Free HSK 1–2 Word List and Sentence Patterns (PDF, with Pinyin)

This free one-page PDF gives you 40 useful HSK 1–2 words and 6 sentence patterns, each with Chinese characters, pinyin and English. Every word was checked against the official HSK 3.0 syllabus published by the Centre for Language Education and Cooperation in November 2025: 24 words from HSK 1 (300 words in total) and 16 from HSK 2 (500 words cumulative).

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What is in the sheet

• HSK 1: 24 words in 4 groups: greetings, people and Chinese, key verbs, eating and shopping (for example 你好 nǐ hǎo, 谢谢 xièxie, 喜欢 xǐhuan, 多少 duōshao).
• HSK 2: 16 words in 4 groups: connectors, comparing, communicating, daily life (for example 因为 yīnwèi, 比 bǐ, 介绍 jièshào, 为什么 wèi shénme).
• 6 sentence patterns: 我叫… (My name is…), 我想… (I want to…), …多少钱？ (How much is…?), 因为…所以… (because… so…), 虽然…但是… (although… but…), A 比 B + adjective (A is more… than B).

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The sheet is a starting point. Our HSK 1 course for adults takes you from your first words to real conversations in small groups. In-person small group classes for adults at our centre are S$298 a month for four 1.5-hour lessons, materials included. For online class fees, please contact us. A trial class for a small group is free.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this the new HSK 3.0 list or the old HSK 2.0 list?
The words come from the official HSK 3.0 syllabus (published November 2025). Many HSK 1–2 words are the same in both versions, but the lists are not identical. The HSK 3.0 exam is being rolled out worldwide from 13 December 2026, so if you are sitting an exam, check which version applies on your test date at chinesetest.cn.

How many words do I need for HSK 1 and HSK 2?
The HSK 3.0 syllabus lists 300 words for HSK 1 and 500 words in total for HSK 2. This sheet is a selection of 40, not the full list.

Can I print it?
Yes. It is one A4 page for personal study. Please do not resell it.

I am already in Singapore. Can I join a class?
Yes. We teach adults in small groups at our Bugis centre. The first group trial is free: book it on our trial page.