Resources for Advanced Chinese Learners (HSK6+) [Curated List]

[imron]

14 minutes ago, Weyland said:

Does anyone have a list of words that weren't included in the HSK once it went from the 11-tier system to the now 6-tier system? 

Yes.

[imron]

Note, the levels for the vocab list (1-4) are different from the HSK levels (1-11).

 

I can't remember the exact mapping but it's something like:

 

Vocab 1 = HSK 1-3 (Basic)

Vocab 2 = HSK 3-5 (Elementary)

Vocab 3 = HSK 6-8 (Intermediate)

Vocab 4 = HSK 9-11 (Advanced)

[hoshi]

https://www.chinese-forums.com/forums/topic/53566-old-hsk-vocab-lists/

 

in this list, there are three egligious mistake.

馋言 should  be 谗言. 馋 is gluttonous greedy.

像棋 should be 象棋. no need to explain.

答辨 should be 答辩. 辨 is distinguish recognize.

[Weyland]

I'll make a flashcard list. ?

EDIT: I made a flashcard list.

[Weyland]

Can anyone recommend some more "interesting" encyclopedia entrees, word lists and other study resources? Or even anything on the web that can be consumed in a bite-sized manner, like educational videos/blogs/etc. of higher quality (what's the antonym of the buzfeed approach?)


Updated the list with:

- Added a Wikipedia/百科 article section

   - Also added 6 links
- Added 国考
- Added Wordlist section
   - Link to pre-2010 HSK flashcards

[imron]

10 hours ago, Weyland said:

Or even anything on the web that can be consumed in a bite-sized manner, like educational videos/blogs/etc. of higher quality

If you're interested in tech, and don't mind traditional characters, this blog/podcast is interesting.

[Weyland]

11 hours ago, imron said:

this blog/podcast is interesting

 

Added it under the other podcasts. My question is though; what's the monetization model? As when I try to make an account it asks for a subscription fee, yet I seem to be able to listen to their latest podcast. Care to shine any light on their monetization model?

[imron]

There is premium content only available to subscribers.  See the list at the top of the page under "最新會員限定文章".

 

I haven't subscribed so I can't tell you if the subscribed material is worth it, but they release a free podcast every week or two, along with a couple of free articles, which is enough for me.

[Weyland]

Chinese Thesaurus? Are there any on the web that are somewhat functional?

The most reliable one I've found is: Baidu 汉语， though it does a poor job at sorting the syn/antonyms by frequency. Man, I'd pay a good buck for a reliable (digital) Chinese thesaurus.
 

[Weyland]

普通话学习 has had a major update. Now regardless of your Chinese level you can use the app to practice your pronunciation.

Also, would people be interested in Wikipedia articles like these; summation of the Administrative divisions within China, or would that stray to far from the language aspect?

[Weyland]

I wonder what will happen to lists like these once the new HSK is implemented.