Editorial Policy — How HSK One Content Is Made

Quick Answer: All HSK One content is generated with AI assistance, then validated against official HSK vocabulary lists and grammar standards before publication. Errors found by users are corrected within one release cycle. We disclose AI involvement and never claim official CTI/Hanban endorsement.

Source Policy

  • Vocabulary lists are derived from the published HSK 1 syllabus (150 words)
  • Grammar patterns follow the standard HSK 1 grammar scope
  • Example sentences are original compositions — not copied from textbooks or other platforms
  • Exam facts (format, scoring, fees) cite ranges and direct readers to official sources for confirmation

AI Usage Disclosure

We use AI to draft content at scale — vocabulary tables, exercise questions, and explanations. Every batch passes automated quality gates (no gibberish sentences, no duplicate options, minimum distractor quality) and human review of sampled output before publication. AI-generated content that fails review is never published.

Review Process

  1. Automated validation: scripts check every question for structural correctness and pedagogical soundness
  2. Sampled human review: a percentage of each content batch is reviewed by a Chinese language educator
  3. Publication: only validated content reaches the site
  4. Post-publication monitoring: user-reported errors enter a correction queue

Corrections

If you find an error — wrong pinyin, incorrect answer key, confusing explanation — report it and we'll fix it in the next content release. Significant corrections are noted in the page's revision history.

What We Never Do

  • Claim official HSK/CTI affiliation or endorsement
  • Publish unreviewed AI output directly
  • Use fake statistics, user counts, or results
  • Copy content from other platforms or textbooks

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the content written by AI?

Drafted with AI assistance, validated by automated quality gates, and sampled by human reviewers. We disclose this because we believe AI-assisted content with rigorous review beats no content at all.

How do I report an error?

Use the feedback link in the site footer or contact us directly. Corrections ship in the next release cycle.

How often is content updated?

Vocabulary and grammar are stable (they follow the published syllabus). Exercises and explanations are refined continuously.