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🎧HSK 3.0 · Level 9Dialogue

Classical Historiography

古代史学

Xin
James

Comparing the Shiji and Hanshu historiographical styles.

Listen to Xin (欣, University Student), James (杰, and Exchange Student) in this dialogue exercise. Includes key vocabulary, comprehension questions, and dictation drills — aligned to HSK 3.0 Level 9.

11 Min 4 Words Questions Dictation
Key Vocabulary
May 27, 2026
shǐ xuéhistoriography史学 (shǐ xué) means "historiography".
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Lesson Targets

TaskComparing the Shiji and Hanshu historiographical styles.
TopicClassical Historiography
Characters史学、纪传体、断代史、笔法
Grammar史学、纪传体、断代史、笔法
shǐ xué, jì zhuàn tǐ, duàn dài shǐ, bǐ fǎ
historiography, annals-biography form, dynasty-specific history, writing technique
Skillslistening for key info, following a conversation, dictation

Listening Exercise

XinJames

Classical Historiography (古代史学)

HSK 9 · Dialogue · Xin & James

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