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🎧HSK 3.0 · Level 9Monologue

Classical Linguistics

古汉语语言学

Xin
James

A linguist on rhyme books and phonological reconstruction.

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

10 Min 4 Words Questions Dictation
Key Vocabulary
May 27, 2026
yùn shūrhyme book韵书 (yùn shū) means "rhyme book".
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Lesson Targets

TaskA linguist on rhyme books and phonological reconstruction.
TopicClassical Linguistics
Characters韵书、音韵、构拟、演变
Grammar韵书、音韵、构拟、演变
yùn shū, yīn yùn, gòu nǐ, yǎn biàn
rhyme book, phonology, to reconstruct, evolution; change
Skillslistening for key info, understanding a monologue, dictation

Listening Exercise

XinJames

Classical Linguistics (古汉语语言学)

HSK 9 · Monologue · Xin & James

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