HSK 1 Chinese — Vocabulary, Characters, Reading
HSK 1 is the entry level for Mandarin Chinese — basic phrases, pinyin, and ~150 high-frequency words. Study the full HSK 1 list inside real Mandarin content with instant character lookups.
150 words
~178 hanzi
80–120 hours
What you'll learn at HSK 1
All 150 HSK 1 vocabulary words with pinyin and meanings
All ~178 required hanzi characters
Sentence patterns: 是、有、不、没
Reading short sentences and dialogues with pinyin support
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HSK 1 Vocabulary
Browse and mark known every word in the official HSK 1 list. Filter by what you've seen in real content.
Open vocabHSK 1 Hanzi
Every required character at this level with readings, meanings, and spaced repetition.
Open charactersHSK 1 Grammar
Every grammar pattern with AI-powered explanations, examples, and three quiz types.
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Try the readerFrequently asked questions
How long does HSK 1 take?+
Most learners reach HSK 1 in 80–120 hours (2–3 months at an hour a day).
Is pinyin enough for HSK 1?+
Pinyin is allowed on HSK 1 papers, but learning the 178 characters is highly recommended — they recur constantly.
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