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HSK 3.0 · Level 7-9Unit 3Lesson 71

When Setbacks Flood In

挫折泛滥 Cuòzhé fànlàn

Jason
Amy

Discuss the experience of facing setbacks and how they can feel overwhelming, like a flood. Explore the concepts of folding under pressure, misplacing priorities, and the clarity that comes after challenges settle.

Unit 3: Letting Go & Change (放手与变化) — letting-go-change
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June 27, 2026

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TopicWhen Setbacks Flood In
TaskDiscuss the experience of facing setbacks and how they can feel overwhelming, like a flood. Explore the concepts of folding under pressure, misplacing priorities, and the clarity that comes after challenges settle.
Skillslistening, spoken response, reading characters

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