New HSK 2021 Level 3
HSK (汉语水平考试 Hàn yǔ Shuǐ píng Kǎo shì) is the official standardized test for Mandarin. HSK is getting a massive overhaul into the New HSK.
New HSK Level 3 students should be able to talk about their holiday plans; send out a formal either written or oral invitation for an activity.
Topics included: Travelling, school/work description, entertainment activities, festivals, education, occupations, and more.
Listening
Understand phrases in a short conversation (less than 300 words). Sentences will be spoken clearly at normal speed (around 180 characters per minute).
Speaking
Pronounce 608 pinyin with correct tones. Students must be comfortable in daily conversations, and be able to be involved in more complex discussions.
Reading
Recognize 900 Chinese characters and 2245 vocabularies. Students must know 210 grammar points and able to read short paragraphs (less than 300 characters).
Writing
Handwrite 300 basic characters using correct stroke orders. Students must also be able to copy more complex characters at a speed of 20 characters per minute.
New HSK 3 Vocabulary Word List
To prepare for the New HSK level 3 test, you need to learn 973 words listed below. Click the card to see the pinyin and translation.