HSK Level 1
HSK 1
HSK 1 is the entry-level Chinese proficiency test. It focuses on the ability to understand and use very simple Chinese phrases and meet basic communication needs.
See the word listHSK 1 covers 150 words in the official syllabus. The exam runs 40 minutes and contains 40 questions across 2 sections — listening and reading — and you pass with 120 / 200. Our free HSK 1 course teaches 160 words across 15 lessons together with 39 grammar points, each one explained and shown in real sentences. The word list and the grammar explanations are free to read in full, with no account.
Everything for HSK 1
HSK 1 vocabulary list
All 160 words with pinyin and meaning, grouped by the lesson that teaches them.
See the words →HSK 1 grammar
39 grammar points, each with its structure and worked examples.
See the grammar →HSK 1 practice test
What is in the paper, how it is scored, and a free mock test to sit before you book.
See the test →What you can do at HSK 1
- Basic greetings and introductions
- Numbers and dates
- Simple shopping conversations
- Daily life vocabulary
What is in the HSK 1 exam
| Section | Chinese | Questions | Parts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listening | 听力 | 20 | 4 |
| Reading | 阅读 | 20 | 4 |
| Total | 40 |
The whole paper takes 40 minutes and the pass mark is 120 / 200.
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The full HSK 1 course — 15 lessons with recorded audio, exercises after each one, and a mock test at the end. No card, no trial.
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