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HSK 4

Master 1200 words and complex language usage.

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建立关系Building a Relationship

32 Words5 Grammar
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保持联系的朋友Friends Who Stay in Touch

30 Words5 Grammar
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为工作做准备Preparing for Work

31 Words5 Grammar
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选择新的方向Choosing a New Direction

31 Words5 Grammar
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为家挑选物品Choosing Things for a Home

31 Words5 Grammar
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日常选择与照顾Everyday Choices and Care

31 Words6 Grammar
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照顾好身体Taking Care of Your Health

33 Words5 Grammar
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一起出发Choosing the Journey

30 Words5 Grammar
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阳光总在风雨后The Sun Shines Again After the Storm

31 Words5 Grammar
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同住的日子Living Together

30 Words5 Grammar
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一起学习Learning Together

30 Words5 Grammar
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看见身边的美Seeing More in Everyday Life

33 Words4 Grammar
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戏台上的故事Stories on the Opera Stage

29 Words5 Grammar
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减少浪费，爱护公共空间Waste Less, Care for Shared Spaces

32 Words4 Grammar
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陪孩子成长的艺术The Art of Guiding Children

31 Words5 Grammar
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认真准备每一份申请Applying with Care

31 Words5 Grammar
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与自然一起生活Living Alongside Nature

29 Words4 Grammar
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让信息连接我们Messages that Connect Us

32 Words5 Grammar
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日子里的味道The Taste of Everyday Life

32 Words4 Grammar
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旅行带来新的风景Travel Brings New Views

30 Words5 Grammar
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HSK 4 Key Facts
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Passing Score180 / 300
Test Duration105 minutes
Required Vocabulary1200 Words
Proficiency LevelUpper Intermediate

help_centerFrequently Asked Questions

What is the focus of HSK 4?

HSK 4 focuses on basic communication and comprehension. According to official standards, it covers 1200 core words and 60 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 4 difficult to pass?

HSK 4 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 4 words to expand your lexicon.

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法律
fǎlǜ
law
俩
liǎ
two, both
印象
yìnxiàng
impression
深
shēn
deep
熟悉
shúxī
to be familiar with
不仅
bùjǐn
not only

Featured Grammar

Master these core HSK 4 grammar patterns.

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不仅……也/还/而且…… (Not only... but also...)

Indicates a further meaning in addition to the first clause.

不仅 A + 也/而且 B
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从来 (Always / Never)

Indicates something has always been like this from the past to present. Usually used in negative sentences (with 没 or 不).

从来 + 不/没 + Verb
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刚 (Just) vs. 刚才 (Just now)

刚 is an adverb indicating an action happened a short time ago (cannot be negated). 刚才 is a noun refrencing the time shortly before speaking (can be negated).

刚 + Verb / 刚才 + Statement