5600 words with pinyin, meaning and audio
Word lists follow the HSK 3.0 standard (2025), levels 1–9.
shop, firm, or brand of merchandise with a long-established reputation
flooded
to enjoy doing something tirelessly
to be willing to do sth; to be ready to do sth; to be happy to do sth
paradise
to strap tightly; to bind
burdensome; cumbersome; burden
radar
mirroring others; identical
to accumulate
to calculate the running total; cumulative; total
edge and corner; protrusion; sharpness
cold; indifferent
to freeze; to deep-freeze
unfeeling; callous
desolate; unfrequented; to treat sb coldly
a neglected branch; fig. a complete unknown who wins a competition
cold and detached towards sb; lack of regard; indifference
air conditioning
to cool
cold war; strained relationship; to be barely on speaking terms
to look distracted; to stare blankly; distracted
Scientific
odd; bizarre
dawn; daybreak
ceremonial robe; formal attire
etiquette
gift; present
courtesy demands reciprocity
assembly hall; auditorium
etiquette; ceremony
milestone
to heed; to pay attention to
to understand; to pay attention to; to take notice of
member of council; to take care of matters
as it should be by rights; proper and to be expected as a matter of course; inevitable and right
in the right and self-confident; bold and confident with justice on one's side; to have the courage of one's convictions
reason; intellect; rationality
carp
less capable than desirable; not as strong as one would wish; the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
to make every effort to; striving to do one's best
as far as one's capabilities extend; to the best of one's ability; within one's powers
to work hard for; to do all one can; to contend strongly
course; process
successive generations; successive dynasties; past dynasties
all previous
always; throughout; all-time
to last; to take; period
to file a case; to register a case
to legislate
cube
cubic meter
to render meritorious service; to make worthy contributions; to distinguish oneself
overpass; flyover
three-dimensional; solid; stereoscopic
to stand; to have a footing; to be established
to pursue a goal with determination; inspirational; motivational
pros and cons
pros and cons; advantages and disadvantages; gains and losses
interest rates
nimble
to be present; to attend
to link up; coherent
repeatedly; again and again
continuous; unbroken; uninterrupted
successive years; over many years
to continue in office; to serve for another term of office
to interlock; to be linked; chain
together with; along with
that very night; through the night; for several nights in a row
to take pity on; to feel tenderness toward
curtain
lotus seed
to have a get-together; celebration; party
to get in touch with; to contact; to stay in contact
alliance; union; coalition
league; league tournament
lit. to join hands; to act together
cheaply-priced; low-cost
incorruptible; unbribable; honest
upright and honest; integrity
cheek
to refine; to smelt
reluctant to part
good; very; very much
conscience
positive; leading to good consequences; virtuous
cool and refreshing
husband and wife
amphibious; dual-talented; able to work in two different lines
one's two hands; two prongs; both aspects, eventualities etc
a couple of tricks; real skill
two wings; two flanks
highlight; bright spot
bright and beautiful
to strike a pose; to make a public appearance; to come out in public
to understand; to make allowances for; understanding
to quantify
vast; extensive
therapy; treatment