2025 HSK examination syllabus

HSK 5
vocabulary.

五级词汇

Develop nuanced expression across social, cultural, academic, and professional subjects.

1,600new words
3,600cumulative words
What to learn

Distinguish near-synonyms, register, and the precise meaning a word takes inside a longer passage.

How to use this list

Collect complete phrases and collocations from authentic reading instead of studying every advanced word alone.

2026 rollout: This syllabus was published in November 2025 and became effective in July 2026. The official second-round HSK 3.0 global trial is scheduled for September 20, 2026, so confirm the syllabus and test format with your center.

List scope

All 3,600 words from HSK 1 through HSK 5.

HSK 5 only 1,600HSK 1–5 combined 3,600
Official 2025 syllabus

HSK 5 vocabulary

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workplace; workforce (of a nation or industry etc)

to guide; to direct; to instruct; coach; trainer

system (e.g. political, adminstrative etc); institution

Zhonghua, historical and cultural term for China, often used to denote Chinese civilization and identity (as in 中華文化|中华文化[Zhong1 hua2 wen2 hua4] "Chinese culture")

the Chinese nation; the Chinese people (collective reference to all the ethnic groups in China)

middle (of a period of time); medium-term (plan, forecast etc)

traditional Chinese medical science; a doctor trained in Chinese medicine

to take the initiative; to do sth of one's own accord

to keep a firm grip on; to pay close attention to

to focus one's attention; to concentrate on (doing sth)

natural resource (such as water or minerals); resource (such as manpower or tourism)

to realize; to be aware of; to feel that; to be conscious of (sth relating to oneself); responsible; predisposed to do the right thing; considerate of others

动、形

to assemble; to combine; to compose; combination; association; set; compilation

动、名

to respect; to revere; to esteem; honorable; distinguished (used on formal occasions before a term of address)

动、形

to comply with; to abide by; to respect (an agreement)

Vocabulary levels, pinyin, parts of speech, and counts follow the official 2025 HSK examination syllabus, published by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation and effective July 2026. English glosses are adapted from CC-CEDICT under CC BY-SA 4.0; context may change the best translation.