HSK 4 · Upper Intermediate

HSK 4 Chinese — Vocabulary, Characters, Reading

HSK 4 is the gateway to advanced Chinese — required for many university programs and white-collar jobs in China. Master the full list with native reading practice.

Vocabulary

1,200 words

字Characters

~1,064 hanzi

Est. time

600–1,000 hours

What you'll learn at HSK 4

All 1,200 HSK 4 vocabulary words (cumulative)

All ~1,064 required hanzi

Advanced grammar: 不但…而且, 既然…就, idiomatic patterns

Reading native news and casual articles

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HSK 4 Vocabulary

Browse and mark known every word in the official HSK 4 list. Filter by what you've seen in real content.

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HSK 4 Hanzi

Every required character at this level with readings, meanings, and spaced repetition.

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HSK 4 Grammar

Every grammar pattern with AI-powered explanations, examples, and three quiz types.

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Read native content

Import any Chinese article, YouTube video, or book. One-tap word lookup and save vocab in context.

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Frequently asked questions

Is HSK 4 enough to study in China?+

HSK 4 is the minimum for most undergraduate programs; HSK 5 is preferred for technical majors.

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