HSK 5 — Advanced
Complex texts, formal writing, and nuanced expression. You can read Chinese newspapers and give structured speeches. Browse 30 curated words with pinyin, meanings, and example sentences.
辩论
biàn lùnverbTo debate / Debate
大学生辩论赛很精彩。(The university debate competition was brilliant.)
沟通
gōu tōngverbTo communicate
有效沟通很重要。(Effective communication is important.)
协调
xié tiáoverbTo coordinate
我来协调各方面。(I'll coordinate all aspects.)
贡献
gòng xiànnounContribution / To contribute
他做出了巨大贡献。(He made a huge contribution.)
素质
sù zhìnounQuality / Caliber (of a person)
提高个人素质很重要。(Improving personal quality is important.)
弥补
mí bǔverbTo make up for / To compensate
用行动弥补过错。(Make up for mistakes with actions.)
独特
dú tèadjectiveUnique / Distinctive
这个地方很独特。(This place is very unique.)
显然
xiǎn ránadverbObviously / Evidently
显然他说的不对。(Obviously what he said is wrong.)
深刻
shēn kèadjectiveProfound / Deep
这本书意义深刻。(This book has profound meaning.)
频繁
pín fánadjectiveFrequent
最近加班太频繁了。(Overtime has been too frequent recently.)
承担
chéng dānverbTo bear / To undertake
我愿意承担责任。(I'm willing to bear the responsibility.)
保持
bǎo chíverbTo maintain / To keep
保持冷静。(Stay calm.)
促进
cù jìnverbTo promote / To facilitate
运动促进健康。(Exercise promotes health.)
反映
fǎn yìngverbTo reflect / To report
这反映了社会问题。(This reflects social issues.)
目前
mù qiánadverbAt present / Currently
目前情况还不错。(The current situation is not bad.)
合理
hé lǐadjectiveReasonable / Rational
这个价格很合理。(This price is very reasonable.)
灵活
líng huóadjectiveFlexible / Agile
工作时间比较灵活。(Working hours are relatively flexible.)
本质
běn zhìnounEssence / Nature
问题的本质是什么?(What is the essence of the problem?)
趋势
qū shìnounTrend / Tendency
这是未来的趋势。(This is the trend of the future.)
领域
lǐng yùnounField / Domain
他在科技领域很有名。(He is famous in the technology field.)
具备
jù bèiverbTo possess / To have
他具备领导能力。(He possesses leadership ability.)
克服
kè fúverbTo overcome
克服困难,继续前进。(Overcome difficulties and keep going.)
恢复
huī fùverbTo recover / To restore
他已经恢复健康了。(He has recovered his health.)
形成
xíng chéngverbTo form / To take shape
慢慢形成了习惯。(Gradually formed a habit.)
实践
shí jiànnounPractice / To put into practice
理论要与实践结合。(Theory should combine with practice.)
规模
guī mónounScale / Scope
公司规模越来越大。(The company's scale is growing.)
必然
bì ránadverbInevitable / Certainly
努力必然有回报。(Hard work inevitably pays off.)
大概
dà gàiadverbRoughly / Probably
大概需要两个小时。(It takes roughly two hours.)
从而
cóng érconjunctionThereby / Thus
努力学习,从而取得好成绩。(Study hard, thereby achieving good grades.)
何况
hé kuàngconjunctionLet alone / Not to mention
大人都做不到,何况小孩。(Adults can't do it, let alone children.)
Quick Reference
HSK 5 Exam Format
100 questions · 125 minutes · Pass: 180 / 300 · Vocabulary: 2,500 words
Listening
45 questions · 30 minIncludes longer monologues and interviews. Speakers talk at natural speed with colloquialisms. Practice with Chinese podcasts, news broadcasts, and TED talks in Chinese.
Reading
45 questions · 45 minPassages are 300-500 characters long, covering society, culture, science, and business. You need strong scanning skills — practice reading full articles in under 3 minutes.
Writing
10 questions · 40 minWrite an essay of 80+ characters from keywords AND rewrite a passage from memory after reading it for 10 minutes. The rewrite is the hardest part — practice summarizing articles in your own words.
Study tips for HSK 5
- 1.Read at least one full Chinese article daily — newspapers (人民日报), magazines, or graded readers at HSK 5 level.
- 2.The passage-rewrite task is unique to HSK 5. Practice by reading a paragraph, closing it, and rewriting the key points from memory.
- 3.Learn formal written Chinese (书面语) — HSK 5 tests written register, which differs from spoken Mandarin.
- 4.Study idioms (成语) seriously — they appear in reading passages and are expected in writing at this level.
- 5.Practice writing essays with clear structure: opening statement, 2-3 supporting points, conclusion. Chinese essay structure favors directness.
- 6.Take full-length practice tests under timed conditions at least twice before your exam date.
HSK 5 Idiom Practice
Chengyu commonly tested at HSK 5 level.