New Members LaCielle Posted April 28, 2012 at 04:48 PM New Members Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 at 04:48 PM Whats the difference between HSK exam and YCT (Youth Chinese Test), besides the fact that one is aimed more at younger students? Also, what would be a "good" score to achieve on either tests? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edelweis Posted April 29, 2012 at 11:43 AM Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 at 11:43 AM according to chinesetesting.cn, the (new) HSK has 6 different levels (in practice that's 6 different exams) HSK6 Over 5,000 words HSK5 2500 words HSK4 1200 words HSK3 600 words HSK2 300 words HSK1 150 words and the YCT has 4 levels: YCT4 600 words (~HSK3) YCT3 300 words YCT2 150 words YCT1 80 words. As to a "good" score, the minimum required for foreigners who wish to study in Chinese universities is HSK4. For a master's degree it is HSK5. There is also an "old" version of the HSK, with 3 exam levels, one of which is really advanced and appropriate for (I think) professional translators, but it does not seem to be offered outside mainland China any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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