HSK 4 Roadmap

Expand vocabulary, express ideas and get used to reading with more layers of information.

Hanzi
320characters
Browse and look up 320 characters
Vocabulary
997words
Browse and look up 997 words
Duration
14weeks
30–45 min/day
Academic readingExpressing ideasSummarizing

Suggested pace

Split the roadmap into short stages to track progress.

Week 1-3

Kick off the foundation

Set your HSK 4 goal, a study schedule and a priority vocabulary set for the opening phase.

Week 3-6

Accelerate by topic

Review new words, sentence patterns and short daily drills to keep your reflexes sharp.

Week 6-8

Check yourself regularly

Review the hanzi and words you have learned and read quickly to spot gaps early.

Week 8+

Review before the next milestone

Round up mistakes, lock down weak areas and get ready to move up a level.