Collective and Individual Truths
集体个体
You can now articulate complex views on collective versus individual truths, employing nuanced emotional language and concession-based arguments to support your stance.
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What You Can Now Do
Four skills you've built across this unit — revisit any lesson to sharpen them.
Listen
You can comprehend discussions that explore general tendencies and nuanced emotions, identifying the speaker's tone and stance.
Speak
You can convey your position on individuality versus the collective, using concessive sentences and degree adverbs to express intensity and nuance.
Read & Write
You can write persuasively about the journey of becoming a lifelong champion, integrating serial verb constructions to illustrate cause and effect.
Culture & Use
You can navigate discussions on collective truths with sensitivity, recognizing when to emphasize individual perspectives and how to modulate your expression based on the audience.
Vocabulary Review
All 61 words from Unit 13. Tap any word to visit its dictionary page.
Grammar Review
6 grammar patterns covered in this unit.
Mood Adverbs: 毕竟, 不免, 差(一)点儿, 倒是, 干脆, 就, 居然, 可, 明明, 总算
语气副词：毕竟、不免、差（一）点儿、倒是、干脆、就⁴、居然、可²、明明、总算 · yǔqì fùcí: bìjìng, bùmiǎn, chà(yì)diǎnr, dàoshi, gāncuì, jiù, jūrán, kě, míngmíng, zǒngsuànExpress nuanced attitudes and emotions using ten mood adverbs that convey surprise, resignation, determination, and relief
不要怪他，他毕竟还小。
Don't blame him — after all, he is still young.
第一次参加考试，不免有些紧张。
Taking an exam for the first time, it is inevitable to feel a bit nervous.
我今天上学差点儿迟到。
I almost was late for school today.
Preposition: 随着 (Along With / As)
介词引出时间处所：随着 · jiècí yǐnchū shíjiān chùsuǒ: suízheUse 随着 to express that one change accompanies or is caused by another change
随着时间的推移，我慢慢理解了他的做法。
As time went by, I gradually understood his approach.
随着冬天的到来，天气越来越冷。
As winter arrives, the weather gets colder and colder.
随着科技的发展，人们的生活变得更方便了。
As technology develops, people's lives become more convenient.
Preposition: 将 (Formal 把)
介词引出施事受事：将 · jiècí yǐnchū shīshì shòushì: jiāngUse 将 as a formal written equivalent of 把 to indicate disposal or handling of an object
父母将他送到中国留学。
His parents sent him to China to study.
禁止将书带出阅览室。
It is forbidden to take books out of the reading room.
公司将这个项目交给了他。
The company entrusted this project to him.
Preposition 由 — Introducing the Agent
介词：由² · jiècí: yóuUse the preposition 由 to indicate who is responsible for or carries out an action
这道题由你来回答吧。
This question — you answer it.
这件事情由班长负责。
This matter is the class monitor's responsibility.
今天的会议由王经理主持。
Today's meeting is chaired by Manager Wang.
Preposition 凭 — By Means Of
介词：凭 · jiècí: píngUse 凭 to express doing something based on a certain basis, credential, or ability
凭他的水平，通过这次考试没有问题。
Given his level, passing this exam is no problem.
凭经验进行判断往往是不准确的。
Making judgments based on experience alone is often inaccurate.
请凭票入场。
Please enter with your ticket.
Preposition 依据 — Based On (Formal)
介词：依据 · jiècí: yījùUse 依据 to express formal reasoning based on facts, evidence, or regulations
要依据事实办事。
One must act based on facts.
警察依据线索抓住了坏人。
The police caught the criminal based on clues.
依据公司的规定，迟到要扣工资。
According to company rules, being late results in a pay deduction.
Cumulative Exercises
Practice all vocabulary and grammar from the entire unit in one session.
What stands between you and the cumulative review
6 lessons still need to pass at 80% or higher. Pick one to continue.
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Take the HSK 5 Unit 13 Exam
A short mini-mock — listening + reading — drawn from this unit's vocab, grammar, and lessons. The natural next step after this review.