2025 HSK examination syllabus

HSK 6
vocabulary.

六级词汇

Strengthen precise reading with formal vocabulary, complex discourse, idiomatic phrasing, and subtle distinctions.

1,800new words
5,400cumulative words
What to learn

Read for argument, tone, and implication while maintaining speed across unfamiliar topics.

How to use this list

Use the new-word view for focused study and the cumulative view to diagnose gaps across the full HSK 1–6 range.

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

Only the 1,800 words assigned to HSK 6.

HSK 6 only 1,800HSK 1–6 combined 5,400
Official 2025 syllabus

HSK 6 vocabulary

Words 1,001–1,100 of 1,800Hear any word · Save useful vocabulary

to select on the basis of a vote or consensus

chess piece; (fig.) a pawn (used by others for their own purposes)

announcement (written, on billboard, letter, newspaper or website); to post information

personality traits; temperament; disposition; aura; air; feel; vibe

exactly; just; precisely; (loanword) cha-cha; cha-cha-cha (dance)

light (of food, not greasy or strongly flavored); insipid

to wash; to rinse; to clean; (fig.) to purge; to get rid of (corrupt individuals etc)

to seek help (when in distress or having difficulties)

circle; ring; loop; (fig.) social circle; niche group; community; fandom

名、动

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.