The Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi
Hanyu means Chinese , shuiping - standard kaoshi - exam .(simplified Chinese:
汉语水平考试 ; pinyin:Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng Kǎoshì) abbreviated as HSK, is the
People's Republic of China's only standardized test of Standard Chinese language
proficiency; for non-native speakers, namely foreign students, overseas Chinese,
and members of ethnic minority groups in China. It translates literally to Chinese
Proficiency Test.
native language is, after using the HSK level 4 words in your own language, you
will be able to participate in that exam with great success.
Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK)
The new HSK test was launched by Hanban in an effort to better serve Chinese
language students. The test is the result of coordinated efforts by experts from
different disciplines including, Chinese language teaching, linguistics, psychology
and educational measurement to name a few. The new exam combines the
advantages of the original HSK while taking into consideration recent trends in
Chinese language training by conducting surveys and making use of the latest
I. Test Structure
The new HSK is an international standardized exam that tests and rates Chinese
language proficiency.It assesses non-native Chinese speakers’ abilities in using the
Chinese language in their daily,academic and professional lives. The new HSK
consists of both writing and speaking tests, which are independent of each other.
There are six levels of writing tests, namely the HSK (level I), HSK (level II),
HSK (level III), HSK (level IV), HSK (level V), and HSK (level VI).
There are three levels of speaking tests, namely the HSK (beginner level), HSK
There are three levels of speaking tests, namely the HSK (beginner level), HSK
(intermediate level), and HSK (advanced level).During the speaking test, test
takers’ speeches will be recorded.
Writing Test
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Speaking Test
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HSK (Level VI)
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HSK (Advanced Level)
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HSK (Level V)
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HSK (Intermediate Level)
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HSK (Level III)
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HSK (Level II)
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HSK (Beginner Level)
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HSK (Level I)
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II. Test Levels
The different levels of the new HSK are similar to some of the levels in the
Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages (CLPS)
and the Common European Framework of Reference (CEF); details are as
follows
New HSK
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Vocabulary
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CLPS
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CEF
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HSK (Level VI)
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Over 5,000
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Level V
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C2
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HSK (Level V)
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2500
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C1
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B2
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HSK (Level III)
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600
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Level III
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B1
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HSK (Level II)
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300
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Level II
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A2
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HSK (Level I)
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150
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Level I
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A1
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Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level I) can understand and use very
simple Chinese phrases, meet basic needs for communication and possess the
ability to further their Chinese language studies.
Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level II), have an excellent grasp of
basic Chinese and cancommunicate in simple and routine tasks; requiring a simple
and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level III) can communicate in Chinese
at a basic level in theirdaily, academic and professional lives. They can manage
most communication in Chinese when traveling in China.
wide range of topics and are able to communicate fluently with native Chinese
speakers.
Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level V) can read Chinese newspapers
and magazines, enjoy Chinese films and plays, and give a full-length speech in
Chinese.
Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level VI) can easily comprehend
written and spoken information in Chinese and can effectively express themselves
in Chinese, both orally and on paper.
III. Test Principles
The new HSK follows the principle of “test teaching correlation”, bases the design
of the test on the current trends in international Chinese language training, and is
closely related to textbooks. The purpose of the test is to “promote training
through testing”, as well as “promote learning through testing”.
The new HSK emphasizes the objectivity and accuracy of the evaluation and
stresses the learners’ actual Chinese language abilities.
The new HSK sets clear test objectives to allow the test takers to be able to
improve their Chinese language abilities in a systematic and efficient way.
IV. Testing Purposes
The new HSK retains the former HSK’s orientation as a general (or universal)
Chinese language abilities test for adult learners; the results of the test can serve
several purposes
1. A reference for an educational institution’s decision making concerning
recruiting students, assigning students to different classes, allowing students to
skip certain courses and giving students academic credits.
2. A reference for employers’ decision making concerning the recruitment, training
and promotion of test takers.
3. A method for Chinese language learners to assess and improve their proficiency
in Chinese.
4. A method for Chinese language training institutions to evaluate training results.
V. Results Certificate
Test takers will receive the results for the new HSK issued by Hanban within three
weeks after the test.
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