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Whats the difference between HSK exam and YCT (Youth Chinese Test), besides the fact that one is aimed more at younger students?

Also, what would be a "good" score to achieve on either tests?

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according to chinesetesting.cn,

the (new) HSK has 6 different levels (in practice that's 6 different exams)

HSK6 Over 5,000 words

HSK5 2500 words

HSK4 1200 words

HSK3 600 words

HSK2 300 words

HSK1 150 words

and the YCT has 4 levels:

YCT4 600 words (~HSK3)

YCT3 300 words

YCT2 150 words

YCT1 80 words.

As to a "good" score, the minimum required for foreigners who wish to study in Chinese universities is HSK4. For a master's degree it is HSK5.

There is also an "old" version of the HSK, with 3 exam levels, one of which is really advanced and appropriate for (I think) professional translators, but it does not seem to be offered outside mainland China any more.

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