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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.
13 word entries · Batch 1 of 2
爱
爱 · ài
love
我爱我的家人。
wǒ ài wǒ de jiā rén。
Show English meaning
I love my family.
Here, 爱: love.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
哥哥爱运动，弟弟则爱读书。
Here, 爱: love. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- love
- to love
- to be fond of
- to like
- affection
- to be inclined (to do sth)
- to tend to (happen)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1, 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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爱好
爱好 · àihào
hobby; interest
我的爱好是游泳。
wǒ de ài hào shì yóu yǒng。
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My hobby is swimming.
Here, 爱好: hobby; interest.
Dictionary senses and source
- hobby; interest
- to like
- to be fond of
- to take pleasure in
- to be keen on
- interest
- hobby
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 302, 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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爱人
爱人 · àiren
spouse; husband or wife, especially in mainland usage
我的爱人是一名老师。
wǒ de ài ren shì yī míng lǎo shī。
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My spouse is a teacher.
Here, 爱人: spouse; husband or wife, especially in mainland usage.
Dictionary senses and source
- spouse; husband or wife, especially in mainland usage
- spouse (PRC)
- lover (non-PRC)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 503, syllabus PDF page 92. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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可爱
可爱 · kě’ài
cute; lovable
这只小猫真可爱！
zhè zhī xiǎo māo zhēn kě ài！
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This kitten is so cute!
Here, 可爱: cute; lovable.
Dictionary senses and source
- cute; lovable
- adorable
- cute
- lovely
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 733, 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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喜爱
喜爱 · xǐ’ài
like; be fond of
很多人喜爱这本书。
hěn duō rén xǐ ài zhè běn shū。
Show English meaning
Many people are fond of this book.
Here, 喜爱: like; be fond of.
Dictionary senses and source
- like; be fond of
- to like
- to love
- to be fond of
- favorite
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 886, syllabus PDF page 102. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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爱情
爱情 · àiqíng
romantic love
这部电影讲的是爱情。
zhè bù diàn yǐng jiǎng de shì ài qíng。
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This film is about romantic love.
Here, 爱情: romantic love.
Dictionary senses and source
- romantic love
- romance
- love (romantic)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1002, 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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爱心
爱心 · àixīn
care and kindness towards others
她是一位很有爱心的老师。
tā shì yī wèi hěn yǒu ài xīn de lǎo shī。
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She is a very caring teacher.
Here, 爱心: care and kindness towards others.
Dictionary senses and source
- care and kindness towards others
- compassion
- kindness
- care for others
- love
- charity (bazaar, golf day etc)
- heart (the symbol ♥)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1003, 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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爱护
爱护 · àihù
take care of and protect
我们要爱护学校的花草。
wǒ men yào ài hù xué xiào de huā cǎo。
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We should take care of the plants at school.
Here, 爱护: take care of and protect.
Dictionary senses and source
- take care of and protect
- to cherish
- to treasure
- to take care of
- to love and protect
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2004, 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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恋爱
恋爱 · liàn’ài
be in a romantic relationship; romantic love
他们大学时开始恋爱。
tā men dà xué shí kāi shǐ liàn ài。
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They began dating at university.
Here, 恋爱: be in a romantic relationship; romantic love.
Dictionary senses and source
- be in a romantic relationship; romantic love
- (romantic) love
- in love
- to have an affair
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2716, syllabus PDF page 147. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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亲爱
亲爱 · qīn’ài
dear; beloved, usually followed by 的
亲爱的老师，谢谢您的帮助。
qīn ài de lǎo shī， xiè xie nín de bāng zhù。
Show English meaning
Dear teacher, thank you for your help.
Here, 亲爱: dear; beloved, usually followed by 的.
Dictionary senses and source
- dear; beloved, usually followed by 的
- dear
- beloved
- darling
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2879, 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.