Hard pen is the highest level.

Level 7-9. The primary level is 1-3, which mainly assesses learners' basic skills of Chinese hard-pen calligraphy, and the advanced level is 7-9, which mainly assesses learners' creative level of Chinese hard-pen calligraphy. It is required to master more than two fonts, so as to achieve accurate strokes, natural strokes, exquisite structure, harmonious composition and ingenious layout, and to master Chinese characters and calligraphy at the same time.