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HSK 3.0 · Level 7-9Unit 4Lesson 91

The Absurdity of Clowns

小丑的荒谬 Xiǎochǒu de Huāngmiù

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Amy

Explore the realms of absurdity and folly with words like 'clown', 'idiot', and idioms that highlight the ridiculousness of certain situations. Discuss the abstract nature of concepts and the pitfalls of overcomplicating ideas.

Unit 4: Illusion & Reality (虚实之间) — illusion-reality
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June 27, 2026

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TopicThe Absurdity of Clowns
TaskExplore the realms of absurdity and folly with words like 'clown', 'idiot', and idioms that highlight the ridiculousness of certain situations. Discuss the abstract nature of concepts and the pitfalls of overcomplicating ideas.
Skillslistening, spoken response, reading characters

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