中文水平考试HSK重点考查中文作为第二语言的考生在生活、学习和工作中运用中文进行交际的能力，考试分为九个级别。

The HSK focuses on assessing the ability of candidates who are non-native speakers of Chinese to communicate in Chinese in daily life, study, and work. The exam is divided into nine levels.

HSK成绩已成为来华留学生申请入学、毕业及奖学金评审等必备的中文语言能力证明，并可作为外国人来华工作签证申请积分项。HSK成绩的用途可参考：

• 院校招生、分班授课、课程免修、学分授予。
• 用人机构录用、培训、晋升员工。
• 院校及教学机构评价教学成效。
• 中文学习者了解、提高自身中文水平。

The HSK scores have become essential proof of Chinese language proficiency for international students applying for admission, graduation, and scholarship evaluations. They can also be used as a points criterion for foreign work visa applications in China. The uses of HSK scores include:

• College admissions, class placement, course exemptions, and credit awarding.
• Recruitment, training, and promotion of employees by employers.
• Evaluation of teaching effectiveness by educational institutions and organizations.
• Helping Chinese language learners assess and improve their Chinese proficiency.