HSK 1 (Beginner):
– Reading (阅读): Understands basic characters and simple sentences in familiar contexts, like:
– 你好 (nǐ hǎo) – Hello
– 谢谢 (xièxiè) – Thank you
– Writing (写作): Writes simple characters and short sentences such as:
– 我是学生。 (Wǒ shì xuéshēng.) – I am a student.
– 我喜欢中文。 (Wǒ xǐhuān Zhōngwén.) – I like Chinese.
– Listening (听力): Grasps basic spoken Chinese in daily conversations:
– 你吃饭了吗？ (Nǐ chīfàn le ma?) – Have you eaten?
– 你家有几口人？ (Nǐ jiā yǒu jǐ kǒu rén?) – How many people are there in your family?
– Speaking (口语): Engages in simple conversations:
– 你叫什么名字？ (Nǐ jiào shénme míngzi?) – What’s your name?
– 我喜欢喝茶。 (Wǒ xǐhuān hē chá.) – I like drinking tea.
HSK 2 (Elementary):
– Reading: Understands sentences on familiar topics:
– 我们去公园吧！ (Wǒmen qù gōngyuán ba!) – Let’s go to the park!
– 妈妈做了好吃的饭。 (Māmā zuòle hǎochī de fàn.) – Mom cooked delicious food.
– Writing: Forms coherent sentences on familiar subjects:
– 我们一起学习中文。 (Wǒmen yīqǐ xuéxí Zhōngwén.) – Let’s learn Chinese together.
– 昨天天气很好。 (Zuótiān tiānqì hěn hǎo.) – The weather was nice yesterday.
– Listening: Comprehends simple everyday expressions:
– 你想要喝咖啡还是茶？ (Nǐ xiǎng yào hē kāfēi háishì chá?) – Do you want coffee or tea?
– 你的电话号码是多少？ (Nǐ de diànhuà hàomǎ shì duōshao?) – What is your phone number?
– Speaking: Communicates in basic conversations:
– 我会说一点中文。 (Wǒ huì shuō yīdiǎn Zhōngwén.) – I can speak a little Chinese.
– 你喜欢吃中国菜吗？ (Nǐ xǐhuān chī Zhōngguó cài ma?) – Do you like Chinese food?
HSK 3 (Intermediate):
– Reading: Understands texts with a broader range of vocabulary:
– 他去年来过中国。 (Tā qùnián lái guò Zhōngguó.) – He came to China last year.
– 这个问题很重要。 (Zhège wèntí hěn zhòngyào.) – This issue is very important.
– Writing: Writes compositions on various everyday topics:
– 我喜欢周末去爬山。 (Wǒ xǐhuān zhōumò qù páshān.) – I like to go hiking on weekends.
– 我的家乡风景很美丽。 (Wǒ de jiāxiāng fēngjǐng hěn měilì.) – The scenery in my hometown is very beautiful.
– Listening: Understands conversations on daily activities:
– 你最喜欢做什么运动？ (Nǐ zuì xǐhuān zuò shénme yùndòng?) – What sports do you like the most?
– 你周末有什么安排？ (Nǐ zhōumò yǒu shénme ānpái?) – What are your plans for the weekend?
– Speaking: Engages in discussions on familiar topics:
– 你喜欢看电影还是听音乐？ (Nǐ xǐhuān kàn diànyǐng háishì tīng yīnyuè?) – Do you like watching movies or listening to music?
– 你觉得学中文难吗？ (Nǐ juéde xué Zhōngwén nán ma?) – Do you think learning Chinese is difficult?
HSK 4 (Intermediate):
– Reading: Reads articles and reports on various subjects:
– 我的梦想是环游世界。 (Wǒ de mèngxiǎng shì huányóu shìjiè.) – My dream is to travel around the world.
– 对我来说，健康是最重要的。 (Duì wǒ lái shuō, jiànkāng shì zuì zhòngyào de.) – For me, health is the most important.
– Writing: Writes formal texts and reports:
– 我想参加汉语考试。 (Wǒ xiǎng cānjiā Hànyǔ kǎoshì.) – I want to take the Chinese language exam.
