Sample 1
检查
jiǎn chá
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医生正在给病人检查身体。
yī shēng zhèng zài gěi bìng rén jiǎn chá shēn tǐ 。
The doctor is examining the patient.
What the marker looks for- 用上了给定的词语
- 句子完整，有主语和谓语
- 和图片内容一致
HSK 3.0 · HSK 4 · Writing · Part 2
HSK 4 Writing Part 2: Write a Sentence from a Picture
This part tests whether you can produce a correct sentence around a given word. 5 questions — answer format: write one sentence using the given word.
5Questions in this part
Part 2 of 2Writing section
~25 minWhole Writing section
By an examinerMarking
Not printedPinyin
How HSK 4 Writing Part 2 works
Each question shows a picture and gives one word. You write a sentence about the picture that uses the word.
Markers look for a complete, grammatical sentence that uses the given word correctly and fits the picture. A short, correct sentence scores better than an ambitious one with errors.
The instruction on the paper
看图，用词语写一个句子。
Look at the picture and write one sentence using the given word.
HSK 4 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
出发
chū fā
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火车马上就要出发了。
huǒ chē mǎ shàng jiù yào chū fā le 。
The train is about to depart.
What the marker looks for- 用上了给定的词语
- 句子完整
- 和图片内容一致
Sample 3
习惯
xí guàn
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他习惯每天早上喝一杯咖啡。
tā xí guàn měi tiān zǎo shàng hē yī bēi kā fēi 。
He is used to a coffee each morning.
What the marker looks for- 用上了给定的词语
- 句子完整
- 和图片内容一致
Sample 4
坚持
jiān chí
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她坚持每天早上跑步。
tā jiān chí měi tiān zǎo shàng pǎo bù 。
She runs every morning without fail.
What the marker looks for- 用上了给定的词语
- 句子完整
- 和图片内容一致
Sample 5
准备
zhǔn bèi
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他正在准备明天出差要用的东西。
tā zhèng zài zhǔn bèi míng tiān chū chāi yào yòng de dōng xī 。
He is packing for tomorrow's trip.
What the marker looks for- 用上了给定的词语
- 句子完整
- 和图片内容一致
How to approach it
- Work out the given word’s part of speech and what it usually goes with.
- Decide what is happening in the picture.
- Write a sentence with a clear subject and verb — roughly eight to fifteen characters.
- Check the word is used exactly as given and in a natural position.
Common mistakes
- Writing a phrase instead of a sentence.
- Using the word in a way its part of speech does not allow.
- Writing about something that is not in the picture.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in HSK 4 Writing Part 2?
5. It is part 2 of 2 in the HSK 4 Writing section, which has 15 questions and lasts about 25 minutes, for 100 points.
How is HSK 4 Writing Part 2 marked?
By trained examiners, not automatically. Your answer is marked against set criteria: whether the task is done, how accurate and varied the language is, and how well it is organised.
Is pinyin printed at HSK 4?
No. At HSK 4 the paper is printed in characters only, so you need to recognise the characters themselves.
Is a longer sentence better?
No. Length is not rewarded; correctness and naturalness are.
Can I write two sentences?
The task asks for one. Keep to a single well-formed sentence.
Can I practise HSK 4 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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