HSK Preparation

Oct 01, 2026

HSK Levels 7–9: One Paper, Three Levels, and a Translation Section

HSK is an internationally recognised Chinese exam. It aims to assess the Chinese standard of non-native speakers. The certificate given could be used as a proof of one’s Chinese level officially....

Nov 30, 2021

Preparing for HSK Level 5: 3,600 Words, and the Shift from Studying to Using

HSK is an internationally recognised Chinese exam. It aims to assess the Chinese standard of non-native speakers. The certificate given could be used as a proof of one’s Chinese level officially....

Nov 30, 2021

Preparing for HSK Level 4: A Thousand New Words, Where the Curve Steepens

Under the new syllabus, Level 4 requires a cumulative 2,000 words, 1,096 characters to recognise and 400 to write. It adds a thousand words — twice what Level 3 added — and the task count jumps fr...

Nov 30, 2021

Preparing for HSK Level 3: 500 New Words, and Why the Method Has to Change

Under the new syllabus, Level 3 requires a cumulative 1,000 words, 655 characters to recognise and 250 to write. It adds 500 words at this level alone — two and a half times what Level 2 added. It i...

Nov 30, 2021

Preparing for HSK Level 2: 500 Words, 371 Characters, Three Sticking Points

HSK is an internationally recognised Chinese exam. It aims to assess the Chinese standard of non-native speakers. The certificate given could be used as a proof of one’s C...

Nov 30, 2021

The New HSK 3.0 Syllabus: Nine Levels Explained, and Where to Start

HSK is an internationally recognised Chinese exam. It aims to assess the Chinese standard of non-native speakers. The certificate given could be used as an official proof of one’s Chinese convers...

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