HSK 2.0 EXAM
Test Structure
The new HSK is an international standardized exam that tests and rates Chinese language proficiency. It assesses non-native Chinese speakers’ abilities in using the Chinese language in their daily, academic, and professional lives. The new HSK consists of a writing test and a speaking test, which are independent of each other. There are six levels of writing tests, namely the HSK (level I), HSK (level II), HSK (level III), HSK (level IV), HSK (level V), and HSK (level VI). There are three levels of speaking tests, namely the HSK (beginner level), HSK (intermediate level), and HSK (advanced level). During the speaking test, test takers’ speeches will be recorded.
| HSK Writing Test | HSKK SPEAKING TEST |
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| HSK (Level I) | HSK (Beginner Level) |
| HSK (Level II) | HSK (Beginner Level) |
| HSK (Level III) | HSK (Intermediate Level) |
| HSK (Level IV) | HSK (Intermediate Level) |
| HSK (Level V) | HSK (Advanced Level) |
| HSK (Level VI) | HSK (Advanced Level) |
Initial Chinese HSK 1
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HSK 2.0 Test Levels
The different levels of the new HSK are similar to some of the levels in the Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages (CLPS) and the Common European Framework of Reference (CEF); details are as follows:
| HSK 2.0 | CEF | Competence Description |
|---|---|---|
| HSK I | A1 | Test takers can understand and use very simple Chinese phrases, meet basic needs for communication and possess the ability to further their Chinese language studies. |
| HSK II | A2 | Test takers have an excellent grasp of basic Chinese and can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. |
| HSK III | B1 | Test takers can communicate in Chinese at a basic level in their daily, academic, and professional lives. They can manage most communication in Chinese when traveling in China. |
| HSK IV | B2 | Test takers can converse in Chinese on a wide range of topics and are able to communicate fluently with native Chinese speakers. |
| HSK V | C1 | Test takers can read Chinese newspapers and magazines, enjoy Chinese films and plays, and give full-length speeches in Chinese. |
| HSK VI | C2 | Test takers can read Chinese newspapers and magazines, enjoy Chinese films and plays, and give full-length speeches in Chinese. |
HSK LEVEL AND DESCRIPTION
The new HSK retains the former HSK’s orientation as a general (or universal) Chinese language abilities test for adult learners. The results of the test can serve several purposes:
- A reference for an educational institution’s decision-making concerning recruiting students, assigning students to different classes, allowing students to skip certain courses and giving students academic credits.
- A reference for employers’ decision-making concerning the recruitment, training, and promotion of test takers.
- A method for Chinese language learners to assess and improve their proficiency in Chinese.
- A method for Chinese language training institutions to evaluate training results.