MyHSK4 is a practice platform for intermediate Mandarin Chinese learners preparing for the HSK 4 exam under the HSK 3.0 standard. It offers interactive drills and quizzes covering the 972 new Level 4 vocabulary words, grammar, listening, speaking, and writing.

Is MyHSK4 only for HSK 4 learners?

MyHSK4 covers the full HSK 3.0 Level 4 standard - 972 new words, more advanced grammar, and the listening, speaking, and writing skills the Level 4 exam tests. It builds on HSK 1 through HSK 3 for learners continuing their Mandarin Chinese.

How long are the daily drills?

Most drills and quizzes take 5 to 10 minutes. You can practice pinyin tones, vocabulary flashcards, grammar exercises, listening comprehension, or speaking dialogs in short focused sessions.

Can I practice speaking and listening?

Yes. MyHSK4 includes listening comprehension exercises with audio and interactive speaking dialog practice with pronunciation feedback.

Do I need a teacher to use MyHSK4?

No. MyHSK4 is designed for self-study with instant feedback on every drill and quiz. Teachers can also use it to assign exercises to students.

HSK 3.0 is the updated Chinese proficiency standard taking effect in July 2026. It replaces the old HSK 2.0 system and expands the vocabulary at every level. Level 4 adds 972 new words on top of Levels 1 through 3, and continues the scored writing (书写) section introduced at HSK 3 with longer, more demanding tasks. MyHSK4 is fully aligned with the HSK 3.0 Level 4 standard.

How is HSK 3.0 different from HSK 2.0?

HSK 3.0 restructures the old HSK 2.0 system and expands the vocabulary at every level. Level 4 builds on Levels 1 through 3 with 972 more words, plus more advanced grammar and a longer writing section, getting learners ready for opinion, work, and abstract topics.

Where can I take HSK practice tests online?

MyHSK4 offers six full-length HSK 3.0 Level 4 mock exams with 47 questions each, matching the official exam format. Each test includes listening, reading, and writing (书写) sections, timed at about 85 minutes, with a pass score of 180 out of 300 points. All tests use HSK 3.0 Level 1 through Level 4 vocabulary.

How many words are in HSK 4?

HSK 4 adds 972 new words on top of everything from HSK 1 to 3, so under the HSK 3.0 standard your working total climbs past 3,000 words. You can practice all the new words at HSK 4 vocabulary.

What topics does HSK 4 vocabulary cover?

HSK 4 words are grouped by topic on MyHSK4, covering work and career, money and the economy, personality and feelings, opinions and debate, society and study, and a wide range of abstract verbs and connectors for explaining and comparing.

Where can I get the HSK 4 word list as a PDF?

You can download the full HSK 4 word list as a PDF from the HSK 4 vocabulary hub after a quick free sign in. The same hub has flashcards for every word so you can study on screen too.

Do I still need HSK 1 to 3 words for HSK 4?

Yes. The 972 new HSK 4 words build on everything from HSK 1 to 3, so the exam assumes you already know those. Your working total for HSK 4 is over 3,000 words. You can review the earlier levels at myhsk3.com.

How long does it take to learn the HSK 4 words?

Most learners with a solid HSK 3 base learn the 972 new HSK 4 words in about 4 to 5 months of steady practice, which works out to around 6 new words a day. Studying them in topic batches with flashcards and spaced review keeps the pace comfortable.

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The HSK 4 Vocabulary List: 972 New Words, Grouped by Topic

July 2, 20267 min read

HSK 4 adds 972 new vocabulary words on top of everything you already know from HSK 1 to 3, pushing your working total past 3,000 words. These are the words of the Intermediate band - the economy, work, personality, opinions, and the connectors that hold longer sentences together.

Below is what the HSK 4 vocabulary list actually covers, a sample of real words with pinyin and meanings, and the fastest way to work through the whole set.

What the new words cover

The HSK 4 words are sorted by topic on MyHSK4. Compared with HSK 3, they move from describing daily scenes to discussing ideas:

Work and career - jobs, meetings, projects, salary, and getting things done.
Money and the economy - income, saving, spending, prices, and value.
Personality and feelings - describing character, moods, and reactions in more detail.
Opinions and debate - suggesting, agreeing, objecting, comparing, and deciding.
Society and study - environment, culture, knowledge, and a large batch of abstract verbs and connectors.

That shift is the point of HSK 4: the new words let you explain reasons, weigh options, and give opinions, not just name what is in front of you.

A sample of HSK 4 words

A handful of examples from those topic groups, with pinyin and meanings:

Word	Pinyin	Meaning
经济	jīngjì	economy
交流	jiāoliú	to communicate
复杂	fùzá	complicated
建议	jiànyì	to suggest; suggestion
专业	zhuānyè	major; professional
效果	xiàoguǒ	effect; result
推迟	tuīchí	to postpone
尊重	zūnzhòng	to respect

Even from this handful you can see the pattern: abstract nouns (经济, 效果), opinion verbs (建议, 尊重), and describing words (复杂, 专业) that let you discuss how things work, not just what they are.

How to learn them

The most efficient way through 972 words is to study them in topic batches rather than alphabetically. Pick one bucket at a time - say Work or Money - and drill it until it sticks before moving on.

Run flashcards topic by topic, and lean on spaced repetition to resurface earlier batches just before they fade.
Grab the PDF word list from the HSK 4 vocabulary hub whenever you want the whole set to review offline.
Write the new characters. Because HSK 4 has a scored writing section with longer prompts, practice writing each word by hand at writing practice, not just reading it.
See words in context with listening practice and games, so you recognize them by sound and sight.

Roughly 6 new words a day covers the new list in about 4 to 5 months. If you are coming from the level below, brush up first at myhsk3.com.

Words are only part of the exam

Knowing the new words is essential, but the HSK 4 Reading and Listening sections test them inside longer sentences, and the Writing section makes you produce them. That means you also need the Intermediate grammar that connects words - potential complements, 不但…而且, and 越…越.

Once a few vocabulary batches feel solid, start pairing them with HSK 4 grammar so you can use the words in real sentences. When you are ready to test yourself, a full HSK 4 mock exam shows exactly which topics still need work.

Practice every HSK 4 word

Flashcards for all 972 new HSK 4 words, grouped by topic, plus a downloadable word list. Free after a quick sign in.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many words are in HSK 4?: HSK 4 adds 972 new words on top of everything from HSK 1 to 3, so under the HSK 3.0 standard your working total climbs past 3,000 words. You can practice all the new words at HSK 4 vocabulary.
What topics does HSK 4 vocabulary cover?: HSK 4 words are grouped by topic on MyHSK4, covering work and career, money and the economy, personality and feelings, opinions and debate, society and study, and a wide range of abstract verbs and connectors for explaining and comparing.
Where can I get the HSK 4 word list as a PDF?: You can download the full HSK 4 word list as a PDF from the HSK 4 vocabulary hub after a quick free sign in. The same hub has flashcards for every word so you can study on screen too.
Do I still need HSK 1 to 3 words for HSK 4?: Yes. The 972 new HSK 4 words build on everything from HSK 1 to 3, so the exam assumes you already know those. Your working total for HSK 4 is over 3,000 words. You can review the earlier levels at myhsk3.com.
How long does it take to learn the HSK 4 words?: Most learners with a solid HSK 3 base learn the 972 new HSK 4 words in about 4 to 5 months of steady practice, which works out to around 6 new words a day. Studying them in topic batches with flashcards and spaced review keeps the pace comfortable.