HSK 2
Beginner

HSK 2: 300 Words & Complete Guide

HSK 2 indicates an elementary command of Chinese — you can communicate in simple everyday situations requiring direct exchange of information on familiar topics.

300
Vocabulary
347
Characters
120–240
Study hours
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What You Can Do at HSK 2

Communicate in simple familiar contexts
Handle basic travel situations
Understand short dialogues on common topics
Write short sentences about yourself

HSK 2 Exam Format

Listening (35 questions, 25 min) and Reading (25 questions, 22 min). Total time 55 minutes.

Sample HSK 2 Vocabulary

A preview of common words at this level. The full list of 300 words is available inside our flashcard deck.

HanziPinyinMeaning
时间shí jiāntime
火车huǒ chētrain
生日shēng rìbirthday
昨天zuó tiānyesterday
可能kě néngpossible
觉得jué deto feel/think

Who HSK 2 Is For

Learners with 2 semesters of Chinese or 120+ hours of self-study.

Study Tips

  • Start forming complete sentences with measure words
  • Introduce basic aspect particles like 了 and 过
  • Practice Part 1 listening (matching pictures) daily for quick wins