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HSK 3.0 · Level 4Unit 4Lesson 17

Shadows and Insects

影子与虫子 Yǐngzi yǔ chóngzi

Jason
Amy
Xin
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Discuss the hidden meanings behind descriptions and hints, while exploring the imagery of shadows and insects in different contexts.

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June 24, 2026

Lesson Targets

TaskCreate vivid comparisons using 似的 for nuanced descriptions
TopicPlanning a Forest Visit
Grammar根据
gēnjù
Preposition: 根据 (based on/according to)
Skillsdescriptive similes · implicit meaning recognition · nuanced storytelling

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