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New words ~972 (~2,000 total)
Passing score 180 / 300 (60%)
Sections Listening, reading + writing
Writing Yes
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AI Hi! Ask me anything about HSK 4 - the vocabulary, the exam, or how to prepare.
How many words are in HSK 4?
AI HSK 4 adds about 970 new words on top of HSK 1-3, for roughly 2,000 in total, under the new HSK 3.0 standard (effective July 2026).
Do I need to write Chinese characters for HSK 4?
AI Yes - HSK 4 includes a writing section. The exam covers listening, reading, and writing, so producing characters is part of the test.
What score do you need to pass HSK 4?
What is on the HSK 4 exam?
AI HSK 4 covers listening, reading, and writing, and you pass with 180 out of 300.
How hard is HSK 4, and is it enough for work or study?
AI HSK 4 is upper-intermediate - often the level people target for work or university study in China.
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