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HSK 2.0 Level 4 Vocabulary List

Explore all 600 HSK 2.0 Level 4 vocabulary entries—111 characters and 489 words—with pinyin, meanings, and stroke order. Download the free printable PDF.

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600 items
StatusItemPinyinPOSDefinition
爱情
ài qíngn.romantic love
安排
ān páiv.to arrange; plan
安全
ān quánadj.safe; security
按时
àn shíadv.on time
按照
àn zhàoprep.according to
百分之
bǎi fēn zhīn.percent
棒
bàngadj.stick; staff; excellent
抱
bàov.to hold
保护
bǎo hùv.protection; to protect
报名
bào míngv.sign up
抱歉
bào qiànadj.apologise
保证
bǎo zhèngv.guarantee
包子
bāo zin.bao zi [steamed stuffed bun]
倍
bèimw.times; double; twice as much
笨
bènadj.stupid
本来
běn láiadv.originally
比如
bǐ rúv.for example; for instance; such as
毕业
bì yèv.graduate
遍
biànmw.time [when doing something repeatedly]
表格
biǎo gén.form; table
表示
biǎo shìv.express; indicate
表演
biǎo yǎnv.performance
表扬
biǎo yángv.to praise
标准
biāo zhǔnn./adj.standard; standardised
饼干
bǐng gānn.cookie; biscuit
并且
bìng qiěconj.and
博士
bó shìn.doctor
不得不
bù dé bùv./phr.to have to
部分
bù fenn.part; section; portion
不管
bù guǎnconj.regardless of; no matter (what/how)
不过
bú guòconj.however
不仅
bù jǐnconj.not only [this one]
擦
cāv.rub
猜
cāiv.guess
材料
cái liàon.material
参观
cān guānv.to visit (a place; a museum; etc.)
餐厅
cān tīngn.canteen
厕所
cè suǒn.toilets; lavatory
差不多
chà bu duōadj./adv.almost
场
chǎngmw.[a level open space (eg. a threshing ground, market, sports field, square etc)]
长城
cháng chéngn.The Great Wall
长江
cháng jiāngn.Yangtze River
超过
chāo guòv.exceed
成功
chéng gōngv./adj.success; successful
诚实
chéng shíadj.honest
成为
chéng wéiv.become
乘坐
chéng zuòv.to ride (in a vehicle)
吃惊
chī jīngv.to be startled
重新
chóng xīnadv.again
抽烟
chōu yānv.to smoke

About HSK 2.0 Level 4 Vocabulary

HSK Level 4 introduces 111 Chinese characters averaging 9.1 strokes, moving you into upper-intermediate territory. This vocabulary list covers characters essential for reading newspapers, understanding TV shows, and engaging in deeper conversations. Stroke order practice remains important as character complexity and the word list grow at this level.

Learning Goals

  • Master upper-intermediate vocabulary and word list
  • Read authentic Chinese materials with pinyin support
  • Express complex thoughts and opinions
  • Understand formal and informal language

Study Tips

HSK 2.0 Level 4 Character & Stroke Statistics

600
Total Vocabulary
111 / 489
Characters / Words
9.1
Avg Strokes
2-17
Stroke Range

Common Radicals

扌 (10)亻 (8)口 (5)氵 (4)竹 (3)辶 (3)木 (3)车 (3)

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HSK 2.0 Level 4 — Frequently Asked Questions

How many Chinese characters are in the HSK 2.0 Level 4 word list?

The HSK 2.0 Level 4 vocabulary list includes 111 characters and 489 words. These Chinese characters form the foundation for this level and are essential for passing the HSK exam.

What is the average stroke count for HSK 2.0 Level 4 characters?

  • Read Chinese news articles and blogs regularly
  • Watch Chinese TV shows with subtitles for pinyin reinforcement
  • Practice writing paragraphs using Level 4 vocabulary
  • Focus on Chinese characters with cultural significance
  • Learn character variants and traditional forms

Learning Path

HSK Level 3HSK 2.0 Level 4HSK Level 5
广 (2)
宀 (2)

Key Characters

bàng
棒
stick; staff; excellent
12 strokes
bào
抱
to hold
8 strokes
bèi
倍
times; double; twice as much
10 strokes
bèn
笨
stupid
11 strokes
biàn
遍
time [when doing something repeatedly]
12 strokes
cā
擦
rub
17 strokes
cāi
猜
guess
11 strokes
chǎng
场
[a level open space (eg. a threshing ground, market, sports field, square etc)]
6 strokes
cún
存
store; keep; survive
6 strokes
dài
戴
to wear (accessories)
17 strokes
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Chinese characters in this level have an average of 9.1 strokes, ranging from 2 to 17 strokes. These characters are more complex and require consistent stroke order practice to master.

How long does it take to master the HSK 2.0 Level 4 vocabulary list?

The time varies by individual, but most learners spend 3-4 months working through this word list. Consistent daily stroke order practice of 10-15 Chinese characters is recommended. Use our animations and printable worksheets to accelerate your learning.

Why is stroke order important for HSK 2.0 Level 4?

Learning correct stroke order is crucial for writing Chinese characters accurately. It builds proper writing habits, makes characters easier to remember, and is essential for handwriting recognition on the HSK exam. Our interactive animations show the exact stroke sequence with pinyin for each character.

How can I track my HSK 2.0 Level 4 progress?

Sign in to track your writing progress using the indicators at the top of this page. Progress follows the official entry total for this level. If multiple entries share the same written form, such as different pronunciations of the same character, practicing that form once marks all matching entries complete. Filter by "To Learn" or "Mastered" to focus your study.

What should I do after completing HSK 2.0 Level 4?

After mastering this vocabulary list, move on to HSK Level 5. Continue practicing regularly and start reading Chinese texts that use these characters. Use our worksheet generator to create review sheets for ongoing stroke order practice.