Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi — Level 1

Mandarin Chinese at HSK level 1. 40 Q / 40 min.

Foundation China / International Language Proficiency 32 questions 36 min 50 distinct variants
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HSK 1 exam at a glance

32
Questions
36
Minutes total
2
Sections
50
Variants

HSK 1 section breakdown

Sample question

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Frequently asked questions

What is the HSK 1 exam pattern?
Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi — Level 1 contains 32 questions across 2 sections: Listening 听力, Reading 阅读. Total duration is 36 minutes.
Does HSK 1 have negative marking?
No — HSK 1 has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark.
How is HSK 1 scored?
Scaled score range: 0 to 200. HSK 1 (out of 200).
How can I practise HSK 1 for free?
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What is the difficulty level of HSK 1?
HSK 1 is rated Foundation difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Mandarin Chinese at HSK level 1. 40 Q / 40 min.

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