HSK 1 test: check if you know the words
20 questions on the HSK 1 words — there are 300 of them. You recognize a word by ear, understand it in writing and pick the characters for a meaning. The questions are new every time, and the test takes three to four minutes.
What this test checks
The HSK 1 vocabulary in the new HSK 3.0 syllabus. Each question has one word and three ways to recognize it: by ear, in characters and by meaning. The words are drawn at random from the HSK 1 list, so no two attempts are the same.
This is not a mock exam: the real HSK has a different format, where you need to understand phrases and texts when listening and reading. But you can’t do a single one of those tasks without the vocabulary, and the test shows whether that base is ready.
What to do with your result
- 18–20 correct — you know the words of the level. Next, hear them and use them in phrases.
- 13–17 — open the pages of the words you missed: they have the pronunciation syllable by syllable, the characters stroke by stroke and examples.
- 12 or fewer — go through the list by topic with “Test yourself” on, and come back to the test in a few days.
Know the words of the level? Try the exam format: HSK 1 mock test — timed listening, reading and a score by section.
Common questions
Is this a real HSK mock test?
No. It is a check of the level’s vocabulary: 20 questions on recognizing words by ear, in characters and by meaning. The real exam asks you to understand phrases and texts when listening and reading, but every task rests on this vocabulary. A mock exam in the new HSK format is a separate section, and it covers all six levels.
How long does the test take?
Three to four minutes: 20 multiple-choice questions with four answers each. After every answer you see the right option and hear the word.
Can I take the test more than once?
Yes. The words and the answer options are drawn anew every time, so each attempt is a new test on the same level.
Do I need to sign up?
No. The test works right in your browser, and your result is not sent anywhere.
Words are best learned in phrases
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