HSK

HSK Levels

HSK-Level 1

Examination candidates who reach HSK-Level 1 can understand and use simple words and sentences to fulfill specific communication needs and have a foundation for the further study of Chinese.

HSK-Level 2

Examination candidates who reach HSK-Level 2 can communicate simply and directly on daily topics they are familiar with. Level 2 have reached the advanced stage of beginner level.

HSK-Level 3

Examination candidates who reach HSK-Level 3 can complete basic communication tasks in daily life, study and work. If traveling in China, Level 3 can handle most communication tasks they encounter.

HSK-Level 4

Examination candidates who reach HSK-Level 4 can discuss a relatively wide range of topics in Chinese and are able to communicate with native speakers.

HSK-Level 5

Examination candidates who reach HSK-Level 5 can read Chinese newspapers and magazines, appreciate Chinese firms and television, and are able to write and deliver a full speech.

HSK-Level 6

Examination candidates who reach HSK-Level 6 can easily understand what they read and listen and express themselves fluently in written and oral Chinese.

Level

Part

Number of Questions

Duration (Min)

Level 1

Listening\ Reading

40

35

Level 2

Listening\ Reading

60

50

Level 3

Listening\ Reading\ Writing

80

85

Level 4

Listening\ Reading\ Writing  

100

100

Level 5

Listening\ Reading\ Writing

100

120

Level 6

Listening\ Reading\ Writing

101

135

Level

Part

Number of Questions

Duration (Min)

Basic

Listen and repeat\ Listen and answer\ Speak your answer

27

17

Intermediate

Listen and repeat\ Look and say\ Speak your answer

14

21

Advanced

Listen and retell\ Read the paragraph\ Speak your answer

6

24