Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK)

CHINESE PROFICIENCY TEST (HSK)

WHAT IS HSK?

The Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi or HSK is the standardized test for Mandarin Chinese Proficiency for non-native speakers’ abilities in using the Chinese language in their daily, academic and professional lives.

REASON OF TAKING THE HSK?

REASON 1

To certify that the holder has acquired the required Chinese Proficiency to enter a Chinese college or university as an undergraduate or graduate student.

REASON 2

To certify that the holder can be exempted from taking a certain Chinese language course depending on the level of certification.

REASON 3

As a basis for employers to evaluate the Chinese proficiency of job applicants.

LevelS of hsk

The HSK Test is divided into 6 grades, from HSK1 to HSK6. In general, HSK1 and HSK2 are considered beginner’s level; HSK 3 to 4 are categorized under intermediate level; and HSK5 and HSK6 are regarded as advanced level. Everyone who takes the HSK exam in China will have their test checked and scored by Hanban, the headquarter of the Confucius Institute.

vocabulary：150

HSK 1

Understand and use very simple Chinese words and phrases, meet basic needs for communication.

vocabulary：150

vocabulary：300

HSK 2

Possess an excellent grasp of basic Chinese and can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.

vocabulary：300

vocabulary：600

HSK 3

Able to communicate in Chinese at a basic level in their daily, academic and professional lives. They can manage most communication in Chinese when travelling in China.

vocabulary：600

vocabulary：1,200

HSK 4

Able to converse in Chinese on a wide range of topics and are able to communicate fluently with native Chinese speakers.

vocabulary：1,200

vocabulary：2,500

HSK 5

Able to read Chinese newspapers and magazines, enjoy Chinese films and plays, and give a full-length speech in Chinese.

vocabulary：2,500

vocabulary：5,000 及以上

HSK 6

Can easily comprehend written and spoken information in Chinese and can effectively express themselves in Chinese, both orally and on paper.

vocabulary：5,000 及以上

vocabulary: 11,092

HSK 7/8/9

Able to communicate fluently on various topics, and conducting professional translation work.

vocabulary: 11,092

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