This study investigates the application of communicative language teaching (CLT) in Hungarian language education for Chinese universities, with a case study of Tianjin Foreign Studies University. Using a qualitative research method, 25 semi-structured interviews were conducted with Hungarian majors at different academic levels. The research framework is based on Nunan’s five features of CLT, focusing on interaction, authentic materials, learning awareness, personal expression, and language use outside the classroom. The findings reveal both the benefits and challenges of implementing CLT in a non-native environment. While interactive and authentic learning strategies show promise, issues such as limited classroom communication, outdated textbooks, and insufficient attention to learning processes hinder effectiveness.