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 1,601–1,700 of 1,800Hear any word · Save useful vocabulary

vigorous; energetic; interesting; amusing

动、形

rather than... (used in expressions of the form 與其|与其[yu3 qi2] + {verb1} + 不如[bu4 ru2] + {verb2} "rather than {verb1}, better to {verb2}")

originally; the original; original copy; original version

Lantern Festival; night of the 15th of the first lunar month

(of celestial bodies etc) to move along one's course; (fig.) to function; to be in operation

to approve of; to agree with (an opinion, action etc); to endorse

to meet with; to encounter (esp. misfortune or hardship); an experience (esp. adverse)

动、名

to model; to shape; appearance; style; design; form; pose

动、名

(literary) (conjunction used to express contrast with a previous clause) but; then; (bound form) standard; norm

连、(助)

to hold a reception; to offer hospitality; to entertain (guests); to serve (customers)

justice; righteousness; just; righteous

名、形

(after a noun N and before a predicate P) the reason why N P

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.