Chinese — Syllabus & Chapters

The complete syllabus for Chinese — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: 作文写作
Chapter 2: 书信写作
Chapter 3: 阅读理解
Chapter 4: 语法、词汇和句法
Chapter 5: 翻译与对话写作
Chapter 6: 自我、家庭和朋友
Chapter 7: 重要事件
Chapter 8: 兴趣和爱好
Chapter 9: 家庭和所在地
Chapter 10: 日常生活
Chapter 11: 学校生活
Chapter 12: 旅行、交通和旅游
Chapter 13: 住宿
Chapter 14: 餐馆
Chapter 15: 问路和指路
Chapter 16: 假期活动
Chapter 17: 服务
Chapter 18: 家庭生活
Chapter 19: 日常生活与健康
Chapter 20: 工作经验
Chapter 21: 休闲
Chapter 22: 购物
Chapter 23: 环境
Chapter 24: 听力技能
Chapter 25: 口语表达
Chapter 26: 创意写作

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in Chinese?

The Chinese syllabus has 26 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.

How do I know which Chinese chapters carry the most marks?

Compare the chapter list above with the exam pattern and the last few years of question papers — the topics that appear most often and the units with the highest marks are where to focus first. Always confirm weightage against the official syllabus for your exam year.

Has the Chinese syllabus changed this year?

Boards occasionally revise the syllabus or remove topics for a session. Always download the official syllabus for your exact exam year from the official ICSE & ISC portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.

How can I prepare for Chinese faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Chinese — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Chinese study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.