HSK4

HSK Level IV Introduction

The HSK (Level IV) assesses test takers' abilities in the application of everyday Chinese (Mandarin). It is the counterpart of the Level IV of the Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages and the B2 Level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEF). Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level IV) can converse in Chinese on a wide range of topics and are able to communicate fluently with native Chinese speakers.

HSK4 Download Section (汉语水平四级考试 - 标准)

Standard Book

Standard Book Texts & Wordbook Audio

Test Target

The HSK (Level IV) is intended for students who have studied Chinese2-4 class hours per week for four semesters (two academic years). These students have mastered 1,200 commonly used words and related grammar patterns. After the new HSK test is launched, the current HSK test won’t be affected in the near future. You can continue to use existing HSK learning materials to prepare for HSK (Level IV) test.

Test Content

Section		Number of Questions		Duration (Min)
Listening	Part I	10	45	About 30
	Part II	15
	Part III	20
Filling Out answer sheet (Mark your answers for listening comprehension on Answer Sheet)				5
Reading	Part I	10	40	40
	Part II	10
	Part III	20
Writing	Part I	10	15	25
Writing	Part II	5	15	25
Total	/	100		About 100

The HSK (Level IV) test will last for a total of 105 minutes (including 5 minutes in which the test takers fill in personal information).

Exams Description

The whole exam takes approximately 105 minutes (including 5 minutes to fill in your personal information). The maximum score is 300 points and the pass mark is 180 points.

i. Listening Section

3 types of question, 45 questions in total, 100 points available.

1. Part 1 (10 questions): Does what you hear match the sentence in the test paper?
2. Part 2 (15 questions): Select the answer that matches the short conversation and question you hear.
3. Part 3 (20 questions): Select the answer that matches the long conversation

Point To Be Noted: (You have approximately 30 minutes to answer the questions, plus 5 minutes to fill in your answer card)

ii. Reading Section

3 types of question, 40 questions in total, 100 points available.

1. Part 1 (10 questions): Select the word to fill in the blank and complete the sentence.
2. Part 2 (10 questions): Arrange the sentences into the correct order.
3. Part 3 (20 questions): Select the correct answer to the question based on the text.

Point To Be Noted: (You have approximately 40 minutes to answer the questions)

iii. Writing Section

2 types of question, 15 questions in total, 100 points available.

1. Part 1 (10 questions): Arrange the words to make a sentence.
2. Part 2 (5 questions): Write a sentence including the given word which matches the picture.

Point To Be Noted: (You have approximately 25 minutes to answer the questions)

Results Certificate

For the HSK (Level IV), four results will be provided including listening, reading, writing and the total. The test taker must score at least 180 points to be considered passing.

Section	Max Score	Your Score
Listening	100
Reading	100
Writing	100
Total	300