Does HSK 4 have 1,200 or 2,000 words?
The HSK 2.0 Level 4 total is 1,200 words, including earlier levels. In the November 2025 HSK 3.0 syllabus, Levels 1–4 total 2,000 words. This 3.0 collection contains only the 1,000 words introduced at Level 4; it does not repeat the 1,000 words introduced at Levels 1–3.
To cover the cumulative HSK 3.0 range, combine Level 1: 300 words, Level 2: 200 new words, Level 3: 500 new words and this Level 4 collection. The older and newer Level 4 lists are not interchangeable.
How to study this HSK 4 word list
- Choose your HSK version. Search by Chinese characters, Pinyin or an English meaning.
- Open a word, play its pronunciation and read its example sentence. Check how the word is used in the sentence, not just its isolated English translation.
- Practise recall in HSK 3.0 Level 4 practice, or HSK 2.0 Level 4 practice if that is your selected track.
Where do the words and examples come from?
Version and level membership follow the cited vocabulary sources. English meanings, example sentences and learning audio are HSKBase learning aids, not official examination questions or official recordings. Knowing the word list alone does not establish exam readiness.
Word-count sources checked 2026-10-07: CTI HSK 3.0 syllabus and CTI 2015 vocabulary download. For rollout and booking boundaries, read the HSK 3.0 guide.
