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听力理解（长对话）：女："Nǐ kàn, zhè zhāng zhàopiàn shì wǒ qùnián zhào de." 你 看，这 张 照片 是 我 去年 照 的。男："Nǐ pángbiān de rén shì shéi?" 你 旁边 的 人 是 谁？女："Shì wǒ mèimei." 是 我 妹妹。问：照片旁边的人是谁？ (Listening, longer dialogue. Woman: 'Look, I took this photo last year.' Man: 'Who's the person next to you?' Woman: 'It's my younger sister.' Q: Who is the person next to her in the photo?)
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Key Facts: HSK 2 Exam
HSK 2 is China's official elementary (CEFR A2) Chinese proficiency certification, testing about 300 vocabulary words across 60 multiple-choice Listening and Reading questions; a combined score of 120/200 passes and pinyin is shown above every character.
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1听力理解（看图判断）：你听到一个句子，请判断它和图片是否一致。句子是："Tā xǐhuan tī zúqiú." 他 喜欢 踢 足球。图片里：一个男孩正在踢足球。 (Listening, picture judgment: You hear a sentence and decide if it matches the picture. Sentence: 'Tā xǐhuan tī zúqiú.' / 他喜欢踢足球 — He likes to play soccer. Picture shows: a boy playing soccer.) Does the sentence match the picture?
2听力理解（看图判断）：句子是："Wǒ māma zài shuìjiào." 我 妈妈 在 睡觉。图片里：一位女士正在喝咖啡看书。 (Listening, picture judgment: Sentence: 'Wǒ māma zài shuìjiào.' / 我妈妈在睡觉 — My mom is sleeping. Picture shows: a woman drinking coffee and reading.) Does the sentence match the picture?
3听力理解（看图判断）：句子是："Xiànzài xià yǔ le." 现在 下雨 了。图片里：天上有太阳，天气很好。 (Listening, picture judgment: Sentence: 'Xiànzài xià yǔ le.' / 现在下雨了 — It is raining now. Picture shows: the sun is out and the weather is nice.) Does the sentence match the picture?
4听力理解（看图判断）：句子是："Zhuōzi shàng yǒu sān ge píngguǒ." 桌子 上 有 三 个 苹果。图片里：桌子上有三个苹果。 (Listening, picture judgment: Sentence: 'Zhuōzi shàng yǒu sān ge píngguǒ.' / 桌子上有三个苹果 — There are three apples on the table. Picture shows: three apples on a table.) Does the sentence match the picture?
5听力理解（看图判断）：句子是："Tā zài dǎ diànhuà." 他 在 打 电话。图片里：一个男人正在打电话。 (Listening, picture judgment: Sentence: 'Tā zài dǎ diànhuà.' / 他在打电话 — He is making a phone call. Picture shows: a man on the phone.) Does the sentence match the picture?
6听力理解（看图判断）：句子是："Wǒmen zuò huǒchē qù lǚyóu." 我们 坐 火车 去 旅游。图片里：几个人坐在飞机上。 (Listening, picture judgment: Sentence: 'Wǒmen zuò huǒchē qù lǚyóu.' / 我们坐火车去旅游 — We travel by train. Picture shows: people sitting on an airplane.) Does the sentence match the picture?
7听力理解（看图判断）：句子是："Jīntiān shì wǒ de shēngrì." 今天 是 我 的 生日。图片里：一个蛋糕上有蜡烛。 (Listening, picture judgment: Sentence: 'Jīntiān shì wǒ de shēngrì.' / 今天是我的生日 — Today is my birthday. Picture shows: a cake with candles.) Does the sentence match the picture?
8听力理解（看图判断）：句子是："Xiǎo māo zài chī yú." 小 猫 在 吃 鱼。图片里：一只小狗在睡觉。 (Listening, picture judgment: Sentence: 'Xiǎo māo zài chī yú.' / 小猫在吃鱼 — The kitten is eating fish. Picture shows: a puppy sleeping.) Does the sentence match the picture?
9听力理解（看图判断）：句子是："Yīshēng ràng wǒ duō hē shuǐ." 医生 让 我 多 喝 水。图片里：一位医生在和病人说话。 (Listening, picture judgment: Sentence: 'Yīshēng ràng wǒ duō hē shuǐ.' / 医生让我多喝水 — The doctor told me to drink more water. Picture shows: a doctor talking to a patient.) Does the sentence match the picture?
