The only app built around the real HSK exam syllabus — from HSK 1 to HSK 9. Vocabulary, characters, reading, listening, handwriting. All in one place. All structured the way the test is.
HSK 3 · Unit 4
Quick Answers
Pass HSK is an HSK exam preparation app for Chinese learners who want a structured path through the official HSK 3.0 syllabus. It combines vocabulary, grammar, characters, reading, listening, and handwriting practice for HSK 1 through HSK 9 in one system.
Yes. Pass HSK is designed for learners following the updated HSK 3.0 framework, including level-based vocabulary, character, and grammar study. It is especially useful for students who need handwriting and exam-focused progression, which many general apps do not prioritize.
Pass HSK is built for learners whose main goal is passing the HSK exam. Duolingo is better suited to casual daily practice, while Anki is flexible but requires learners to build or manage their own study system.
| Feature | Pass HSK | Duolingo | Anki |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official HSK 3.0 path | Built around HSK 1-9 progression | General Chinese course | Depends on the deck you build |
| Handwriting practice | Included with stroke-order guidance | Limited | Manual setup required |
| Exam-oriented structure | Strong | Weak | Custom only |
| Placement and level targeting | HSK-focused | General placement | None by default |
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The problem
The HSK isn't just a test of memory. It tests reading, listening, vocabulary in context, and written output — all at once. Generic apps don't prepare you for that.
Generic apps skip the official HSK 3.0 syllabus, so you study the wrong words for the wrong test.
No clear structure, no path to exam-ready. You learn one day and forget the next.
Most apps ignore character strokes entirely — the one skill the HSK still expects you to master.
What's inside
Every word, every unit, every quiz — mapped directly to the official HSK 3.0 syllabus. You're not just learning Chinese. You're preparing for the exam.
300 words at HSK 1. 11,000+ words by HSK 9. Every level mapped to the official HSK 3.0 standard — no guessing what to study next.
HSK 3 · Unit 4
Flashcards, context sentences, fill-in-the-blank, topic conversations, character reading. Each mode trains a different exam skill.
Choose the meaning
学习
xuéxí
Learn to write 500+ characters with stroke-order guidance — the skill most apps skip entirely. Trace, repeat, master.
Stroke order
How it works
Take a 2-minute placement assessment. We’ll put you in the right HSK level so you’re not wasting time on what you already know.
Each unit covers new vocabulary, characters, and exam-style exercises. Complete a unit, earn XP, move forward. Simple.
You’ll have covered every word, every grammar pattern, every character the HSK tests. Show up confident.
Gamification
Learning is more effective when it feels like progress. XP, streaks and ranks turn study into a habit you actually want to keep.
Show up every day. The streak counter keeps you accountable when motivation dips.
Every quiz, every unit, every character — XP rewards you for the work that actually moves you toward exam-ready.
Beginner → Apprentice → Scholar → Master. Seven ranks of growth, one for every milestone.
| Coverage | HSK 1 | HSK 3 | HSK 6 | HSK 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total vocabulary | 300 | 1,000 | 5,400 | 11,000+ |
| Characters | 246 | 284 | 413 | 1,148 |
| Topic conversations | 30 | 54 | 68 | 92 |
| Grammar points | 70 | 96 | 50 | 134 |
Learners
“I’d tried three other apps before Pass HSK. This is the only one that actually maps to the exam content. I passed HSK 4 on my first attempt.”
Sarah K.
HSK 4 Certified
“The handwriting practice alone is worth it. I went into the exam knowing every character they asked me to write.”
Marco T.
HSK 3 Certified
“I love that I can see exactly which units I’ve completed. No guessing, no anxiety. Just a clear path to the exam.”
Yuki L.
HSK 5 Candidate
Pricing
Free tier is available forever — no credit card, no time limit. Upgrade only when you want full HSK 1–9 access.
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Free Study Guides
The official 2026 syllabus is dramatically different from the old one. Our free guides break it down level by level — so you study the right material from day one.
HSK 1 Guide
HSK 1 Requirements 2026
The official task outline for Level 1 — 15 communicative tasks, 500 words, 48 grammar points.
HSK 1 Vocabulary
HSK 1 Vocabulary List 2026
The full list expanded from 150 to 500 words. See categorized tables and key changes.
HSK 1 Grammar
HSK 1 Grammar Points 2026
All 48 required grammar patterns, sentence structures, and common traps explained.
HSK 1 Characters
HSK 1 Character List 2026
The 300 characters to recognize and the 100 you must write by hand for the exam.
HSK 1 Topics
HSK 1 Topics & Conversation 2026
Official conversation topics with sample dialogues for shopping, health, and transport.
FAQ
Every day you study with the wrong material is a day you're not getting closer to passing. Pass HSK gives you the exact syllabus, the exact words, the exact practice — so when exam day comes, you're ready.
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