HSK 4 word list, 2021 standard: 1000 words in 100 groups
This is the HSK 4 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 4 list has 1000 words, which brings the total from HSK 1 to HSK 4 to 3245. It is part of the intermediate stage. Hanzi Grove splits the list into 100 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 4 list: questions
How many words are in the 2021 HSK 4 list?
The 2021 standard (GF0025-2021) lists 1000 words for HSK 4. The 2025 exam syllabus uses a shorter list. Together with the lower levels that makes 3245 words from HSK 1 to HSK 4.
Is HSK 4 elementary or intermediate in the 2021 standard?
HSK 4 belongs to the intermediate 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 4 words?
Learn them in groups of about 10. Hanzi Grove splits HSK 4 into 100 groups; each has character breakdowns, example sentences, quick checks and repeats after 1 and 3 days. It is free and needs no sign-up.