This page maps a new HSK (Nov 2025 syllabus) level 1 task into something you can practice today. It is a learner guide — not an official past paper.
Can-do goals
- Understand simple questions about time, place, transport
- Ask/confirm locations when lost
- Read basic transport labels
High-frequency phrases
| Chinese | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|
| 我去学校。 | Wǒ qù xuéxiào. | I'm going to school. |
| 地铁站在哪儿？ | Dìtiězhàn zài nǎr? | Where is the subway station? |
| 怎么走？ | Zěnme zǒu? | How do I get there? |
| 坐出租车。 | Zuò chūzūchē. | Take a taxi. |
Practice plan (15–20 minutes)
- Map 4 places you visit weekly; say how you go
- Practice 在哪儿 with rising tone clarity
- Listening drill: short direction dialogues
Exam path links
- Levels & vocab: HSK guide
- Paper timing: Exam structure
- Speaking formats: HSK speaking test
- Unofficial placement: HSK level test
- More scenes: Learn Chinese hub
Train out loud. The new HSK path rewards people who can actually do the task — not only recognize the words.