Bopomofo

Bopomofo practice guide

HSK Level 1 vocabulary bopomofo typing practice

Words are drawn from the HSK Level 1 beginner list. Most entries are one or two syllables, which makes this a comfortable place to meet the bopomofo keyboard for the first time.

Start HSK Level 1 practice

The practice screen opens with this vocabulary list already selected.

What this mode practices

Only vocabulary exclusive to Level 1 appears here, so nothing overlaps with Levels 4 to 6. Each item shows the characters, the bopomofo to type and the meaning while you learn where the common initials and finals sit.

Recommended study routine

Begin with five items and watch your finger movement rather than the clock. Move to ten once entries feel automatic, then send the symbols listed on the results screen to the weak-key drill.