Is the HSK test hard?

The test, which is proof of one’s Chinese proficiency, can be taken in various levels with each level more difficult than the next. Recently, the HSK 6 – a notoriously difficult-to-pass level – has come under fire for being too difficult.

What is HSK paper?

HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) or the Chinese Proficiency Test is an international standardized exam which tests and rates Chinese language proficiency. It assesses non-native Chinese speakers’ abilities in using the Chinese language in their daily, academic and professional lives.

Is HSK 5 hard to pass?

HSK 5 is not a difficult test. It’s much easier than other official language tests, such as the TOEFL exam for English learners or the DELE exam for Spanish ones. HSK 5 roughly corresponds to CEFR B2 minus (Intermediate).

What is the passing score for HSK 1?

120 points out of 200
The most important qualifier is the HSK level that you pass. Therefore, a good HSK score is 60%, which is the minimum to pass for each HSK level. A passing grade on HSK 1 and 2 is 120 points out of 200. A passing grade on HSK levels 3, 4, 5, or 6 is 180 points out of 300.

Does HSK exam require writing?

Paper-based HSK Test You will need to write your answers in either 2B-pencil or pen. You will be required to sit the listening, reading, writing tests (level 3-6 only) in front of a computer with the questions presented on the screen in an official HSK test center.

What is a good HSK 6 score?

To pass the HSK 6 test, you just need to reach the total passing score (180 out of 300) – that’s all that matters. However, if you’re taking the HSK 6 test as part of the application to Chinese universities, be sure to look up the requirements for your specific schools.

How do you self study in HSK 5?

In addition to your classes, you need to do a lot of self-study to pass the HSK 5. A good estimate is 2-3 hours of self-study time for every class hour. This means that if you’re taking 10 hours of classes per week, you should be studying 20-30 hours on your own. That’s pretty much a full-time job!

Is HSK online free?

Is HSK Online free? Yes the app is free with limited functionality.