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慢性病 (mànxìngbìng) — chronic disease; chronic illness

HSK 5 | noun | chronic disease; long-term illness that persists over time

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比较 (bǐjiào) — to compare / relatively

HSK 4 | verb / adverb | to compare; relatively; fairly

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经济 (jīngjì) — economy; economic

HSK 5 | noun/adjective | economy, economics; economical, affordable

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分 (fēn) — minute / point / fraction

HSK 3 | noun / measure word | a unit of time (minute), a score point, or a fraction

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下载 (xiàzài) — to download

HSK 4 | verb | to transfer data from the internet to a device

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相比之下 (xiāng bǐ zhī xià) — by comparison, in contrast

HSK 4 | phrase | used to introduce a comparison

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CF 471B - MUH and Important Things

We are given a list of tasks, each with an associated difficulty level, and we need to produce three different sequences in which all tasks are completed. Each sequence must respect the rule that tasks can only be reordered if their difficulties are equal.

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Lesson 9: Historical Events

Discuss Chinese history with the vocabulary and grammar of historical narrative, engaging with dynasties, revolutions, and transformative events.

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信任 (xìnrèn) — to trust; trust; confidence

HSK 4 | verb / noun | believing in someone's reliability or integrity

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投资 (tóuzī) — to invest; investment

HSK 5 | verb/noun | to invest capital; investment in financial or economic contexts

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稳健 (wěnjiàn) — steady and sound; prudent

HSK 5 | adjective | firm and well-grounded; not reckless or volatile

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合作 (hézuò) — to cooperate; cooperation; collaboration

HSK 4 | verb/noun | to work together toward a shared goal

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进而 (jìn'ér) — furthermore; and then; going further

HSK 5 | conjunction | a logical connector indicating a further step or consequence

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N4 Kanji: 肩 (Shoulder)

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

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宿舍 (sùshè) — dormitory

HSK 3 | noun | dormitory, student housing, staff quarters

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选举 (xuǎnjǔ) — election; to elect

HSK 4 | n/v | a formal vote to choose a person for a position

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〜べく — JLPT N1 Grammar

N1 grammar pattern 〜べく: a formal literary purposive expressing 'in order to ~, for the purpose of ~' — the written formal equivalent of ために.

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时候 (shíhou) — time, moment, occasion

HSK 2 | noun | a point in time, a moment, an occasion (contrast with 时间)

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承担 (chéngdān) — to bear; to undertake; to shoulder

HSK 4 | verb | to take on responsibility or a burden

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复杂 (fùzá) — complex; complicated

HSK 5 | adjective | complex, complicated, intricate

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把…V完 (bǎ...V wán) — disposal construction with completion

HSK 3 | grammar pattern | 把 sentence with result complement 完 indicating complete disposal

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总体 (zǒngtǐ) — overall; in general; on the whole

HSK 4 | adjective/adverb | referring to the whole rather than parts

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基础 (jīchǔ) — foundation; basis; groundwork

HSK 4 | noun | the underlying base upon which something is built or developed

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Lesson 6: 越...越 — The More...

Express proportional and progressive change using 越...越 and 越来越 at B1 level.

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老板 (lǎobǎn) — boss / owner

HSK 4 | noun | boss; owner; employer

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父 — Kanji Reference

父 (father): 4 strokes, JLPT N5. On: フ. Kun: ちち.

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気 — Kanji Reference

気 (spirit, mood): 6 strokes, JLPT N5. On: キ、ケ. Kun: none.

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Lesson 8: Pronouns — Nominative

Sindarin subject pronouns: independent forms for emphasis and suffix forms attached to verbs; all 6 persons with attested examples.

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形象 (xíngxiàng) — image; figure; vivid

HSK 5 | noun/adjective | a person or organization's public image; also vivid/concrete representation

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高兴 (gāoxìng) — happy; glad; pleased

HSK 3 | adjective | feeling cheerful and satisfied

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克服 (kèfú) — to overcome; to surmount

HSK 4 | verb | to successfully deal with a difficulty or challenge

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N4 Kanji: 冬 (Winter)

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

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不客气 (bù kèqi) — you're welcome

HSK 1 | greeting phrase | standard response to 谢谢

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子 — JLPT N5 Kanji

子 (shi/su/ko): child. JLPT N5 kanji.

