Many learners built their vocabulary under the old HSK system and now face a moving target — the HSK 3.0 bands reorganized what counts at each level. The HSK Gap Checker compares the words you already know against the new HSK 3.0 vocabulary bands so you can see exactly where you stand and what to learn next.
You paste a list of Chinese words you know — hanzi, pinyin, or both. For example, a sample entry might include 你好 (nǐ hǎo), 谢谢 (xièxie), 学习 (xuéxí), 工作 (gōngzuò), 觉得 (juéde), 因为 (yīnwèi), 所以 (suǒyǐ), 旅行 (lǚxíng), and 机场 (jīchǎng). The tool checks each word against the HSK 3.0 vocabulary bands, estimates your readiness for a target level, and produces an old-HSK bridge plan that highlights your next words to study.
This tool is built for HSK learners who need a realistic bridge from current vocabulary to their target level. Once you have your results, you can turn the next-words list into a printable study sheet with the Chinese Worksheet Generator, or practice writing those characters on Chinese Writing Grid Paper. You can also hand your results off to live speaking practice with Mei Lin to use your new words in conversation. SayMei tools are free, browser-based, and require no signup — you can explore the full index of all free SayMei Chinese learning tools anytime.
Whether you're moving from old HSK 4 to HSK 3.0 level 5 or just starting out, the HSK Gap Checker gives you a concrete starting point instead of a guess.
It compares the Chinese words you paste — hanzi or pinyin — with the new HSK 3.0 vocabulary bands. You get an estimated readiness level and a bridge plan that prioritizes the next words to learn.
Paste hanzi, pinyin, or both, separated by spaces, commas, or new lines. A list of words you can actively recall gives a more useful result than copying an entire textbook index.
Yes. Pass the recommended words to the Chinese Worksheet Generator for a printable hanzi, pinyin, and meaning worksheet, or use Chinese Writing Grid Paper for blank handwriting practice.
No. The checker is free and works without signup. Use the result as a study plan, then practice a few of the priority words in complete sentences with Mei Lin instead of memorizing the list in isolation.