Find out where you stand with a timed HSK 6 paper.
Take the HSK 6 mock exam →87 questions · speaking, listening, reading and writing · about 138 minutes
What you need to know for HSK 6
HSK 6 covers about 5,400 in total words. The grammar focus is literary and formal expressions, subtle connectors and nuance between near-synonyms. Together they let you understand almost everything you read or hear and express yourself precisely in speech and writing.
If you are unsure whether HSK 6 is the right level, take the free level test first and then come back to this guide.
How the HSK 6 exam works
The hsk 6 exam has speaking, listening, reading and writing. In the sample paper used for the mock exam there are 87 questions and about 138 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 6
Combine three habits: learn the word list a little every day, practise the grammar in sentences and take a hsk 6 test regularly.
- Work on precision: near-synonyms and register.
- Practise the retelling and summary tasks under time pressure.
- Review your mock exam errors by type, not just by score.
After HSK 6
When your mock scores are steady, move on to HSK 7-9. Your saved results show which sections need more work.
Frequently asked questions
How many words do I need for HSK 6?
The NewHSK 6 vocabulary is about 5,400 in total words. The word list on this site follows the same standard.
How long does the HSK 6 exam take?
The sample paper has 87 questions and takes about 138 minutes across speaking, listening, reading and writing.
What level is HSK 6 on the CEFR scale?
HSK 6 is roughly C2. The match is approximate because the two scales measure different things.
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87 questions · speaking, listening, reading and writing · about 138 minutes
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