HSK 4 Exam Guide
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Under the new HSK standard, HSK 4 reaches 2,000 cumulative vocabulary words. If you have already completed HSK 3, the vocabulary newly introduced at HSK 4 covers 1,000 words, numbered 1001–2000.
HSK 4 PDF & Sample Materials
HSK 4 Vocabulary PDF — 1,000 New Words
A printable HSK 4 vocabulary checklist covering the 1,000 new words from 1001–2000, with Chinese characters, pinyin, parts of speech, learner-friendly English meanings, and checkboxes for tracking your progress.
- 1,000 new words
- Words 1001–2000
- Pinyin
- English meanings
- Printable checklist
- 43 pages
Official HSK 3.0 Sample Materials
Use the official HSK 3.0 sample materials to understand the new HSK 4 exam format and practice with official sample questions.The official download covers multiple HSK levels, including HSK 4. After downloading it, locate the Level 4 materials inside.
Official sample · HSK 3.0 · Multiple HSK levels · Exam-format practice
HSK1.org is an independent study website and is not affiliated with the official HSK exam provider. The HSK 4 vocabulary PDF is an HSK1.org learner resource; the official sample materials are external materials from the official provider.
Why Does the HSK 4 Vocabulary PDF Have 1,000 Words?
HSK vocabulary is cumulative.
By the end of HSK 4, you are expected to know 2,000 words in total, but only 1,000 of them are newly introduced at this level.
| Level | New words | Cumulative vocabulary |
|---|---|---|
| HSK 1 | 300 | 300 |
| HSK 2 | 200 | 500 |
| HSK 3 | 500 | 1,000 |
| HSK 4 | 1,000 | 2,000 |
If you have completed HSK 3, your new HSK 4 vocabulary target is:
Words 1001–2000 — 1,000 new words
The PDF focuses on those 1,000 new words instead of repeating the first 1,000 words already covered through HSK 3.
If you need to review earlier vocabulary, use the HSK 1, HSK 2, and HSK 3 PDF pages separately.
What's Inside the HSK 4 Vocabulary PDF?
The HSK 4 vocabulary PDF is designed as a printable checklist for the vocabulary newly introduced at Level 4.
- 1,000 new HSK 4 words
- cumulative numbers 1001–2000
- Chinese characters
- pinyin
- parts of speech
- learner-friendly English meanings
- printable checkboxes for tracking progress
The PDF begins with word 1001 啊 (ā) and ends with 2000 作者 (zuòzhě).
Keeping the cumulative numbering visible makes it clear where HSK 3 ends and HSK 4 begins.
You can use the PDF as a printable checklist or offline reference.
For search, flashcards, example sentences, and usage notes for selected words, use the online HSK 4 Vocabulary List.
Why Do Some HSK 4 PDFs Have 1,200 Words?
You may still find HSK 4 PDFs and vocabulary lists online that contain 1,200 words.
Those materials generally follow the previous HSK system.
Previous HSK 4
1,200 cumulative words
New HSK 4
2,000 cumulative words
Under the new standard used on this page:
- HSK 1 reaches 300 cumulative words
- HSK 2 reaches 500
- HSK 3 reaches 1,000
- HSK 4 reaches 2,000
That means HSK 4 adds 1,000 new words, covering cumulative words 1001–2000.
If you are comparing PDFs, textbooks, vocabulary lists, or study apps, check which HSK standard they follow before comparing word counts.
Which HSK 4 Resource Should You Use?
| If you want to... | Use |
|---|---|
| Review the 1,000 new HSK 4 words offline | Vocabulary PDF |
| Mark words you already know | Vocabulary PDF |
| Search vocabulary or study example sentences | Online Vocabulary List |
| Use flashcards and usage notes | Online Vocabulary List |
| Understand the new HSK 4 exam format | Official Sample Materials |
| Practice with official sample questions | Official Sample Materials |
The three resources serve different purposes.
The PDF is best for a clean checklist and offline review. The online vocabulary page is better when you need examples, search, or active review. The official sample materials show how HSK 4 language appears inside the exam.
How to Use the 1,000-Word Vocabulary PDF
- 1
Find the words that actually need attention
Work through the checklist once before trying to memorize the entire list.
Mark familiar words and leave uncertain words unchecked. With 1,000 new words at HSK 4, identifying weak areas first is more useful than treating every word as equally unfamiliar.
- 2
Use the online list when a short definition is not enough
HSK 4 includes more connectors, formal vocabulary, multi-function words, and context-dependent meanings.
When a word is difficult to understand from a short English gloss, open the online HSK 4 vocabulary page to see an example sentence, flashcard, or usage note.
- 3
Review the list in smaller blocks
Do not try to work through all 1,000 new words as one unit.
Use manageable groups and return to earlier groups during later review sessions. The PDF checklist makes it easy to see which sections still need work.
- 4
Keep earlier vocabulary active
HSK 4 adds 1,000 words, but the first 1,000 words from HSK 1–3 are still part of the cumulative requirement.
Continue mixing earlier vocabulary into your review while you work through words 1001–2000.
Using the Official HSK 4 Sample Materials
The vocabulary PDF and the official sample materials solve different problems.
The vocabulary PDF helps you build the language base required at HSK 4. The official sample materials show how that vocabulary and grammar are used in the test.
1. Try the sample before checking the answers
Complete the sample questions under realistic conditions first.
2. Review the questions you missed
Look again at incorrect answers and questions that felt uncertain.
3. Identify what caused the problem
- Was the vocabulary unfamiliar?
- Did you know the words but lose the meaning across several sentences?
- Did a connector or grammar pattern change the relationship between ideas?
- Did you understand the Chinese but misunderstand the question format?
If vocabulary caused the problem, return to the HSK 4 vocabulary list and review the relevant words.
If the language was familiar, spend more time practicing the exam format and working with connected passages.
Continue Studying HSK 4
HSK 4 Vocabulary List
Study the 1,000 new HSK 4 words online with pinyin, English meanings, example sentences, search, flashcards, and usage notes.
Study HSK 4 Vocabulary Online →New HSK Guide
Learn how the new HSK system is organized and how vocabulary requirements, levels, and exam formats have changed.
Learn about the new HSK system →HSK 4 PDF FAQ
The PDF contains the 1,000 words newly introduced at HSK 4, numbered 1001–2000. HSK 4 requires 2,000 cumulative words in total, including the first 1,000 words already covered through HSK 3.
The PDF covers cumulative vocabulary numbers 1001–2000. It focuses on the vocabulary newly introduced at HSK 4 rather than repeating HSK 1–3 words.
A 1,200-word HSK 4 list normally belongs to the previous HSK system. Under the new standard used here, HSK 4 reaches 2,000 cumulative words and introduces 1,000 new words after HSK 3.
No. The vocabulary PDF is a free HSK1.org learner resource. Official HSK sample materials are separate and are linked from the official provider.
Yes. The PDF is useful for printing and offline review, while the online HSK 4 vocabulary page provides search, flashcards, example sentences, and usage notes for selected words.