10听力理解（看图判断）：句子是："Wǒ de fángjiān hěn dà, yě hěn gānjìng." 我 的 房间 很 大，也 很 干净。图片里：一个又小又乱的房间。 (Listening, picture judgment: Sentence: 'Wǒ de fángjiān hěn dà, yě hěn gānjìng.' / 我的房间很大，也很干净 — My room is big and clean. Picture shows: a small, messy room.) Does the sentence match the picture?
About the HSK 2 Exam
HSK Level 2 (汉语水平考试二级) is the second level of the classic six-level Chinese Proficiency Test administered by Chinese Testing International (CTI) under China's Ministry of Education. It assesses the ability to use simple, direct Chinese in everyday situations and corresponds to CEFR A2 and Level II of the Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages. Candidates are expected to have mastered approximately 300 vocabulary words (the cumulative total from HSK 1 and HSK 2) and basic grammar such as 了, 在, 想, 会, the 比 comparison, and common measure words. The classic HSK 2 has 60 multiple-choice questions split between Listening (35 questions) and Reading (25 questions); there is no writing section at this level. The full exam runs about 55 minutes and is scored out of 200 points, with 120 or above as a pass. A distinctive feature of HSK 1 and HSK 2 is that full Hanyu Pinyin appears above every Chinese character, so learners can succeed before they have memorised large numbers of characters. The classic six-level HSK (Levels 1–6) remains widely administered at test centers worldwide throughout 2026, while the new nine-level HSK 3.0 standard begins rolling out from July 2026. HSK certificates are valid for two years from the date of the exam.
Questions
60 scored questions
Time Limit
Approximately 55 minutes total (Listening ~25 minutes, Reading 20 minutes, plus about 5 minutes for personal information and a short answer-card transfer).
Passing Score
120 out of 200 (60%); Listening is worth 100 points and Reading is worth 100 points, and a combined score of 120 or higher passes.
Exam Fee
Approximately 150–250 CNY in mainland China; USD 20–40 at international centers. Fees vary by country — verify current fees at ChineseTest.cn or with your local test center. (Chinese Testing International (CTI), Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC), Ministry of Education, China)
HSK 2 Exam Content Outline
Listening Comprehension
35 MCQs across 4 parts: sentence-vs-picture true/false, dialogue-to-picture matching, short-dialogue comprehension, and longer-dialogue comprehension. Each recording plays twice and includes full pinyin.
Reading Comprehension
25 MCQs across 4 parts: sentence-to-picture matching, word-bank gap-fill, short-passage true/false (★ statement), and question/response matching. All text shows pinyin above the characters.
How to Pass the HSK 2 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 120 out of 200 (60%); Listening is worth 100 points and Reading is worth 100 points, and a combined score of 120 or higher passes.
- Exam length: 60 questions
- Time limit: Approximately 55 minutes total (Listening ~25 minutes, Reading 20 minutes, plus about 5 minutes for personal information and a short answer-card transfer).
- Exam fee: Approximately 150–250 CNY in mainland China; USD 20–40 at international centers. Fees vary by country — verify current fees at ChineseTest.cn or with your local test center.
Keys to Passing
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSK 2 exam and who administers it?
HSK Level 2 is the second level of the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (汉语水平考试), China's official Chinese proficiency test. It is administered by Chinese Testing International (CTI) under the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC), which operates under China's Ministry of Education. Registration is through ChineseTest.cn.
What score do I need to pass HSK 2?
The passing score is 120 out of 200 (60%). The Listening section and the Reading section are each worth 100 points, and your combined total must reach 120 or more. HSK scores are valid for two years from the exam date.
What is the format of the HSK 2 exam?
Classic HSK 2 has 60 questions: Listening (35 questions, ~25 minutes) and Reading (25 questions, 20 minutes). All 60 questions are multiple-choice — there is no writing section at this level. The total exam time is about 55 minutes, and it is available as a paper-based or internet-based test at an authorized center.
How much vocabulary do I need for HSK 2?
HSK 2 requires approximately 300 vocabulary words — the cumulative total from HSK 1 (150 words) and HSK 2 (an additional 150 words) under the classic six-level system. This covers daily topics like time, shopping, weather, transportation, and family.
Does HSK 2 show pinyin above the characters?
Yes. HSK 1 and HSK 2 display full Hanyu Pinyin above every Chinese character on the exam paper. This lets learners take and pass HSK 2 before memorising large numbers of characters; from HSK 3 onward the pinyin is removed.
Is the classic HSK 2 (six-level) still available in 2026?
Yes. The classic six-level HSK (Levels 1–6) continues to be offered at test centers worldwide throughout 2026. The new nine-level HSK 3.0 standard begins rolling out from July 2026, and the two systems coexist during a transition period. Check ChineseTest.cn for the test calendar at your center.