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

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sentence-final particle, contraction of 了啊, indicating exclamation; particle placed after each item in a list of examples

to manage wealth; to manage finances; money management

the sciences (as opposed to the humanities 文科[wen2 ke1])

grain; granule; pellet; particle; classifier for small round objects (peas, bullets, peanuts, pills, grains etc)

名、量

to connect (or be connected) to a network; to network

to associate (cognitively); to make an associative connection

to link; to catenate; link (on a web page); hyperlink

to flow; to circulate; to move about; mobile; (of assets) liquid

flow rate; throughput of passengers; volume of traffic; (hydrology) discharge

to circulate; to distribute; circulation; distribution

road condition(s) (e.g. surface, traffic flow etc)

to hire (an employee); to accept (a manuscript) for publication

to fulfill (one's obligations); to carry out (a task)

to fall to the ground; to be set on the ground; to reach to the ground; (of a baby) to be born

to fall behind; to lag (in technology etc)

动、形

modal particle indicating that sth is obvious; particle indicating a pause for emphasis

old variant of 冒[mao4]; to emit; to give off; to send out (or up, forth)

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.