HSK Vocabulary 2026
HSK Vocabulary Lists
Free word lists for every HSK level — with pinyin and English translations
11,092
Total Words
7
Levels
A1–C2
CEFR Range
What is the HSK exam?
The HSK (汉语水平考试, Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng Kǎoshì) is China's official standardized Mandarin proficiency test for non-native speakers. The current HSK 3.0 standard spans nine levels in three bands: HSK 1–3 (A1–B1), HSK 4–6 (B2–C1+), and HSK 7–9 (C2). Each level has an official vocabulary list — use the cards below to explore all 11,092 words.
HSK 1
A1
Beginner
500 words
HSK 2
A2
Elementary
772 words
HSK 3
B1
Pre-Intermediate
973 words
HSK 4
B2
Intermediate
1,000 words
HSK 5
C1
Upper-Intermediate
1,071 words
HSK 6
C1+
Advanced
1,140 words
HSK 7–9
C2
Mastery
5,636 words
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