HSK 3

A list of HSK3 characters along with sample sentences. The majority of them should have been vetted by predominantly native speakers on italki. Emphasis on should.

1

市
我每天早上都会去市场买菜。
I go to the market every day to buy vegetables.
地
请打扫你的卧室,地上很脏。
Please sweep your room, the floor is very dirty.
要
吃饭前要洗手。
You should wash your hands before eating.
发
在我到达飞机场的时候,我才发现我忘了带我的护照。
者
他是一个咖啡爱好者
He is a coffee enthusiast!
业
i我已经毕业很久了。
I graduated a long time ago.
成
成功需要努力和毅力。
Success requires effort and perseverance.
后
因为是我做饭,所以以后吃饭你就得洗盘子。
You have to clean the dishes after dinner because I cooked.
于
在爬了三天山之后,她终于到达了山顶。
After climbing the mountain for 3 days, she finally reached the summit.
方
住在火车站附近很方便。
Living near the train station is very convenient.

11

用
亚洲人常用筷子吃饭。
Asians often use chopsticks to eat.
而
她年轻而美丽。
She is young and beautiful.
法
法律公平吗?有人不觉得。
Is the law fair? Some people don't think so.
理
这个公司经理太多,工人太少。
This company has too many managers and not enough workers.
事
有什么事吗?
What's up?

21

Character Sentence Translation
记    
主 新加坡的天气主要是潮湿的。 Singapore’s weather is mostly humid.
实 我丈夫不实在。怎么办呢? My husband isn’t honest. What to do?
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定 你想瘦身?那么你一定得锻炼。 You want to lose weight? You should exercise.
其    
文    
心 你有健康。担心什么? You are healthy. What are you worried about?
目    
力    
当 当然我原谅你! Of course I forgive you!
通    
位    
道 这问题太难了,我不知道答案。 This problem is too hard, I don’t know the answer.

31

如
如果他不能来,我就跟他分手。
If he cannot come I'll break up with him.
种
公园里种了很多花。
There are many flowers in the park.
重
加
然
情
女人的柔情似水。
Women's feelings are like water.
化
特
提
平
因为我水平有限,所以我可能不会做得很好。
I don't know how to do this well due to my limited abilities.
网
你真不忙啊!你总是挂在网上
You're not busy! You're often on the internet!

41

万
据
据说她很漂亮而且很丰富 。
It is said she is both beautiful and rich.
安
这条街道很安静。
This sreet is very quiet.
只
我只在周末有时间。
I only have time at weekends.
赛
这是在与时间赛跑!
This is a race against time!
世
世界末日很将近
相
因为他总是吹牛皮,所以没人相信他
Nobody belives him because he always boasts.
使
向
地铁站在哪个方向
Which direction to the (metro) station?
总
我总是带着一把雨伞
I always carry an umbrella.

51

物
上个礼拜天,我们去了动物园。
Last Sundary we went to the zoo.
己
上个礼拜天/日,我们/地都去了/佐动物园。
I taught myself how to cook. (though 自学 might be more appropriate?)
数
这个数学作业很容易-我已经做完了。
This maths homework is very easy - I'm already done.
解
这个蛋糕可以分解成4份
We can divide this cake in four.
该
你应该小心点儿。这里有点儿危险。
You should be a little careful. It's dangerous here.
记
对不起。我忘记你的名字。
I’m sorry. I forgot your name.
界
网络没有国界。
The internet has no borders.
周
我每周末都去跑步。
I run every weekend.
接
昨天晚上我接到了他的电话。
He called me late last night.
近
我最近感觉不舒服。
I have been feeling uncomfortable recently.
城
因为我住在城外,所以我通勤的时间很长。
I have a long commute because I live outside of the city.

