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Lesson 14: Daily Routines

Learn to describe your daily routine using time adverbs and the -iĝ- suffix for reflexive changes of state.

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描绘 (miáohuì) — to depict; to portray

HSK 5 | verb | to depict; to describe with detail and color

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对不起 (duìbuqǐ) — sorry; I apologize

HSK 1 | greeting phrase | expresses sincere apology for a mistake or inconvenience

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速度 (sùdù) — speed; pace; velocity

HSK 4 | noun | the rate at which something moves or happens

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招募 (zhāomù) — to recruit; to enlist

HSK 5 | verb | to recruit; to enlist members, volunteers, or employees

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营养 (yíngyǎng) — nutrition; nourishment

HSK 5 | noun/adjective | nutrition, nourishment; nutritious

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特征 (tèzhēng) — characteristic; feature; trait

HSK 4 | noun | a distinguishing characteristic, feature, or trait

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青 — JLPT N5 Kanji

青 (sei/shou/ao): blue. JLPT N5 kanji.

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何况 (hékuàng) — let alone; much less; not to mention

HSK 5 | conjunction | let alone; much less; not to mention; all the more so

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Lesson 2: Humor and Wordplay in Esperanto

Master the full range of Esperanto comic expression, from morphological puns and satirical register to the tradition of Esperanto folk humor.

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花 — JLPT N5 Kanji

花 (カ/はな): flower; blossom. JLPT N5 essential kanji.

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CF 449D - Jzzhu and Numbers

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.

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CF 468C - Hack it!

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.

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自己 (zìjǐ) — oneself; myself/yourself/himself

HSK 2 | pronoun | reflexive pronoun referring back to the subject

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去 (qù) — to go

HSK 1 | verb | movement away from the speaker's location

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CF 449B - Jzzhu and Cities

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.

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引导 (yǐndǎo) — to guide; to lead

HSK 4 | verb | to guide; to lead; to direct

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主题 (zhǔtí) — theme; topic; subject

HSK 4 | noun | the central idea or topic of a work or discussion

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Lesson 4: Word Building Mastery

Learn to derive nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs from a single root, and to stack multiple affixes for nuanced vocabulary.

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〜と — Japanese Grammar

〜と: JLPT N4 grammar pattern. Usage, structure, examples, and comparison with similar patterns.

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请求 (qǐngqiú) — to request; request

HSK 3 | verb/noun | to make a request or an appeal

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Lesson 10: Introduction to the Dative and Ablative Cases

Explore the main uses of the dative (indirect object, possession, reference) and ablative (means, manner, accompaniment, time, prepositions).

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验证 (yànzhèng) — to verify; to validate; verification

HSK 5 | verb/noun | to check and confirm the truth, accuracy, or legitimacy of something

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功能 (gōngnéng) — Function / feature / capability

HSK 4 | noun | the specific function or capability of a device, system, or organ

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羡慕 (xiànmù) — to envy; to admire

HSK 5 | verb | to envy, to admire, to look up to with longing

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HSK 1 Grammar Points

Comprehensive guide to HSK 1 grammar: basic sentence structures, question formation, negation, particles, and time expressions with examples.

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在于 (zàiyú) — to lie in; to consist in; to depend on

HSK 4 | verb | indicating the core reason or essence of something

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辩论 (biànlùn) — to debate; a debate

HSK 5 | verb / noun | to argue opposing sides; formal debate

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菜单 (càidān) — menu

HSK 4 | noun | a list of dishes available at a restaurant

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扩大 (kuòdà) — to expand, to enlarge

HSK 5 | verb | deliberate increase in scope, scale, or size

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Emotions Vocabulary — Japanese N1

Essential Japanese vocabulary for feelings, moods, personality, mental states. N1 level reference with readings, romaji, and examples.

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感受 (gǎnshòu) — feeling; to feel; to experience

HSK 5 | noun/verb | subjective feeling; to feel or experience something

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游泳 (yóuyǒng) — to swim, swimming

HSK 2 | verb | to swim; also used as a noun for the sport of swimming

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CF 478A - Initial Bet

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.

