Download HSK 3.0 Vocabulary Lists (2026) — Free PDF by Level
Free PDF vocabulary lists for every HSK 3.0 level. Updated for the July 2026 launch.
Last updated: February 2026
The new HSK 3.0 vocabulary lists are here. Download complete word lists for any level with simplified characters, pinyin, and English translations. Updated for the July 2026 launch.
The new HSK 3.0 vocabulary lists are here. Download the complete word lists for any level, with simplified characters, pinyin, and English translations. All lists are updated to match the official November 2025 syllabus from Chinese Testing International (CTI).
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 under HSK 3.0.
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HSK 2 — 500 Words (200 new)
Basic conversation ability. Covers shopping, transportation, weather, and daily routines. Was 300 cumulative words, now 500.
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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.
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HSK 4 — 2,000 Words (1,000 new)
Intermediate level and the gateway to university admission. Introduces translation as a tested skill. Was 1,200 cumulative words, now 2,000.
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HSK 5 — 3,000 Words (1,000 new)
Advanced-intermediate. Handwriting begins at this level (~150 characters). Was 2,500 cumulative words, now 3,000.
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HSK 6 — ~5,000 Words (2,000 new)
Near-native proficiency. The capstone of general Chinese testing. Vocabulary is similar to HSK 2.0 but testing is more comprehensive with speaking and translation.
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