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Curated readings by topic and HSK level, with pinyin and translation: explore knowledge while you practice Chinese.
- HSK 2Culture
Why can seals using the same red paste print red or white characters?
同样用红色，为什么印出的字有红有白？
- HSK 2Nature and environment
Was the yellow in green leaves there all along?
绿叶里的黄色，原来早就有了？
- HSK 2Sports
Does a tennis ball bounce entirely because of the air inside?
网球能弹起来，全靠里面的气吗？
- HSK 2Arts and entertainment
How can one guitar string produce different notes?
同一根吉他弦，怎么弹出不同的音？
- HSK 2History and archaeology
Were the patterns on this ancient pillow painted on?
这只古枕头的花纹，是画出来的吗？
- HSK 2Prehistory and geology
Why do mountains in a desert contain fossils of sea life?
沙漠里的山，怎么会有海里的化石？