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HSK 3.0 · Level 6Unit 6Lesson 39

When Things Go Awry

出乎意料 Chū hū yì liào

Jason
Amy
Zara
Martin

Discuss situations that are unexpected or inconvenient, and express how certain actions can prevent undesirable outcomes. Use phrases to describe what is unlikely to happen and what may not be worth the effort.

Unit 6: Complexities of Life (生活复杂性) — life-complexities
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June 26, 2026

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TaskExpress unexpected outcomes, contrasts, and formal conditions using clause connectors
TopicUnexpected News
Grammar趋向补语5:引申用法
qūxiàng bǔyǔ 5: yǐnshēn yòngfǎ
Directional Complement 5: Figurative Extended Uses
Skillsexpressing surprise · contrasting ideas · formal conditionals

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