Chinese Language Proficiency Test (Chuken)

Chuken Chinese Proficiency Test | Free Practice from Pre-4 to Level 1 1,000 questions

Chuken is designed mainly for learners of Chinese whose first language is Japanese. Alongside reading, listening, speaking and writing, it places special emphasis on translation. Choose one of six levels, from Pre-4 to Level 1, and practise pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, translation and idioms by field.

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This site does not reproduce official exam questions. It contains original practice items based on the published level standards and test scope. Audio, written-response tasks and the second-stage oral exam are not reproduced in full; the focus is on knowledge and judgement that can be drilled efficiently in four-choice format.

Choose a study mode

Random practice

Draw questions at random from all levels and fields, from a quick check to a full-bank session.

Study by level and field

Combine Pre-4 through Level 1 with pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, translation and idioms to target weak areas.

Study mock test

Use only your target level and keep results hidden until the end. This is a four-choice study mock and does not reproduce the official listening or written-response sections.
Questions included 1,000 questions
Last updated September 16, 2026
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Features of this Chuken question bank

Choose from six levels

Select Pre-4, 4, 3, 2, Pre-1 or 1 individually and adjust the range from beginner study through advanced translation and interpreting.

Practise the translation skills Chuken values

Beyond vocabulary and grammar, translation items turn meaning choice, word order and natural Chinese-Japanese rendering into four-choice practice.

Fields aligned with the published test scope

Questions are classified into pronunciation/pinyin, vocabulary, grammar/word order, reading, translation and idioms, with more advanced language use at higher levels.

Study data stays on your device

Accuracy, weak points and review dates are stored in browser LocalStorage; answer history is not sent to the server.

Available study modes

  1. Standard study: Choose level, field, difficulty and question count.
  2. Today's review: Serve questions whose review date has arrived.
  3. Weak points: Repeat only questions you previously missed.
  4. Study mock test: Use only your target level and hide correctness until the end.

How to use

  1. 1
    Choose a study mode

    Choose standard study, review, weak points or study mock.

  2. 2
    Choose your target level and field

    Set a level from Pre-4 to 1, a field, difficulty and question count.

  3. 3
    Read the explanation and review

    Save results in your study history and retry missed questions later.

Chuken overview and what this site covers

Levels covered Pre-4, 4, 3, 2, Pre-1 and 1
Questions included 1,000 questions (free, no sign-up)
Question format Mainly four-choice, with explanations for every question
Fields covered Pronunciation & pinyin / vocabulary / grammar & word order / reading / Chinese-Japanese translation / idioms
Differences from the official exam Audio, dictation, written translation, composition and the second-stage oral exam are not fully reproduced
Question language Chinese and Japanese as required by the item; explanations can follow the display language
Study history Stored in browser LocalStorage; not sent to the server
Official website Check dates and test scope on the official association website

The official system has six levels from Pre-4 to Level 1. Every level includes listening and written tests and tests translation between Chinese and Japanese. Pre-1 and Level 1 also have a second-stage exam, and Level 1 is offered only once a year in November. Always check the official site for current times, pass marks and dates.

Question policy and updates

  • These are original study questions based on the published standards and test scope.
  • Official exam questions are not reproduced. Use the official website for released papers and answers.
  • Lower levels emphasize pinyin, core vocabulary and basic grammar; higher levels emphasize usage, longer reading, translation and idioms.
  • Some translation, composition and listening skills are adapted to four-choice form, so this does not directly measure written-answer ability on the official test.
  • Items are reviewed when usage, spelling or the published scope changes.

Questions included: 1,000 questions · Last question update: September 16, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Are the Chuken questions free?

Yes. All included questions are free and no account is required.

Are these official past papers?

No. These are original study questions based on the published standards and scope; released official papers and answers are on the association website.

Which levels are covered?

All six levels: Pre-4, 4, 3, 2, Pre-1 and 1.

Can I practise listening and written translation or composition?

The site mainly uses four-choice questions and does not fully reproduce audio, dictation, written translation, composition or the second-stage oral exam.

Does Chuken test translation?

Yes. The published scope emphasizes translation between Chinese and Japanese at every level.

Is there a second-stage exam for Pre-1 and Level 1?

Yes. This question bank focuses on first-stage knowledge and does not reproduce the oral exam itself.

Where is study history stored?

In browser LocalStorage. It is not automatically synced across devices.

Disclaimer

This tool is not affiliated with the Society for Testing Chinese Proficiency Japan or any exam provider. It does not guarantee completeness, accuracy or a passing result. Always check the official site for current test scope, dates and pass marks.

This is an unofficial Chuken preparation question bank containing original questions based on the publicly available test scope, not reproductions of official exam questions.