HSK Levels
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HSK Levels |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
HSK - Written Test Structure
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Level |
Part |
Number of Questions |
Duration (Min) |
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Level 1 |
Listening\ Reading |
40 |
35 |
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Level 2 |
Listening\ Reading |
60 |
50 |
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Level 3 |
Listening\ Reading\ Writing |
80 |
85 |
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Level 4 |
Listening\ Reading\ Writing |
100 |
100 |
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Level 5 |
Listening\ Reading\ Writing |
100 |
120 |
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Level 6 |
Listening\ Reading\ Writing |
101 |
135 |
HSK - Speaking Test Structure
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Level |
Part |
Number of Questions |
Duration (Min) |
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Basic |
Listen and repeat\ Listen and answer\ Speak your answer |
27 |
17 |
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Intermediate |
Listen and repeat\ Look and say\ Speak your answer |
14 |
21 |
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Advanced |
Listen and retell\ Read the paragraph\ Speak your answer |
6 |
24 |
Supervising Authority of HSK
HSK is administered by the State Commission of the Chinese Proficiency Test.