HSK Level 2

HSK Level 2

HSK Level 2 introduces characters for daily routines and simple sentences about time, food and places. Every character below links to its component breakdown — the pieces it is made of and why it means what it means.

Frequently asked questions

How many characters are in HSK Level 2?

HSK Level 2 (HSK 2.0) introduces 168 characters that first appear at this level. Zigo lists all of them below, ordered by stroke count.

What is the best way to learn HSK Level 2 characters?

Learn each character through its components instead of rote strokes: tap any character below to see its decomposition, a memory hook, stroke order and example sentences on Zigo.