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HSK 5Unit 4 Overview

Trade and Transformation

贸易转型 Mào yì zhuǎn xíng

By the end of this unit, you'll be able to analyze the dynamics of trade transformations, articulate the purpose behind trade actions, defend positions on trade reforms, and discuss the implications of critical events on trade with precision and nuance.

8 lessons 80 words 8 grammar 600 XP

What You'll Be Able to Do

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

Listen

You can follow complex discussions on trade dynamics and identify expressions of reciprocity, causality, and hypothetical reasoning.

Speak

You can articulate the purpose of trade actions, defend your stance on trade reforms while addressing counterarguments, and express nuanced positions using precise measure words.

Read & Write

You can write formally about trade actions using 以便 and convey complex causal relationships with serial verb constructions.

Culture & Use

You can navigate trade discussions with an understanding of the impact of critical events and the appropriate use of language to reflect degrees of intensity and concession.

Lessons in this Unit

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

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Jason
Amy
Chloe
Steven

Turning Points in Change

转变的时刻Zhuǎnbiàn de Shíkè

Discuss the various ways to change direction, return, and gather resources, including concepts of recycling and buying and selling.

10 words 1 grammar Dialogue Podcast 150 XP
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Jason
Amy
Martin
Anna

The Flow of Trade

贸易流动Mào yì liú dòng

Discuss the dynamics of trade, including how contracts are completed, goods are handed over, and information is transmitted within the market.

10 words 1 grammar Dialogue Podcast 150 XP
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Jason
Amy
Steven
Adam

Driving Change Forward

推动变革Tui1 dong4 bian4 ge2

Discuss how to move and transfer resources effectively, the importance of reform, and strategies for increasing and enhancing capabilities in various contexts.

10 words 1 grammar Dialogue Podcast 150 XP
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Jason
Amy
Lazarus
Martin

Rising Upward

向上攀升Xiàng Shàng Pān Shēng

Discuss how to increase production, raise prices, and accelerate progress in various fields. Explore the dynamics of growth and the physical sensations of exertion, like perspiration.

10 words 1 grammar Dialogue Podcast 150 XP
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Jason
Amy
Anna
Lazarus

Publishing and Revealing

出版与展示Chūbǎn yǔ Zhǎnshì

Discuss the processes of publishing and revealing works, and mention how to lift and ride through various experiences.

10 words 1 grammar Dialogue Podcast 150 XP
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Jason
Amy
Zara
Adam

On the Move

行走之道Xíngzǒu zhī dào

Discuss how to navigate transportation, communicate effectively, and engage with others while on the go. Use terms related to riding vehicles, winding routes, and maintaining contact.

10 words 1 grammar Dialogue Podcast 150 XP
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Jason
Amy
Adam
Martin

Replying and Repaying

回信与报答Huíxìn yǔ Bàodá

Engage in discussions about communication through replies and answers, as well as the concepts of inheritance and financial transactions like remittances and making money.

10 words 1 grammar Dialogue Podcast 150 XP
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Jason
Amy
Chloe
Lazarus

Evolving Perspectives

进化的视角Jìn huà de shì jiǎo

Discuss how ideas evolve over time, comment on recent developments, and explore the significance of adjustments in various contexts. Engage with topics like incoming letters and the impact of elections.

10 words 1 grammar Dialogue Podcast 150 XP

Unit Review

After completing all 8 lessons, take the cumulative review to consolidate everything you've learned in this unit.

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HSK 5 Unit 4 Review

Test your mastery of all 80 words and 8 grammar patterns from this unit.

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HSK 5 Unit 4 Exam Practice

A short mock exam — listening + reading — drawn from this unit's vocabulary, grammar, and lessons.

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