The Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK)

Brief Introduction to HSK

The Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) is China's national standardized test
designed and developed by the HSK Center of Beijing Language and Culture
University to assess the Chinese language proficiency of non-native speakers
(including foreigners, overseas Chinese and students from Chinese national
minorities). (Qingdao University)

HSK is divided into three categories: beginning level (HSK Basic), elementary
to intermediate level (HSK Elementary-Intermediate), and advanced level
(HSK Advanced).
HSK Basic
HSK Basic is a standardized test designed for beginners. It is most appropriate
for those who have acquired 400-3000 basic Chinese words (referring to level
A and B in the Outline of HSK Grammar).
(Shandong University)
HSK Elementary-Intermediate
HSK Elementary-Intermediate is suitable for persons who have mastery of
2000-5000 Chinese words (referring to levels A, B and C in the outline of HSK
Vocabulary) and certain rules of grammar (referring to levels A, B and C in the
outline of HSK Grammar).
HSK Advanced
HSK Advanced applies to those who have mastery of 5000-8000 Chinese
words (referring to level A, B, C and D in the Outline of HSK Vocabulary) and
the corresponding rules of grammar (referring to level A, B, C and D in the
Outline of HSK Grammar).
Welcome to study in China!