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其中 (qízhōng) — among; in; therein; of which

HSK 3 | adverb | refers to a subset within a previously mentioned group or set

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发 (fā) — to send / emit / issue

HSK 3 | verb | to send, to emit, to issue, to develop — multi-meaning character

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网络安全 (wǎngluò ānquán) — cybersecurity; network security

HSK 5 | noun | cybersecurity, protection of computer networks and data

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CF 451A - Game With Sticks

The game is played on a grid formed by n horizontal sticks and m vertical sticks. Every horizontal stick intersects every vertical stick, creating n m intersection points. On a turn, a player chooses one remaining intersection point.

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Lesson 18: HSK 3 Review

A comprehensive review of all A2 grammar patterns and key vocabulary from HSK 3, with integrated exercises for exam preparation.

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JLPT N3 — Grammar (~200 Patterns)

Complete N3 grammar reference: ~200 patterns including conjunctions, conditions, degree expressions, formal structures, and nuanced patterns that distinguish N3 from N4. Each pattern includes structure, meaning, and 3+ example sentences.

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JLPT N4 — Grammar

Complete N4 grammar reference: ~150 patterns with structure formulas, meanings, 3+ example sentences each (Japanese, romaji, English), and notes on common mistakes.

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台风 (táifēng) — typhoon

HSK 5 | noun | typhoon, tropical cyclone

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外交 (wàijiāo) — diplomacy; diplomatic

HSK 5 | noun / adjective | diplomacy, foreign affairs; diplomatic

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医院 (yīyuàn) — hospital

HSK 5 | noun | a medical institution providing inpatient and outpatient care

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倡议 (chàngyì) — initiative; proposal; to propose

HSK 5 | noun/verb | initiative; proposal; to put forward a proposal or call to action

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Japanese Particles

Complete guide to all major Japanese particles: は が を に で から まで と も の か ね よ — with meaning, usage rules, and example sentences.

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只有 (zhǐyǒu) — only if / only when

HSK 3 | conjunction | only if, only when — used in 只有...才... pattern

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制裁 (zhìcái) — sanction, to sanction

HSK 5 | noun/verb | coercive measures imposed to punish or compel compliance

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传染病 (chuánrǎnbìng) — infectious disease; contagious disease

HSK 5 | noun | infectious disease; communicable disease; contagious illness

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精炼 (jīngliàn) — to refine; concise

HSK 6 | verb/adj | to refine to a high degree; precise and economical in expression

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N4 Kanji: 会 (Meet, Gather)

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

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JLPT N1 — Exam Preparation

Complete JLPT N1 exam prep guide: format, pass rates, section strategies, 1-year study plan from N2, 100 most-tested grammar patterns, keigo at N1, and common exam traps.

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Lesson 8: Weather and Seasons

Learn to describe the weather and seasons using adjective predicates and the question 怎么样.

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Lesson 9: Prepositions and the Directional Accusative

Master Esperanto's location and movement prepositions, and learn the crucial rule for adding -n to show direction versus static position.

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Lesson 1: The Latin Alphabet, Pronunciation, and Macrons

Master classical Latin sounds, vowel quantity, diphthongs, and the penultimate accent rule.

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懒 (lǎn) — lazy; idle

HSK 3 | adjective | unwilling to work or make effort

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积极 (jījí) — positive; active; enthusiastic

HSK 5 | adjective | displaying initiative, enthusiasm, or a constructive attitude

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跑步 (pǎobù) — to run, jogging

HSK 2 | verb-object phrase | to run or go jogging as an activity

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CF 453C - Little Pony and Summer Sun Celebration

We are given an undirected graph and, for every vertex, the parity of how many times that vertex must appear in a walk. A walk is represented by a sequence of vertices. Consecutive vertices in the sequence must be connected by an edge.

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但是 (dànshì) — But / however

HSK 4 | conjunction | introducing a contrast or exception

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Lesson 4: Advanced Participle Nuance

A rigorous analysis of Esperanto's participial system — the -ata/-ita controversy, compound tenses, participial nouns, and verbal adjectives with full semantic precision.

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面条 (miàntiáo) — noodles

HSK 2 | noun | noodles, a staple food made from wheat flour

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〜ながらも — JLPT N1 Grammar

N1 grammar pattern 〜ながらも: expressing contrast between two simultaneous states — even though, despite, all the while.

