HSK Level 3 is designed for learners who have mastered elementary Chinese, covering 600 common words and more complex grammatical structures. This course helps learners communicate relatively fluently in work, study, travel, and other scenarios. 6 units cover work & study, health & sports, travel & weather, feelings & emotions, daily life, and society & communication.
The 把 construction is a very important Chinese sentence pattern that emphasizes the handling or influence on an object. It moves the object before the verb, and the verb must be followed by a complement (resultative, directional, etc.) or other element. The object is typically specific and known to both speaker and listener.
除了……以外 indicates exclusion or addition. Two usages: 1) with 都, meaning 'except for..., all...' (exclusion); 2) with 还/也, meaning 'besides..., also...' (addition).
一边……一边…… indicates two actions happening simultaneously. Each 一边 is followed by a verb phrase. The two actions are usually independent and can be done at the same time. This structure is very common in spoken Chinese.
如果……就…… expresses a conditional relationship. 如果 introduces the condition, and 就 introduces the result. 就 is placed before the predicate of the result clause. In spoken Chinese, 如果 is sometimes omitted, using 就 alone to imply conditionality.
虽然……但是…… expresses contrast. It acknowledges the fact in the first clause but presents a result contrary to the expectation. In speech, 虽然 can be omitted, using 但是 alone to indicate contrast.
虽然下雨了，但是他还是去了公园。
虽然这家酒店很贵，但是服务非常好。
虽然中文很难，但是很有意思。
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越……越……
越 + Verb/Adj + 越 + Verb/Adj
「越……越……」表示一个程度随着另一个程度的变化而变化，相当于英语的 'the more...the more...'。「越来越……」是最常见的用法，表示某个状态随时间推移而不断变化。
越……越…… indicates that one degree changes with another, equivalent to 'the more...the more...' in English. 越来越…… is the most common form, indicating a state that changes progressively over time.
着 (zhe) is placed after a verb to indicate the continuation of a state or action result. It emphasizes the resulting state rather than the action itself. For example, 门开着 emphasizes that the door is in an open state, not the action of opening it.
The 被 sentence is the main passive construction in Chinese: Patient + 被 + (Agent) + Verb + Complement. The agent can be omitted if unknown. In speech, 叫 or 让 often replace 被. 被 sentences typically describe unpleasant or undesirable events.
才 indicates the speaker thinks an action happened late or took long; 就 indicates the speaker thinks it happened early or took short. Both go before the verb.
又……又…… connects two parallel adjectives or verb phrases, indicating two coexisting states or actions. Used to describe something with two characteristics.
不但……而且…… expresses a progressive relationship where the second clause goes further than the first. When subjects are the same, 不但 goes after the subject; when different, before it.
连……都…… emphasizes by citing an extreme or minimal example, equivalent to 'even...'. The negative form uses 连……都 + 不/没. Can also use 连……也…… with the same meaning.
这道题连老师都不会做。
他忙得连饭都没时间吃。
连小孩子都知道这个道理。
对话练习 · Dialogues#
场景会话 · Situational Conversations
讨论项目进展
· Discussing Project Progress
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王经理，我们项目的报告你看了吗？
Wáng jīnglǐ, wǒmen xiàngmù de bàogào nǐ kàn le ma?
Manager Wang, have you read our project report?
B
看过了。你们做得很好，但是有些地方需要修改。
Kàn guo le. Nǐmen zuò de hěn hǎo, dànshì yǒuxiē dìfang xūyào xiūgǎi.
Yes, I have. You did a good job, but some parts need revision.
A
哪些地方需要改呢？
Nǎxiē dìfang xūyào gǎi ne?
Which parts need to be changed?
B
第三页的数据不够清楚，请你把数据重新整理一下。
Dì sān yè de shùjù bú gòu qīngchu, qǐng nǐ bǎ shùjù chóngxīn zhěnglǐ yíxià.
The data on page 3 isn't clear enough. Please reorganize the data.
A
好的，我明白了。除了这个以外，还有其他问题吗？
Hǎo de, wǒ míngbai le. Chúle zhège yǐwài, hái yǒu qítā wèntí ma?
OK, I understand. Besides this, are there other issues?
B
没有了。你改好以后请把最终版本发给我。
Méi yǒu le. Nǐ gǎi hǎo yǐhòu qǐng bǎ zuìzhōng bǎnběn fā gěi wǒ.
