HSK vocabulary
HSK Chinese vocabulary, HSK 1 to HSK 5
Study official HSK vocabulary lists from HSK 1 through HSK 5, each with pinyin and English translation, as a foundation before moving into clinical Mandarin.
HSK levels
HSK 1: Beginner — 300 words (300 words); HSK 2: Elementary — 200 words (200 words); HSK 3: Intermediate — 500 words (500 words); HSK 4: Upper Intermediate — 1000 words (1000 words); HSK 5: Advanced — 1600 words (1600 words)
High-yield phrases
Example clinical dialogue
Common mistakes
FAQ
What is HSK?
HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) is the standardised Chinese proficiency test, with levels 1 (beginner) through 6 (advanced).