📋 PSLE Chinese at a Glance
The PSLE Chinese Language (华文) examination tests Primary 6 students across four papers covering writing, reading, listening and speaking. Chinese is a key Mother Tongue Language (MTL) subject in Singapore's bilingual education system.
Understanding the exam format helps you plan your revision. The total examination carries 160 marks. Paper 2 (Reading Comprehension) has the highest weightage at 34%, making it the most impactful paper for your overall grade.
This guide covers the most commonly tested characters, grammar patterns, 成语, and writing techniques. Whether you are aiming for AL1 or just want to improve your Chinese, each chapter builds on the previous one to give you a solid foundation.
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📋 PSLE Chinese Exam Structure
The table below shows all four papers. Focus your revision on Paper 2 (highest weightage) and Paper 1 (composition), as these two papers together make up 59% of your total grade.
| Paper | Duration | Marks | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 作文 (Composition) | 50 min | 40 | 25% |
| 阅读理解 (Reading Comprehension) | 1h 10min | 54 | 34% |
| 听力理解 (Listening Comprehension) | 35 min | 26 | 16% |
| 口试 (Oral) | ~15 min | 40 | 25% |
PSLE Chinese Paper Weightings
P1: 作文
40 marks
P2: 阅读理解
54 marks
P3: 听力
26 marks
P4: 口试
40 marks
Total: 160 marks
✍️ Paper 1: 作文 Composition (40 marks, 25%)
Paper 1 tests your Chinese writing ability. You have 50 minutes to write a composition. You may choose between a picture composition (看图作文) or a topic composition (命题作文).
🖼️看图作文 (Picture Composition)
Write a story based on a series of pictures. You must include all the pictures in your narrative and add details.
- Describe what you see, then add feelings and details
- Use connectors like 首先...然后...最后...
📝命题作文 (Topic Composition)
Write a composition based on a given topic or title. This requires more creative thinking and vocabulary.
- Plan your structure before writing
- Use 成语 and good vocabulary to score higher
📖 Paper 2: 阅读理解 Reading Comprehension (54 marks, 34%)
Paper 2 is the biggest and most important paper. With 54 marks and 34% weightage, it has the most impact on your grade. You have 1 hour and 10 minutes to complete language use and comprehension sections.
Paper 2 Is the Biggest Paper!
Paper 2 carries 34% of the total weightage. It tests grammar (语法), vocabulary (词语), and reading comprehension (阅读理解). Even a small improvement here can significantly boost your overall grade.
🎧 Paper 3: 听力理解 Listening (26 marks, 16%)
Paper 3 tests your ability to understand spoken Chinese. You will listen to recordings and answer MCQ and fill-in-the-blank questions. The test lasts about 35 minutes. Pay attention to key words and take quick notes.
🗣️ Paper 4: 口试 Oral (40 marks, 25%)
Paper 4 has three parts: reading aloud (朗读), picture discussion (看图说话), and conversation (会话). Combined with composition, oral skills make up 50% of your total grade, so practise speaking Chinese daily.
📖 朗读 (Reading Aloud)
Read a passage clearly with correct pronunciation and intonation.
🖼️ 看图说话 (Picture Discussion)
Describe pictures and express your thoughts in complete sentences.
💬 会话 (Conversation)
Have a natural conversation with the examiner on familiar topics.