{"id":3068,"date":"2015-02-06T11:14:55","date_gmt":"2015-02-06T03:14:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.writtenchinese.com\/?p=3068"},"modified":"2022-06-05T10:30:17","modified_gmt":"2022-06-05T02:30:17","slug":"want-take-hsk-test-9-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.writtenchinese.com\/want-take-hsk-test-9-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Want to know how to take an HSK test? Here are 9 Tips!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Can you speak Chinese? Prove it! If you want to get certified for your Mandarin language skills, check out this article about the Chinese proficiency test, also known as the HSK Test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. What is the HSK Test?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

HSK stands for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hanyu = \u6c49\u8bed<\/a> (han4yu3) which means \u201cChinese language\u201d
Shuiping = \u6c34\u5e73<\/a> (shui3ping2) which means \u201clevel (of achievement etc)\u201d
Kaoshi = \u8003\u8bd5<\/a> (kao3shi4) which means \u201cexam\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The HSK test was launched by Hanban, otherwise knows as the Confucius Institute Headquarters which is an institution that is affiliated with the Chinese Ministry of Education. The purpose of the test is to measure a person\u2019s proficiency in Mandarin, through a series of sections that focus on listening comprehension, speaking, and writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Why do I need to take the HSK?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When studying Chinese, sometimes it\u2019s difficult to see improvements. You may feel like you are treading water or even sometimes sliding backward. Having a goal, such as taking the HSK, helps to give your Chinese studies a purpose. You\u2019ll get a sense of accomplishment when you earn your certificate as well as proof that indeed you are making progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to giving you attainable study goals, having an HSK certificate also serve several added purposes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n