No. After you finish the changes, please send me the final version.
A
没问题。我明天下午之前发到您的邮箱。
Méi wèntí. Wǒ míngtiān xiàwǔ zhīqián fā dào nín de yóuxiāng.
No problem. I'll send it to your email by tomorrow afternoon.
Chinese workplace culture emphasizes hierarchy and relationships (关系). In addressing others, it's common to use surname plus title, such as 'Wang Manager' or 'Li Boss.' Calling someone directly by their name may be seen as disrespectful. Hierarchy is strong, and subordinates rarely publicly oppose their superiors.
Teamwork and interpersonal relationships are very important. Colleagues often eat meals, drink tea, and chat together, which helps build good working relationships. Chinese people value 关系 (guanxi), and workplace networks greatly influence career development.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a treasure of Chinese culture with thousands of years of history. Its theoretical foundations include yin-yang balance, the five elements theory, and qi-blood circulation. TCM views the human body as a whole where health depends on internal balance.
Common treatments include: Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture (stimulating acupoints with fine needles), tui na (massage), and cupping. TCM emphasizes 'preventive treatment' — prevention is better than cure, maintaining health through body regulation.
China has vast territory with many world-famous tourist attractions. The Great Wall is the longest wall in the world, stretching over 20,000 kilometers, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. When traveling to Beijing, the Great Wall is a must-visit. Badaling is the most famous section.
The Forbidden City, located in the center of Beijing, was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties with nearly 600 years of history. It has over 900 buildings and thousands of rooms. West Lake in Hangzhou is one of China's most famous lakes, renowned for its natural beauty and rich cultural legends.
China has many important traditional festivals. Spring Festival (Lunar New Year) is the most important. People paste spring couplets, set off firecrackers, have reunion dinner, and give red envelopes. Red envelopes contain money and symbolize blessings and good luck.
Gift-giving in Chinese culture carries great significance. Gifts should be beautifully wrapped, with red wrapping being especially welcome. Both giving and receiving should be done with two hands to show respect. Gifts are generally not opened immediately upon receipt. Taboos include: do not give clocks or umbrellas.
Shopping habits in China have changed dramatically. People used to shop at markets or supermarkets, but now more and more people choose to shop online. Taobao, JD.com, and Pinduoduo are China's largest e-commerce platforms.
Mobile payment is very popular in China. WeChat Pay and Alipay are the two most common payment methods. Many people don't carry wallets anymore; they just scan QR codes with their phones. Even at farmers' markets, mobile payment is accepted. Express delivery is very efficient, with online purchases typically arriving within one to three days.
China's transportation system has developed very rapidly in recent decades. High-speed rail is a calling card of China, with total track length exceeding 40,000 kilometers, ranking first in the world. From Beijing to Shanghai, the high-speed train takes only four and a half hours. High-speed trains are not only fast but also very safe and comfortable.
Public transportation in cities is also very developed. Almost every major city has a subway. Shared bikes are also popular, solving the 'last mile' problem. Even remote rural areas now have bus service, making travel increasingly convenient for everyone.
练习题 · Practice#
检验所学 · Test Your Knowledge
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选择题 · Multiple Choice
1第 1 题 · Question 1
「我把报告交给经理了。」这句话中，「把」的作用是什么？
What is the function of 把 in this sentence?
声调训练 · Tone Training#
掌握四声 · Master the 4 Tones
声调训练 · Tone Training
掌握普通话四声 · Master the 4 Mandarin Tones
选择声调 · Select a Tone
高平调，音高保持在高位不变
55555(音高值 1-5 · Pitch values)
mā妈
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💡 提示：先点击 👂 听标准发音，然后用 🎤 录音跟读。 声调曲线会显示你的发音是否准确。 Tip: Listen first, then record. The tone curve shows how accurate your tones are.
发音对比 · Minimal Pairs#
区分易混发音 · Distinguish Similar Sounds
发音对比练习 · Minimal Pairs
区分易混发音 · Distinguish Similar Sounds
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mā
妈
má
麻
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💡 先分别听 👂 两个发音的区别，然后逐个录音跟读 🎤， 观察声调曲线是否与标准一致。 Listen to the difference between the two sounds, then practice each one. Watch the tone curve!