How many categories and levels exist for the elementary and intermediate HSK?
The elementary and intermediate HSK includes eight levels: Level 1: basic knowledge of the Chinese language, with mastery of a few words and sentences. Level 2: basic Chinese, with an ability to express and comprehend simple sentences. Level 3: elementary Chinese proficiency, which is the requirement for applying for a program in natural sciences of a college or university in China and can get you an “Elementary Level C” certificate. Level 4: elementary (medium) Chinese proficiency, which can get you an “Elementary Level B” certificate. Level 5: elementary (advanced) Chinese proficiency, which and can get you an “Elementary Level A” certificate. Level 6: intermediate (basic) Chinese proficiency, which is the requirement for applying for a program in the arts of a college or university in China and can get you an “Intermediate Level C” certificate. Level 7: intermediate (medium) Chinese proficiency, which can get you an “Intermediate Level B” certificate. Level 8: intermediate (advanced
