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🎧HSK 3.0 · Level 9Monologue

Classical Philosophy

古典哲学

Zara
Lazarus

Mencius' "Four Sprouts" discussed with textual references.

Listen to Zara (紫若, Literature Student), Lazarus (拉萨, and Professor) in this monologue exercise. Includes key vocabulary, comprehension questions, and dictation drills — aligned to HSK 3.0 Level 9.

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Key Vocabulary
May 26, 2026
sì duānthe Four Sprouts (Mencius)四端 (sì duān) means "the Four Sprouts (Mencius)".
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Lesson Targets

TaskMencius' "Four Sprouts" discussed with textual references.
TopicClassical Philosophy
Characters四端、性善、恻隐、引证
Grammar四端、性善、恻隐、引证
sì duān, xìng shàn, cè yǐn, yǐn zhèng
the Four Sprouts (Mencius), innate goodness of human nature, compassion, to cite as evidence
Skillslistening for key info, understanding a monologue, dictation

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ZaraLazarus

Classical Philosophy (古典哲学)

HSK 9 · Monologue · Zara & Lazarus

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