HSK Level 4
HSK 4
HSK 4 is the intermediate level. Successful candidates can discuss a wide range of topics in Chinese and are capable of communicating fluently with native speakers.
See the word listHSK 4 covers 1,200 words in the official syllabus. The exam runs 105 minutes and contains 100 questions across 3 sections — listening, reading and writing — and you pass with 180 / 300. Our free HSK 4 course teaches 618 words across 20 lessons together with 97 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 4
HSK 4 vocabulary list
All 618 words with pinyin and meaning, grouped by the lesson that teaches them.
See the words →HSK 4 grammar
97 grammar points, each with its structure and worked examples.
See the grammar →HSK 4 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 4
- Discussing abstract concepts
- Reading newspaper articles
- Watching Chinese movies/TV
- Fluent social interaction
What is in the HSK 4 exam
| Section | Chinese | Questions | Parts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listening | 听力 | 45 | 3 |
| Reading | 阅读 | 40 | 3 |
| Writing | 书写 | 15 | 2 |
| Total | 100 |
The whole paper takes 105 minutes and the pass mark is 180 / 300.
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The full HSK 4 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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