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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.
14 word entries · Batch 1 of 2
说
说 · shuō
say; speak
他说他今天很忙。
tā shuō tā jīn tiān hěn máng。
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He says that he is busy today.
Here, 说: say; speak.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
请说下去。
Here, 说: speak. Learn this use in its lesson.
你刚才说什么？
Here, 说: say. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- say; speak
- to speak
- to talk
- to say
- to explain
- to comment
- to scold
- to tell off
- (bound form) theory
- doctrine
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 196, syllabus PDF page 84. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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说话
说话 · shuōhuà
speak; talk
请不要在这里说话。
qǐng bú yào zài zhè lǐ shuō huà。
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Please do not talk here.
Here, 说话: speak; talk.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
吃饭的时候，别说话。
Here, 说话: talk. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- speak; talk
- to speak
- to say
- to talk
- to gossip
- to tell stories
- talk
- word
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 197, syllabus PDF page 84. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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听说
听说 · tīngshuō
hear that; learn something from what others say
我听说这家饭馆不错。
wǒ tīng shuō zhè jiā fàn guǎn bú cuò。
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I have heard that this restaurant is pretty good.
Here, 听说: hear that; learn something from what others say.
Dictionary senses and source
- hear that; learn something from what others say
- to hear (sth said)
- one hears (that)
- hearsay
- listening and speaking
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 857, syllabus PDF page 101. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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说法
说法 · shuōfǎ
way of expressing something; a statement or explanation
这个意思还有别的说法吗？
zhè ge yì si hái yǒu bié de shuō fǎ ma？
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Is there another way to express this meaning?
Here, 说法: way of expressing something; a statement or explanation.
Dictionary senses and source
- way of expressing something; a statement or explanation
- to expound Buddhist teachings
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1699, syllabus PDF page 122. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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说明
说明 · shuōmíng
explain; describe; instructions or explanation
请说明你为什么选这个答案。
qǐng shuō míng nǐ wèi shén me xuǎn zhè ge dá àn。
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Please explain why you chose this answer.
Here, 说明: explain; describe; instructions or explanation.
Dictionary senses and source
- explain; describe; instructions or explanation
- to explain
- to illustrate
- to indicate
- to show
- to prove
- explanation
- directions
- caption
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1700, syllabus PDF page 122. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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说明书
说明书 · shuōmíngshū
instruction manual
使用前，请先看说明书。
shǐ yòng qián， qǐng xiān kàn shuō míng shū。
Show English meaning
Please read the instruction manual before use.
Here, 说明书: instruction manual.
Dictionary senses and source
- instruction manual
- (technical) manual
- (book of) directions
- synopsis (of a play or film)
- specification (patent)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1701, syllabus PDF page 122. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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小说
小说 · xiǎoshuō
novel; fiction
我正在读一本小说。
wǒ zhèng zài dú yī běn xiǎo shuō。
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I am reading a novel.
Here, 小说: novel; fiction.
Dictionary senses and source
- novel; fiction
- novel
- fiction
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1814, 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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再说
再说 · zàishuō
besides; furthermore, adding another reason; also discuss later in other uses
我今天没时间，再说外面还下着雨。
wǒ jīn tiān méi shí jiān， zài shuō wài miàn hái xià zhe yǔ。
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I have no time today; besides, it is raining outside.
Here, 再说: besides; furthermore, adding another reason; also discuss later in other uses.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
太贵了，再说我也不喜欢。
Here, 再说: besides. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- besides; furthermore, adding another reason; also discuss later in other uses
- to say again
- to put off a discussion until later
- moreover
- what's more
- besides
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1915, syllabus PDF page 127. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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传说
传说 · chuánshuō
legend; a traditional story
老人给我们讲了一个当地的传说。
lǎo rén gěi wǒ men jiǎng le yí gè dāng dì de chuán shuō。
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The old man told us a local legend.
Here, 传说: legend; a traditional story.
Dictionary senses and source
- legend; a traditional story
- legend
- folk tale
- to repeat from mouth to mouth
- they say that...
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2186, syllabus PDF page 134. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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据说
据说 · jùshuō
it is said that; introduces information heard from others
据说，这家餐厅的面条很好吃。
jù shuō， zhè jiā cān tīng de miàn tiáo hěn hǎo chī。
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I have heard that the noodles at this restaurant are delicious.
Here, 据说: it is said that; introduces information heard from others.
Dictionary senses and source
- it is said that; introduces information heard from others
- it is said that
- reportedly
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2641, syllabus PDF page 146. 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.