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HSK 3.0 · Level 7-9Unit 1Lesson 13

Cutting Edge Techniques

切割技巧 Qiēgē jìqiǎo

Jason
Amy
Chloe
Martin

Discuss various methods of cutting and chopping, from using a saw to peeling fruits, and explore the contexts in which these actions are applied.

Unit 1: Manual Mastery & Leadership (手艺与领导) — craft-lead
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June 27, 2026

Lesson Outcomes

By the end of this lesson, you can:

  • Listen: Understand a formal presentation on crafting techniques
  • Speak: Explain the rationale behind a crafting process in formal register
  • Read: Read a technical explanation and identify the causal relationship
  • Write: Compose a detailed description linking results to causes in technical writing

Lesson Targets

TaskExplain the reason for a result using the causal structure 之所以……是因为
TopicThe Art of Woodworking
Grammar范围副词:皆
fànwéi fùcí: jiē
Scope Adverb: 皆 (all/everyone — literary)
Skillscausal reasoning · technical explanation · formal presentation

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