HSK 3 Reading Section

Overview

The reading section of HSK 3 comprises three parts, each designed to evaluate different reading skills. With a total of 30 questions, this section tests learners' ability to understand and process written Chinese at an intermediate level.

Reading Part 1: Sentence Matching

In Part 1, candidates are presented with conversations where sentences are separated. Their task is to match the given sentence with its preceding or following sentence from the provided options. This part focuses on understanding the context and logical sequence of conversations.

Tips for this section include: ‌

• Grasping Key Words‌: Identify and focus on keywords in the given sentence. ‌
• Context Understanding‌: Read around the given sentence to grasp the overall conversation context. ‌
• Logical Matching‌: Match the given sentence with its logical continuation or predecessor.

Reading Part 2: Blank Filling

Part 2 consists of 10 questions based on complete sentences and short conversations, each containing a blank space. Candidates must choose the most appropriate word from five options to fill in the blank. This part emphasizes vocabulary knowledge and basic grammar.

Strategies for success include:

• ‌Keyword Analysis‌: Identify keywords, especially words surrounding the blank, to determine the needed word. ‌
• Grammar Awareness‌: Pay attention to the basic grammar and word order of Chinese to select the grammatically correct word. ‌
• Sentence Smoothness‌: After filling in the blank, reread the sentence to ensure it flows smoothly.

Reading Part 3: Reading Comprehension

Part 3 tests reading comprehension through short passages followed by a question. Candidates must find the answer to the question or select the option that matches a keyword from the passage among three provided choices. This part assesses overall understanding and detail recognition.

Effective approaches include:

• ‌Keyword Focus‌: Highlight keywords in the question and options while reading the passage. ‌
• Text Underlining‌: Underline relevant information in the passage as you read. ‌
• Comparison and Matching‌: Compare the options with the passage content to find the best match.

HSK3 Writing Section Overview

The writing section of HSK 3 consists of two parts, designed to evaluate learners' writing skills and character recognition. With a total of 10 questions, this section aims to test candidates' ability to form sentences correctly and write Chinese characters based on pinyin.

Part 1: Arrange the Word Order in the Sentence

In Part 1, candidates receive 4-6 words or phrases and are tasked with arranging them into a sentence that reads smoothly. This part focuses on sentence structure and word order.

Tips for success include: ‌

• Main Parts Identification‌: Identify and combine the main parts of the sentence (subject, predicate, and object). ‌
• Word Analysis‌: Determine the role of each remaining word in the sentence.
• ‌Sentence Pattern Awareness‌: Recognize special patterns like “把” and “被” and place words accordingly.

Part 2: Write Characters According to the Pinyin

Part 2 requires candidates to fill in blanks with Chinese characters based on provided pinyin. This part emphasizes character recognition and writing skills.

Strategies for success include: ‌

• Daily Practice‌: Regularly practice reading and writing new characters.
• ‌Accumulation‌: Accumulate vocabulary daily, focusing on both pronunciation and character writing. ‌
• Character Understanding‌: Understand the meaning of characters to aid memory and usage.

Overall Tips for HSK 3

To excel in the HSK 3 reading and writing sections, candidates should: ‌

• Focus on Vocabulary‌: Accumulate new words daily and revise regularly. ‌
• Master Sentence Structures‌: Be familiar with common sentence structures in Chinese.
• ‌Practice Writing Skills‌: Regularly practice writing Chinese characters, focusing on both accuracy and neatness.

In conclusion, the HSK 3 reading and writing sections provide a comprehensive assessment of learners' intermediate-level Chinese proficiency. By understanding the format and strategies for each part, candidates can effectively prepare for and succeed in this important exam.

Course Information (BLCU Online)

You can also click here to watch the HSK Level 3 open class video recording.

Check introduction to HSK 1 exam and introduction to HSK 2 exam.

The HSK 4 open class will be held on 12th July. Click here or scan the QR code in the following picture to register.

BLCU Online HSK Course

BLCU Online Course is designed according to the HSK system, helping students to improve their Chinese language skills in four areas: listening, speaking, reading and writing. It is suitable for non-native speakers who want to improve their Chinese in general or for those who want to improve their Chinese language skills first and take the HSK exam in the future. You can choose to join a group or take the classes 1 on 1 according to your level and learning need.

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2. Class Time:

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