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HSK 3.0 · Level 7-9Unit 1Lesson 17

Crafting Through Distortion

扭曲与雕刻 Nǐuqū yǔ Diāokè

Jason
Amy
Anna
Steven

Discuss the processes of shaping and refining materials, from twisting and swaying to carving and polishing. Explore the emotional scars and physical alterations that come with transformation.

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 spoken advice on avoiding crafting mishaps.
  • Speak: Explain crafting techniques to avoid specific errors in formal speech.
  • Read: Read formal crafting guidelines and identify precautionary measures.
  • Write: Compose instructions detailing steps to prevent undesirable crafting outcomes.

Lesson Targets

TaskUse 以免 and 免得 to express doing something to avoid an undesirable outcome
TopicPlanning the Sculpture Exhibition
Skillsrisk mitigation · craft-specific commentary · formal precautionary speech

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