Chinese HSK 4 Vocabulary List — 395 Essential Words

About Chinese HSK4

HSK 4 is the upper-intermediate tier — 600 vocabulary words and the grammar needed to read Chinese newspapers, follow Chinese TV shows without subtitles, and discuss professional and cultural topics in Mandarin. HSK 4 is roughly equivalent to B2 in CEFR.

All 395 words at HSK4

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HSK 4 vocabulary in example sentences

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安排to arrange; to plan; to set up

我会安排一下，叫个人去你家接你。

I'll arrange for someone to pick you up at your home.

安全safe; secure; safety; security

随着时间的推移，比赛增加了规则以使之更安全。

As time went on, rules were added to the game to make it safer.

按时on time; before deadline; on schedule

有时候火车没能按时到达。

At times the train doesn't arrive on time.

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How to study Chinese HSK4

HSK 4 takes 4-6 months on top of HSK 3. Continue reviewing HSK 1-3 (5-minute daily) and add 50-100 new HSK 4 words per week. Read Chinese news daily (BBC Chinese, Sixth Tone, SupChina), watch Chinese TV shows and movies with no subtitles, and try writing 500-1000 character pieces for correction. By the end of HSK 4 you should be able to work in a Mandarin-speaking environment.

Common questions about Chinese HSK4

What CEFR level is HSK 4 equivalent to?

Around B2. Its 1,200 words let you discuss abstract topics, read general articles and work in a Chinese-speaking environment on non-specialist subjects.

Can I work in Mandarin with HSK 4?

Yes for most office and business roles conducted in everyday Mandarin. HSK 4 is the level most employers quote as the minimum for professional working proficiency.