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调
几
经过多年的艰苦工作,他几近成功。
After many years of difficult work, he was on the verge of success.
办
把
结
如今人们不早结婚。
Nowadays people don't marry early anymore.
演
那是他们最好的表演!
That was their best performance!
感
又
新加坡又热又潮湿。
Singapore is not only hot, but humid too.
选
在澳大利亚,每个人必要去选举
It is mandatory for people to vote in Australia.
闻
这是已经昨天的新闻。
This is already yesterday's news.

71

决
示
节
下个星期,有一个电影节。
There is a film festival next week.
空
这个巧克力盒是空的!
This box of chocolate is empty!
头
我的头儿总是第一个上班的人。
My boss is always the first in the office.
口
你喜欢什么口味的冰淇淋?
What flavour ice-cream do you like?
放
别担心。我们快回来了。
Don't worry. We're almost back.
求
为什么问我? 向你的朋友求助!
Why do you ask me? Ask your friends!
直
直接回你的房间去!
Go straight to your room!
单
这家饭店没有酒水单。
This restaurant does not have a wine list.

81

风
一路顺风!
Have a safe trip!
南
南方口音和北方口音不一样。
Southern and northern accents are different.
哦
哦,对不起。这是你的吗?
Oh I'm sorry. Is this yours?
才
我不会唱歌,没有音乐的才华。
I can't sing, I have no musical talent.
变
她有了身孕?她的生活要改变了!
She's pregnant? Her life will change!
查
你查看过你电子邮箱的收件箱了吗?
Have you checked your inbox?
或
明天或许会下雨。
It will probably rain tomorrow.
育
现今教育是一个赚钱的生意。
Nowadays education is a lucrative business.
议
带
别忘了带相机!
Don't forget to bring the camera!

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参
我们都参加了学
We all participate in the school's music competition.
较
他跟他的弟弟,谁的力气比较大?
Between his brother and him, who is the strongest?
片
请告诉我,这片蛋糕,太大了吗?
Tell me - is this slice of cake too big?
环
你环视一周。你在看什么?
Look around you. What do you reckon?
山
爬上山以后,我休息了一点会。
I took a small break after hiking up the mountain.
条
这条裤子太紧身了!
Those pants are too tight!
级
汉语水平考试三级。
HSK Level 3.
易
你的外国客人平易近人。
Your foreign guests are very approachable.
需
学习外语需要自律。
Studying foreign languages requires a lot of self-discipline.
举
举重的物品需要注意。
Lifting heavy items needs to be done carefully.

101

音
睡觉之前听了古典音乐。
I listen to classical music before going to bed.
李
李子酒很好喝。
Plum wine is great to drink.
清
这个事情你清楚吗?
Do you understand this thing?
注
越
这匹马,越过了大门。
The horse jumped over the gate.
居
我楼上的邻居很吵。
My upstairs neighbours are very noisy.
低
她的工资很低。
Her salary is very low.
包
别忘了包裹你的圣诞礼物!
Don't forget to wrap you Christmas presents!
且
现在天气很冷,而且多雨。
Today's weather is cold and wet.
容
我的历史考试很容易。
My history exam was very easy.

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图
我去图书馆找资料
I went to the library to look for information.
花
每个早上我在花园里散步。
I take a stroll in my garden every morning.
根
我们的晚餐是荷花根汤。(莲藕 in everyday Chinese)
We're having lotus root soup for dinner.
历
我的妹妹在大学修历史。
My (younger) sister is studying history at university.
响
如果有人来,发出响声!
Make a noise if someone comes!
段
我需要你的一段时间。/ 我得占用你的一段时间。
I need some of your time.
必
现在晚了。我必须得走了。
It's late. I must get going.
声
请说大声一点!
Please speak a little louder!
园
伦敦郊区有很多公园。
There are many parks in London's suburbs.
超
超过一千人参加示威。
More than a thousand people participated in the demonstration.

