HSK Level 2
HSK 2
HSK 2 is designed for learners who can use Chinese in a simple and direct manner. It covers daily topics and requires the ability to communicate in basic social situations.
See the word listHSK 2 covers 300 words in the official syllabus. The exam runs 55 minutes and contains 60 questions across 2 sections — listening and reading — and you pass with 120 / 200. Our free HSK 2 course teaches 170 words across 15 lessons together with 40 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 2
HSK 2 vocabulary list
All 170 words with pinyin and meaning, grouped by the lesson that teaches them.
See the words →HSK 2 grammar
40 grammar points, each with its structure and worked examples.
See the grammar →HSK 2 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 2
- Extended social conversations
- Description of family and work
- Expressing time and weather
- Basic health and hobbies
What is in the HSK 2 exam
| Section | Chinese | Questions | Parts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listening | 听力 | 35 | 4 |
| Reading | 阅读 | 25 | 4 |
| Total | 60 |
The whole paper takes 55 minutes and the pass mark is 120 / 200.
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The full HSK 2 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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