Sample 1
我们应该多（ ）习汉字。
We should practise characters more.
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练
HSK 3.0 · HSK 3 · Writing · Part 2
HSK 3 Writing Part 2: Write the Character
This part tests whether you can write the level’s characters from their sound. 5 questions — answer format: write one character in each gap.
5Questions in this part
Part 2 of 2Writing section
~15 minWhole Writing section
AutomaticMarking
Not printedPinyin
How HSK 3 Writing Part 2 works
Each sentence has a gap with pinyin printed above it. You write the character that belongs in the gap.
It tests recall, not recognition: you have to produce the character. With so many homophones in Chinese, the sentence tells you which character with that sound is meant — 练 not 连, 在 not 再.
The instruction on the paper
看拼音写汉字。
Write the character for the pinyin shown.
HSK 3 Writing Part 2 sample questions with answers
5 questions from our practice bank, in the format of the real paper. Try each one before opening the answer.
Sample 2
这个季节的水果特别（ ）。
The fruit this season is sweet.
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甜
Sample 3
他昨天（ ）到了一封信。
He received a letter yesterday.
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收
Sample 4
他每天（ ）自行车去上班。
He cycles to work.
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骑
Sample 5
这个季节的水果很新（ ）。
The fruit is fresh this season.
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鲜
How to approach it
- Read the whole sentence to see which word the gap is part of.
- Recall the whole word, then write the missing character.
- Check the tone in the pinyin matches the character you chose.
- Write carefully: a wrong or missing stroke counts as wrong.
Common mistakes
- Writing a homophone that is right in sound only.
- Getting the tone right but the radical wrong.
- Relying on recognition without ever practising writing.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in HSK 3 Writing Part 2?
5. It is part 2 of 2 in the HSK 3 Writing section, which has 10 questions and lasts about 15 minutes, for 100 points.
How is HSK 3 Writing Part 2 marked?
Automatically. Every question has one correct answer and all carry the same weight. A wrong answer costs nothing more than a blank one, so never leave a question empty.
Is pinyin printed at HSK 3?
No. At HSK 3 the paper is printed in characters only, so you need to recognise the characters themselves.
Is it one character or a whole word?
One character per gap.
Does handwriting quality matter?
The character has to be correct and legible. Neatness beyond that is not marked.
Can I practise HSK 3 Writing Part 2 online?
Yes. HSK Test has practice sets for this part, built like the real paper. Create a free account to start; your answers and scores are saved, so you can see how you are improving.
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