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Plain-English guides to the new HSK 3.0 — what changed and how to prepare.
HSK 3.06 min read
What is HSK 3.0? The new Chinese exam, explained
HSK 3.0 replaced the old six-level exam in 2026. Here's what changed — nine levels, new skills, a bigger word list — and what it means for how you should study.
Guide5 min read
HSK 3.0 vs the old HSK: where does your old level land?
Had HSK 4 under the old system? The new nine-level scale doesn't map one-to-one. Here's a plain-English guide to reading across the two systems.
Learning4 min read
Why studying HSK in your own language works better
Most HSK apps are English-first. For Spanish- and Arabic-speaking learners, that adds a translation tax to every lesson. Here's why a native-language interface matters.