HSK reading practice, level by level
One page per level, each built to that level's own reading section — its question count, its clock and the way its questions are split into parts, taken from the official 试卷结构 tables. Each page works one real-format question from every part with the answer explained, and lists the graded stories written for that level.
- HSK 1Handle greetings, numbers, dates and the simplest daily exchanges.20 questions20 min
- HSK 2Talk about routine, shopping, travel and immediate needs.25 questions25 min
- HSK 3Cope with most situations while travelling or studying in Chinese.30 questions30 min
- HSK 4Discuss a broad range of topics and communicate fluently with native speakers. The usual bar for university admission and scholarships.40 questions30 min
- HSK 5Read Chinese newspapers and magazines, follow films, and give a full speech.45 questions35 min
- HSK 6Understand written and spoken Chinese with ease and express yourself fluently in writing and speech.50 questions40 min
- HSK 7–9Work, research or teach in Chinese. One computer-based paper, graded into bands 7, 8 or 9.47 questions60 min