What topics HSK 3.0 Level 1 covers
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5
15
30
Counts are the totals printed at the end of this level’s topic table in the official PDF.
Main themes (summary)
Personal and event information (name, nationality, age, dates, times, phone numbers), objects, weather, polite exchanges, food and eating out, asking the way and getting around, shopping and prices, being ill, leisure, classes and school life, jobs, and Chinese food and traditional drinks.
Practise by topic (original prompts)
- Say your name, country, age and one thing you like in four short sentences.
- Ask a classmate what time class starts and where it is.
- Order a drink and ask the price.
Why the topic outline matters
Listening and reading material and writing and speaking prompts are built around these topics. Grouping vocabulary by topic makes it easier to recognise and use in the exam than learning it alphabetically.
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Frequently asked
How many topics are in HSK 3.0 Level 1?
The official topic outline lists 5 main topics, 15 second-level and 30 third-level topics.
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Keep reading
Official sources
- Official HSK syllabus PDF — grammar outline (printed pp. 382–403) and topic outline (pp. 55–75)
- Official new HSK syllabus (CLEC, published 2025-11, in force 2026-07), PDF
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