HSK 1
Master the first 150 words and basic grammar structures.
Content Updated: November 2026
- 500Vocabulary
- 48Grammar
Lessons
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校园问候与再见Academic Greetings and Farewells
14 words2 grammar
名字与问候Names and Greetings
19 words1 grammar
国籍与关系Nationalities and Relationships
23 words3 grammar
家庭、数量与年龄Family, Quantities, and Ages
26 words4 grammar
日期、做饭与新电脑Dates, Weekend Cooking, and New Gadgets
22 words3 grammar
电话号码、超市购物与晚饭计划Phone Numbers, Shopping, and Dinner Plans
23 words3 grammar
日常时间与安排Daily Schedules and Time Expressions
27 words4 grammar
位置与工作Positions, Locations, and Capabilities
24 words3 grammar
地方、书和日常活动Places, Books, and Daily Activities
23 words3 grammar
买水果和衣服Shopping for Fruit and Clothes
23 words3 grammar
正在做的事Ongoing Actions and Future Plans
25 words3 grammar
天气和生病Weather and Feeling Unwell
23 words3 grammar
点餐与课后询问Ordering Food and Inquiring After Class
20 words3 grammar
完成的事情与学习阶段Completed Actions and School Stages
28 words3 grammar
旅行计划与喜好Travel Plans and Preferences
17 words1 grammar
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HSK 1 Key Facts
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Passing Score | 60% |
| Test Duration | 60 minutes |
| Required Vocabulary | 500 Words |
| Proficiency Level | Beginner Level |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the focus of HSK 1?
HSK 1 focuses on basic communication and comprehension. According to official standards, it covers 500 core words and 48 essential grammar patterns used in daily Chinese life. Learners will learn to meet basic needs for communication and build a solid foundation for higher levels.
Is HSK 1 difficult to pass?
HSK 1 is designed as an entry-level proficiency exam. With consistent practice on HSK University, most learners achieve mastery in 4-8 weeks. Our platform provides specialized mock exams and AI-tutor feedback to ensure a high success rate.
Core Vocabulary
Discover essential HSK 1 words to expand your lexicon.
Featured Grammar
Master these core HSK 1 grammar patterns.
Honorific Pronoun 您 (Nín)
The honorific pronoun '您' (nín) is the standard respectful form of 'you' in Mandarin. It is essential for addressing elders, teachers, or individuals of higher social status with authoritative politeness, signaling respect and cultural awareness in both formal and daily social interactions.
Used in place of 你 in greetings.Plural Suffix 们 (men)
The plural suffix '们' (men) is used after personal pronouns or specific nouns referring to people to indicate a plural number. Mastering this suffix is vital for addressing groups, identifying multiple individuals, and structuring sentences that involve more than one person with pedagogical clarity.
Pronoun/Noun + 们Basic Word Order in Chinese
The fundamental word order in Mandarin Chinese follows a logical 'Subject + Predicate + Object' structure. Understanding this foundational framework is critical for constructing clear, grammatically correct sentences and forms the basis for all advanced linguistic patterns within the HSK 3.0 curriculum.
Subject + Verb + Object