The shift from the older HSK 2.0 to the updated HSK 3.0 reflects a broader method for assessing Chinese language skills. There are differences in the vocabulary lists in levels 1 through 6, and HSK 3.0 has three additional levels.
| Cumulative HSK 2.0 Vocabulary | Cumulative HSK 3.0 Vocabulary | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 150 | 500 |
| Level 2 | 300 | 1272 |
| Level 3 | 600 | 2245 |
| Level 4 | 1200 | 3245 |
| Level 5 | 2500 | 4316 |
| Level 6 | 5000 | 5456 |
| Level 7, 8, 9 | N/A | 11092 |