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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究竟
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究竟 · jiūjìng
actually; exactly; asks for the real answer with emphasis
you你to go to the bottom of a…究竟why?为什么not / haven't没to come来?
nǐ jiū jìng wèi shén me méi lái?
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Why exactly did you not come?
Here, 究竟: actually; exactly; asks for the real answer with emphasis.
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this这to go to the bottom of a…究竟to be / is是what's the matter?怎么回事?
Here, 究竟: exactly. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- actually; exactly; asks for the real answer with emphasis
- to go to the bottom of a matter
- after all
- when all is said and done
- (in an interrogative sentence) finally
- outcome
- result
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1407, syllabus PDF page 115. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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研究
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研究 · yánjiū
study; research; examine something closely
he / him他in the middle of正在research研究this这个question问题。
tā zhèng zài yán jiū zhè ge wèn tí。
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He is studying this problem.
Here, 研究: study; research; examine something closely.
Dictionary senses and source
- study; research; examine something closely
- research
- a study
- to research
- to look into
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1846, syllabus PDF page 126. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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研究生
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研究生 · yánjiūshēng
postgraduate student; someone studying beyond a first degree
older sister姐姐to be / is是一名graduate student研究生。
jiě jie shì yī míng yán jiū shēng。
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My older sister is a postgraduate student.
Here, 研究生: postgraduate student; someone studying beyond a first degree.
Dictionary senses and source
- postgraduate student; someone studying beyond a first degree
- graduate student
- postgraduate student
- research student
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1847, syllabus PDF page 126. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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讲究
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讲究 · jiǎngjiu
pay particular attention to a standard or quality
she / her她to prepare a meal做饭degree / adjective linker很to pay particular attention…讲究(food) ingredient食材(modifier / structural particle)的fresh (experience, food etc)新鲜degree程度。
tā zuò fàn hěn jiǎng jiu shí cái de xīn xiān chéng dù。
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She pays close attention to the freshness of ingredients when cooking.
Here, 讲究: pay particular attention to a standard or quality.
Dictionary senses and source
- pay particular attention to a standard or quality
- to pay particular attention to
- carefully selected for quality
- tastefully chosen
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2582, syllabus PDF page 144. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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追究
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追究 · zhuījiū
to investigate responsibility for an act or outcome
这次investigation调查can / will会to investigate追究accident事故(modifier / structural particle)的cause原因and / with和responsibility责任。
zhè cì diào chá huì zhuī jiū shì gù de yuán yīn hé zé rèn。
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This investigation will examine the causes of the accident and who is responsible.
Here, 追究: to investigate responsibility for an act or outcome.
Dictionary senses and source
- to investigate responsibility for an act or outcome
- to investigate
- to look into
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 5373, syllabus PDF page 214. 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.