Can speak a few words, and it's hard for me to understand easy words spoken by native speakers. This level is recommended for lesson with English-speaking tutor.
2
Pre-int
Lv3
Can speak some short sentences, but it's hard for me to understand them if spoken by native speakers.
3
inter
Lv4
Can speak sentences for daily expression but find it hard to communicate in a situation I am not familiar with.
4
Upper-int
Lv5
Can communicate in most contexts but find it hard to manage a dialogue with long-sentence expressions.
5
Advanced
Lv6
Can use Chinese in most contexts to communicate but lack fluency while using advanced vocabulary.
6
Basic
Lv1~2
I studied Chinese less then 3 months (can read PinYin, know tone changes, etc.).
2
Pre-int
Lv3
I have been studying Chinese for around 4 months, and have an HSK level 3.
3
inter
Lv4
I have been studying Chinese for more than 10 months, and have an HSK level 4.
4
Upper-int
Lv5
I have been studying Chinese for 1 year and a half, and have an HSK level 5.
5
Advanced
Lv6
I have been studying Chinese for over 2 years, and have an HSK level 6.
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