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HSK 3.0 · Level 7-9Unit 4Lesson 78

Embracing the Eccentric

拥抱古怪 Yōngbào Gǔguài

Jason
Amy
Steven
Martin

Discuss the peculiar and rare aspects of life, from the strange and odd to the crafty and eccentric. Explore feelings of amazement and novelty in unusual experiences.

Unit 4: Illusion & Reality (虚实之间) — illusion-reality
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June 27, 2026

Lesson Outcomes

By the end of this lesson, you can:

  • Listen: Understand nuanced comparisons in formal discussions
  • Speak: Articulate detailed comparisons in a professional setting
  • Read: Identify advanced comparison structures in a complex text
  • Write: Compose essays with advanced comparison patterns

Lesson Targets

TaskCompare eccentricity with reality using advanced comparison structures
TopicComparing Eccentricity and Reality
Grammar综上所述
zōng shàng suǒ shù
Summarizing: 综上所述
Skillsadvanced comparisons · evaluative speaking · analyzing novelty

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