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〜なら — Japanese Grammar

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

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实现 (shíxiàn) — to realize; to achieve

HSK 4 | verb | to bring a goal or dream into reality

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敏感 (mǐngǎn) — sensitive

HSK 5 | adjective | easily affected, responsive, or requiring careful handling

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公园 (gōngyuán) — park / public garden

HSK 3 | noun | a public outdoor space for recreation and leisure

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观念 (guānniàn) — concept; idea; notion

HSK 4 | noun | a deeply held idea, concept, or way of thinking

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Lesson 8: Idioms and Set Phrases

Learn Esperanto idiomatic expressions, proverbs, fixed collocations, and discourse idioms that native-level speakers use in authentic communication.

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完善 (wánshàn) — to improve; to perfect; perfect; complete

HSK 4 | verb / adjective | bringing something to a higher or complete standard

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〜うちに — JLPT N3 Grammar

Learn 〜うちに (while, before it's too late) — the N3 temporal pattern expressing a window of opportunity.

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解决 (jiějué) — to solve; to resolve; to settle

HSK 4 | verb | to find a solution or resolve a problem

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多么 (duōme) — how; what a; so very

HSK 2 | adverb | exclamation intensifier used in rhetorical or exclamatory sentences

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有限 (yǒuxiàn) — limited, finite

HSK 5 | adjective | restricted in quantity, scope, or degree; not unlimited

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发布 (fābù) — to release; to publish

HSK 5 | verb | to release; to issue officially; to publish

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东西 (dōngxi) — thing; stuff

HSK 2 | noun | a general word for any physical object or item

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支持 (zhīchí) — to support; to back up; support

HSK 4 | verb / noun | giving assistance, backing, or resources to someone or something

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校 — Kanji Reference

校 (school): 10 strokes, JLPT N5. On: コウ. Kun: none.

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Work & Professions

Esperanto vocabulary for jobs, workplace, professional activities, and employment.

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大 — JLPT N5 Kanji

大 (dai/tai/oo-kii): big. JLPT N5 kanji.

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CF 465B - Inbox (100500)

Codeforces 465B: Inbox (100500)

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内涵 (nèihán) — connotation, inner meaning

HSK 6 | n | the intrinsic qualities, depth, or connotation of a person, concept, or work

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刻板印象 (kèbǎn yìnxiàng) — stereotype

HSK 5 | noun | a fixed, oversimplified image or idea about a group of people

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开心 (kāixīn) — happy; delighted

HSK 3 | adjective | feeling joyful and pleased

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耳 — Kanji Reference

耳 (ear): 6 strokes, JLPT N5. On: ジ. Kun: みみ.

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找到 (zhǎo dào) — to find; to successfully locate

HSK 2 | verb + result complement | indicates searching resulted in actually finding something

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公共卫生 (gōnggòng wèishēng) — public health

HSK 5 | noun phrase | the health of the population managed through organized societal efforts

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比べる (くらべる) — Japanese Vocabulary

比べる (くらべる / kuraberu): to compare. N4 level Japanese vocabulary.

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显著 (xiǎnzhù) — significant, notable, marked

HSK 5 | adjective | clearly noticeable, conspicuous, or substantial in degree

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Lesson 12: B1 Review and Path to B2

Consolidate all B1 grammar and vocabulary, review CEFR B1 can-do statements for Esperanto, and prepare for the B2 level.

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JLPT N2 — Grammar (~200+ patterns)

Complete N2 grammar reference: 200+ formal and written patterns with structures, nuance comparisons, and example sentences in formal register.

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CF 474C - Captain Marmot

We are asked to help Captain Marmot organize his regiments of moles so that each group of four forms a perfect square on a plane. Each mole starts at a position (xi, yi) and has a “home” at (ai, bi).

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提供 (tígōng) — to provide; to offer; to supply

HSK 4 | verb | to make something available to someone who needs it

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阐释 (chǎnshì) — to interpret, to explain in depth

HSK 6 | verb | to interpret and explain the meaning of a text, concept, or phenomenon

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突出 (tūchū) — outstanding; to stand out; to emphasize

HSK 5 | adjective/verb | conspicuously noticeable; to highlight or protrude

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制度 (zhìdù) — system; institution; regime

HSK 4 | noun | an established set of rules or organizational structure

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广泛 (guǎngfàn) — widespread; extensive; broad

HSK 4 | adjective | covering a wide range or affecting many people or areas

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在 (zài) — to be at; at/in (location)

HSK 1 | verb / preposition | indicates location, either as main verb or as preposition before a place

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请假 (qǐngjià) — to ask for leave / take time off

HSK 3 | verb | to formally request a day off from work or school

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Sentence Patterns by JLPT Level

Common Japanese sentence patterns organized by JLPT level N5 through N1, with structure, usage notes, and example sentences for each pattern.

