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HSK 5Unit 6 Review

Breaking Free and Moving On

解脱前行 Jiě tuō qián xíng

You can now articulate complex hypothetical scenarios regarding freedom and progress, express nuanced concessions and counterarguments, and propose constructive solutions in the face of challenges.

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Clearing the Path Forward清理前行Qīnglǐ Qiánxíng10 words · 1 grammar
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When the Curtain Falls落幕时刻Luò mù shí kè10 words · 1 grammar
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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 involve conditional reasoning and identify the speaker's stance on the consequences of critical events.

Speak

You can present a well-reasoned argument that includes preferred outcomes and alternatives, while effectively conceding points and proposing solutions.

Read & Write

You can analyze texts that discuss freedom and progress critically and craft written arguments that reflect nuanced time relationships and continuity.

Culture & Use

You can navigate discussions about freedom and challenges with cultural sensitivity, recognizing when to concede and how to frame solutions appropriately.

Vocabulary Review

All 47 words from Unit 6. Tap any word to visit its dictionary page.

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Grammar Review

5 grammar patterns covered in this unit.

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Directional Complements: Extended Figurative Uses

趋向补语4：引申用法 · qūxiàng bǔyǔ 4: yǐnshēn yòngfǎ

Use directional complements 上, 起来, 下去, and 下来 in their figurative (non-directional) meanings

Pattern(1) V + 上/起来 = beginning of action (2) V + 下去 = continuation of action (3) V + 下来 = settling / preserving resultDirectional complements like 上, 起来, 下去, and 下来 extend beyond physical direction to express abstract meanings: the start of an action, its continuation, or the preservation of a result. These figurative uses are essential for natural-sounding Chinese.

这孩子又玩儿上了游戏了。

Zhè háizi yòu wánr shàng le yóuxì le.

This kid has started playing games again.

他大声地哭起来了。

Tā dà shēng de kū qǐlái le.

He burst into loud crying.

天气渐渐暖和起来了。

Tiānqì jiànjiàn nuǎnhuo qǐlái le.

The weather has gradually started to warm up.

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Potential Complement 2: V + 得/不 + 了/得

可能补语2：动词+得/不+了/得 · kěnéng bǔyǔ 2: dòngcí + de/bù + liǎo/de

Express whether an action can or cannot be done using extended potential complement patterns

Pattern(1) V + 不得 = must not / cannot be V-ed (2) V + 得 = can be V-ed / is acceptableBeyond the basic V + 得/不 + resultative complement, Chinese has patterns where 得 or 不得 attach directly to the verb to express whether something is permissible or tolerable. V + 不得 means "must not" or "cannot be done" — often a warning. V + 得 (in certain contexts) means the action is acceptable or feasible.

这种化学品碰不得。

Zhè zhǒng huàxuépǐn pèng bùdé.

This kind of chemical must not be touched.

考试的事马虎不得。

Kǎoshì de shì mǎhu bùdé.

The matter of the exam — you must not be careless.

时间耽误不得。

Shíjiān dānwu bùdé.

Time must not be wasted.

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Degree Complement 2: Advanced Patterns

程度补语2 · chéngdù bǔyǔ 2

Express extreme degrees using advanced complement patterns with 得 and fixed phrases

Pattern(1) V/Adj + 得 + clause describing result (2) V/Adj + 得 + 不 + V-phrase (3) V/Adj + 得 + fixed expression (又...又..., 走来走去, etc.)Advanced degree complements go beyond simple 得很 to describe the extent of an action or state with full clauses, negative result phrases, or vivid fixed expressions. These patterns paint a picture of how extreme or intense something is.

爸爸急得心都快跳出来了。

Bàba jí de xīn dōu kuài tiào chūlái le.

Dad was so anxious his heart was about to leap out.

我只是累得想睡觉，休息一下就好了。

Wǒ zhǐshì lèi de xiǎng shuìjiào, xiūxi yíxià jiù hǎo le.

I am just so tired I want to sleep — I will be fine after a rest.

他高兴得说不出话来。

Tā gāoxìng de shuō bù chū huà lái.

He was so happy he could not speak.

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State Complement 2: V/Adj + 得 + Descriptive Phrase

状态补语2：动词/形容词+得+描述短语 · zhuàngtài bǔyǔ 2: dòngcí/xíngróngcí + de + miáoshù duǎnyǔ

Describe resulting states and reactions using V/Adj + 得 + verb or subject-predicate phrases

Pattern(1) V/Adj + 得 + verb phrase (reaction) (2) V/Adj + 得 + subject-predicate phraseState complements with 得 describe the resulting state or physical reaction caused by an action or condition. Pattern 1 uses a verb phrase to show the reaction: 疼得捂住了手臂 (hurt so much he clutched his arm). Pattern 2 uses a subject-predicate phrase where a new subject appears: 热得人满头大汗 (so hot that people were dripping with sweat).

他疼得捂住了手臂。

Tā téng de wǔ zhù le shǒubì.

He was in so much pain that he clutched his arm.

他气得甩手走了。

Tā qì de shuǎi shǒu zǒu le.

He was so angry he flung his hands and left.

房间里热得人满头大汗。

Fángjiān lǐ rè de rén mǎn tóu dà hàn.

The room was so hot that people were dripping with sweat.

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"有" Sentences 3: 有着 & V + 有

"有"字句3 · "yǒu" zìjù 3

Use 有着 for deep/enduring possession and V + 有 for attached/inscribed existence

Pattern(1) Subject + 有着 + object (enduring possession) (2) Subject + V + 有 + object (attached existence)Pattern 1 uses 有着 to express deep, enduring, or significant possession — emphasizing that the relationship or quality is long-standing and meaningful. Pattern 2 uses V + 有 to express that something exists in an attached or inscribed manner on a surface or in a document.

两个国家之间有着长期的友好关系。

Liǎng gè guójiā zhījiān yǒu zhe chángqī de yǒuhǎo guānxì.

The two countries have a long-standing friendly relationship.

他们之间有着很深的误会。

Tāmen zhījiān yǒu zhe hěn shēn de wùhuì.

There is a deep misunderstanding between them.

这座城市有着悠久的历史。

Zhè zuò chéngshì yǒu zhe yōujiǔ de lìshǐ.

This city has a long and rich history.

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