HSK 3 word list, 2021 standard: 973 words in 98 groups
This is the HSK 3 list of the 2021 Chinese proficiency standard (GF0025-2021), the list the Hanzi Grove app follows. The exam itself now uses the shorter 2025 syllabus list. The 2021 HSK 3 list has 973 words, which brings the total from HSK 1 to HSK 3 to 2245. It is part of the elementary stage. Hanzi Grove splits the list into 98 groups of about 10, the same groups as the Hanzi Grove app. Open a group to learn its words with character breakdowns, example sentences and quick checks. Everything is free.
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2021 HSK 3 list: questions
How many words are in the 2021 HSK 3 list?
The 2021 standard (GF0025-2021) lists 973 words for HSK 3. The 2025 exam syllabus uses a shorter list. Together with the lower levels that makes 2245 words from HSK 1 to HSK 3.
Is HSK 3 elementary or intermediate in the 2021 standard?
HSK 3 belongs to the elementary stage. The 2021 standard has three stages: elementary (levels 1–3), intermediate (4–6) and advanced (7–9).
How should I study the 2021 HSK 3 words?
Learn them in groups of about 10. Hanzi Grove splits HSK 3 into 98 groups; each has character breakdowns, example sentences, quick checks and repeats after 1 and 3 days. It is free and needs no sign-up.