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HSK 5

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Part 1 - 上册

Lessons 1-18

1

爱的细节Details of Love

38 Words3 Grammar
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留串钥匙给父母Leaving a Bunch of Keys to Our Parents

39 Words3 Grammar
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人生有选择，一切可改变Having Choices in Life Makes Change Possible

41 Words4 Grammar
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子路背米Zilu Carrying Rice

40 Words4 Grammar
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济南的泉水Spring Water in Ji'nan

47 Words4 Grammar
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除夕的由来Origin of Chuxi

41 Words4 Grammar
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成语故事两则Two Idiom Stories

45 Words4 Grammar
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'朝三暮四'的古今义Three at Dawn and Four at Dusk

43 Words3 Grammar
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别样鲁迅The Lu Xun You Don't Know

26 Words3 Grammar
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10

争论的奇迹Miracle of Debate

37 Words3 Grammar
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闹钟的危害Harm of Alarm Clocks

41 Words4 Grammar
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海外用户玩儿微信Overseas Users of WeChat

43 Words2 Grammar
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锯掉生活的'筐底'Cutting Off the 'Bottom of the Basket' in Life

37 Words3 Grammar
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北京的四合院Quadrangle Courtyards in Beijing

41 Words4 Grammar
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纸上谈兵Being an Armchair Strategist

40 Words3 Grammar
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16

体重与节食Weight and Diet

41 Words3 Grammar
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在最美好的时刻离开Ending at the Best Moment

33 Words3 Grammar
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抽象艺术美不美Abstract Art: Beautiful or Not?

40 Words3 Grammar
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Part 2 - 下册

Lessons 19-36

19

家乡的萝卜饼Turnip Pancakes in My Hometown

44 Words3 Grammar
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20

小人书摊Picture-story Book Stalls

30 Words2 Grammar
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21

汉字叔叔：一个美国人的汉字情缘Uncle Hanzi: An American's Love of Chinese Characters

31 Words3 Grammar
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阅读与思考Reading and Thinking

33 Words3 Grammar
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23

放手Letting Go

40 Words3 Grammar
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24

支教行动Volunteer Teaching

37 Words2 Grammar
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25

给自己加满水Adding Up the Load on Yourself

40 Words3 Grammar
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你属于哪一种“忙”Which kind of "busy" person are you

26 Words3 Grammar
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27

下棋Playing Chess

34 Words3 Grammar
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28

最受欢迎的毕业生The Most Popular Graduate

40 Words3 Grammar
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培养对手Training Your Rivals

37 Words3 Grammar
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30

竞争让市场更健康Competition makes the market more efficient

36 Words3 Grammar
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登门槛效应Foot-in-the-door effect

29 Words2 Grammar
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32

身边的环保Protecting the environment around us

39 Words3 Grammar
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以堵治堵——缓解交通有妙招Treating congestion with congestion: A smart way to relieve traffic burden

40 Words3 Grammar
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34

鸟儿的护肤术How birds take care of their feathers

34 Words1 Grammar
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植物会出汗Plants also sweat

35 Words3 Grammar
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老舍与养花Lao She and his flowers

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HSK 5 Key Facts
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Passing Score180 / 300
Test Duration125 minutes
Required Vocabulary2500 Words
Proficiency LevelAdvanced Level

help_centerFrequently Asked Questions

What is the focus of HSK 5?

HSK 5 focuses on basic communication and comprehension. According to official standards, it covers 2500 core words and 80 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 5 difficult to pass?

HSK 5 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 5 words to expand your lexicon.

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细节
xìjié
detail
电台
diàntái
radio station
恩爱
ēn'ài
(of husband and wife) loving
对比
duìbǐ
to compare; to contrast
入围
rùwéi
to be shortlisted
评委
píngwěi
judge, member of a judging panel

Featured Grammar

Master these core HSK 5 grammar patterns.

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如何 (rúhé) - How

"如何" is a pronoun used to ask how something is done. It's often used in written or formal contexts. It can also be used at the end of a sentence to seek opinions or inquire about a situation.

Subject + 如何 + Verb
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靠 (kào) - To lean on / To rely on

"靠" is a verb commonly used in the pattern "靠着/在……", meaning to rest part of the body against someone or something for support. It can also mean to rely on or depend on something/someone.

Subject + 靠 + Object / 靠着/在 + Place
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居然 (jūrán) - Unexpectedly

"居然" is an adverb meaning unexpectedly or surprisingly. It's used to express that something happened contrary to expectations, often indicating surprise or disbelief.

Subject + 居然 + Verb/Adjective