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盘
这家饭店的盘子常常是脏的。
The dishes in this restaurant are often dirty.
护
军队是 保护平民的。
The army protects civilians.
照
请出示你的护照!
Please show me your passport!
终
半个小时以后,火车终于来了。
The train finally came half an hour later.
除
除了汉语,你还会说别的语言吗?
Can you speak any other languages apart from Chinese?
极
极少人活到100岁以上。
Very few people live more than a 100 years.
楼
This factory's products are exported.
满
他对生活很满足。
He is satisfied with his life.

131

干
你在这干什么?
What are you doing here?
半
这个衬衫很便宜。是半价了!
This shirt is very cheap. It's half-price!
复
我不知道。这个问题很复杂。
I don't know. This problem is very complex.
阳
太阳出现在地平线上。
The sun appeared on the horizon.
算
没问题,这事就算了吧。
Don't bother, forget about this.
双
你有一双漂亮的眼睛!
You have beautiful eyes!
银
她戴着一条银的手镯。
She's wearing a silver bracelet.
刚
你错过他,他刚走了。
You missed him - he just left.
阿
阿姨,请给我两杯咖啡!
Auntie, please give me two cups of coffee!
讲
上网上有很多外语的讲义。
There are many teaching materials for foreign languages on the internet.

141

板
算了,你很古板。我要自已去。
Forget it - you're too inflexible. I'll go by myself.
突
他突然大笑起来。
He suddenly burst out laughing.
轻
电梯里播放着轻音乐。
Soft music was playing in the lift.
史
这所学校里每个学生都念世界史。
Every student studies world history in this school.
虽
虽身居海外,我不想念我的故园。
Although I live abroad, I do not long for my country.
练
他开车很熟练。
He is a very skilled driver.
春
今年的春节是什么时候?
When is CNY this year?
检
每个雇员都要体检。
Every employee must undergo a medical examination.
层
这家旅馆有80层。
This hotel is 80-storey high.
健
我几乎每天健身锻炼。
I exercise almost daily.

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河
这条河穿过市镇。
This river goes through the town.
戏
玩遊戏不是我喜欢的活动。
Playing games isn't my cup of tea.
拿
他左手拿着一把刀。
He is holding a knife in his left hand.
黄
微博的黄金时代。
The golden age of Weibo.
角
角色扮演游戏。
Role-playing game.
担
你可以试一试,但是要自担风险。
You can try, but at your own risk.
短
这条裙子太短了!
This skirt is too short!
街
这条街道很安静。
This street is very quiet.
奇
发生了一件很奇怪的事。
Something stranged happened.
愿
现在我非常愿意认识他。
Right now I'd very much like to get to know him.

161

香
康
我奶奶很康健。她每天去散步。
My grandmother is very healthy. She goes for a stroll every day.
择
你选择你想吃什么。
Choose what you want to eat.
害
他害怕高处。
He is scared of heights.
乎
你的工作几乎完成了。
Your work is almost done.
画
这个画家画了自己的肖像。
This painter painted a self-portrait.
换
我想把我的美元兑换成人民币。
I'd like to exchange my US dollars for Chinese Yuan.
须
这只手表我必须买!
I must buy that watch!
差
你的办法,差不多正确。
Your solution is almost right.
季
夏天是桃子旺季。
Summer is the season for peaches.

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酒
下班咱们去酒馆吧!
Let's go to a bar after work!
简
她有简单的心态。
She has a casual attitude.
遇
我上个星期在商店遇到你的老师。
I came across your teacher at the store last week.
久
久违了! 近来还好吗?
Long time no see! Everything still good?
跟
我正跟朋友去电影院。
I am going to the cinema with my friends.
辆
下雨了, 去叫辆車子吧。
Call for a cab - it's raining.
般
我一般八点去上班。
I usually leave for work at 08:00.
急
他还没来,真急死人了。
He has yet to arrive and we are worried to death.
云
今天云很多。
There are many clouds today.
婚
他们的婚姻很美满。
They have a happy marriage.

