Letting Go & Change
放手与变化
By the end of this unit, you'll be able to navigate the complexities of change and letting go, articulate hypothetical scenarios and causal relationships, and express nuanced emotions surrounding farewells and losses.
Work through 24 lessons — 0/24 completed.
What You'll Be Able to Do
By the end of this unit, you will master four practical skills:
Listen
You can comprehend advanced discussions on the implications of change and loss, identifying nuanced emotional expressions and formal reasoning in academic contexts.
Speak
You can articulate hypothetical outcomes, express strong preferences, and navigate delicate negotiations involving farewells and emotional nuances with precision.
Read & Write
You can analyze complex arguments using advanced measure words and causal structures, crafting formal written explanations and critical reflections on change.
Culture & Use
You can engage in sensitive discussions about letting go and change, recognizing the emotional weight of farewells and the cultural significance of expressing gratitude and relief.
Lessons in this Unit
24 lessons. Complete them in order for the best learning experience.
Letting Go and Moving On
Discuss how to let go of the past, whether it's discarding old habits or retreating from unproductive situations. Explore themes of abandonment, expulsion, and the importance of moving forward.
When Progress Recedes
Discuss the themes of decline and weakening, including how things can shrink or wither over time, and the emotional or physical implications of degradation.
When Things Collapse
Discuss the various ways in which things can fall or collapse, including physical structures and abstract concepts like failure or destruction.
Extinguishing the Flames
Discuss the processes of destruction and elimination, including how fires are extinguished, and the effects of smoke and seepage in various contexts.
When Emotions Spill Over
Discuss the nuances of expressing feelings and the consequences of emotional release, alongside topics like leaking information and the physical aspects of bleeding.
Cutting Away the Unnecessary
Explore the language of removal and elimination, discussing topics like excising waste, abolishing old practices, and scrapping what no longer serves a purpose.
Breaking Free from Fractures
Discuss the concepts of breaking free from constraints and the physical and emotional implications of fractures and cracks. Explore how things can shatter or come apart, and the process of finding liberation.
Fleeing and Forgoing
Discuss the themes of escape and avoidance, as well as the idea of waiving responsibilities or burdens, including fleeing danger or reducing obligations.
When Things Drop
Discuss the concepts of loss and descent, whether it's reducing speed, compressing pressure, or the emotional weight of feeling lost.
Turning the Tables
Explore the dynamics of losing face and the potential for redemption. Discuss moments of rejection and the strategies for turning situations around.
Restoring What Was Lost
Discuss processes of recovery and restoration, from territory to purity. Engage in conversations about filtering, rinsing, and sweeping away the old to reveal the new.
Roots and Removals
Discuss the importance of honoring ancestors through 扫墓, and explore concepts of elimination and deduction with words like 斩草除根 and 扣除.
Facing Farewells
Discuss the themes of departure and decline, including resignations, dismissals, and the emotional weight of saying goodbye.
Farewells and Releases
Discuss the emotions and rituals surrounding farewells, as well as the concept of release in various contexts, from leaving a stage to letting go of burdens.
Breaking Down Boundaries
Discuss how ideas and groups can dissolve, scatter, or partition into smaller parts, and explore concepts of clarity and vanishing in various contexts.
When Retreats Become Routine
Discuss the themes of surrender and retreat, exploring situations where one might slip away, concede, or give up halfway. Engage in conversations about the emotional weight of leaving behind or avoiding others.
Ending Negativity
Discuss how to reject negativity and put an end to harmful behaviors. Explore concepts of gains and losses, and the importance of finishing tasks to avoid degeneration.
When Losses Accumulate
Discuss the implications of loss in various contexts, such as personal failures, the decline of skills, and the consequences of wastefulness.
Cutting Ties and Unloading
Discuss the actions of ceasing operations, unloading goods, and tearing away from agreements. Explore themes of letting go and the implications of being bare or stripped down.
Bold Moves and Exits
Discuss the risks of making bold decisions like leaving a job or a country, and the consequences of speaking without thinking. Explore themes of vulnerability and the importance of strategic planning in personal and professional contexts.
Embracing Change
Discuss how to embrace new habits, like giving up smoking, while also exploring concepts of replacement and transformation in various aspects of life.
When Setbacks Flood In
Discuss the experience of facing setbacks and how they can feel overwhelming, like a flood. Explore the concepts of folding under pressure, misplacing priorities, and the clarity that comes after challenges settle.
When Tears Flow
Discuss the emotional and physical responses to trauma, including shedding tears and experiencing shock. Explore themes of loss, responsibility, and the impact of difficult situations.
From Fortune to Failure
Discuss the consequences of financial loss, production issues, and the importance of clear communication in business. Explore themes of cultivation, promise-keeping, and the impact of weather on various processes.
Unit Review
After completing all 24 lessons, take the cumulative review to consolidate everything you've learned in this unit.
HSK 7-9 Unit 3 Review
Test your mastery of all 235 words and 24 grammar patterns from this unit.
HSK 7-9 Unit 3 Exam Practice
A five-section mock exam — listening, reading, writing, translation, speaking — graded with a demonstrated HSK level.