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Why You Should Take the HSK Exam

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Dariya Lopukhina
Why You Should Take the HSK Exam

The HSK is commonly used to measure the level of proficiency in Chinese. So, taking the HSK test is something that every Chinese learner should be familiar with, and the point of taking the HSK depends on why you actually learn this language.

There are two main reasons why people want to learn Chinese nowadays:

  • Business/career-related. China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan are big players in the global economy today, that’s why Chinese is an extremely useful business language. Learning this language makes you a valuable candidate for potential employers or opens up new horizons for your business (if you have your own business).
  • Self-development. China’s culture and history make the Chinese language extremely interesting to study, even if you are not going to use it for work.
    By the way, if you are an international student who wants to get into a Chinese university, you will have to pass a high-level HSK test to get your application approved. The HSK certificate also adds points if you apply for a work permit in China.

Depending on the reason why you learn Chinese, the point of taking the HSK is:

  • To get an HSK certificate that can be used as proof of your level in Chinese for your potential employer or academic setting (for professionals and students).
  • To measure your progress, keep yourself on track and stay motivated (if you are learning Chinese for yourself).

It requires considerable effort to pass the HSK successfully. If you are thinking about taking this exam, here is a guide on how to prepare for the HSK.

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