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HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (Chinese Proficiency Test)) study guides
HSK is the official standardised test of Chinese proficiency for non-native speakers, levels 1 through 9.
Topics (10)
HSK 1 — Vocabulary (150 Words)
10% of testMastering the 150 vocabulary words required for HSK 1, covering greetings, numbers, dates, and basic objects.
HSK 2 — Grammar Patterns
10% of testCore grammar structures at HSK 2 (300 vocabulary words): time expressions, comparisons, and basic sentence patterns.
HSK 3 — Reading Comprehension
10% of testReading short passages, notices, and emails at HSK 3 level with 600 vocabulary words.
HSK 4 — Listening Comprehension
10% of testUnderstanding extended conversations and monologues at HSK 4 level with 1,200 vocabulary words.
HSK 5 — Writing
10% of testProducing written Chinese at HSK 5 level (2,500 vocabulary words) including rearranging sentences and writing paragraphs.
HSK 6 — Advanced Reading
10% of testReading complex Chinese texts at HSK 6 (5,000+ vocabulary words): literary, journalistic, and academic content.
HSK Reading Strategies
10% of testTechniques for approaching HSK reading questions: skimming, scanning, and contextual character recognition.
HSK Listening Strategies
10% of testMaximising HSK Listening performance: preparation time, note-taking, and handling unknown vocabulary.
HSK Writing Strategies
10% of testApproaching HSK writing tasks: character accuracy, sentence construction, and time allocation.
HSK Registration & Test Format
10% of testUnderstanding HSK test registration, format, scoring, and score validity for academic and professional use.
Locale-specific guides
Every HSK topic is published with locale-specific framing for candidates testing in different countries. Pass-rate stats, regulatory context, and study tips all change by locale.
- United StatesAmerican candidates
- United KingdomBritish candidates
- IndiaIndian candidates
- PhilippinesFilipino candidates
- NigeriaNigerian candidates
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HSK 1 through 6 — vocabulary, grammar, listening, reading.