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听力理解：一段对话，发生在医院。医生说："你哪里不舒服？"病人说："我头疼，而且肚子也有点疼，已经两天了。"医生问了病人什么？ (Listening comprehension: A dialogue at a hospital. Doctor: 'Where do you feel unwell?' Patient: 'I have a headache, and my stomach also hurts a bit. It has been two days.' What did the doctor ask the patient?)
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HSK 3 is China's official intermediate-elementary Chinese proficiency certification, testing 600-word vocabulary across Listening, Reading, and Writing; a score of 180/300 passes and the certificate is valid 2 years.
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1听力理解：两个人在谈论周末计划。男的说："我想去爬山，你呢？"女的说："我不太喜欢运动，我想去图书馆看书。"请问女的打算做什么？ (Listening comprehension: Two people are discussing weekend plans. The man says: 'I want to go hiking, how about you?' The woman says: 'I don't really like sports, I want to go to the library to read.' What does the woman plan to do?)
2听力理解：一位女士打电话问路。她说："请问去火车站怎么走？"对方说："你先向左走，然后在第二个路口向右转，火车站就在你的右边。"请问火车站在哪里？ (Listening comprehension: A woman calls to ask for directions. She asks: 'Could you tell me how to get to the train station?' The other person says: 'First turn left, then at the second intersection turn right, and the train station will be on your right.' Where is the train station?)
3听力理解：对话发生在商店里。售货员说："这件衬衫两百八十块。"顾客说："太贵了，能便宜一点吗？"售货员说："最多便宜二十块。"请问最后这件衬衫最低多少钱？ (Listening comprehension: Dialogue in a store. Salesperson: 'This shirt is 280 yuan.' Customer: 'Too expensive, can you make it a little cheaper?' Salesperson: 'I can discount at most 20 yuan.' What is the lowest price for the shirt?)
4听力理解：两个同事在聊天。女的说："你今天怎么来得这么晚？"男的说："我在路上堵车了，等了快半个小时。"请问男的为什么迟到？ (Listening comprehension: Two colleagues chatting. Woman: 'Why are you so late today?' Man: 'I got stuck in traffic on the way, waited almost half an hour.' Why was the man late?)
5听力理解：一段独白。说话人说："我叫李明，今年三十二岁，是一名医生。我在北京的一家医院工作，已经工作了五年。"请问李明工作了多久？ (Listening comprehension: A monologue. The speaker says: 'My name is Li Ming, I am 32 years old, and I am a doctor. I work at a hospital in Beijing and have been working there for five years.' How long has Li Ming been working?)
6听力理解：两个朋友在讨论天气。男的说："明天的天气怎么样？"女的说："天气预报说明天下午会下雨，你最好带伞。"请问女的建议男的怎么做？ (Listening comprehension: Two friends discuss the weather. Man: 'What will the weather be like tomorrow?' Woman: 'The weather forecast says it will rain tomorrow afternoon. You'd better bring an umbrella.' What does the woman suggest the man do?)
7听力理解：一段对话。女的说："你最近在学什么？"男的说："我在学做中国菜，已经学了两个月了，但是还不太会。"请问男的学中国菜学了多久？ (Listening comprehension: A dialogue. Woman: 'What have you been studying recently?' Man: 'I have been learning to cook Chinese food. I have been learning for two months already, but I'm still not very good.' How long has the man been learning Chinese cooking?)
8听力理解：两人在饭馆点菜。服务员问："您要喝什么？"顾客说："我要一杯绿茶。不要加糖。"请问顾客点了什么？ (Listening comprehension: Two people are ordering food at a restaurant. Waiter: 'What would you like to drink?' Customer: 'I'd like a cup of green tea. No sugar please.' What did the customer order?)
9听力理解：一段对话。甲说："你去过上海吗？"乙说："去过，我去年去的。那儿的东西很贵，但是非常好吃。"请问乙什么时候去的上海？ (Listening comprehension: A dialogue. Person A: 'Have you ever been to Shanghai?' Person B: 'Yes, I went last year. Things there are very expensive, but the food is really delicious.' When did Person B go to Shanghai?)
