HSK 3.0 Intensive Writing (Levels 1-2) is strictly compiled in accordance with the “Character Writing” requirements of the HSK 3.0 Chinese character syllabus. It is designed to meet the Chinese character learning and test-preparation needs of beginner-level learners and can serve as a dedicated preparation book for the “Character Writing” section of HSK 3.0 Levels 1–3.
The internal structure follows a stepwise progression, with characters arranged from fewer strokes to more strokes and from easier to more difficult writing. It emphasizes the integration of pronunciation, form, and meaning, and advocates tracing before independent writing. In addition to the regular Chinese character explanation sections, a specially designed “Extension” section is included to bridge the learning and application chain from “Chinese character → word → sentence.” Furthermore, to strengthen test-taking skills and accommodate computer-based testing requirements, highly realistic HSK 3.0 writing practice tests are provided in both print and digital formats, enabling integrated learning, practice, and assessment.
About the Author
Fang Xinglong, Editor at the International Chinese Education Branch of Beijing Language and Culture University Press, whose research interests include editing and publishing, international Chinese language textbooks, and second language teaching. He has planned and served as responsible editor for multiple textbooks and monographs in the field of international Chinese education and has published the series “Chinese Proficiency Grading Standards for International Chinese Language Education: Chinese Character Writing Manual.”
Wang Shijian, Editor at People's Education Press, whose research interests include paleography, editing and publishing studies, Chinese philology, and historical philology.
Editorial Review
This book fully aligns with the HSK 3.0 “Character Writing” syllabus and serves as an essential reference tool for both short-term exam preparation and daily study. Its core features are as follows:
1. Scientific Organization: The entire book is arranged according to the number of strokes in each Chinese character, following a progression from easy to difficult so as to improve learning efficiency.
2.Tiered Teaching: To address the needs of learners at different levels, Levels 1 and 2 include a “Chinese Character Basics” section to strengthen foundational knowledge and build a solid character base. Level 3 adds an “Extended Sentences” section to achieve a step-by-step progression from “character → word → sentence”, thereby promoting learners’ comprehensive improvement in both character writing and language application skills.
3.Test-Taking Skills Reinforcement: Highly realistic HSK 3.0 writing practice tests are provided, which are precisely aligned with the exam requirements to help learners quickly familiarize themselves with the test format and strengthen their test-taking abilities. To accommodate computer-based testing, the test content is also provided in digital format, further enhancing preparation efficiency.
Suggestion
HSK 3.0 Levels 1-2 writing practice book.
