Find out where you stand with a timed HSK 5 paper.
Take the HSK 5 mock exam →77 questions · writing, speaking, listening and reading · about 123 minutes
What you need to know for HSK 5
HSK 5 covers about 3,600 in total words. The grammar focus is formal connectors, four-character idioms and long attributive phrases. Together they let you read newspapers and magazines, watch Chinese TV and give a structured talk on a topic.
If you are unsure whether HSK 5 is the right level, take the free level test first and then come back to this guide.
How the HSK 5 exam works
The hsk 5 exam has writing, speaking, listening and reading. In the sample paper used for the mock exam there are 77 questions and about 123 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 5
Combine three habits: learn the word list a little every day, practise the grammar in sentences and take a hsk 5 test regularly.
- Learn idioms (成语) in context, not from lists.
- Practise the longer writing tasks with a timer.
- Read one news article a day and summarise it in Chinese.
After HSK 5
When your mock scores are steady, move on to HSK 6. Your saved results show which sections need more work.
Frequently asked questions
How many words do I need for HSK 5?
The NewHSK 5 vocabulary is about 3,600 in total words. The word list on this site follows the same standard.
How long does the HSK 5 exam take?
The sample paper has 77 questions and takes about 123 minutes across writing, speaking, listening and reading.
What level is HSK 5 on the CEFR scale?
HSK 5 is roughly C1. The match is approximate because the two scales measure different things.
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77 questions · writing, speaking, listening and reading · about 123 minutes
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