Level of Chinese ability
- Chinese classes
- levels
We have provided concise descriptions about level of Chinese ability. Of course, you can also schedule a 20-minute consultation with us.
- Interact in a simple way as long as speaker is slow and clear
- Ask and answer simple questions, such as where they live, people they know
- Use very basic expressions to talk about familiar topics
- Understand frequently used phrases in social circumstances, such as buying in stores, using transportation, getting information about traveling.
- Complete routine tasks of everyday life
- Participating in an open conversation is fairly restricted
- Deal with most situations when traveling in Chinese speaking countries
- Describe experiences, problems, personal interests, and work in a simple and limited way
- Occasionally ask for repetition if the person speaks quickly and in long sentences
- Elaborate on a wide range of topics, such as technical terms within their field or areas of interest
- Cope with higher levels of social discourse: arguing, negotiating, initiating a conversation etc.
- Interact with a degree of influence and spontaneity similar to native speakers
- Express oneself fluently and almost effortlessly
- Understand various content even when conversation is longer and more demanding
- Create well-structured and organized texts on complicated topics
- Convey themselves precisely with ease
- Comprehend texts, different accents, and speaking speeds
- Understand idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms
Language Level & Chinese Proficiency Test
Note: The HSK exam underwent a restructuring of the Chinese proficiency standards in 2021; therefore, no specific data are available for Levels 7 to 9 currently. Only estimations are provided.
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