Find out where you stand with a timed HSK 4 paper.
Take the HSK 4 mock exam →75 questions · writing, speaking, listening and reading · about 95 minutes
What you need to know for HSK 4
HSK 4 covers about 2,000 in total words. The grammar focus is complex sentences, result and direction complements, 连…都 and 越来越. Together they let you discuss a wide range of topics and communicate fluently with native speakers on familiar subjects.
If you are unsure whether HSK 4 is the right level, take the free level test first and then come back to this guide.
How the HSK 4 exam works
The hsk 4 exam has writing, speaking, listening and reading. In the sample paper used for the mock exam there are 75 questions and about 95 minutes of working time. The listening audio plays once, and each section is timed, so practising under the same conditions matters.
How to study for HSK 4
Combine three habits: learn the word list a little every day, practise the grammar in sentences and take a hsk 4 test regularly.
- Read short articles daily and note every new connector word.
- Write short paragraphs; the writing tasks need complete, well-ordered sentences.
- Shadow audio for the listening section to train speed.
After HSK 4
When your mock scores are steady, move on to HSK 5. Your saved results show which sections need more work.
Frequently asked questions
How many words do I need for HSK 4?
The NewHSK 4 vocabulary is about 2,000 in total words. The word list on this site follows the same standard.
How long does the HSK 4 exam take?
The sample paper has 75 questions and takes about 95 minutes across writing, speaking, listening and reading.
What level is HSK 4 on the CEFR scale?
HSK 4 is roughly B2. The match is approximate because the two scales measure different things.
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75 questions · writing, speaking, listening and reading · about 95 minutes
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