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件 (jiàn) — measure word for clothing and matters

HSK 1 | measure word | classifier for garments and affairs

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〜ことなしに — JLPT N3 Grammar

Learn 〜ことなしに (without doing ~) — the formal N3 pattern expressing that one action is performed without the prerequisite action.

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N4 Kanji: 交 (Mix, Exchange, Traffic)

JLPT N4 kanji 交 — readings, vocabulary, stroke order, mnemonic, and common confusion pairs.

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从众 (cóngzhòng) — conformity; to conform

HSK 5 | noun/verb | the tendency to align one's behavior with the group

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您 (nín) — you (formal)

HSK 1 | pronoun | second-person singular pronoun (formal/polite)

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历程 (lìchéng) — course; journey; process

HSK 4 | noun | the process or journey through which something develops

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收 (shōu) — to receive / collect

HSK 3 | verb | to receive, to collect, to put away

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批评 (pīpíng) — to criticize

HSK 3 | verb / noun | to criticize, point out faults; criticism

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Lesson 20: HSK 4 Review

Consolidate B1 grammar patterns and HSK 4-specific vocabulary through integrated review exercises and extended practice.

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记得 (jìde) — to remember

HSK 2 | verb | to retain something in memory; to recall

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通过 (tōngguò) — through; by means of; to pass

HSK 4 | preposition / verb | passing through or using a method

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Lesson 4: Specialized Domain Mastery

Achieving mastery-level competence in domain-specific Chinese across multiple professional registers.

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打扫 (dǎsǎo) — to clean / to sweep

HSK 3 | verb | to clean up, to sweep — used for cleaning a room or area

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词语 (cíyǔ) — word; phrase; expression

HSK 3 | noun | a word or short phrase in Chinese

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CF 468E - Permanent

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.

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质量 (zhìliàng) — quality

HSK 4 | noun | quality; standard; mass (physics)

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遏制 (èzhì) — to contain; to curb; to suppress

HSK 5 | verb | to restrain, contain, or suppress a negative force or trend

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区域 (qūyù) — area; zone; region

HSK 4 | noun | a defined section of space or territory

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明显 (míngxiǎn) — obvious; evident; clear; marked

HSK 3 | adjective | easily seen or understood; unmistakable

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社交媒体 (shèjiāo méitǐ) — social media

HSK 4 | noun | digital platforms for social interaction and content sharing

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准备 (zhǔnbèi) — to prepare

HSK 3 | verb | to prepare, get ready, or plan to do something

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大数据 (dà shùjù) — big data

HSK 5 | noun | large-scale digital data sets and their analysis

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城市 (chéngshì) — city

HSK 2 | noun | a city or urban area

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東 — Kanji Reference

東 (east): 8 strokes, JLPT N5. On: トウ. Kun: ひがし.

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感冒 (gǎnmào) — to have a cold

HSK 3 | verb / noun | to have a cold; a cold, the common cold

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威权主义 (wēiquán zhǔyì) — authoritarianism

HSK 5 | noun | political system based on concentrated authority and limited freedoms

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〜さえ〜ば — JLPT N2 Grammar

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.

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展现 (zhǎnxiàn) — to display; to unfold

HSK 5 | verb | to present; to display; to bring into view

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中国 (Zhōngguó) — China

HSK 1 | proper noun | China

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Lesson 1: Creative Writing in Esperanto

Master the craft of original fiction and poetry in Esperanto, exploiting its unique morphological richness for literary effect.

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左 — Kanji Reference

左 (left): 5 strokes, JLPT N5. On: サ. Kun: ひだり.