– 我计划去中国留学。 (Wǒ jìhuà qù Zhōngguó liúxué.) – I plan to study abroad in China.
– Listening: Understands lectures and discussions:
– 你喜欢读书还是看电影？ (Nǐ xǐhuān dúshū háishì kàn diànyǐng?) – Do you like reading books or watching movies?
– 你对中国的历史了解多少？ (Nǐ duì Zhōngguó de lìshǐ liǎojiě duōshao?) – How much do you know about Chinese history?
– Speaking: Engages fluently in discussions:
– 你认为环保对我们社会很重要吗？ (Nǐ rènwéi huánbǎo duì wǒmen shèhuì hěn zhòngyào ma?) – Do you think environmental protection is important for our society?
– 中国文化有什么你最喜欢的部分？ (Zhōngguó wénhuà yǒu shénme nǐ zuì xǐhuān de bùfen?) – What’s your favorite part of Chinese culture?
HSK 5 (Advanced):
– Reading: Understands extensive and complex texts:
– 他是一位知名的科学家。 (Tā shì yī wèi zhīmíng de kēxué jiā.) – He is a well-known scientist.
– 中国经济正在快速增长。 (Zhōngguó jīngjì zhèngzài kuàisù zēngzhǎng.) – China’s economy is growing rapidly.
– Writing: Writes well-structured essays and reports:
– 我对中国的发展有很多想法。 (Wǒ duì Zhōngguó de fāzhǎn yǒu hěnduō xiǎngfǎ.) – I have many thoughts on China’s development.
– 这个问题需要深入分析。 (Zhège wèntí xūyào shēnrù fēnxī.) – This issue needs in-depth analysis.
– Listening: Understands spoken language in various contexts:
– 你认为国际合作有什么好处？ (Nǐ rènwéi guójì hézuò yǒu shénme hǎochù?) – What are the benefits of international cooperation?
– 对于你来说，职业规划很重要吗？ (Duìyú nǐ lái shuō, zhíyè guīhuà hěn zhòngyào ma?) – Is career planning important to you?
– Speaking: Expresses thoughts fluently on complex subjects:
– 你认为人工智能对我们未来的影响会是什么？ (Nǐ rènwéi réngōng zhìnéng duì wǒmen wèilái de yǐngxiǎng huì shì shénme?) – What do you think the impact of artificial intelligence will be on our future?
– 在你看来，教育的未来应该如何发展？ (Zài nǐ kànlái, jiàoyù de wèilái yīnggāi rúhé fāzhǎn?) – How do you think the future of education should develop?
HSK 6 (Proficient):
– Reading: Understands complex articles and literary works:
– 文化多样性是我们社会的重要组成部分。 (Wénhuà duōyàng xìng shì wǒmen shèhuì de zhòngyào zǔchéng bùfèn.) – Cultural diversity is an important part of our society.
– 现代科技改变了我们的生活方式。 (Xiàndài kējì gǎibiànle wǒmen de shēnghuó fāngshì.) – Modern technology has changed our way of life.
– Writing: Produces well-structured and coherent essays:
– 我对国际关系有浓厚的兴趣。 (Wǒ duì guójì guānxì yǒu nónghòu de xìngqù.) – I have a strong interest in international relations.
– 如何解决全球性问题是一个挑战。 (Rúhé jiějué quánqiúxìng wèntí shì yīgè tiǎozhàn.) – Solving global issues is a challenge.
– Listening: Understands spoken language effortlessly:
– 你认为人类未来的发展方向会是什么？ (Nǐ rènwéi rénlèi wèilái de fāzhǎn fāngxiàng huì shì shénme?) – What do you think the future direction of human development will be?
– 公共卫生对我们的生活有何影响？ (Gōnggòng wèishēng duì wǒmen de shēnghuó yǒu hé yǐngxiǎng?) – What impact does public health have on our lives?
These detailed descriptions provide insights into the progression of language skills in Chinese from Beginner to advanced proficiency levels, encompassing advanced vocabulary, sentence structures, and conversational examples.
