HSK Study Resources from HSKMAP

A guide library for the vocabulary map

The HSKMAP word map is the main study tool. This resource section explains how to use that tool inside a real study routine so learners are not left with only a large vocabulary grid.

Use these guides when you need to choose a level, build a daily review habit, repair pronunciation, or understand how classic HSK levels fit together. Each page links back to the map so the advice can be used immediately.

Best starting points

New learners should begin with the HSK 1 plan and the pinyin and tones guide. Learners who already know some Chinese should open the general HSK study guide first, then use the classic HSK guide to decide which level deserves focused review.

If you are visiting HSKMAP for the first time, read the how-to-use guide before starting a long session. It explains the difference between the full overview, level pages, word cards, progress labels, flashcards, audio, and writing practice.

• Start with HSK 1 if Mandarin pronunciation and character recognition still feel new.
• Use HSK 2 if you can read simple HSK 1 examples but need stronger beginner sentence patterns.
• Use the full map when you want to compare levels and find weak areas.
• Use level pages when you want a quiet, focused vocabulary session.

How to use the guides with the map

Read one guide section, then immediately apply it on a map page. For example, after reading about tone review, open a few difficult words and listen to the audio before marking progress. After reading a study plan, open the matching HSK level and choose a small group of words for the day.

The guides are intentionally practical. They are not meant to replace textbooks, teachers, listening materials, or official exam information. They help you turn HSK vocabulary lists into repeatable review sessions.

Map pages to keep open while studying

The English map pages are the clearest starting point for the current resource library. They include the interactive vocabulary map and the crawlable vocabulary tables generated for each HSK level.

When reviewing a guide, keep the relevant map page open in another tab. That makes it easier to move from advice to actual vocabulary practice.

• All HSK levels: /en/
• HSK 1 vocabulary map: /en/hsk-1/
• HSK 2 vocabulary map: /en/hsk-2/
• HSK 3 vocabulary map: /en/hsk-3/
• HSK 4 vocabulary map: /en/hsk-4/
• HSK 5 vocabulary map: /en/hsk-5/
• HSK 6 vocabulary map: /en/hsk-6/