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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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比
比 · bǐ
than; introduces the comparison in a comparative statement
这本书比那本书便宜。
zhè běn shū bǐ nà běn shū pián yi。
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This book is cheaper than that one.
Here, 比: than; introduces the comparison in a comparative statement.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
这个比那个贵。
Here, 比: than, comparison. Learn this use in its lesson.
跟去年比，今年更热。
Here, 比: compare. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- than; introduces the comparison in a comparative statement
- to compare
- (followed by a noun and adjective) more {adj.} than {noun}
- ratio
- to gesture
- (Taiwan pr. [bi4] in some compounds derived from Classical Chinese)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 309, 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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比较
比较 · bǐjiào
fairly; rather, when describing a degree
这家饭馆比较便宜。
zhè jiā fàn guǎn bǐ jiào pián yi。
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This restaurant is fairly inexpensive.
Here, 比较: fairly; rather, when describing a degree.
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这里比较安静。
Here, 比较: fairly / relatively here. Learn this use in its lesson.
这个问题比较简单。
Here, 比较: fairly. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- fairly; rather, when describing a degree
- to compare
- to contrast
- comparatively
- relatively
- quite
- comparison
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 521, 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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比如
比如 · bǐrú
for example
我喜欢运动，比如跑步和游泳。
wǒ xǐ huan yùn dòng， bǐ rú pǎo bù hé yóu yǒng。
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I like exercise, for example running and swimming.
Here, 比如: for example.
Dictionary senses and source
- for example
- for instance
- such as
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 523, 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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比赛
比赛 · bǐsài
competition; match
今天下午有一场足球比赛。
jīn tiān xià wǔ yǒu yī chǎng zú qiú bǐ sài。
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There is a football match this afternoon.
Here, 比赛: competition; match.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
比赛因为下雨而取消了。
Here, 比赛: the match. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- competition; match
- competition (sports etc)
- match
- to compete
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 524, 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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相比
相比 · xiāngbǐ
compared with; in comparison
跟上个月相比，我进步了一点儿。
gēn shàng gè yuè xiàng bǐ， wǒ jìn bù le yī diǎnr。
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I have improved a little compared with last month.
Here, 相比: compared with; in comparison.
Dictionary senses and source
- compared with; in comparison
- to compare
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1803, 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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比分
比分 · bǐfēn
score in a match
比赛结束时，比分是二比一。
bǐ sài jié shù shí， bǐ fēn shì èr bǐ yī。
Show English meaning
The final score was two to one.
Here, 比分: score in a match.
Dictionary senses and source
- score in a match
- score
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2046, syllabus PDF page 131. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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比例
比例 · bǐlì
proportion; the relative amount of something
这个班男女学生的比例是二比一。
zhè ge bān nán nǚ xué shēng de bǐ lì shì èr bǐ yī。
Show English meaning
The ratio of male to female students in this class is two to one.
Here, 比例: proportion; the relative amount of something.
Dictionary senses and source
- proportion; the relative amount of something
- proportion
- scale
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2047, syllabus PDF page 131. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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比喻
比喻 · bǐyù
metaphor; describing one thing as another
“时间是金钱”是一个比喻。
“ shí jiān shì jīn qián ” shì yí gè bǐ yù。
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“Time is money” is a metaphor.
Here, 比喻: metaphor; describing one thing as another.
Dictionary senses and source
- metaphor; describing one thing as another
- to compare
- to liken to
- metaphor
- analogy
- figure of speech
- figuratively
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2048, syllabus PDF page 131. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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对比
对比 · duìbǐ
compare by looking at differences
对比两个方案后，我们选了第二个。
duì bǐ liǎng gè fāng àn hòu， wǒ men xuǎn le dì èr gè。
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After comparing the two plans, we chose the second.
Here, 对比: compare by looking at differences.
Dictionary senses and source
- compare by looking at differences
- to contrast
- contrast
- ratio
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2305, syllabus PDF page 137. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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比方
比方 · bǐfang
for example (often in 比方说)
有些活动不需要花钱，比方说去公园散步。
yǒu xiē huó dòng bù xū yào huā qián， bǐ fang shuō qù gōng yuán sàn bù。
Show English meaning
Some activities cost nothing, such as going for a walk in the park.
Here, 比方: for example (often in 比方说).
Dictionary senses and source
- for example (often in 比方说)
- analogy
- instance
- for instance
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 3649, syllabus PDF page 171. 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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