HSK（四级）考查考生的汉语应用能力，它对应于《国际汉语能力标准》四级、《欧洲语言共同参考框架（CEF）》B2级。通过HSK（四级）的考生可以用汉语就较广泛领域的话题进行谈论，比较流利地与汉语为母语者进行交流

The HSK (Level IV) assesses test takers’ abilities in the application of everyday Chinese. It is the counterpart of the Level IV of the Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languagesand the B2 Level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEF). 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.

一、考试对象/Test Target

HSK（四级）主要面向按每周2-4课时进度学习汉语四个学期（两学年），掌握1200个常用词语的考生。

The HSK (Level IV) is intended for students who have studied Chinese2-4 class hours per week for four semesters (two academic years). These students have mastered 1,200 commonly used words and related grammar patterns.

二、考试内容/Test Content

HSK（四级）共100题，分听力、阅读、书写三部分。

The HSK (Level IV) test is made up of listening comprehension, reading comprehension and writing and contains a total of 100 test items.

全部考试约105分钟（含考生填写个人信息时间5分钟）。

The test will last for 105 minutes in total (including 5 minutes in which the test takers fill in personal information).

1．听力/Listening Comprehension

第一部分，共10题。每题听一次。每题都是一个人先说一小段话，另一人根据这段话说一个句子，试卷上也提供这个句子，要求考生判断对错。

第二部分，共15题。每题听一次。每题都是两个人的两句对话，第三个人根据对话问一个问题，试卷上提供4个选项，考生根据听到的内容选出答案。

第三部分，共20题。每题听一次。这部分试题都是4到5句对话或一小段话，根据对话或语段问一到两个问题，试卷上每题提供4个选项，考生根据听到的内容选出答案。

There are 10 items in Part I. The recording of each item will be played only once. For each item, a short passage will read out, followed by an assertion which also appears on the test paper. The test taker should decide whether the assertion is true or false.

There are 15 items in Part II. The recording of each item will be played only once. Each item consists of a dialogue between two persons. A third person will then ask a question based on the dialogue. There will be four possible answers on the test paper, from which test takers can choose the right one based on what they hear.

There are 20 items in Part III. The recording of each item will be played only once. This section consists of a 4-5 sentence dialogue or monologue followed by one or two questions. Four possible answers will be provided on the test paper, from which the test taker can choose the best one.

2．阅读/Reading Comprehension

第一部分，共10题。每题提供一到两个句子，句子中有一个空格，考生要从提供的选项中选词填空。

第二部分，共10题。每题提供3个句子，考生要把这3个句子按顺序排列起来。

第三部分，共20题。这部分试题都是一小段文字，每段文字带一到两个问题，考生要从4个选项中选出答案。

There are 10 items in Part I. One or two sentences will be provided for each item, in which one word/phrase is missing. The test taker should choose one of the suggested words/phrases to fill in the blank.

There are 10 items in Part II. Each item consists of three sentences that the test taker needs to arrange in the correct order.

There are 20 items in Part III. Each item consists of a short passage, and one or two questions will be asked about the passage. The test taker needs to select the best answer out of the four answers provided.

3．书写/Writing

第一部分，共10题。每题提供几个词语，要求考生用这几个词语写一个句子。

第二部分，共5题。每题提供一张图片和一个词语，要求考生结合图片用这个词语写一个句子。

There are 10 items in Part I. Each item consists of several words. The test taker should construct a sentence using these words.

There are 5 items in Part II. Each item consists of a picture and a word. The test taker needs to write a sentence based on the picture and the word.

三、成绩报告/Results Certificate

HSK（四级）成绩报告提供听力、阅读、书写和总分四个分数。总分180分为合格。

For the HSK (Level III), four results will be provided including listening, reading, writing and the total. The test taker must score at least 180 points to be considered passing.

HSK成绩长期有效。作为外国留学生进入中国院校学习的汉语能力的证明，HSK成绩有效期为两年（从考试当日算起）。

As a Chinese language certificate for foreign students’ entry into Chinese colleges, the results of the HSK are valid for two years (beginning from the test date).