2025 Pearson Edexcel GCSE Chinese Paper 4F and Mark Scheme Combined (1CN0/4F: Writing in Chinese Foundation Tier)
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2025 Pearson Edexcel GCSE Chinese Paper 4F and Mark Scheme Combined (1CN0/4F: Writing in Chinese Foundation Tier)
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2025 Pearson Edexcel GCSE Chinese Paper 4F and Mark Scheme Combined (1CN0/4F: Writing in Chinese Foundation Tier)

Paper 4F is the Foundation Tier Writing component of the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Chinese qualification (1CN0/4F). This paper assesses students’ ability to communicate in written Chinese using familiar vocabulary and basic structures, focusing on clarity and correctness rather than complexity.

The paper is designed for students targeting grades 1–5 and forms 25% of the total GCSE Chinese qualification.


What the Paper Covers

Paper 4F tasks assess:

📝 Short Writing Tasks

  • Writing simple messages, notes, or forms

  • Using familiar vocabulary and straightforward sentence structures

  • Conveying basic personal information and opinions

📝 Longer Writing Tasks

  • Writing short paragraphs on everyday topics such as:

    • Personal identity and family

    • School and local area

    • Hobbies and free time

    • Daily routines and holidays

  • Expressing likes, dislikes, and simple opinions

🔄 Translation

  • Translating short sentences from English into Chinese

  • Testing understanding of key vocabulary and basic grammar

📌 Marking Focus

  • Content: addressing all required bullet points

  • Communication: clarity and logical presentation of ideas

  • Accuracy: correct use of basic vocabulary and grammar

  • Range: using a variety of familiar words and simple structures


Structure of the Paper

  • Task 1: Short guided writing

  • Task 2: Longer writing (paragraphs on familiar topics)

  • Task 3: Translation from English into Chinese

The combined document includes both the question paper and the official mark scheme, which shows how marks are awarded for content, linguistic accuracy, and effective communication.