Official HSK 3.0 Standard

HSK 3.0 Stroke Order

Master Chinese with the new 9-level official standard (from July 2026).

11,092
Characters
9
Levels
3
Stages

Elementary

Levels 1-3 · Basic communication

1

HSK Level 1

261 chars•294 words

Sample characters:

我你爱学中
2

HSK Level 2

231 chars•574 words

Sample characters:

但位体完室
3

HSK Level 3

246 chars•799 words

Sample characters:

化历史应需

Intermediate

Levels 4-6 · Fluent interaction

4

HSK Level 4

278 chars•818 words

Sample characters:

社示祝福科
5

HSK Level 5

304 chars•889 words

Sample characters:

临义传伟军
6

HSK Level 6

327 chars•939 words

Sample characters:

丧串乌予井

Advanced

Levels 7-9 · Academic mastery

77

HSK Level 7-9

1,320 chars•5,133 words
Academic Mastery

Sample characters:

丁丘丙丛丝

About HSK 3.0 Standard

Based on the latest Standard for Chinese Proficiency in International Chinese Language Education. HSK 3.0 covers all 11,092 characters across 9 levels, providing a comprehensive framework from beginner to professional proficiency.

What's New in HSK 3.0?

Expanded to 9 levels
Three stages: Elementary (Levels 1-3), Intermediate (Levels 4-6), and Advanced (Levels 7-9)
More comprehensive vocabulary
Covering 11,092 characters and over 11,000 words for complete language mastery
Better alignment
Aligned with international language proficiency standards and real-world communication needs
Enhanced assessment
Focusing on practical language skills and cultural understanding

Implementation Timeline

January 2026
Global trial exam
July 2026
Official implementation - HSK 3.0 becomes the standard
2027 onwards
HSK 3.0 as the global standard for Chinese proficiency

Taking exam before July 2026?

If your exam is scheduled before July 2026, you should prepare using the HSK 2.0 standard instead, which is the current official format.

Why use our HSK 3.0 Dictionary?

Our HSK 3.0 Dictionary offers a comprehensive learning experience designed to help you master Chinese characters effectively:

Stroke order animations

Learn the correct way to write each character with interactive, step-by-step animations that guide you through proper stroke sequences.

Printable worksheets

Generate custom practice sheets for offline study, perfect for handwriting practice and classroom use.

Progress tracking

Track your progress and review characters at optimal intervals using our built-in spaced repetition system to maximize retention.

Complete coverage

Access all 11,092 characters from HSK 3.0 levels 1-9, with detailed definitions, pinyin, and example sentences.

9-level system

Follow the official 9-level progression from elementary to professional, with clear learning objectives at each stage.

Future-ready

Prepare for the new standard that will be used globally from July 2026 onwards.

Whether you're preparing for exams after July 2026 or want to get ahead with the new standard, our HSK 3.0 tools are designed to support your Chinese language learning goals.