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New words ~500 (~1,000 total)
Passing score 180 / 300 (60%)
Sections Listening, reading + writing
Writing Yes Vocabulary follows the new HSK 3.0 standard, effective July 2026.
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How many words are in HSK 3?
AI HSK 3 adds about 500 new words on top of HSK 1-2, for roughly 1,000 in total, under the new HSK 3.0 standard (effective July 2026).
Do I need to write Chinese characters for HSK 3?
AI Yes - HSK 3 is where a writing section is added. The exam covers listening, reading, and writing, so producing characters matters from here up.
What score do you need to pass HSK 3?
What is on the HSK 3 exam?
AI HSK 3 covers listening, reading, and writing - about 80 questions - and you pass with 180 out of 300. It is the first level with a writing section.
How hard is HSK 3, and how long does it take?
AI HSK 3 is intermediate and a real step up - it introduces writing and longer passages.
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