HSK HSK 4 · Upper Intermediate
HSK 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 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 HSK 4 Vocabulary
Browse and mark known every word in the official HSK HSK 4 list. Filter by what you've seen in real content.
HSK HSK 4 Hanzi
Every required character at this level with readings, meanings, and spaced repetition.
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.