HSK Level 5
HSK 5
HSK 5 is for learners who can read Chinese newspapers and magazines, enjoy Chinese films and plays, and give a full-length speech in Chinese.
See the word listHSK 5 covers 2,500 words in the official syllabus. The exam runs 125 minutes and contains 100 questions across 3 sections — listening, reading and writing — and you pass with 180 / 300. Our free HSK 5 course teaches 1,341 words across 36 lessons together with 109 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 5
HSK 5 vocabulary list
All 1,341 words with pinyin and meaning, grouped by the lesson that teaches them.
See the words →HSK 5 grammar
109 grammar points, each with its structure and worked examples.
See the grammar →HSK 5 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 5
- Professional and technical discussion
- Literary appreciation
- Complex logical argumentation
- High-level professional writing
What is in the HSK 5 exam
| Section | Chinese | Questions | Parts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listening | 听力 | 45 | 2 |
| Reading | 阅读 | 45 | 3 |
| Writing | 书写 | 10 | 2 |
| Total | 100 |
The whole paper takes 125 minutes and the pass mark is 180 / 300.
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