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HSK 1
Greetings, numbers, daily needs
Beginner150 words15 units
5,000 words · lessons · quizzes.
HSK 2
Simple conversations and plans
Beginner+150 words15 units
HSK 3
Work, travel, opinions
Elementary299 words25 units
HSK 4
Fluency on familiar topics
Intermediate601 words41 units
HSK 5
News, study, workplace
Upper-int.1300 words65 units
HSK 6
Abstract and formal Chinese
Advanced2500 words100 units
THE CERTIFICATE
After the lessons — the official exam
Study here. Sit the official HSK. Wait for the score. Print the certificate. Use it.
01
Study
One word a day on HSK Today until the level is in your mouth.
02
Register
Create an account on chinesetest.cn. Photo, city, date, pay.
03
Sit the exam
Paper or internet test at a center. Listening, reading, writing from HSK 3 up.
04
Get the score
Internet test about 15 days. Paper test about one month. Log in to check.
05
Print the certificate
Download the score report from chinesetest.cn after the score is out.
06
Use it
University, scholarship, job, and some visa files. Scores for China admission are usually valid two years.
What the certificate is for
University in China
Many bachelor programs want HSK 4. Master programs often HSK 5. Top schools may want 6.
Scholarships
Chinese government and university scholarships often ask for an HSK level.
Work
Companies that deal with China use HSK as proof you can work in the language.
Visa and files
Some study and work applications want the official score report, not a screenshot.