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〜てしまう — Japanese Grammar

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

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N4 Kanji: 番 (Number, Turn, Guard)

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

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灵活 (línghuó) — flexible; agile; adaptable

HSK 4 | adjective | able to adapt easily to different conditions or requirements

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二 — Kanji Reference

二 (two): 2 strokes, JLPT N5. On: ニ. Kun: ふた、ふた-つ.

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Lesson 24: Formal Presentation

Develop the vocabulary and oral patterns for delivering formal presentations, reports, and interactive talks in Chinese professional and academic settings.

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有意思 (yǒu yìsi) — interesting, fun

HSK 2 | adjective phrase | interesting, fun, enjoyable

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加强 (jiāqiáng) — to strengthen, to reinforce

HSK 5 | verb | to make something stronger, more robust, or more effective

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机场 (jīchǎng) — airport

HSK 3 | noun | a facility where aircraft take off and land

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尤其 (yóuqí) — especially; particularly; in particular

HSK 3 | adverb | singles out one item from a group as deserving special emphasis

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既然…就 (jìrán…jiù) — Since...then

HSK 4 | grammar pattern | expressing a logical conclusion based on an accepted premise

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问 (wèn) — to ask

HSK 1 | verb | to ask, to inquire

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缝合 (féngé) — to suture, to stitch up

HSK 7 | verb | surgical closure of wounds or incisions using sutures or staples

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否定 (fǒudìng) — to negate; negation

HSK 5 | verb / adjective / noun | to deny; to negate; negative

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足 — Kanji Reference

足 (foot, leg): 7 strokes, JLPT N5. On: ソク. Kun: あし、た-りる.

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写错 (xiě cuò) — to write incorrectly / to make a writing mistake

HSK 3 | verb + complement | verb-result compound meaning to write something wrong

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花 — Kanji Reference

花 (flower): 7 strokes, JLPT N5. On: カ. Kun: はな.

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选择 (xuǎnzé) — to choose; to select; choice

HSK 4 | verb/noun | the act of choosing or a choice made

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感情 (gǎnqíng) — emotion; feeling

HSK 3 | noun | an emotional bond or feeling between people

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遏制 (èzhì) — to restrain, to curb

HSK 6 | verb | to hold back or suppress the spread or growth of something

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Lesson 7: Imperfect and Future Tense Active

Form and use the imperfect (ongoing past) and future tenses for all four conjugations and esse.

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依据 (yījù) — basis; according to; based on

HSK 5 | noun/preposition | basis; grounds; according to; based on

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町 — Kanji Reference

町 (town, district): 7 strokes, JLPT N5. On: チョウ. Kun: まち.

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信用卡 (xìnyòngkǎ) — credit card

HSK 3 | noun | a card used for credit-based payment

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节省 (jiéshěng) — to save; to economize

HSK 4 | verb | to save or reduce use of resources

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Lesson 9: Perfect Tense Active (The 3rd Principal Part)

Master the Latin perfect tense using the 3rd principal part, and distinguish completed from ongoing past action.

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Lesson 6: At the Restaurant

Order food, ask questions, and handle the bill in Chinese with practical restaurant vocabulary and grammar.

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犬 — Kanji Reference

犬 (dog): 4 strokes, JLPT N5. On: ケン. Kun: いぬ.

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错误 (cuòwù) — mistake / error

HSK 3 | noun / adjective | a mistake or wrong action; incorrect

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民生 (mínshēng) — People's livelihood, public welfare

HSK 5 | noun | the livelihood and basic needs of the common people

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Supplement 7: Vocabulary — Military & Combat

Sindarin vocabulary for warfare, weapons, armor, military ranks, and battle terms — sourced from Tolkien's use of Sindarin in LotR's war contexts.

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〜に反して — JLPT N2 Grammar

Learn how to use 〜に反して (ni hanshite) to express 'contrary to' or 'against' expectations, rules, or wishes. Includes structure, nuance, examples, and comparisons.

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Lesson 12: B2 Review and Path to C1

Consolidate all B2 grammar and vocabulary, assess your current competency level, identify common B2 errors, and plan your pathway to C1.

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看见 (kànjiàn) — to see / to catch sight of

HSK 1 | verb | to see, to catch sight of

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JLPT N3 Lesson 7: Limits, Scope, and Contrast

Master six N3 scope and contrast patterns: 〜だけでなく〜も, 〜ばかりでなく, 〜どころか, 〜わけではない, 〜とは限らない, and 〜にほかならない — with full nuance analysis.

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严峻 (yánjùn) — severe; grim; stern

HSK 5 | adjective | severe; grim; daunting; stern

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Lesson 3: Second Declension Nouns (Masculine and Neuter)

Master the second declension: masculine -us/-er nouns and neuter -um nouns, with the vocative and neuter rules.

