; a formal expression used before a noun.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
我买了两本书。
wǒ mǎi le liǎng běn shū。
Show English meaning
I bought two books.
Here, 本: a classifier for books.
两本书。
Here, 本: measure word for books. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- this or current; a formal expression used before a noun
- root
- stem
- origin
- source
- this
- the current
- original
- inherent
- originally
- classifier for books, periodicals, files etc
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2040, syllabus PDF page 130. 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.