HSK 3.0 vocabulary list by level
Every HSK 3.0 word in the HSK Studio dictionary, level by level, with pinyin and an English meaning. Open a level for its full list, or learn the words by reading real Chinese.
Words at each level
| Level | New words | Cumulative | Word list |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSK 1 | 368 | 368 | HSK 1 vocabulary |
| HSK 2 | 307 | 675 | HSK 2 vocabulary |
| HSK 3 | 570 | 1,245 | HSK 3 vocabulary |
| HSK 4 | 1,119 | 2,364 | HSK 4 vocabulary |
| HSK 5 | 1,788 | 4,152 | HSK 5 vocabulary |
| HSK 6 | 2,309 | 6,461 | HSK 6 vocabulary |
| HSK 7-9 | 5,162 | 11,623 | JSON, 100 words per request |
The HSK 7-9 band is one level in this dictionary because it does not split the three upper levels, so it has no page of its own.
How to use the lists
A list is a map, not a method. Words stick when you meet them in text, so paste something you want to read into the reader, tap the words you miss and save them. The level checker shows which HSK level a passage sits at, and the vocabulary size calculator turns the number of words you know into a level. To see how long a level takes at your pace, use the HSK study plan calculator. For the official word counts of HSK 2.0 and HSK 3.0, see HSK 2.0 vs HSK 3.0; for what to learn first, the most common Chinese words.
More on the reading method: how to learn Chinese by reading. For written study guides, see how the HSK levels fit together, how to study for HSK 1, the HSK 2 vocabulary guide, the HSK 3 vocabulary guide, the HSK 4 vocabulary guide.
HSK vocabulary list PDF, Excel and flashcards
Use a level page's existing downloads for CSV or Anki text. Open CSV in Excel as UTF-8 to retain Chinese and pinyin. These dictionary entries are not an official 2.0 versus 3.0 comparison; for that, see HSK 2.0 vs HSK 3.0 word counts.
Choose HSK words and print a worksheet as PDF. Format your CSV for flashcards or Anki text import.
Questions
How many words are in the HSK vocabulary list?
In HSK Studio's HSK 3.0 dictionary, HSK 1 to 6 hold 6,461 entries cumulatively and the HSK 7-9 band brings the total to 11,623. These are dictionary entry counts, so they can differ from other sites and from the official syllabus document.
Is this the official HSK word list?
No. It is the list of entries per level in the dictionary HSK Studio uses, which follows HSK 3.0 level assignments. It is a study aid, not the official syllabus, and the exam tests more than vocabulary. The 2021 HSK 3.0 standard itself lists 500 words for HSK 1, 1,272 up to HSK 2, 2,245 up to HSK 3, 3,245 up to HSK 4, 4,316 up to HSK 5, 5,456 up to HSK 6 and 11,092 including HSK 7-9; the HSK 2.0 vs HSK 3.0 page compares them.
Does each level page repeat the words from earlier levels?
No. Each page lists only the words that first appear at that level, in the dictionary's own order. Add the earlier levels to get the full vocabulary for a level.
Can I read Chinese text and save these words as I go?
Yes. Paste any Chinese text into the HSK Studio reader, tap a word for pinyin, meaning and audio, and collect it to review later. Your album stays in your browser; there is no account.