This is the 5079th most frequent Chinese word.
高三
"高三" means "third year of senior high school."
Here, '高三' is used as a specific term referring to the third year (senior year) in a typical Chinese high school curriculum, demonstrating its academic usage.
我哥哥现在是高三学生,准备高考。
My older brother is currently a senior in high school, preparing for the college entrance examination.
In this sentence, '高三' again refers to the senior year of high school, emphasizing its connection with a period of intensive study and preparation.
高三学生的生活常常很忙,复习功课是首要任务。
The lives of senior high school students are often very busy, as reviewing lessons is the primary task.
Here, '高中三年' uses '高三' in a broader context, referring to the entire duration of high school years collectively rather than specifying the senior year.