How many grammar points does HSK 5 have?

HSK 5 currently has 71 grammar points. These are the core sentence structures you need to master to score well on the HSK 5 exam.

How long does it take to learn HSK 5 grammar?

It depends on your foundation and the time you devote to studying. On average, to master HSK 5 grammar you need about 4-6 months of diligent study.

In what situations is HSK 5 grammar used?

HSK 5 grammar is used in complex, academic, and professional situations. You'll encounter these structures in everyday life, work, and study.

How do I practice HSK 5 grammar?

You can practice by: (1) doing the grammar exercises on this page, (2) reading the examples and making your own sentences, (3) listening to and reading HSK 5 passages, (4) writing paragraphs using the structures you've learned.

Is HSK 5 grammar harder than HSK 4?

Yes, HSK 5 grammar is a bit more complex than HSK 4. However, if you have a solid HSK 4 foundation, learning HSK 5 will be easier. Each level builds on prior knowledge.

HSK 5

HSK 5 Grammar

71 grammar points — English explanations, examples with pinyin

71 grammar points

指示代词：彼此、如此

Demonstrative Pronouns: 彼此 (bǐcǐ), 如此 (rúcǐ)

名重词：册、朵、幅、届、颗、匹、扇

Unit Nouns: 册, 朵, 幅, 届, 颗, 匹, 扇

程度副词：过于、可、稍、稍微、尤其

Degree Adverbs: 过于, 可, 稍, 稍微, 尤其

范围副词：大都

Scope Adverb: 大都

时间副词：不时、将、将要、仍旧、时常、时刻、依旧、一向

Time Adverbs: 不时, 将, 将要, 仍旧, 时常, 时刻, 依旧, 一向

频率、重复副词：偶尔、再次

Adverbs of frequency and repetition: 偶尔 and 再次

方式副词：偷偷

Adverb of manner: 偷偷 (tōutōu)

语气副词：毕竟、不免、差（一）点儿、倒是、干脆、就、居然、可、明明、总算

Adverbs expressing mood: 毕竟、不免、差点儿、倒是、干脆、就、居然、可、明明、总算

随着

随着 (suí zhe) – Along with / As

将

将 (jiāng) - Preposition indicating effect

由

由 to indicate the person responsible for a role or task

凭

凭 (based on, relying on)

依据

依据 (based on / in the capacity of)

依照

依照 (yī zhào) - In accordance with, based on

连接分句或句子：从而、加上、完了、一旦

Connecting clauses or sentences: 从而, 加上, 完了, 一旦

其他助词：也好

The particle '也好' (also acceptable)

A来A去

Verb reduplication structure with '来去': A来A去

A着A着

Structure 'A着A着' describing an action in progress when something else happens

没A没B

Structure 没A没B (neither A nor B)

说A就A

Structure '说A就A' - Do as soon as said

有A有B

The 有A有B Structure

不得了

不敢当

不敢当 – A Humble Way to Decline a Compliment

得了

得了 (de le / dé le)

用不着

No Need To (used to express lack of necessity)

从⋯⋯来看

Structure '从⋯⋯来看'

到⋯⋯为止

够⋯⋯的

Structure '够⋯⋯的' emphasizes a high degree

拿⋯⋯来说

拿⋯⋯来说 (Take... for example)

A的A，B的B

Structure "A的A，B的B"

在 …… 看来

In the view of ... (在 …… 看来)

宾语的语义类型1

Semantic types of object 1

多项状语

Multiple adverbials (多项状语)

趋向补语 4：表示时间意义（引申用法）

Directional complement 4: Used to indicate temporal meaning (extended usage)

可能补语2：动词+得/不得

Potential complement 2: Verb + 得/不得

程度补语2

Complement of Degree 2 (程度补语2)

状态补语2：动词/形容词+得+短语

Descriptive Complement 2: Verb/Adjective + 得 + Phrase

“有”字句3

Structure "有" Part 3

“把”字句3：表处置

"把" Sentence Type 3: Expressing Disposal/Discard

被动句3：意念被动句

Notional Passive Sentence (without 被)

连动句3：前后两个动词性词语具有因果、转折、条件关系

Serial Verb Construction 3: Two verb phrases with causal, adversative, or conditional relations

兼语句3

Pivotal Sentence 3 (兼语句3) - Causative Type

比较句5

Comparison 2: Using '跟...相比' and comparison structures with quantitative complements

或是⋯⋯，或是⋯⋯

Either…, or…

尽管⋯⋯，名声/可是⋯⋯

尽管⋯⋯，但是/可是⋯⋯ (Although⋯⋯, but⋯⋯)

一旦⋯⋯，就⋯⋯

Once..., then...

要是⋯⋯，（就）⋯⋯，否则⋯⋯

Conditional structure with '要是...，（就）...，否则...'

除非⋯⋯，才⋯⋯

Unless..., only then...

除非⋯⋯，否则/不然⋯⋯

Unless..., otherwise...

⋯⋯，因而⋯⋯

Structure 'therefore, consequently' (因而)

即使⋯⋯，也⋯⋯

Using 即使⋯⋯，也⋯⋯ to express 'even if/still...'

⋯⋯，为的是⋯⋯

Purpose of an action (为的是)

⋯⋯，以便⋯⋯

以便 (以便) - So that, in order to

没有⋯⋯就没有⋯⋯

Structure 'Without... there is no...'

再⋯⋯也⋯⋯

再⋯⋯也⋯⋯ (No matter how... still...)

二重复句1：单句+复句；复句+单句

Compound Sentences (Type 1): Simple Sentence + Complex Sentence; Complex Sentence + Simple Sentence

用“再也不/没”表示强调

Using '再也不/没' to Emphasize Complete Cessation

用副词“可”表示强调

Using the Adverb '可' (kě) for Emphasis

用“怎么都/也+不/没”表示强调

Using '怎么都/也+不/没' for Emphasis

X也不是，Y也不是

X也X不得，Y也Y不得

Structure X也X不得，Y也Y不得

X是它，Y也是它

Grammar point: X是它，Y也是它

X着也是X着

X归X，Y归Y

Structure X归X，Y归Y

不管怎样说

No matter what is said

看你X的/瞧他X的

"Look at him/her/it (expletive)" - An exclamatory phrase for rebuttal

真有你/他/她的

A phrase for praise or surprise: "真有你/他/她的"

X什么X

The negative structure "X什么X"

什么X不X（的）

The structure '什么X不X（的）' expressing unimportance

用代词复指

Using pronouns for reference (anaphora)

带省略成分

Structure of Component Omission in Sentences

About HSK 5 grammar

HSK 5-9 grammar covers advanced structures like compound sentences, idioms, and formal expressions. At this level, you can read academic text, write essays, and join professional discussions.

At Hanbeego, every grammar point is explained in detail in English, with examples featuring pinyin and audio pronunciation. You can hear accurate pronunciation and practice at the same time, making learning more effective.