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HSK 3.0 · Level 7-9Unit 13Lesson 289

Shadows of Sorrow

悲伤的阴影 Bēi shāng de yīn yǐng

Jason
Amy
Lazarus
Anna

Explore the depths of grief and melancholy, discussing feelings of sadness, depression, and pessimism. Engage in conversations about emotional struggles and the impact of despair.

Unit 13: Solitude & Hardship (孤独与困难) — solitude-hardship
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June 27, 2026

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TaskExplore the depths of grief and melancholy, discussing feelings of sadness, depression, and pessimism. Engage in conversations about emotional struggles and the impact of despair.
TopicFacing Inner Turmoil
Grammar什么X的Y的
shénme X de Y de
Dismissive: 什么X的Y的 (What X and Y — Dismissing)
Skillslistening, spoken response, reading characters

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