Language Proficiency Tests
Learners at HandinHand can choose to try out Chinese Language Proficiency Test to see where their Chinese level is at objectively, and the certificates of these tests can be used to apply for exchange programs, studying in universities or jobs in China.
Youth Chinese Tests
The new YCT is an international standardized test of Chinese language proficiency. It assesses young foreign students' abilities to use Chinese in their daily and academic lives. The new YCT consists of a writing test and a speaking test, which are independent of each other. The writing test is divided into four levels, namely, the YCT (level I), YCT (level II), YCT (level III), and YCT (level IV). The speaking test is divided into the YCT (Beginner Level) and YCT (Intermediate Level).
Test Levels
Test takers who are able to pass the YCT (Level I)
can understand and use some of the most common Chinese phrases and sentences and possess the ability to further their Chinese language studies.
Test takers who are able to pass the YCT (Level II)
can understand and use some simple Chinese phrases and sentences and cope with basic level communications.
Test takers who are able to pass the YCT (Level III)
having reached an excellent level in basic Chinese, can communicate on familiar daily topics in a simple manner.
Test takers who are able to pass the YCT (Level IV)
can communicate in Chinese at a basic level in their daily, academic and professional lives.
When travelling in China, they can manage most forms of communication in Chinese.
The different levels of the new YCT are comparable to some of the levels in the Chinese Language
Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages (CLPS) and the Common European Framework
of Reference (CEF); details are as follows:
New HSK |
New YCT |
Vocabulary |
CLPS |
CEF |
|
HSK (Level VI) |
|
Over 5,000 |
Level V |
C2 |
|
HSK (Level V) |
|
2,500 |
C1 |
|
|
HSK (Level IV) |
|
1,200 |
Level IV |
B2 |
|
HSK (Level III) |
YCT (Level IV) |
600 |
Level III |
B1 |
|
HSK (Level II) |
YCT (Level III) |
300 |
Level II |
A2 |
|
HSK (Level I) |
YCT (Level II) |
150 |
Level I |
A1 |
|
|
YCT (Level I) |
80 |
|
|
中小学生汉语考试YCT
中小学生汉语考试（YCT）是一项国际汉语能力标准化考试，考查汉语非第一语言的中小学生在日常生活和学习中运用汉语的能力。
YCT考试分为笔试和口试两部分，且二者相互独立。笔试包括YCT（一级）、YCT（二级）、YCT（三级）和YCT（四级）；口试包括YCT（初级）和YCT（中级）。
能力描述：
通过YCT（一级）的考生可以理解并使用最常用的汉语词语和句子，具备进一步学习汉语的能力。
通过YCT（二级）的考生可以理解并使用一些非常简单的汉语词语和句子进行问答。
通过YCT（三级）的考生可以用汉语就生活中一些常见的话题进行简单而直接的交流。
通过YCT（四级）的考生可以用汉语完成生活、学习等方面的基本交际任务。
YCT各等级与《国际汉语能力标准》《欧洲语言共同参考框架（CEFR）》及HSK的对应关系如下表所示：
HSK |
YCT |
词汇量 |
国际汉语能力标准 |
欧洲语言框架（CEFR） |
|
HSK（六级） |
|
5000及以上 |
五级 |
C2 |
|
HSK（五级） |
|
2500 |
C1 |
|
|
HSK（四级） |
|
1200 |
四级 |
B2 |
|
HSK（三级） |
YCT（四级） |
600 |
三级 |
B1 |
|
HSK（二级） |
YCT（三级） |
300 |
二级 |
A2 |
|
HSK（一级） |
YCT（二级） |
150 |
一级 |
A1 |
|
|
YCT（一级） |
80 |
|
|
HSK Chinese Tests
The new HSK is an international standardized exam that tests and rates Chinese language proficiency.
It assesses non-native Chinese speakers’ abilities in using the Chinese language in their daily, academic and professional lives.
The new HSK consists of a writing test and a speaking test, which are independent of each other.
There are six levels of writing tests, namely the HSK (level I), HSK (level II), HSK (level III), HSK (level IV), HSK (level V), and HSK (level VI).
There are three levels of speaking tests, namely the HSK (beginner level), HSK (intermediate level), and HSK (advanced level).
During the speaking test, test takers’ speeches will be recorded.
Test Levels
Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level I)
can understand and use very simple Chinese phrases, meet basic needs for communication and possess the ability to further their Chinese language studies.
Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level II)
have an excellent grasp of basic Chinese and can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level III)
can communicate in Chinese at a basic level in their daily, academic and professional lives. They can manage most communication in Chinese when travelling in China.
Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level IV)
can converse in Chinese on a wide range of topics and are able to communicate fluently with native Chinese speakers.
Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level V)
can read Chinese newspapers and magazines, enjoy Chinese films and plays, and give a full-length speech in Chinese.
Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level VI)
can easily comprehend written and spoken information in Chinese and can effectively express themselves in Chinese, both orally and on paper.
The different levels of the new HSK are comparable to some of the levels in the Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages (CLPS) and the Common European Framework of Reference (CEF); details are as follows:
New HSK |
Vocabulary |
CLPS |
CEF |
|
HSK (Level VI) |
Over 5,000 |
Level V |
C2 |
|
HSK (Level V) |
2500 |
C1 |
|
|
HSK (Level IV) |
1200 |
Level IV |
B2 |
|
HSK (Level III) |
600 |
Level III |
B1 |
|
HSK (Level II) |
300 |
Level II |
A2 |
|
HSK (Level I) |
150 |
Level I |
A1 |
HSK汉语水平考试
汉语水平考试（HSK）是一项国际标准化考试，重点考查汉语非第一语言的考生在生活、学习和工作中运用汉语进行交际的能力。
考试等级包括HSK（一级）、HSK（二级）、HSK（三级）、HSK（四级）、HSK（五级）和HSK（六级）。
能力描述：
通过HSK（一级）的考生能理解并使用一些非常简单的汉语词语和句子，具备进一步学习汉语的能力。
通过HSK（二级）的考生能用汉语就生活中一些常见的话题进行简单而直接的交流。
通过HSK（三级）的考生能用汉语完成生活、学习、工作等方面的基本交际任务。
通过HSK（四级）的考生能用汉语就比较复杂的话题进行交流，表达较为规范、得体。
通过HSK（五级）的考生能用汉语就比较抽象或专业的话题进行讨论、评价和发表看法，能较轻松地应对各种交际任务。
通过HSK（六级）的考生能用汉语自如地进行各种社会交际活动，汉语应用水平接近汉语为母语者。
考试等级包括HSK（一级）、HSK（二级）、HSK（三级）、HSK（四级）、HSK（五级）和HSK（六级）。HSK各等级与《国际汉语能力标准》《欧洲语言共同参考框架（CEFR）》的对应关系如下表所示：
HSK |
词汇量 |
《国际汉语能力标准》 |
《欧洲语言共同参考框架（CEFR）》 |
|
HSK（六级） |
5000及以上 |
五级 |
C2 |
|
HSK（五级） |
2500 |
C1 |
|
|
HSK（四级） |
1200 |
四级 |
B2 |
|
HSK（三级） |
600 |
三级 |
B1 |
|
HSK（二级） |
300 |
二级 |
A2 |
|
HSK（一级） |
150 |
一级 |
A1 |