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HSK 3Unit 1 Overview

Perception and Reality

表面真实 Biǎo miàn zhēn shí

By the end of this unit, you'll be able to clarify descriptions using prefixes, discuss clarity versus reality with suffixes, express courage and necessity in various contexts, and describe ongoing actions and potential outcomes.

6 lessons 48 words 6 grammar 450 XP

What You'll Be Able to Do

By the end of this unit, you will master four practical skills:

Listen

You can understand descriptions that utilize prefixes and suffixes to clarify order and categories in conversations about reality.

Speak

You can narrate past events involving bravery, express necessity using '需要', and discuss ongoing actions using separable verbs.

Read & Write

You can read texts that differentiate between clarity and reality and write about potential outcomes using verb-complement separable compounds.

Culture & Use

You can navigate discussions about courage and necessity appropriately, recognizing how these concepts are perceived in different contexts.

Lessons in this Unit

6 lessons. Complete them in order for the best learning experience.

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HSK 3·Unit 1 · Lesson 1Unread
Jason
Amy
Sage
Susan

Clarity in Form and Experience

形象与体验Xíngxiàng yǔ tǐyàn

Discuss how clarity manifests in different forms and experiences, from clear images to personal insights. Explore the ways in which appearances and experiences shape understanding.

8 words 1 grammar Dialogue Podcast 130 XP
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HSK 3·Unit 1 · Lesson 2Unread
Jason
Amy
Susan
Mia

Beneath the Surface

表面之下Biǎomiàn zhī xià

Discuss the fundamental truths and original facts behind appearances, exploring what is actually on top and what lies beneath.

8 words 1 grammar Dialogue Podcast 130 XP
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HSK 3·Unit 1 · Lesson 3Unread
Jason
Amy
Martin
Liu Ping

Living in Reality

真实的生活Zhēnshí de shēnghuó

Discuss the true nature of life, expressing vivid and profound experiences. Explore concepts of strength and reality, emphasizing how deeply one can understand their surroundings.

8 words 1 grammar Dialogue Podcast 130 XP
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HSK 3·Unit 1 · Lesson 4Unread
Jason
Amy
Mia
Susan

Simply Inevitable

简单必然jiǎn dān bì rán

Discuss concepts of certainty and simplicity, expressing ideas like 'it's only natural' or 'at least this much' in various contexts.

8 words 1 grammar Dialogue Podcast 130 XP
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HSK 3·Unit 1 · Lesson 5Unread
Jason
Amy
Xin
Mia

Seeing the Similarities

看似相似kàn sì xiāng sì

Discuss how things seem to resemble each other and highlight their prominent features, using expressions for comparison and approximation.

8 words 1 grammar Dialogue Podcast 130 XP
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HSK 3·Unit 1 · Lesson 6Unread
Jason
Amy
Liu Ping
Sage

Getting to the Point

说到点子上Shuō dào diǎnzi shàng

Discuss how to make formal statements and clarify understanding, emphasizing concrete and objective details. Use phrases to express precision and delve into the essence of a topic.

8 words 1 grammar Dialogue Podcast 130 XP

Unit Review

After completing all 6 lessons, take the cumulative review to consolidate everything you've learned in this unit.

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HSK 3 Unit 1 Review

Test your mastery of all 48 words and 6 grammar patterns from this unit.

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HSK 3 Unit 1 Exam Practice

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