HSK Level 3

HSK Level 3

HSK Level 3 introduces characters for talking about daily life, work and study in full sentences. Every character below links to its component breakdown — the pieces it is made of and why it means what it means.

Frequently asked questions

How many characters are in HSK Level 3?

HSK Level 3 (HSK 2.0) introduces 272 characters that first appear at this level. Zigo lists all of them below, ordered by stroke count.

What is the best way to learn HSK Level 3 characters?

Learn each character through its components instead of rote strokes: tap any character below to see its decomposition, a memory hook, stroke order and example sentences on Zigo.