Download HSK 3.0 Vocabulary Lists (2026): PDF by Level

The new HSK 3.0 vocabulary lists are here. The free online word list for each level follows the exam syllabus CLEC released on 15 November 2025, which is what the new exam tests. The printable PDFs are HSK Lord's study lists, built on the 2021 HSK standard, with simplified characters, pinyin, and English translations.

HSK 1, 300 Words

The beginner level. Covers greetings, numbers, basic questions, everyday objects, and simple actions. Was 150 words under HSK 2.0, now 300 on the HSK 3.0 syllabus. Browse the HSK 1 syllabus list.

HSK 2, 500 Words (200 new)

Basic conversation ability. Covers shopping, transportation, weather, and daily routines. Was 300 cumulative words, now 500. Browse the HSK 2 syllabus list.

HSK 3, 1,000 Words (500 new)

Simple conversation and the first level with a mandatory speaking test. Covers work, environment, social situations, and abstract concepts. Was 600 cumulative words, now 1,000. Browse the HSK 3 syllabus list.

HSK 4, 2,000 Words (1,000 new)

Intermediate level and the gateway to university admission. Adds the HSK 4 speaking test. Was 1,200 cumulative words, now 2,000. Browse the HSK 4 syllabus list.

HSK 5, 3,600 Words (1,600 new)

Advanced-intermediate. The syllabus handwriting list reaches 550 characters by this level. Was 2,500 cumulative words, now 3,600. Browse the HSK 5 syllabus list.

HSK 6, 5,400 Words (1,800 new)

Near-native proficiency. The capstone of general Chinese testing. Vocabulary is similar to HSK 2.0 but testing is more comprehensive with the speaking test. Browse the HSK 6 syllabus list.

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What's new as of September 2026

The first official sitting of the new HSK exam is announced for 13 December 2026 (HSK 1-6). Every 2026 sitting before it uses the old HSK 2.0 exam, apart from trial sittings on 31 January 2026 and 20 September 2026, and the last global HSK 2.0 sitting is 7 November 2026. Verify the latest test windows at chinesetest.cn, since test dates and registration cutoffs shift between countries. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band with its own test, and the exam syllabus sets 11,000 words across all nine levels.

This guide has been reviewed for accuracy against the 《国际中文教育中文水平等级标准》 standard and the current Hanban test format. If you spot a discrepancy with official Hanban publications, please contact us. Freshness date is embedded in the page metadata so search engines and AI answer engines see the latest revision timestamp.

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