HSK 1 certifies that you can understand and use very simple Chinese phrases, meet basic needs for communication, and lay a foundation for further Chinese learning.
HSK 1 has two sections: Listening (20 questions, 15 min) and Reading (20 questions, 17 min). Total test time is 40 minutes. No writing section at this level.
A preview of common words at this level. The full list of 150 words is available inside our flashcard deck.
| Hanzi | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 你好 | nǐ hǎo | hello |
| 谢谢 | xiè xie | thank you |
| 学生 | xué shēng | student |
| 中国 | Zhōng guó | China |
| 朋友 | péng you | friend |
| 水 | shuǐ | water |
Complete beginners after 1 semester of Chinese study or roughly 60 hours of self-study.