HSK Level 3
HSK 3
HSK 3 tests the ability to communicate in Chinese at a basic level in daily life, academic, and professional contexts. It is a significant step towards intermediate proficiency.
See the word listHSK 3 covers 600 words in the official syllabus. The exam runs 85 minutes and contains 80 questions across 3 sections — listening, reading and writing — and you pass with 180 / 300. Our free HSK 3 course teaches 311 words across 20 lessons together with 49 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 3
HSK 3 vocabulary list
All 311 words with pinyin and meaning, grouped by the lesson that teaches them.
See the words →HSK 3 grammar
49 grammar points, each with its structure and worked examples.
See the grammar →HSK 3 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 3
- Talking about travel and transportation
- Academic and work-related basics
- Expressing opinions and feelings
- Understanding complex sentence structures
What is in the HSK 3 exam
| Section | Chinese | Questions | Parts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listening | 听力 | 40 | 4 |
| Reading | 阅读 | 30 | 3 |
| Writing | 书写 | 10 | 2 |
| Total | 80 |
The whole paper takes 85 minutes and the pass mark is 180 / 300.
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The full HSK 3 course — 20 lessons with recorded audio, exercises after each one, and a mock test at the end. No card, no trial.
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