HSK 4 Lessons
20 structured lessons covering HSK 4 vocabulary and grammar — B1 level
These 20 lessons cover the full HSK 4 (B1) syllabus. At this level you move beyond simple statements into complex, connected discourse. Each lesson targets grammar patterns and vocabulary that allow you to express nuance, cause and effect, concession, comparison, and opinion in natural Chinese.
| # | Lesson | Grammar Focus | Key Vocabulary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 连...也/都 — Even X | 连...也, 连...都 | 连, 都, 也, 甚至, 包括 |
| 2 | Complex Comparisons | A是B的N倍, A比B+V得多, 差不多 | 倍, 差不多, 相比, 相差, 程度 |
| 3 | 不但...而且 Patterns | 不但...而且, 既...又, 不仅...还 | 不但, 而且, 既, 又, 不仅, 还 |
| 4 | Pivotal Constructions | 让/叫/请+S+V, 使+S+adj | 让, 叫, 请, 使, 帮, 允许 |
| 5 | Topics in Chinese | Topic+comment, 说到... | 说到, 关于, 对于, 至于, 提到 |
| 6 | 越...越 The More... | 越+Adj+越+Adj, 越来越 | 越, 进步, 增加, 减少, 发展 |
| 7 | Formal Negation Patterns | 没有...那么, 不见得, 未必 | 不见得, 未必, 不一定, 也许, 说不定 |
| 8 | Expressing Regret | 要是...就好了, 早知道...就, 可惜 | 可惜, 遗憾, 后悔, 要是, 幸好 |
| 9 | Purpose & Goal | 为了+V, 以便+V, 以免+V | 为了, 目的, 以便, 以免, 防止 |
| 10 | Concession Patterns | 即使...也, 不管...都, 尽管...还是 | 即使, 不管, 无论, 尽管, 哪怕 |
| 11 | Chinese Society & Values | Formal register basics | 面子, 关系, 孝顺, 勤劳, 谦虚 |
| 12 | Environmental Issues | 由于+cause, 对...有影响 | 环境保护, 气候变化, 碳排放, 能源 |
| 13 | Economy & Business | 在...方面, 就...而言 | 经济, 市场, 投资, 合同, 谈判 |
| 14 | Education System | 通过+means+V, 依靠 | 高考, 大学, 录取, 专业, 研究生 |
| 15 | Media & News | 据...报道, 消息说 | 新闻, 媒体, 报道, 采访, 评论 |
| 16 | Health & Medicine | 被 advanced, 受+emotion | 医疗, 保险, 手术, 治疗, 康复 |
| 17 | City Life | 在+city+生活/工作 | 城市, 交通, 房价, 物价, 设施 |
| 18 | Technology & Innovation | 利用+tech+V | 创新, 人工智能, 大数据, 互联网 |
| 19 | Travel Experiences | 经历 narrative patterns | 经历, 难忘, 印象深刻, 当地, 风俗 |
| 20 | HSK 4 Review | Review B1 patterns | Key HSK 4-only vocabulary |
Lesson 1: 连...也/都 — Even X
Master the 连...也 and 连...都 constructions to express emphasis and unexpectedness at B1 level.
Lesson 2: Complex Comparisons
Express precise numerical and degree-based comparisons using A是B的N倍, A比B+V得多, and 差不多 at B1 level.
Lesson 3: 不但...而且 Patterns
Express additive and cumulative relationships using 不但...而且, 既...又, and 不仅...还 at B1 level.
Lesson 4: Pivotal Constructions
Understand and produce pivotal (兼语) sentences with 让, 叫, 请, 使, and related verbs at B1 level.
Lesson 5: Topics in Chinese
Master topic-comment sentence structure and topic-introducing expressions like 说到, 关于, and 对于 at B1 level.
Lesson 6: 越...越 — The More...
Express proportional and progressive change using 越...越 and 越来越 at B1 level.
Lesson 7: Formal Negation Patterns
Express nuanced doubt and negation using 没有...那么, 不见得, 未必, and related patterns at B1 level.
Lesson 8: Expressing Regret
Express regret, missed opportunities, and relief using 要是...就好了, 早知道...就, 可惜, and related patterns at B1 level.
Lesson 9: Purpose & Goal
Express purpose, intention, and preventive actions using 为了, 以便, 以免, and related patterns at B1 level.
Lesson 10: Concession Patterns
Express concession and unconditional assertions using 即使...也, 不管...都, 尽管...还是, and related patterns at B1 level.
Lesson 11: Chinese Society & Values
Discuss core Chinese social values including 面子, 关系, and 孝顺 using formal register vocabulary at B1 level.
Lesson 12: Environmental Issues
Discuss environmental topics using 由于 + cause constructions and 对...有影响 at B1 level.
Lesson 13: Economy & Business
Discuss economic and business topics using 在...方面, 就...而言, and formal business vocabulary at B1 level.
Lesson 14: Education System
Discuss the Chinese education system using 通过 + means + V and 依靠, with vocabulary covering 高考, 大学, and graduate study.
Lesson 15: Media & News
Report and discuss news using 据...报道, 消息说, and media vocabulary at B1 level.
Lesson 16: Health & Medicine
Discuss health and medical topics using advanced 被 constructions and 受 + emotional/physical state at B1 level.
Lesson 17: City Life
Discuss urban living, infrastructure, and city development using 在 + city + 生活/工作 and city vocabulary at B1 level.
Lesson 18: Technology & Innovation
Discuss technology and innovation using 利用 + tech + V and vocabulary for AI, big data, and the internet at B1 level.