Identity and Appearance
身份与外观
By the end of this unit, you'll be able to count people and objects politely, describe durations and locations, express intensity and limitations, and use measure words effectively.
What You'll Be Able to Do
By the end of this unit, you will master four practical skills:
Listen
You can understand polite counting of people and objects as well as descriptions of time and location in conversations.
Speak
You can count actions and express how long something lasts, using appropriate measure words and degrees of intensity.
Read & Write
You can read and write sentences that include measure words, adverbs of intensity, and expressions of totality and limitation.
Culture & Use
You can navigate social situations by using polite language and appropriate measure words when discussing identity and appearance.
Lessons in this Unit
5 lessons. Complete them in order for the best learning experience.
Names and Surnames
Discuss family names, personal names, and how to refer to various surnames like Xue, Yu, and Hong. Learn to identify and use names in different contexts.
Names on the List
Discuss various names and surnames while exploring the concept of lists. You can also express feelings of fear or apprehension using the word '怕'.
Faces and Sides
Discuss where people are sitting, describe appearances, and talk about locations such as the coast or curb. Use words related to faces and sides to express positions and characteristics.
Angles of Perspective
Explore how different angles and dimensions shape our viewpoints and characteristics, discussing positions and appearances in various contexts.
Sunshine and Flavor
Discuss how the sun affects flavors in food, describe your overcoat's exterior, and express your attitude towards different experiences.
Unit Review
After completing all 5 lessons, take the cumulative review to consolidate everything you've learned in this unit.
HSK 2 Unit 3 Review
Test your mastery of all 38 words and 5 grammar patterns from this unit.
HSK 2 Unit 3 Exam Practice
A short mock exam — listening + reading — drawn from this unit's vocabulary, grammar, and lessons.