HKDSE 中國語文 Past Papers

The 2025 HKDSE Chinese Language Exam maintained a stable structure but challenged candidates with deep philosophical and structural comparisons. Paper 1's modern prose explored existentialism and urban-nature tensions, while the classical reading investigated the ethical dilemmas of the Siege of Suiyang. Paper 2 emphasized critical thinking and situational flexibility in practical and creative writing.

The 2023 HKDSE Chinese exam featured a standard set text portion, but presented highly demanding unseen modern prose (Jian Zhen's philosophical piece 'Yi Gan Leng') and a complex comparative classical comprehension task that separated top-tier candidates from the rest.

The 2022 HKDSE Chinese Language examination combined deep philosophical reflections with practical social contexts. Paper 1 featured unseen modern texts by Zhou Guoping discussing identity, perspectives, and Erich Fried's poetry, paired with classical excerpts from Shuo Yuan, Lu Shi Chun Qiu, and Zhuangzi. Paper 2 offered diverse writing prompts including a first-person monologue of a school uniform, a comic-based reflection on 'more loss than gain', and a classic debate on specialization vs. a multi-faceted life. Paper 3 integrated listening comprehension with a formal speech task on self-improvement and career planning.

The 2021 HKDSE Chinese Language examination features structured assessments across reading and integrated skills. Paper 1 Part A tests set texts including 'Fish I Want', 'Carefree Journey', 'On Benevolence/Filial Piety/Gentleman', and 'Niannuojiao'. Part B presents modern fiction by Ryunosuke Akutagawa and modern prose by Hsu Kuo-neng, contrasting themes of orange warmth and mundane struggles, followed by a classical text from Shuo Yuan evaluating Shen Ming's conflict between loyalty and filial piety. Paper 3 assesses listening comprehension on online gaming and a formal speech about life orientations and community experience selection.