This page maps a new HSK (Nov 2025 syllabus) level 2 task into something you can practice today. It is a learner guide — not an official past paper.
Can-do goals
- Understand simple event descriptions
- Retell basic event info to friends/family
- Read short event notes
High-frequency phrases
| Chinese | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|
| 昨天我去电影院了。 | Zuótiān wǒ qù diànyǐngyuàn le. | Yesterday I went to the cinema. |
| 因为下雨，所以我们在家。 | Yīnwèi xiàyǔ, suǒyǐ wǒmen zài jiā. | Because it rained, we stayed home. |
| 我们怎么去？ | Wǒmen zěnme qù? | How do we go? |
| 后来他回家了。 | Hòulái tā huí jiā le. | Later he went home. |
Practice plan (15–20 minutes)
- Tell a 60s story: yesterday using 了 / 因为 / 后来
- Record once; cut filler words; re-record
- Great prep for speaking retell
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.