Levels
HSK levels 1–6
Six cumulative bands from beginner to fluent. Use the overview below to see who each exam is for, what skills it tests, and the pass requirements — then open a level to study its word list.
All HSK levels
HSK 1
beginner
Words · Practice Beginner View level
HSK 2
elementary
Words · Practice Daily use View level
HSK 3
lower intermediate
Words · Practice Intermediate View level
HSK 4
intermediate
Words · Practice Upper int. View level
HSK 5
upper intermediate
Words · Practice Advanced View level
HSK 6
advanced
Words · Practice Fluent View level
Level overview
| Level | Sections | Duration | Pass | Words |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSK 1 | Listening, Reading | ~40 min | 120/200 | 150 |
| HSK 2 | Listening, Reading | ~55 min | 120/200 | 304 |
| HSK 3 | Listening, Reading, Writing | ~90 min | 180/300 | 605 |
| HSK 4 | Listening, Reading, Writing | ~105 min | 180/300 | 1,201 |
| HSK 5 | Listening, Reading, Writing | ~125 min | 300 full | 2,501 |
| HSK 6 | Listening, Reading, Writing | ~140 min | 300 full | 5,000 |
HSK 5 and 6 pages publish a full score of 300 but do not state a pass total.