The HSK exam: levels, format, scores and registration
Understand HSK 2.0 and 3.0, test formats, scoring, the 2026 transition and how to choose a level and register.
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The 12 best HSK apps for 2026 compared on HSK 3.0 support, mock exams, free plans and price. Checked October 2026, with the trade-offs of each.
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Where to take a free HSK mock test online in 2026: full-length papers, HSK 3.0 mocks and apps, with what each gives free. Checked October 2026.
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HSK 1 vocabulary list: all 160 words
Every HSK 1 word with pinyin, meaning and part of speech, grouped by topic. 160 words covering the official 150-word syllabus. Free to study or print.