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独特 (dútè) — Unique, distinctive, original

HSK 5 | adjective | having a quality or style that belongs only to itself; unique

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预算 (yùsuàn) — budget; to budget

HSK 4 | noun/verb | a planned estimate of income and expenditure

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简洁 (jiǎnjié) — concise; brief; succinct

HSK 4 | adjective | concise, brief, and free of unnecessary content

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しかし (しかし) — Japanese Vocabulary

しかし (しかし / shikashi): however, but. N4 level Japanese vocabulary.

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道 — JLPT N5 Kanji

道 (dou/tou/michi): road. JLPT N5 kanji.

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主要 (zhǔyào) — main; primary; major

HSK 4 | adjective | the most important or central element

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但是 (dànshì) — but; however

HSK 1 | conjunction | introduces a contrast or exception

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加油 (jiāyóu) — come on / keep it up / add fuel

HSK 3 | interjection / verb | a cheer of encouragement, or to add fuel/gasoline

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症状 (zhèngzhuàng) — symptom

HSK 5 | noun | a physical or mental feature indicating a condition or disease

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学历 (xuélì) — educational background; academic qualifications

HSK 5 | noun | one's level of formal education or academic credentials

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左 — JLPT N5 Kanji

左 (sa/hidari): left. JLPT N5 kanji.

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Lesson 5: Adjective Agreement (1st–2nd Declension)

Learn how Latin adjectives agree with nouns in gender, case, and number using the bonus/bona/bonum model.

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评估 (pínggū) — to evaluate; assessment

HSK 5 | verb / noun | to assess or appraise systematically; an evaluation

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挂 (guà) — to hang; to put on

HSK 3 | verb | to hang something up or be suspended

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气氛 (qìfēn) — atmosphere; ambiance

HSK 3 | noun | the atmosphere or mood of a place or situation

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Lesson 8: Culture and Literature of Esperantujo

An immersive study of Esperanto's imagined homeland — its literature, music, film, online culture, native speakers, and annual congress life.

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Lesson 1: The Accusative Case In Depth

Master all uses of the -n ending: direct object, direction, time measure, and flexible word order.

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Lesson 19: Travel Experiences

Narrate travel experiences using 经历 narrative patterns and vocabulary for memorable moments, local customs, and personal impressions at B1 level.

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独特 (dútè) — unique; distinctive; one-of-a-kind

HSK 4 | adjective | having a quality or character that belongs to no other person or thing

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読 — Kanji Reference

読 (read): 14 strokes, JLPT N5. On: ドク、トク、トウ. Kun: よ-む.

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不 (bù / bú) — not, no (negation)

HSK 1 | adverb | negates verbs and adjectives for present, future, or habitual

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项目 (xiàngmù) — project; item; program

HSK 4 | noun | a planned project, item, or program

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意义 (yìyì) — meaning; significance; purpose

HSK 4 | noun | the deeper value or significance of something

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方面 (fāngmiàn) — aspect; side

HSK 3 | noun | a particular side or dimension of a topic or issue

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Time Estimates

How long it takes to learn Esperanto — time estimates per CEFR level and comparison with other languages.

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Lesson 7: Conditional Sentences

Learn three conditional structures: 如果...就 for general conditions, 只要...就 for sufficiency, and 只有...才 for necessity.

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Lesson 1: Classical Chinese Grammar (文言文)

Mastering 之、乎、者、也 and the grammar of classical Chinese in modern scholarly and literary contexts.

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明确 (míngquè) — clear, explicit; to clarify

HSK 5 | adjective / verb | clear and unambiguous; to make something explicitly clear

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CF 460A - Vasya and Socks

Vasya starts with a certain number of sock pairs. Every morning he uses exactly one pair, and that pair is gone forever at the end of the day. There is one special event: after every day whose number is a multiple of m, his mother buys him one new pair of socks.

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评估 (pínggū) — to evaluate / assessment

HSK 4 | verb / noun | to evaluate; to assess; an assessment

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不客气 (bú kèqi) — you're welcome

HSK 2 | phrase | standard response to thanks; also means 'don't be polite'

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Sindarin Dictionaries

All Sindarin dictionaries compared — Parf Edhellen, Eldamo, Hiswelókë — with guidance on when to use each and how to interpret source period labels.

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〜に従い / 〜に従って — JLPT N2 Grammar

Master 〜に従い and 〜に従って to express compliance with rules, instructions, or gradual change in formal Japanese.

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倒 (dào) — on the contrary; but actually; unexpectedly

HSK 3 | adverb | marks a contrast or reversal between expectation and reality

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