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摇摇欲坠: New to the HSK lists at HSK 7-9. See where your old level lands
New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting of the new exam is announced for 13 December 2026, for HSK 1 to 6. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.
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Frequently Asked Questions
摇摇欲坠 (yáo yáo yù zhuì) means "tottering; on the verge of collapse" in Chinese. The new HSK exam tests it at HSK 7-9.
摇摇欲坠 is pronounced "yáo yáo yù zhuì" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 4 syllables.
摇摇欲坠 is an HSK 7-9 word on the new HSK exam syllabus.
摇摇欲坠 is made up of the characters 摇, 摇, 欲, 坠. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.
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Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.