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: 中文短文写作
Chapter 2: 中文未见篇章翻译成英文
Chapter 3: 中文未见阅读理解、词句解释与摘要
Chapter 4: 规定课本问答或双向翻译
Chapter 5: 听力技能项目
Chapter 6: 口语技能项目
Chapter 7: 写作技能项目

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in Chinese?

The Chinese syllabus has 7 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.