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HSK 4 learner
Spain · HSK4 · 238
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Ten short questions cover vocabulary, grammar, and reading from HSK 1 to HSK 6. Harder questions count more, so your result reflects what you can actually read — not just what you can guess. Your level appears instantly, no signup required.
10
Calibrated questions
~3 min
Time to finish
Free
No signup for result
Answer 10 questions covering vocabulary, grammar, and reading. We weight harder questions higher so the result matches your real reading level.
No account needed to see your level. Detailed report unlocks with a free signup.
An HSK 6 reading passage counts five times more than an HSK 1 vocabulary check. Getting beginner questions right cannot push your score into an advanced band.
Questions are written against the official HSK 1–6 vocabulary and grammar lists, not generic Chinese trivia. Your result maps to the same levels the exam uses.
Your level appears the moment you finish question 10. Sign up later only if you want the detailed report — explanations, mock tests, and a study plan tailored to your level.
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Notes from learners who used the placement quiz to choose their first HSK level on HSK Ace.
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HSK 4 learner
Spain · HSK4 · 238
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