新HSK 3 级考试结构
New HSK 3 Exam Format (HSK 3.0): Question Types and Timing
The official new HSK 3 sample paper has 70 questions and takes about 83 minutes: listening (30 questions, about 23 min), reading (30 questions, 30 min) and writing (10 questions, 20 min). A separate speaking paper has 15 questions and takes about 15 minutes.
考试一览The paper at a glance
| Section | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Listening 听力 | 30 | about 23 min |
| Reading 阅读 | 30 | 30 min |
| Writing 书写 | 10 | 20 min |
| Total | 70 | about 83 min |
The total includes 5 minutes for personal details and 5 minutes after listening to fill in the answer sheet.
听力Listening: 30 questions, about 23 min
| Questions | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1–10 | Match short dialogues to pictures. |
| 11–20 | Listen to a short dialogue and a question, then choose from three answers. |
| 21–30 | Listen to a short passage and a question, then choose from three answers. |
阅读Reading: 30 questions, 30 min
| Questions | What you do |
|---|---|
| 31–40 | Match each sentence to the one that goes with it. |
| 41–50 | Fill blanks in sentences and short dialogues with words from a list. |
| 51–60 | Read a short text and choose the answer from three. |
书写Writing: 10 questions, 20 min
| Questions | What you do |
|---|---|
| 61–65 | Write the missing character in a sentence, with pinyin given. |
| 66–70 | Look at a picture and write one sentence using the given word. |
口语Speaking: a separate 15-question paper
| Task | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Listen and repeat | 8 | 10 seconds each |
| Talk about a picture | 5 | 15 seconds each |
| Answer a question | 2 | 3 min preparation, 1.5 min answer each |
About 15 minutes in total, including 6 minutes of preparation time.
备考Prepare with this site
- VocabularyOfficial new HSK 3 word list from the 2025 syllabus.
- WritingHSK 3 writing guide and the writing checker.
- SentencesHSK 3 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 3?
The official sample paper has 70 questions: listening (30 questions, about 23 min), reading (30 questions, 30 min) and writing (10 questions, 20 min).
How long is the new HSK 3 exam?
About 83 minutes, including 5 minutes for personal details and 5 minutes after listening to fill in the answer sheet on the paper test.
Does the new HSK 3 have writing?
Yes. Write the missing character in a sentence, with pinyin given. Look at a picture and write one sentence using the given word.
Does the new HSK 3 have a speaking test?
Yes, as a separate paper. The sample has 15 questions in about 15 minutes. Ask your test centre how to register for it and check whether your programme requires it.
Does the new HSK 3 paper show pinyin?
No. The official sample paper is in characters, apart from any pinyin clues given in a writing task.
How many words do I need for the new HSK 3?
1,000 numbered entries in total in the official 2025 syllabus, including 500 introduced at this level.
What is the pass mark for the new HSK 3?
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.