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: 汉字、拼音与声调
Chapter 2: 词汇积累与常用表达
Chapter 3: 基础语法与句型
Chapter 4: 短文阅读理解
Chapter 5: 上下文词义与信息提取
Chapter 6: 篇章分析与答题表达
Chapter 7: 短文写作
Chapter 8: 书信与日常应用文
Chapter 9: 主题表达与观点组织
Chapter 10: 中文译成英文
Chapter 11: 英文译成中文
Chapter 12: 翻译中的语法、词汇与语境
Chapter 13: 口语表达与朗读
Chapter 14: 听力理解与课堂交流
Chapter 15: 项目作业与文化学习

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in Chinese?

The Chinese syllabus has 15 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.