HSK (Level 1) focuses on the ability of candidates to understand and use simple Chinese words and sentences.

I. Test Object

HSK (Level 1) is mainly aimed at beginners with preliminary Chinese listening and reading abilities.

II. Test Content

HSK (Level 1) focuses on Chinese listening and reading ability, as well as the corresponding topics, tasks, grammar and 300 Chinese words.

III. Test Structure

HSK (Level 1) consists of 40 questions, which are divided into two sections: listening and reading. The test lasts about 40 minutes (including 5 minutes for candidates to complete the personal information form).

Test content		Number of test questions (items)		Test duration (minutes)
Listening	Section 1	5	20	About 15
	Section 2	5
	Section 3	5
	Section 4	5
Fill in the answer sheet (fill in the answers to the listening section on the answer sheet)				3
Reading	Section 1	5	20	17
	Section 2	5
	Section 3	5
	Section 4	5
Total	/	40		About 35

1. Listening

The listening material will be played twice.

Part I consists of 5 questions. Candidates will hear 1 phrase for each question and 1 picture is provided on the test paper. Candidates have to determine whether the picture corresponds to the phrase based on what they hear.

Part II consists of 5 questions. Candidates will hear 1 phrase for each question, and 3 pictures will be provided on the test paper. Candidates should choose the corresponding pictures according to what they hear.

Part III consists of 5 questions. Candidates will hear a conversation for each question, and several pictures will be provided on the test paper. Candidates should choose the corresponding pictures according to what they hear.

Part IV consists of 5 questions. Candidates will hear 1 sentence and 1 question for each question. There are 3 options on the test paper. Candidates should choose the answer according to what they hear.

2. Reading

Part I consists of 5 questions. Each question has a picture and a word, and candidates should judge whether the picture and the word correspond.

Part II consists of 5 questions. Each question has a sentence and several pictures. Candidates should choose the corresponding pictures according to the content of the sentence.

Part III consists of 5 questions. Each question has a sentence, and the candidates should find the related sentence from several options and match them.

Part IV consists of 5 questions, including 3 sentences and 2 conversations. There is a blank in the sentence or conversation of each question, and candidates should find the right words from the options to fill in the blank.

IV. Results Report

HSK (Level 1) report provides three scores: listening, reading and total score. Out of 200, the total score of 120 is qualified. Meanwhile, the report also provides a norm table of percentage levels, so that candidates can get a general understanding of their scores in the global candidates.