How many words do you need for HSK 4?

1,200 vocabulary words
According to Hanban, to pass HSK 4, you need to know 1,200 vocabulary words (see the vocabulary list here). These words can change slightly between tests, but you can generally expect to see the words from this vocabulary list on any given HSK 4 test.

How many words is HSK?

WHAT ARE THE HSK LEVELS?

HSK Level Characters Known Words Known
HSK 1 178 150
HSK 2 349 300
HSK 2-3 485 450
HSK 3 623 600

How much do you need to pass HSK 4?

180
Although the highest possible score is 300, only 180 is required to pass HSK 4. Note that there is no minimum required score for each section. The exam lasts 105 minutes and covers 1,200 vocabulary words.

What HSK level do you need to work in China?

HSK 4 is a particularly important level in the HSK journey as it is the grade required to qualify to work in China in a job that uses Chinese as your working language.

Which HSK level should I take?

If you’re taking the HSK test for employment purposes, it’s wise to skip the low-level HSK tests (1-3) and aim for higher levels (4-6). For the certificate to work, it’s common to aim for the highest levels: Level 5 or 6.

How many words are on the HSK Level 4 test?

These students have mastered 1,200 frequently used words and related grammatical structures. The HSK test (level 4) consists of listening, reading and writing, contains a total of 100 test items and lasts 105 minutes (including 5 minutes to complete a personal information form).

What is the difference between HSK 3 and HSK 4?

HSK 3: 600 words: CEFR A1. HSK 4: 1200 words: CEFR A2. HSK 5: 2500 words: CEFR B1. HSK 6: over 5000 words: CEFR B2.

Are the HSK levels the same as the new Chinese words?

Both. The new words cover a lot of new Chinese words that you will use in modern China. From 1992, HSK had 11 levels. The levels were then simplified in 2010 and some contents removed, such as scientific terminology, sayings, and outdated words such as phonebooths.

How many HSK books are there for HSK?

IMPORTANT – For HSK 4, 5 and 6 there are two books for each of those levels, the 上 and the 下. Below we offer only the 上. You can find the 下 editions on Amazon also if you wish.