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Beginner Test - Learn Pinyin and Tones - Initials and Finals - Test 1

The first test in our series 'Learn Pinyin and Tones - Initials and Finals' that tests your knowledge of pinyin and the ability to recognize different Finals.

Initals and finals are the most important elements of chinese pinyin. Nearly every single word in mandarin is composed of a initial followed by a final. Because some initial have deceivingly simlar sounds, it is important that you practice as much as you can on how distinguish their sounds.

Pinyin is the most commonly used Romanization system for Standard Mandarin. Literally, it means to spell sound. It was designed to look up unknown Chinese characters in dictionaries, as well as teaching Chinese learners the standard pronunciation of Mandarin Chinese. Once you’ve learnt Pinyin, you will be able to pronounce any of the words in Mandarin using a Chinese dictionary.

The aim of this test is to examine your knowledge of Hanyu Pinyin. The exercise set includes 15 questions, and each one contains a Pinyin sound with one relevant Pinyin character. Please listen to the sound and select the most appropriate answer from A, B, C and D. Repeat the exercise as much as you can. It will help you to learn how to distinguish the different pinyin tones.

Beginner Test - Learn Pinyin and Tones - Initials and Finals - Test 2

The second test in our series 'Learn Pinyin and Tones - Initials and Finals' that tests your knowledge of pinyin and the ability to recognize different Initials and Finals.

Advanced Test - HSK Test - Filling the gap - Little Prince

In this HSK advanced test we use the world-wide famous story of the "Little Prince" as the basis of our questions There are a total of 15 questions. In each you need to choose the right words and drag them to the appropriate section of the text.

HSK is a standardized test to assess the Chinese language proficiency of non-native Chinese speakers. There are three basic levels of HSK: HSK Basic, HSK Elementary-Intermediate and HSK Advanced. In this website we provide you with sample tests that help you prepare for the HSK exam. And we try to make the tests as similar as possible to the real exams.

Advanced Test - HSK Test - Multiple Choice - Renting in China

This HSK advanced test is about renting apartments in China. Renting an apartment in China requires planning but it is not complicated as it used to be. This is because of a real estate boom in recent years. So now you can find good quality apartments at a small price compared to what you would find in Europe or the US.

This exercise set includes 15 questions: listening, grammar, and reading questions. Please choose the most appropriate answer from A, B, C, and D to fill in the blank and make it suitable for the context.

Advanced Test - HSK Test - Multiple Choice - Shadow Play

This HSK advanced test is about shadow play, also known as Shadow Puppetry in China. Shadow play or shadow puppetry is a very ancient form of enternainment and storytelling. It dates back to the time of the Han dinasty. Basically it works by showing opaque figures against an iluminated backdrop to create the illusion of moving images. At the time watching these shows was today's equivalent of going to cinema.

Intermediate Test - HSK Test - Multiple choice - Swimming in China

This intermediate HSK test is related to swimming activities in China. As a sport game or a recreational activity through water, swimming gains its popularity in many countries. Chinese people love swimming too, especially in the summer season. There are many indoor swimming pools or outdoor bodies of water for swimming in the urban or rural areas of China. More and more Chinese have realized the benefits of this game and get better swimming skills or fitness through practice. It’s no wonder to see crowds of people in almost all public swimming pools or beaches.

This HSK test helps you increase your Chinese regarding swimming activities. This exercise set includes 15 questions: listening, grammar, and reading questions. Please choose the most appropriate answer from A, B, C, and D to fill in the blank.

HSK is a standardized test to assess the Chinese language proficiency of non-native Chinese speakers. Currently there are three types of HSK: HSK Basic (levels 1-3), HSK Elementary-Intermediate (levels 3-8) and HSK Advanced (levels 9-11). Those who have gained required scores for a certain type of HSK will be issued a corresponding-level Chinese proficiency certificate from the China National Committee, established by The Chinese Ministry of Education.

Advanced Test - HSK Test - Multiple Choice - Sichuan Opera

This advanced HSK test is about the Fance-Changing Sichuan opera. Bian Lian - 变脸, literally Face-Changing is an ancient Chinese dramatic art that is part of Sichuan opera. Performers wear multi-colored and bright costumes. They wave and twist their heads and move to the quick and dramatic music. Also during the performance their faces change, hence the name face-changing opera.

Intermediate Test - HSK Test - Listening - Test 4 Part II

This is Test 4 - Part II of the HSK Intermediate listening test. HSK is a standardized test to assess the Chinese language proficiency of non-native Chinese speakers. There are three basic levels of HSK: HSK Basic, HSK Elementary-Intermediate and HSK Advanced. In this website we provide you with sample tests that help you prepare for the HSK exam. And we try to make the tests as similar as possible to the real exams.The HSK Elementary/Intermediate Listening test has 3 parts:

- Part I: In this part,you will hear someone talking or ask you a question, you need to select the most suitable answer to complete the dialogue
- Part II: you will hear a small dialogue between two people and you need to answer the question at the end of the dialogue.
- Part III: you will hear a long dialogue and you need to answer the sets of questions at the end of the dialogue.

This kind of test is great to improve both your vocabulary and your listening ability even if you don't intend to take the HSK exam. So please try it!

Beginner Test - Chinese Vocabulary - Human Body

This test examines your knowledge of chinese names for body parts. Learn the chinese words for hand, leg, foot, mouth, eyes, legs, toes, nails, ...

The way this test works is: you are presented with a chinese word and four images and you will also hear the pronunciation of the word in chinese. Based on what you hear and what you see you need to select the correct image. Even if you don't know the word at the beginning, don't worry, you will get immediate feedback on whether your option is correct or not. If you get a low score then you should repeat the test again. You will see that the more you repeat the test the better your score will be.
Tips: If you want to see the roman alphabet pronunciation of a particular chinese word, click on the button that says 'pinyin'.

Beginner Test - Memory game - Colors

Do you know what is 白色? Or 绿色? Do you know how to say the sky is blue in chinese? If you already tried the test then consolidate your knowledge of the chinese names for colors with this memory game.

How it works You will see a set of cards with the face down. You need to use your mouse and click on one of the cards. After that you need to click on another card. If the cards turns to green that means you have found two cards that match. This means that you have matched an image against its chinese word in Hanzi-Image mode or that you have matched the chinese character against its chinese pronunciation if you are playing in Hanzi-Pinyin mode. There is a time constraint on this exercise so try to be quick!