HSK vocabulary lists
Every level of the new HSK 3.0 (1–9) and the old HSK (1–6), one free PDF each. Characters, pinyin, part of speech and English in pinyin order — cover a column and test yourself.
New HSK 3.0
2025 syllabus, levels 1–9- Download PDF
Level 1
300 words
14 pages · 1.0 MB - Download PDF
Level 2
198 words
10 pages · 0.8 MB - Download PDF
Level 3
499 words
21 pages · 1.6 MB - Download PDF
Level 4
997 words
37 pages · 2.8 MB - Download PDF
Level 5
1595 words
58 pages · 4.3 MB - Download PDF
Level 6
1794 words
64 pages · 4.8 MB - Download PDF
Levels 7–9
5585 words
194 pages · 14.2 MB
Old HSK
HSK 2.0, levels 1–6- Download PDF
Level 1
150 words
9 pages · 0.7 MB - Download PDF
Level 2
150 words
8 pages · 0.7 MB - Download PDF
Level 3
300 words
14 pages · 1.1 MB - Download PDF
Level 4
600 words
24 pages · 1.9 MB - Download PDF
Level 5
1300 words
47 pages · 3.6 MB - Download PDF
Level 6
2500 words
88 pages · 6.7 MB
How to use the booklet
- Cover the right side: look at the character, say the pinyin and meaning, then check.
- Cover the left side: look at the English, say (or write) the Chinese.
- Fill in a circle each time you get it right — same day, next day, a week later. Three circles means it stuck.
Free for personal study and classroom use. Please don't resell.

Been through the list once?
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