Intermediate · HSK 3.0 syllabus

HSK 3.0 Level 4 — 0 lessons & free practice

Begin the intermediate stage with more connected language and topics.

2,000 cumulative wordsIntermediate HSK 3.0 stage0 lessons

Practice modules

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HSK 3.0 Level 4

Grammar

Grammar points mapped to official tasks, connected to vocabulary and reading modules.

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About this level

What is HSK 3.0 Level 4?

Understand and produce structured language on familiar subjects.

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HSK 3.0 Level 4 requirements at a glance

Vocabulary2,000 cumulative words
Characters1,200 cumulative characters
StageIntermediate
SectionsListening, Reading, Writing
Questions100
Total timeAbout 105 minutes
Score300 total; 180 or above

What to study

2,000-word cumulative vocabulary

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Paragraph-level reading comprehension

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Sentence construction from prompts

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Faster listening with note-taking

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Common HSK 3.0 Level 4 difficulties

  • Managing time across listening, reading and writing
  • Distinguishing near-synonyms in context
  • Maintaining correct word order in longer sentences

Study plan

Weeks 1–3

Audit vocabulary and group new words by topic and collocation.

Weeks 4–6

Read short articles daily and summarize the main point in writing.

Weeks 7–9

Train listening speed and written sentence production.

Week 10

Complete full timed papers and review error patterns.

Frequently asked questions

How many words are in HSK 3.0 Level 4?

The HSK 3.0 syllabus specifies 2,000 cumulative words through Level 4. These are cumulative: higher levels include all lower-level vocabulary.

What should I study for HSK 3.0 Level 4?

Study the cumulative vocabulary list, follow the study plan on this page, and use the published quiz, reading, listening and writing modules to identify specific gaps.

Is the HSK 3.0 Level 4 material free on HSK Atlas?

Yes. HSK Atlas provides free vocabulary lists, quizzes, grammar guides, reading, listening and writing practice for HSK 3.0 Level 4. No account or payment is required.

What is the difference between HSK 2.0 and HSK 3.0 Level 4?

HSK 3.0 uses three stages and nine levels instead of six. The vocabulary lists are larger, and the advanced stage combines Levels 7–9 into one shared range. Confirm which version your test date uses.

Does HSK Atlas have practice modules for HSK 3.0 Level 4?

Yes. Published practice modules include quiz, reading, listening, writing. New modules are added as they are completed.