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顾
我得走。请照顾你的妹妹。
I must go - please take care of your sister.
绩
这个工作,你的成绩是什么?
What is your contribution to this piece of work?
绿
在日本,绿茶是最普遍的茶。
Green tea is the most common kind of tea in Japan.
典
中国的结典礼很复杂!
A Chinese wedding ceremony is very complicated!
背
我没有力气。我的背包太重的。
I have no more strength. My backpack is too heavy.
刻
请帮助我。我只需要一刻。
Please give me a hand. I only need 15 minutes/a moment.
笔
我总是带一本笔记本。
I always carry a notebook.
束
这种花,二美元一束。
Those flowers are 2 dollars a bunch.
夏
树

191

邮
我得去邮局取包裹。
I have to go the post office to pick up a parcel.
附
我确定附近有地铁站。
I am certain there is a metro station nearby.
旧
因为一般新书都很贵,所以我经常买旧书。
I buy a lot of second-hand books because new ones are often expensive.
鲜
我每天早上喝鲜牛奶。
I drink fresh milk every morning.
冰
厨房没有冰箱。
The kitchen does not have a fridge.
怕
小孩儿怕怪物。
Children are afraid of monsters.
借
我从图书馆借了几本书。
I borrowed some books from the library.
静
你楼上的邻居很安静。
Your upstairs neighbour is very quiet.
脚
她踩了我的脚!
She stepped on my foot!
礼
你收到什么圣诞礼物?
What Christmas presents did you get?

201

箱
我的行李箱很重。
My suitcase is very heavy.
草
这座花园不好。到处都是野草。
This garden isn't nice. There is grass growing everywhere.
趣
这部电影我不喜欢,虽然它挺有趣的。
Although this film was interesting but I didn't like it.
牙
每年去进行牙科检查是很重要的。
Having a yearly dental check-up is important.
坏
这些牛奶难闻的。我觉得它坏(馊)了。
This milk smells awful - I think it has gone off.
净
浴室很干净。
The bathroom is really clean.
句
别担心。我就说几句话。
Don't worry. I will only say a few words.
灯
你家灯还亮着。
The lights are still on in your house.
努
因为任务很无聊,所以她不努力工作。
She doesn't work hard because her assignment is boring.
词
你用完双语词典了吗?
Have you finished with the bilingual dictionary.

211

脸
你的脸脏了!
Your face is dirty!
冬
北京的冬天比较冷。
Winter in Beijing is relatively cold.
蓝
你有没有这幢楼的蓝图?
Do you have this building's blueprint?
宾
他跟50位来宾庆祝他的生日。
He celebrated his birthday with 50 guests.
末
明天是世界末日!
Tomorrow is the end of the world!
敢
他不敢说实话,因为他害怕这样做的后果。
He does not dare to tell the truth because he is afraid of the consequences.
秋
初秋,天气还好。
Early autumn, the weather is still pleasant.
楚
你的发言很清楚。
Your speech was very clear.
耳
镜
今天你为什么戴眼镜?
Why are you wearing glasses today?

221

惯
我习惯吃亚洲菜/食物。
I am used to eating Asian food.
烧
我弟弟昨晚发烧了。
My brother had a fever last night.
忘
对不起,我忘了带照相相机。
Sorry - I forgot to bring a camera.
冒
我有点不舒服,我想我感冒了。
I don't feel well. I think I caught a cold.
舒
这家电影院的座位很舒服。
The seats in this cinema are very comfortable.
怪
怪不得他今天不在。昨天他病了。
No wonder he isn't in today. He fell ill yesterday.
爷
爷爷年轻的时候投军了。
My grandfather joined the army when he was young.
搬
他現在不住在这儿。去年他搬了家。
He no longer lives here nowadays. He move house last year.
祝
祝贺你得到新工作!
Congratulations on your new job!
迟
为什么你迟了半个小时?
Why are you late by half an hour?

