ZHC

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The ZHC (Chinese: 职业汉语能力测试; pinyin: Zhíyè Hànyǔ Nénglì Cèshì; lit. 'Professional Chinese Ability Test') is a test held by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of the People's Republic of China to test Chinese citizens' proficiency in Mandarin Chinese.

Purpose and history[]

This exam tests the candidates’ ability to use Chinese in their professional activities. Those who pass the test are issued the certificate of occupational Chinese testing: elementary level, intermediate level or advanced level.

ZHC was formally launched in 2004. It is held on the second Sunday in March, June, September and December annually.

See also[]

• Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi – a test for non-native speakers administered by China
• Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language – a test for non-native speakers administered by Taiwan
• List of language proficiency tests

References[]

External links[]

• Official Website (in Chinese)