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结论 (jiélùn) — conclusion

HSK 5 | noun | conclusion, final judgement reached through reasoning

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他 (tā) — he, him

HSK 1 | pronoun | third-person singular masculine pronoun

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蔬菜 (shūcài) — vegetable

HSK 4 | noun | edible plant parts such as leaves, roots, and stems

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先进 (xiānjìn) — advanced, progressive

HSK 5 | adjective | ahead of the times, at the forefront of development

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〜はおろか — JLPT N2 Grammar

Learn 〜はおろか to express extreme contrast on a scale — 'let alone X, even Y (which is more basic) is impossible/true.'

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培训 (péixùn) — to train; training

HSK 5 | verb / noun | to train; professional training, vocational training

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経験 (けいけん) — Japanese Vocabulary

経験 (けいけん / keiken): experience. N4 level Japanese vocabulary.

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拒绝 (jùjué) — to refuse / reject

HSK 3 | verb | to refuse, to reject, to decline

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原理 (yuánlǐ) — principle, fundamental law

HSK 5 | noun | underlying fundamental principle or law governing operation

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过渡 (guòdù) — transition; to transition

HSK 5 | noun/verb | a period or process of change from one state to another

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有效 (yǒuxiào) — effective; valid; efficacious

HSK 4 | adjective | effective or legally valid

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至少 (zhìshǎo) — at least; no less than

HSK 3 | adverb | sets a minimum threshold for quantity, frequency, or degree

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Tengwar for Sindarin

Full guide to writing Sindarin in Tengwar: Standard Mode and Mode of Beleriand — with letter tables, vowel placement rules, and practice tips.

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请问 (qǐngwèn) — excuse me; may I ask

HSK 1 | greeting phrase | polite opener before asking a question

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各 (gè) — each / various

HSK 3 | pronoun | each, every, various — refers to all members of a group individually

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HSK 6 Vocabulary (1,800 New Words)

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.

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另外 (lìngwài) — in addition; besides; additionally

HSK 4 | adverb/conjunction | introducing additional information

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解释 (jiěshì) — to explain

HSK 3 | verb / noun | to explain, to interpret, to clarify; an explanation

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特定 (tèdìng) — specific; particular; designated

HSK 4 | adjective | referring to a specific, pre-determined thing rather than a general one

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股东 (gǔdōng) — shareholder; stockholder

HSK 5 | noun | shareholder, stockholder, equity holder in a company

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逐渐 (zhújiàn) — gradually; little by little

HSK 4 | adverb | describing slow, incremental change over time

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潜在 (qiánzài) — Potential, latent, hidden

HSK 5 | adjective | existing below the surface; not yet apparent; potential

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实例 (shílì) — example; instance; case

HSK 5 | noun | a concrete example or real-world instance used to illustrate a point

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教育 (jiàoyù) — Education

HSK 4 | noun/verb | education; to educate

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应对 (yìngduì) — coping; to cope with

HSK 5 | noun/verb | to deal with or respond to a difficult situation

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重要 (zhòngyào) — important; significant

HSK 5 | adjective | of great importance, significance, or consequence

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JLPT N4 Lesson 8: Purpose and Reason — Nuance Distinctions

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.

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按时 (ànshí) — on time

HSK 3 | adverb | on time, punctually, according to schedule

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Lesson 20: Global Affairs

Engage with Chinese discourse on international relations, foreign policy, and globalization, mastering the vocabulary and grammar of global governance.

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理论 (lǐlùn) — theory

HSK 5 | noun | systematic body of ideas explaining phenomena

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设计 (shèjì) — to design; design; plan

HSK 4 | verb / noun | creating or planning something with purpose and structure

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民主 (mínzhǔ) — democracy, democratic

HSK 4 | n/adj | a system of government by the people; fair and open

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气候变化 (qìhòu biànhuà) — Climate change

HSK 5 | noun phrase | long-term shifts in global or regional climate patterns

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做 (zuò) — to do, to make

HSK 1 | verb | general verb for doing or making something

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Lesson 15: Advanced Speaking — Debate

Constructing and delivering formal argumentation in Chinese debate — 立论, 驳论, and 总结陈词 at C1 level

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