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Learn to describe your daily routine using time adverbs and the -iĝ- suffix for reflexive changes of state.
HSK 5 | verb | to depict; to describe with detail and color
HSK 1 | greeting phrase | expresses sincere apology for a mistake or inconvenience
HSK 4 | noun | the rate at which something moves or happens
HSK 5 | verb | to recruit; to enlist members, volunteers, or employees
HSK 5 | noun/adjective | nutrition, nourishment; nutritious
HSK 4 | noun | a distinguishing characteristic, feature, or trait
青 (sei/shou/ao): blue. JLPT N5 kanji.
HSK 5 | conjunction | let alone; much less; not to mention; all the more so
Master the full range of Esperanto comic expression, from morphological puns and satirical register to the tradition of Esperanto folk humor.
花 (カ/はな): flower; blossom. JLPT N5 essential kanji.
We are given an array of n non-negative integers. A group is any non-empty subset of array indices. For a chosen group, we take the bitwise AND of all values at those indices. The task is to count how many non-empty groups have bitwise AND equal to 0.
The task revolves around finding two integers, l and r, such that the sum of all digits from l to r modulo a given number a produces an edge case for a buggy implementation. The function f(x) denotes the sum of the decimal digits of x.
HSK 2 | pronoun | reflexive pronoun referring back to the subject
HSK 1 | verb | movement away from the speaker's location
We are given an undirected weighted graph representing cities and roads. City 1 is the capital. In addition to normal roads, there are special train routes that connect the capital directly to some city. The government wants to close as many train routes as possible.
HSK 4 | verb | to guide; to lead; to direct
HSK 4 | noun | the central idea or topic of a work or discussion
Learn to derive nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs from a single root, and to stack multiple affixes for nuanced vocabulary.
〜と: JLPT N4 grammar pattern. Usage, structure, examples, and comparison with similar patterns.
HSK 3 | verb/noun | to make a request or an appeal
Explore the main uses of the dative (indirect object, possession, reference) and ablative (means, manner, accompaniment, time, prepositions).
HSK 5 | verb/noun | to check and confirm the truth, accuracy, or legitimacy of something
HSK 4 | noun | the specific function or capability of a device, system, or organ
HSK 5 | verb | to envy, to admire, to look up to with longing
Comprehensive guide to HSK 1 grammar: basic sentence structures, question formation, negation, particles, and time expressions with examples.
HSK 4 | verb | indicating the core reason or essence of something
HSK 5 | verb / noun | to argue opposing sides; formal debate
HSK 4 | noun | a list of dishes available at a restaurant
HSK 5 | verb | deliberate increase in scope, scale, or size
Essential Japanese vocabulary for feelings, moods, personality, mental states. N1 level reference with readings, romaji, and examples.
HSK 5 | noun/verb | subjective feeling; to feel or experience something
HSK 2 | verb | to swim; also used as a noun for the sport of swimming
We are given the final state of a system with five participants who started a game under a very rigid rule: everyone begins with the same unknown positive number of coins, call it $b$. After this initialization, coins are only moved between players.
HSK 1 | measure word | classifier for garments and affairs
Learn 〜ことなしに (without doing ~) — the formal N3 pattern expressing that one action is performed without the prerequisite action.
JLPT N4 kanji 交 — readings, vocabulary, stroke order, mnemonic, and common confusion pairs.
HSK 5 | noun/verb | the tendency to align one's behavior with the group
HSK 1 | pronoun | second-person singular pronoun (formal/polite)
HSK 4 | noun | the process or journey through which something develops
HSK 3 | verb | to receive, to collect, to put away
HSK 3 | verb / noun | to criticize, point out faults; criticism
Consolidate B1 grammar patterns and HSK 4-specific vocabulary through integrated review exercises and extended practice.
HSK 2 | verb | to retain something in memory; to recall
HSK 4 | preposition / verb | passing through or using a method
Achieving mastery-level competence in domain-specific Chinese across multiple professional registers.
HSK 3 | verb | to clean up, to sweep — used for cleaning a room or area
HSK 3 | noun | a word or short phrase in Chinese
We are asked to compute the permanent of a large square matrix where almost every element is 1, and only a small number of entries are different.
