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Free vocabulary lists for the HSK Chinese proficiency test, levels 1 to 6 (the HSK 2.0 word lists, about 5,000 words in all). This page covers HSK 1 and links to a page for each of the other five levels.

Each level's list can be downloaded as a printable PDF or a CSV file, with every word's characters, pinyin and English meaning. Each page also outlines the topics the level covers.

From each page, learners can practise the level's words in the browser with flashcards and quizzes that use spaced repetition: words a learner misses come back sooner. The lists and practice are free and work without an account; signing in only keeps progress across devices.

The lists come from Talkhao, a Mandarin learning app. The site also offers lessons and an optional paid speaking partner, which these lists do not require.

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