新HSK 1 级考试结构
New HSK 1 Exam Format (HSK 3.0): Question Types and Timing
The official new HSK 1 sample paper has 40 questions and takes about 40 minutes: listening (20 questions, about 12 min) and reading (20 questions, 20 min).
考试一览The paper at a glance
| Section | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Listening 听力 | 20 | about 12 min |
| Reading 阅读 | 20 | 20 min |
| Total | 40 | about 40 min |
The total includes 5 minutes for personal details and 3 minutes after listening to fill in the answer sheet.
听力Listening: 20 questions, about 12 min
| Questions | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1–5 | Listen and choose the matching picture from three. |
| 6–10 | Listen to a question and choose the right reply from three. |
| 11–15 | Match short dialogues to pictures. |
| 16–20 | Listen to a sentence and a question, then choose from three answers. |
阅读Reading: 20 questions, 20 min
| Questions | What you do |
|---|---|
| 21–25 | Match sentences to pictures. |
| 26–30 | Match each question to its answer. |
| 31–35 | Fill each blank with a word from a list. |
| 36–40 | Read a short text and choose the answer from three. |
备考Prepare with this site
- VocabularyOfficial new HSK 1 word list from the 2025 syllabus.
- SentencesHSK 1 word-order practice builds the sentence skills you need; word ordering itself is not in the sample paper.
- CharactersMake a handwriting practice sheet.
- The real interfaceCTI’s trial exam shows the computer test; it asks for your name and email first.
考试日期First exam dates
The first regular HSK 3.0 exam is on 13 December 2026. Registration closes on 16 November 2026 for the paper test and 3 December 2026 for the computer test (Beijing time). All dates and what changes in HSK 3.0 →
Common questions
How many questions are on the new HSK 1?
The official sample paper has 40 questions: listening (20 questions, about 12 min) and reading (20 questions, 20 min).
How long is the new HSK 1 exam?
About 40 minutes, including 5 minutes for personal details and 3 minutes after listening to fill in the answer sheet on the paper test.
Does the new HSK 1 have writing?
No. Level 1 tests listening and reading only.
Does the new HSK 1 have a speaking test?
CTI’s sample papers include speaking papers only from Level 3, so there is none at this level.
Does the new HSK 1 paper show pinyin?
Yes. The official sample paper prints pinyin above the Chinese text.
How many words do I need for the new HSK 1?
300 numbered entries in total in the official 2025 syllabus, including 300 introduced at this level.
What is the pass mark for the new HSK 1?
CTI’s sample papers do not state one, and we have not found a published pass mark. Do not assume the HSK 2.0 marks carry over.
Source: the HSK 3.0 sample papers and answer keys on CTI’s syllabus page. Task descriptions are our own summaries, and question numbers are those printed in the samples. Real papers may differ, so confirm with your test centre. This is independent study material, not an official CTI website.