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HSK Chinese Proficiency
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Realistic HSK (汉语水平考试) practice tests for all levels with instant AI score feedback. The world's most widely taken Chinese proficiency exam — used for study, work, and immigration.
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6M+
Test takers per year
Levels 1–6
Proficiency levels
~2 hours
HSK 4/5/6 duration
B2
HSK 4 CEFR equivalent
What's on the HSK
HSK has six levels. Higher levels include more sections and harder content. HSK 4 is the most popular level for university admissions; HSK 5–6 for professional use.
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Listening (听力)
Varies by level
Multiple choice
Short dialogues and statements at HSK 1–3; longer conversations and monologues at HSK 4–6. Tests comprehension of spoken Mandarin.
100 points
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Reading (阅读)
Varies by level
Multiple choice / matching
Sentence completion and picture matching at HSK 1–2; reading passages, ordering sentences, and gap-fill at higher levels.
100 points
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Writing (书写)
Varies by level
Character writing (HSK 3+)
Not present in HSK 1–2. From HSK 3: write characters from pinyin; HSK 5–6: writing full sentences and essays from prompts.
100 points
🇨🇳Official Chinese government standard for Mandarin proficiency
🎓HSK 4+ required by most Chinese universities for foreign students
💼HSK 5–6 used for professional roles and immigration in China
🌏Administered by Hanban / CTCFL worldwide
HSK Level Overview
| Level | Vocabulary | CEFR | Use Case |
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| HSK 1 | 150 words | A1 | Basic survival phrases |
| HSK 2 | 300 words | A2 | Simple everyday conversation |
| HSK 3 | 600 words | B1 | Intermediate communication |
| HSK 4 | 1,200 words | B2 | University admissions, most popular |
| HSK 5 | 2,500 words | C1 | Reading newspapers, professional use |
| HSK 6 | 5,000+ words | C2 | Native-level proficiency, top jobs |
What you get in your score report
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Section Score Breakdown
Scores for Listening, Reading, and Writing (where applicable) plus total score and pass/fail result.
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Per-Question Review
Every question reviewed with your answer, the correct answer, and an explanation of the vocabulary or grammar tested.
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Character & Vocabulary Analysis
HSK vocabulary items you answered incorrectly, with pinyin, traditional/simplified forms, and example sentences.
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Skill Analysis
Breakdown of accuracy by skill and question sub-type so you can focus your study on the areas that matter most.
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Level-Up Tips
Personalised guidance on the vocabulary, grammar, and listening skills needed to advance to the next HSK level.
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HSK Vocabulary Lists
Curated vocabulary lists for your target HSK level, with example sentences and memory tips.