HSK 4 | noun | quality; standard; mass (physics)
HSK 5 | verb | to restrain, contain, or suppress a negative force or trend
HSK 4 | noun | a defined section of space or territory
HSK 3 | adjective | easily seen or understood; unmistakable
HSK 4 | noun | digital platforms for social interaction and content sharing
HSK 3 | verb | to prepare, get ready, or plan to do something
HSK 5 | noun | large-scale digital data sets and their analysis
HSK 2 | noun | a city or urban area
東 (east): 8 strokes, JLPT N5. On: トウ. Kun: ひがし.
HSK 3 | verb / noun | to have a cold; a cold, the common cold
HSK 5 | noun | political system based on concentrated authority and limited freedoms
Learn how to use 〜さえ〜ば (sae ~ ba) to express the minimum sufficient condition — 'if only ~, then everything is fine.' Includes structure, nuance, examples, and comparisons.
HSK 5 | verb | to present; to display; to bring into view
HSK 1 | proper noun | China
Master the craft of original fiction and poetry in Esperanto, exploiting its unique morphological richness for literary effect.
左 (left): 5 strokes, JLPT N5. On: サ. Kun: ひだり.
HSK 5 | noun | conclusion, final judgement reached through reasoning
HSK 1 | pronoun | third-person singular masculine pronoun
HSK 4 | noun | edible plant parts such as leaves, roots, and stems
HSK 5 | adjective | ahead of the times, at the forefront of development
Learn 〜はおろか to express extreme contrast on a scale — 'let alone X, even Y (which is more basic) is impossible/true.'
HSK 5 | verb / noun | to train; professional training, vocational training
経験 (けいけん / keiken): experience. N4 level Japanese vocabulary.
HSK 3 | verb | to refuse, to reject, to decline
HSK 5 | noun | underlying fundamental principle or law governing operation
HSK 5 | noun/verb | a period or process of change from one state to another
HSK 4 | adjective | effective or legally valid
HSK 3 | adverb | sets a minimum threshold for quantity, frequency, or degree
Full guide to writing Sindarin in Tengwar: Standard Mode and Mode of Beleriand — with letter tables, vowel placement rules, and practice tips.
HSK 1 | greeting phrase | polite opener before asking a question
HSK 3 | pronoun | each, every, various — refers to all members of a group individually
Complete HSK 6 vocabulary reference: approximately 1,800 new words at C1 level, organized by semantic category with pinyin, English, part of speech, and usage notes.
HSK 4 | adverb/conjunction | introducing additional information
HSK 3 | verb / noun | to explain, to interpret, to clarify; an explanation
HSK 4 | adjective | referring to a specific, pre-determined thing rather than a general one
HSK 5 | noun | shareholder, stockholder, equity holder in a company
HSK 4 | adverb | describing slow, incremental change over time
HSK 5 | adjective | existing below the surface; not yet apparent; potential
HSK 5 | noun | a concrete example or real-world instance used to illustrate a point
HSK 4 | noun/verb | education; to educate
HSK 5 | noun/verb | to deal with or respond to a difficult situation
HSK 5 | adjective | of great importance, significance, or consequence
Master the full nuance landscape of purpose and reason in Japanese: 〜ために, 〜ように, 〜から, 〜ので, 〜て (causal), and 〜のに (although/regret). Includes a formality/nuance comparison table and contrasting examples.
HSK 3 | adverb | on time, punctually, according to schedule
Engage with Chinese discourse on international relations, foreign policy, and globalization, mastering the vocabulary and grammar of global governance.
HSK 5 | noun | systematic body of ideas explaining phenomena
HSK 4 | verb / noun | creating or planning something with purpose and structure
HSK 4 | n/adj | a system of government by the people; fair and open
HSK 5 | noun phrase | long-term shifts in global or regional climate patterns
HSK 1 | verb | general verb for doing or making something
Constructing and delivering formal argumentation in Chinese debate — 立论, 驳论, and 总结陈词 at C1 level