HSK Sprint / HSK 3.0 guide

Topic outline

What topics HSK 3.0 Level 3 covers

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Main topics

6

Second level

22

Third level

54

Counts are the totals printed at the end of this level’s topic table in the official PDF.

Main themes (summary)

Adds handling everyday business, traffic rules, visiting the sick and health habits, community and home life, family education, colleagues and the workplace, nature, seasons, environmental protection, city development, arts, sports and matches, tableware and regional customs.

Practise by topic (original prompts)

  • Explain the steps for opening a bank account (先……然后……).
  • Describe a trip that went wrong and what you learned.
  • Give two ideas to protect the environment in your community.

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.

Other levels

HSK 1 · HSK 2 · HSK 3 · HSK 4 · HSK 5 · HSK 6 · HSK 7–9

Frequently asked

How many topics are in HSK 3.0 Level 3?

The official topic outline lists 6 main topics, 22 second-level and 54 third-level topics.

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Official sources

  1. Official HSK syllabus PDF — grammar outline (printed pp. 382–403) and topic outline (pp. 55–75)
  2. Official new HSK syllabus (CLEC, published 2025-11, in force 2026-07), PDF

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