HSK Study Notes
A study guide for learners aiming to pass the HSK Chinese proficiency test. Level-by-level strategies plus pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary and more to help you pass HSK on your own.
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- HSK 1Beginner · ~150 wordsBasic words and simple greetings and phrases.
- HSK 2Elementary · ~300 wordsSimple everyday exchanges.
- HSK 3Lower-Intermediate · ~600 wordsBasic conversations for daily life, study and work.
- HSK 4Intermediate · ~1,200 wordsConverse on a wide range of topics. A practical benchmark often cited for resumes.
- HSK 5Upper-Intermediate · ~2,500 wordsRead newspapers and magazines and hold extended conversations.
- HSK 6Advanced · ~5,000+ wordsUnderstand information with ease and express yourself fluently in speech and writing.
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From reading Chinese to speaking it
Chinese for everyday life, travel, study, work and long-term living — a structured 51-chapter, seven-part course. Read in order, or jump to the part you need now.
- 51practical chapters
- 7parts by purpose
- 30-daygoal-based courses
Build the fundamentals
- Pronunciation & PinyinTones, pinyin and pronunciation tips — the starting point of learning Chinese.
- GrammarWord order and core grammar, including the points tested on the HSK.
- VocabularyHow to grow your vocabulary, memorisation tips and frequent HSK words.
- Study ToolsPractical tips: how to use dictionaries, type Chinese and more.