Levels 1–2 · Basic communication
The historical benchmarks are 150 and 300 words, centered on listening and reading for simple daily exchanges.
Legacy curriculum
HSK 2.0 study path
Use the familiar six-level vocabulary system followed by many existing textbooks, classes, and earlier HSK preparation materials.
Vocabulary entries4,991
Single characters696
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Choose this version when your teacher, textbook, or saved study plan uses the six-level system. Each level opens a searchable vocabulary workspace with handwriting, flashcard, dictation, and worksheet actions.
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3. Review
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Framework overview
What HSK 2.0 is designed to measure
HSK is an international standardized Chinese proficiency test for non-native speakers. It focuses on using Chinese in daily, academic, and professional settings—not vocabulary recognition alone.
Levels 3–4 · Intermediate use
The 600- and 1,200-word benchmarks expand into writing, travel, study, work, and discussion of a wider range of topics.
Levels 5–6 · Advanced comprehension
The 2,500- and 5,000+-word benchmarks target extended reading, audiovisual material, speeches, and fluent written or spoken expression.
Competency profile
How ability develops across the levels
These summaries are orientation guides. Actual exam performance depends on integrated listening, reading, writing, and—where included—translation or speaking tasks.
150-word benchmark
Understand and use very simple words and sentences.
300-word benchmark
Communicate simply and directly about familiar daily topics.
600-word benchmark
Complete most basic communication tasks in life, study, work, and travel.
1,200-word benchmark
Discuss a relatively wide range of topics with stronger fluency.
2,500-word benchmark
Read general publications, follow films, and produce extended speech.
5,000+ benchmark
Understand broad information and express ideas smoothly in speech and writing.
Study guidance
Use the list as a curriculum, not a checklist
Learn in context. Open each word to study meaning, pronunciation, component structure, and related vocabulary.
Separate recognition from production. Reading a word is not the same as recalling its sound or writing its characters from memory.
Review across skills. Move one level through handwriting, flashcards, dictation, and printable practice instead of repeatedly rereading the list.