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熊
看!这只小熊猫很可爱。
Look! This baby panda is adorable.
鸟
忽然那只鸟从树掉了下来。
This bird suddenly fell from the tree.
扫
吃晚餐以前,请打扫你的房间。
Please clean your room before eating dinner.
啊
啊!你的头发着火了!
Oh! Your hair caught fire!
梯
你得走楼梯,电梯坏了。
You must use the staircase, the lift is broken.
腿
这条裤子不合我的身。我的大腿太粗了。
Those trousers don't fit. My thighs are too big!
鞋
你的这双鞋看起来好贵。
Your shoes look really expensive.
邻
我家新邻居很安静。
Our new neighbours are very quiet.
糖
你喝茶加糖和奶吗?
Do you take sugar and milk with your tea?
哭
她因为迷路了,几乎要哭了。
Because she was lost, she was close to tears.

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刷
去睡觉前,请刷牙。
Please brush your teeth before going to bed.
厨
在厨房,他的手艺很不错。
He is very skilled in the kitchen.
炼
他每天早上在公园里做锻炼。
He exercises in the park every morning.
骑
她骑马越过了障碍。
She rode the horse over the obstacle.
帽
他没有头发,所以他戴着帽子。
He wears a hat because he has no hair.
葡
有很多法国人喜欢喝葡萄酒。
Many French people enjoy drinking wine.
萄
吃鱼时喝白葡萄酒是很常见的。
It is common to drink white wine while eating fish.
疼
吃很多糖果以后,我牙疼。
After eating a lot of candy, my teeth hurt.
聪
因为他很聪明,这道数学题对他来说很容易。
This maths problem is easy for him because he is clever.
甜
你要少吃甜食。你的血糖太高了。
You should eat less sweet things. Your blood sugar level is too high.

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爬
在韩国,爬山是一项很流行的爱好。
Hiking is a very popular hobby in Korea.
鼻
他的鼻子很红。我觉得他喝醉了!
His nose is red. I think he's drunk!
渴
跑完步,我总是很渴。
I am always thirsty after a run.
啤
别喝啤酒了,你已经喝得太多了。
Leave that beer alone, you drank too much already.
胖
你的儿子真可爱。胖乎乎的。
Your son is very cute - he is chubby.
饱
我不能再吃了,我饱了。
I can't eat any more - I'm full!
锻
刮
他沒有没有刮胡子, 胡子就 有了。
He doesn't shave so he has a beard.
碗
中餐我吃了一碗面条。
ate a bowl of noodles for lunch.
叔
叔叔,请给我一些糖果!
Uncle, please give me some candy!

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裤
你需要新的衣服。你的裤子太紧了。
You need new clothes. Your trousers are too tight.
朵
你耳朵有毛病吗?我不再说。
Are you ears blocked? I won't repeat myself.
瘦
我的狗小时很瘦了。
When it was young, my dog was very thin.
糕
我会送你一个生日蛋糕。
I'll bring you your birthday cake.
衫
他穿着一件白色的丝绸衬衫。
He is wearing a white silk shirt.
汁
请给我一杯西瓜汁。
Please give me a watermelon juice.
伞
在伦敦的时候,他总带一把伞。
Whenever he is in London, he always carries an umbrella.
衬
穿绿衬衫的那位。
It's the person in the green shirt.
澡
在夏天的时候,她常常洗冷水澡。
She often takes cold showers in summer.
饿
我们去吃饭吧!我很饿!
Let's go eat - I'm starving!

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矮
我比我弟弟矮一公分。
I am 1cm shorter than my (younger) brother.
姨
我的母亲有很多兄弟姐妹,所以我有很多姨表兄弟姐妹。
I have many (maternal) cousins because my mother has many siblings.
裙
请不要穿迷你裙来上班!
Please don't wear a mini-skirt to work!
铅
筷
孩子们觉得用筷子吃面条很难。
Kids think that using chopsticks to eat noodles is hard.