Author:

Jiang Liping — Professor at the Chinese Language Preparatory Faculty of Beijing Language and Culture University. Her main research areas include the theory of teaching Chinese to foreign learners, teaching methodology, and textbook research.

Summary:

The HSK Level 6 Chinese Language Textbook (Volume 1) is a comprehensive instructional resource designed for advanced learners who aim to master Chinese at a professional and academic level. The book is structured in accordance with the highest—Level 6—requirements of the HSK exam and focuses on developing learners’ analytical thinking, deep text comprehension, and thematic expression skills.

This first volume presents advanced grammatical constructions, more than 2,500 new words and expressions, stylistic distinctions, metaphorical language, and the contextual use of synonyms. Each lesson includes formal and informal texts, complex dialogues, listening and reading tasks, as well as writing exercises.

The textbook features activities that build skills in working with extensive academic, journalistic, and literary texts, expressing opinions, and substantiating one’s viewpoint. Exercises based on cultural differences, social issues, and current topics are aligned with the HSK Level 6 format.

This textbook is intended for language courses, university students, teachers, translators, and learners preparing for the HSK Level 6 exam. It enables learners to analyze complex texts confidently, construct advanced discourse, and communicate fluently in Chinese. Volume 1 thoroughly covers the initial stage of HSK Level 6 preparation and serves as a foundation for Volume 2.