HSK 3.0 Word Lists by Level
HSK 3.0 (effective 2026) is the current version of the Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng Kǎoshì, the official Chinese proficiency test. It organizes vocabulary into six numbered levels plus a combined advanced band, HSK 7–9. The lists below cover 10,989 words, each with pinyin and an English translation.
| Level | Words | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| HSK 1 word list | 300 | The first words every learner needs — greetings, numbers, family, and daily basics. |
| HSK 2 word list | 199 | Everyday vocabulary for simple conversations about routine topics. |
| HSK 3 word list | 500 | Completes the elementary band — enough to handle most daily situations. |
| HSK 4 word list | 999 | The first intermediate level — wider topics, abstract words, formal registers. |
| HSK 5 word list | 1,598 | Intermediate vocabulary for work, study, and media. |
| HSK 6 word list | 1,798 | Completes the intermediate band — fluent everyday and professional usage. |
| HSK 7–9 word list | 5,595 | The combined advanced band — near-native vocabulary for academic and professional contexts. |
Every word here can be practiced in the app: stroke-by-stroke writing drills, pinyin drills, and printable A4 worksheets. New to the test? Start with our guide to HSK Elementary.