10听力理解：两个同学在聊天。女的说："你的汉语说得很好！你学了多久了？"男的说："谢谢！我学了三年了，但是写字还是写得不太好。"男的认为自己哪方面还不好？ (Listening comprehension: Two students chatting. Woman: 'Your Chinese is very good! How long have you been studying?' Man: 'Thank you! I have been studying for three years, but I still can't write characters very well.' What does the man think he is still not good at?)
About the HSK 3 Exam
HSK Level 3 (汉语水平考试三级) is the third 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 Chinese in everyday life, study, and work settings, and corresponds to CEFR B1 and Level III of the Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages. Candidates are expected to have mastered approximately 600 vocabulary words and related grammar patterns, typically accumulated over 120–180 hours of study. The exam comprises 80 questions across three sections — Listening (40 questions), Reading (30 questions), and Writing (10 questions) — with a total possible score of 300 points; 180 or above is a pass. 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 3 certificates are valid for two years from the date of the exam and are recognised for university admissions, scholarships, and employment in Chinese-speaking environments.
Questions
80 scored questions
Time Limit
Approximately 90 minutes total (Listening ~40 min including 5-min answer transfer, Reading 30 min, Writing 15 min, plus 5 min for personal information).
Passing Score
180 out of 300 (60%); minimum 60 points required in each of the three sections: Listening (100 pts), Reading (100 pts), Writing (100 pts).
Exam Fee
Approximately 300 CNY in mainland China; USD 50–70 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 3 Exam Content Outline
Listening Comprehension
40 MCQs across 4 parts: picture-matching short dialogues, monologue statement evaluation, short dialogue comprehension, and longer dialogue comprehension. Each item plays twice.
Reading Comprehension
30 MCQs across 3 parts: sentence-pairing matching, vocabulary gap-fill, and short-passage comprehension with one question per passage.
Writing
10 open-ended questions: word-ordering to form correct sentences and character fill-in blanks. Not multiple-choice; tested separately from this MCQ practice bank.
How to Pass the HSK 3 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 180 out of 300 (60%); minimum 60 points required in each of the three sections: Listening (100 pts), Reading (100 pts), Writing (100 pts).
- Exam length: 80 questions
- Time limit: Approximately 90 minutes total (Listening ~40 min including 5-min answer transfer, Reading 30 min, Writing 15 min, plus 5 min for personal information).
- Exam fee: Approximately 300 CNY in mainland China; USD 50–70 at international centers. Fees vary by country — verify current fees at ChineseTest.cn or with your local test center.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSK 3 exam and who administers it?
HSK Level 3 is the third 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 3?
The passing score is 180 out of 300 (60%). Each of the three sections — Listening, Reading, and Writing — is worth 100 points, and you must score at least 60 in each section individually. HSK 3 scores are valid for two years from the exam date.
What is the format of the HSK 3 exam?
HSK 3 has 80 questions across three sections: Listening (40 questions, ~35 minutes), Reading (30 questions, 30 minutes), and Writing (10 questions, 15 minutes). Total exam time is approximately 90 minutes. It is available as a paper-based test or an internet-based test at an authorized center.
What vocabulary level is required for HSK 3?
HSK 3 requires approximately 600 vocabulary words (the cumulative total from HSK Levels 1, 2, and 3 under the classic six-level system). Learners are expected to have completed roughly 120–180 hours of Chinese study.
Is the classic HSK 3 (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 both systems will coexist during a transition period. Check ChineseTest.cn for the test calendar at your center.
How is the Listening section of HSK 3 structured?
The Listening section has 40 questions in 4 parts of 10 each: Part 1 presents short dialogues matched to pictures; Part 2 plays monologues followed by a statement to judge true or false; Part 3 tests comprehension of short conversations; Part 4 tests comprehension of longer dialogues. All recordings play twice.