HSK 4 Picture + Word Composition / 看图造句
Five universal sentence templates that work for 90% of HSK 4 picture prompts
HSK 4 writing Part 2 shows a picture plus a single HSK 4 keyword and asks you to write ONE sentence using that word. With only 5 questions but 5 marks each (25% of writing), getting these right is critical. Memorize 5 universal templates and you'll always have a fallback.
5 Strategies for HSK 4 Picture-Word Sentences / 5 个应试策略
Template 1 — Action + person (人 + 正在 + Verb)
If the picture shows someone doing something: '[人] + 正在 + [verb] + [object/place].' Add 看起来很 + adj for extra detail.
Template 2 — Description + emotion ([人] + 觉得/感到/非常 + adj)
If the keyword is an emotion (高兴/难过/激动/紧张/失望/担心): '[人] + 因为... + 觉得/感到/非常 + [keyword].'
Template 3 — Object/concept ([名词] + 是 + adj/n / [名词] + 对...很重要)
If the keyword is a noun: '[noun] + 是 + ... ' or '[noun] + 对 + 我/我们 + 来说 + 很重要/很有用.'
Template 4 — Comparison/condition (使用 比 / 像 / 跟…一样)
If the picture invites comparison: 'A 比 B + adj' or 'A 像 B 一样.' Useful when picture shows two items.
Template 5 — Suggestion/advice (我们应该/最好/不要 + V)
If the keyword is abstract (健康/环境/习惯/经验): '我们应该 + Verb' or '最好 + Verb' or '为了 X，我们应该 + Verb.'
⚠ Common HSK 4 Mistakes to Avoid / 常见错误
- Writing more than one sentence — you'll lose marks. ONE sentence per question.
- Not using the keyword — if you don't include the printed word, you score 0. Read the keyword TWICE before writing.
- Writing a sentence that doesn't match the picture — graders check both picture relevance AND keyword usage.
- Forgetting to end with 。 — punctuation matters in HSK 4 grading.
- Using grammar above HSK 4 level — stick to simple structures, you don't need to impress.
Practice Questions / 练习题
Try these 3 practice items in HSK 4 format. Apply the strategies above and check your reasoning.
Keyword: 医生
See sample answers (Template 1 (action + person))
- 这位医生正在给病人检查身体。
- 医生很认真地听病人讲话。
- 他是一位非常负责的医生。
Keyword: 难过
See sample answers (Template 2 (description + emotion))
- 下雨了，她不能出去玩，所以很难过。
- 看着窗外的大雨，小女孩感到很难过。
- 因为不能去公园，孩子非常难过。
Keyword: 锻炼
See sample answers (Template 5 (suggestion/advice))
- 妈妈和我每天都去公园锻炼身体。
- 为了保持健康，我们应该多锻炼。
- 在公园里锻炼让人觉得很愉快。