My Chinese Language Proficiency
The HSK (Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng Kǎoshì, which means Chinese Language Level Test) evaluates Mandarin-language proficiency. Mandarin is the official language of mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. On October 30, 2021, I took and passed the HSK Level 3 test with high scores. However, because of the Covid outbreak, the exam was given online and I did not receive a certificate.
Hanban (the Chinese government's Center for Language Education and Cooperation) explains that the HSK 3 exam:
"… assesses test takers' abilities in the application of everyday Chinese … Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level III) can communicate in Chinese at a basic level in their daily, academic, and professional lives. They can manage most communication in Chinese when traveling in China."
The HSK exam tests listening comprehension (听力), reading comprehension (阅读), and writing ability (写作). The passing score for each section is 60. My scores are shown below: 85 for listening, 90 for reading, and 76 for writing.
I am currently ready to take the HSK 4 (Upper Intermediate) exam the next time it is available. HSK exam opportunities are limited in the USA because of international tensions.
Hanban (the Chinese government's Center for Language Education and Cooperation) explains that the HSK 3 exam:
"… assesses test takers' abilities in the application of everyday Chinese … Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level III) can communicate in Chinese at a basic level in their daily, academic, and professional lives. They can manage most communication in Chinese when traveling in China."
The HSK exam tests listening comprehension (听力), reading comprehension (阅读), and writing ability (写作). The passing score for each section is 60. My scores are shown below: 85 for listening, 90 for reading, and 76 for writing.
I am currently ready to take the HSK 4 (Upper Intermediate) exam the next time it is available. HSK exam opportunities are limited in the USA because of international tensions.