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〜すら / 〜でさえ (even — register distinction)

N1 grammar: comparing the literary particle 〜すら with the more neutral 〜でさえ and casual 〜でも for 'even.' Register hierarchy, emphatic force, and the unique 〜さえ〜ば conditional.

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菜 (cài) — dish / vegetable

HSK 3 | noun | dish, course of food; vegetable broadly — general term covering both cooked dishes and raw produce

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说明 (shuōmíng) — to explain; explanation; manual

HSK 4 | verb/noun | to clarify or describe something; a written explanation or instruction manual

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怎么样 (zěnmeyàng) — how is it, what do you think

HSK 1 | adjective/pronoun | interrogative asking about condition or opinion

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错 (cuò) — wrong

HSK 1 | adjective | wrong, incorrect, mistaken

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CF 455A - Boredom

We are given an array of integers. In one move, we choose a value x that is currently present, earn x points from deleting one occurrence of it, and all occurrences of x - 1 and x + 1 disappear from the array as a consequence.

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制度 (zhìdù) — system, institution, rules

HSK 5 | noun | established rules, regulations, or institutional arrangements

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月 — Kanji Reference

月 (moon, month): 4 strokes, JLPT N5. On: ゲツ、ガツ. Kun: つき.

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JLPT N5 Lesson 1: The Japanese Writing System

An introduction to the Japanese writing system: Hiragana and Katakana. Learn the foundational scripts required to begin your journey toward N5 proficiency.

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CF 457A - Golden System

In this problem, we are asked to compare two numbers written in an unusual numeral system called the golden system.

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反映 (fǎnyìng) — to reflect; to report

HSK 5 | verb / noun | to reflect; to mirror; to convey feedback

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黒 — JLPT N5 Kanji

黒 (koku/kuro): black. JLPT N5 kanji.

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Lesson 2: Academic Research Language

Mastering the full 学术语体 register for academic writing and scholarly discourse in Chinese.

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社会 (しゃかい) — Japanese Vocabulary

社会 (しゃかい / shakai): society. N4 level Japanese vocabulary.

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Lesson 8: Health & At the Doctor

Describe symptoms, answer a doctor's questions, and understand medical instructions in Chinese.

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尽管 (jǐnguǎn) — although; even though; despite

HSK 5 | conjunction | introduces a concessive clause acknowledging a fact while contrasting it

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〜に違いない — JLPT N2 Grammar

Learn how to use 〜に違いない (ni chigainai) to express strong certainty and confident inference — 'must be; there's no doubt that; I'm sure that.' Includes structure, nuance, examples, and comparisons.

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开始 (kāishǐ) — to begin / start

HSK 1 | verb, noun | to start, to begin, the beginning

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形成 (xíngchéng) — to form; to take shape

HSK 5 | verb | to form; to come into being; to develop into

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油 (yóu) — oil

HSK 3 | noun | oil — cooking oil, fuel oil, or any oily substance

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JLPT N3 — 10 Structured Lessons

Ten structured N3 lessons for intermediate learners: news headlines, speech registers, causal expressions, opinions, conditionals, change expressions, workplace Japanese, reading strategies, natural speech, and paragraph writing.

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推 (tuī) — to push

HSK 3 | verb | to push, to shove, to promote or recommend

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评论 (pínglùn) — to comment; commentary

HSK 5 | verb / noun | to comment or critique; a commentary or review

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中 — JLPT N5 Kanji

中 (chuu/naka): inside. JLPT N5 kanji.

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换言之 (huàn yán zhī) — in other words; that is to say

HSK 5 | discourse marker | in other words; to put it another way

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姐姐 (jiějiě) — older sister

HSK 1 | noun | one's elder sister

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架构 (jiàgòu) — framework; to structure

HSK 6 | noun/verb | an organizational framework; to design the structure of

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Lesson 9: Advanced Numbers

Master large numbers, ordinals, fractions, decimals, multipliers (-obl-), distributives (-op-), and the preposition po.

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CF 471C - MUH and House of Cards

A house of cards is built from floors. If a floor contains k rooms, then each room uses two leaning cards, so the rooms themselves consume 2k cards. Between adjacent rooms and above the outermost rooms there is a ceiling made of horizontal cards.

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拿出去 (ná chūqu) — take out (away)

HSK 3 | verb + directional complement | to carry something out of an enclosed space, away from the speaker

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