Free Chinese Placement Test
Answer about 15 quick questions to estimate your Chinese level (mapped to HSK (HSK 1 to 9) and the CEFR scale), then jump-start your study at the right level. Free, no signup needed to take it.
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How the Chinese placement test works
The test is adaptive. Each question shows a Chineseword and four possible meanings; when you answer correctly the next word is harder, and when you miss it gets easier, so a handful of questions is enough to place you. Your result is an estimate, not an official exam, but it's a fast, honest way to find where to start.
Chinese levels & CEFR
- HSK 1: A1 (Beginner)
- HSK 2: A2 (Elementary)
- HSK 3: A2 (Elementary)
- HSK 4: B1 (Intermediate)
- HSK 5: B2 (Upper-intermediate)
- HSK 6: C1 (Advanced)
- HSK 7–9: C2 (Proficient)
Frequently asked questions
- How does the Chinese placement test work?
- It's adaptive: you answer about 15 multiple-choice questions and the difficulty rises or falls with your answers, so it hones in on your level quickly. At the end you get an estimate mapped to HSK (HSK 1 to 9) and the CEFR scale.
- Is the Chinese level test free?
- Yes, completely free, no signup needed. When you finish you can add the words you already know to a spaced-repetition schedule and start studying at the right level.
- What levels does it cover?
- Every band from HSK 1 up to HSK 7–9, each mapped to a CEFR level from A1 to C2.