1. HSK Overview

The HSK is the official standardized test for Chinese language proficiency. It was introduced in 1984 and became a national standardized test in 1992. The current structure (levels 1-6) was introduced in 2009, with levels 7-9 added in 2022.

Note: The latest HSK 3.0 version only adds Levels 7-9 to the original HSK 2.0 (Levels 1-6), while maintaining unchanged proficiency criteria and exam content for the original Levels 1-6.

What is HSK? Why should you take HSK test? Check our previous open class recording.

2. HSK 3 Exam Structure

Vocabulary: 600 commonly used words.

Test Format: 3 sections (Listening, Reading, Writing), total 80 questions.

Note: Starting from HSK Level 3, all exam questions will be presented in Chinese characters without pinyin.

Test Duration: 90 minutes.

Scoring: 300 total points, 180 is passing. Valid for 2 years.

HSKK Primary (Speaking Test) is also required with HSK 3.

Check the introduction of HSKK speaking test, or watch our open class recording about HSKK.

3. Listening Section

Part 1: Picture selection.

Part 2: True or False.

Part 3–4: Multiple choice based on short/long conversations.

4. Reading Section

Part 1: Sentence matching in conversations.

Part 2: Fill-in-the-blank with correct words.

Part 3: Reading comprehension of short passages.

5. Writing Section

Part 1: Rearranging words to form sentences.

Part 2: Writing characters based on given pinyin.

6. HSKK Primary (Speaking Test)

Format: 3 parts, 27 questions, ~20 minutes.

Part 1: Listen and repeat.

Part 2: Listen and answer questions.

Part 3: Answer 2 questions after 7 minutes of preparation.

Scoring: 100 points total, 60 is passing. Valid for 2 years.

Check the introduction of HSKK speaking test, or watch our open class recording about HSKK.

7. Course Information (BLCU Online)

We will introduce the different question types of HSK Level 3 and provide answering tips in the upcoming blog post. 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.

FAQs

1. Registration Deadline: 

Rolling throughout the year

Group class: Wait for 1-4 weeks after registration

1-on-1: Starting within 1 week after registration

2. Class Time:

8am-9pm Beijing time, 7 days a week

Group Class: Need to discuss with group members and determine a class time.

3. Not sure which course is suitable?

You can sign up for a 20 mins trial class and listen to the teacher's advice from the right side of our website.