CHIN10016 Chinese 4

University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

• Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
• About 4 class hours a week

Is CHIN10016 hard?

CHIN10016: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: First-year subject. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Chinese for students who finished Chinese 3: more everyday speaking, reading and writing, with new grammar.

After it you can

• Talk about familiar topics in Chinese with more confidence
• Read and write short Chinese texts
• Use new grammar and vocabulary correctly

What you need first

CHIN10015 or a language placement test

• CHIN10015 Chinese 3

What it leads to

• CHIN20003 Chinese 5
• CHIN20006 Great Chinese Classics
• CHIN30008 Chinese 5

Can’t be taken together with

• CHIN20002 Chinese 4

How it’s assessed

Tests 35%, Presentations 20%, Participation 5%, Final exam 40%

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Quick answers

When is CHIN10016 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

What do I need before taking CHIN10016?

Needs CHIN10015 or a language placement test.

Does CHIN10016 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. Assessment: Tests 35%, Presentations 20%, Participation 5%, Final exam 40%.

How many class hours a week does CHIN10016 have?

4 h a week in class

Can I take CHIN10016 as breadth?

Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.

What can I take after CHIN10016?

3 subjects need it first, for example CHIN20003, CHIN20006, CHIN30008.

Can I rate CHIN10016?

Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.

Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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