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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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理论 (lǐlùn) — theory

HSK 5 | noun | systematic body of ideas explaining phenomena

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想象 (xiǎngxiàng) — to imagine; imagination

HSK 4 | verb / noun | to imagine; imagination

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N4 Kanji: 手 (Hand)

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

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写完 (xiě wán) — to finish writing

HSK 2 | verb + result complement | indicates writing is fully completed

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宣传 (xuānchuán) — Publicize

HSK 4 | verb/noun | to publicize, to promote; publicity, propaganda

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新鲜 (xīnxiān) — fresh

HSK 4 | adjective | recently produced or obtained; not stale or decayed

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负责 (fùzé) — to be responsible for; in charge of

HSK 4 | verb | bearing responsibility for a task or outcome

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进步 (jìnbù) — progress; to make progress

HSK 5 | noun/verb | advancement or improvement in ability, knowledge, or society

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〜べし / 〜べからず (classical should / must not)

N1 grammar: classical auxiliary べし expressing obligation/certainty, and its negative form べからず (must not). Appears in laws, school rules, mottos, and literary contexts.

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涌现 (yǒngxiàn) — to emerge in large numbers

HSK 5 | verb | to emerge; to spring up; to appear in abundance

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羡慕 (xiànmù) — to envy; to admire

HSK 5 | verb | to envy, to admire, to look up to with longing

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博弈 (bóyì) — game (theory), strategic contest

HSK 5 | noun/verb | a strategic game or contest involving competing interests and decisions

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考核 (kǎohé) — assessment; to evaluate

HSK 5 | verb/noun | to assess, evaluate, or appraise performance; an assessment

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N4 Kanji: 雪 (Snow)

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

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叫 (jiào) — to be called; to call out; to ask

HSK 1 | verb | used to give one's name, to shout, or to ask someone to do something

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米饭 (mǐfàn) — cooked rice

HSK 1 | noun | cooked rice, steamed rice

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流利 (liúlì) — fluent

HSK 3 | adjective | fluent, smooth — describes language production that flows without stopping

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Lesson 10: Weather Deep Dive

Describe changing weather, understand forecasts, and use 越来越 to express gradual change in Chinese.

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传媒 (chuánméi) — media; mass media

HSK 5 | noun | media; mass media; communications industry

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方案 (fāng'àn) — plan; scheme; program; proposal

HSK 4 | noun | a detailed plan or scheme for achieving something

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千 (qiān) — thousand

HSK 1 | number | one thousand; used in compound numbers and pricing

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压力 (yālì) — pressure; stress

HSK 5 | noun | pressure, stress, burden

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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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激进的 (jījìn de) — radical

HSK 5 | adjective | advocating extreme or rapid change; radical

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提到 (tídào) — to mention; to bring up

HSK 4 | verb | to refer to something briefly in speech or writing

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热情 (rèqíng) — warm, enthusiastic, passionate

HSK 2 | adjective/noun | warm-hearted, enthusiastic, passion

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怎么 (zěnme) — how, why

HSK 1 | adverb/pronoun | interrogative asking about manner or reason

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妹妹 (mèimei) — younger sister

HSK 1 | noun | one's younger sister

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追 (zhuī) — to chase; to pursue

HSK 3 | verb | to chase after someone or something; to pursue a goal or person

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发展 (fāzhǎn) — development; to develop

HSK 4 | verb/noun | to grow or expand in a positive direction

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互联网 (hùliánwǎng) — internet; web

HSK 4 | noun | the global network connecting computers worldwide

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价值观 (jiàzhíguān) — values, value system

HSK 5 | noun | a person's or society's set of moral and ethical values

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历史 (lìshǐ) — history; historical

HSK 4 | noun/adjective | the record of past events or something relating to the past

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正确 (zhèngquè) — correct / right

HSK 4 | adjective | correct; right; accurate

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困难 (kùnnán) — difficult; trouble; hardship

HSK 4 | adjective/noun | something that is hard to do or a challenging situation

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普通 (pǔtōng) — ordinary / common

HSK 3 | adjective | ordinary, common, average — not special

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根本 (gēnběn) — fundamental, root; fundamentally, at all

HSK 5 | adjective / adverb / noun | basic and essential; at the most basic level; not at all (negative)

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道 — Kanji Reference

道 (road, way): 12 strokes, JLPT N5. On: ドウ、トウ. Kun: みち.

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相对 (xiāngduì) — relatively; comparatively

HSK 4 | adjective / adverb | relative; in comparison to something else

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无论 (wúlùn) — no matter; regardless of

HSK 4 | conjunction | expressing unconditional situations

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药 (yào) — medicine

HSK 3 | noun | medicine, medication, drug

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合同 (hétong) — contract; agreement

HSK 5 | noun | contract, written agreement

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CF 470G - Hamming Distance

The task is to compute the Hamming distance between two strings of equal length. In practical terms, you are comparing two sequences of letters and counting how many positions contain different characters. Each mismatch contributes exactly one to the distance.

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累 (lèi) — tired

HSK 1 | adjective | tired, fatigued, exhausted

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二 — JLPT N5 Kanji

二 (ni/futa-tsu): two. JLPT N5 kanji.

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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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Supplement 8: Vocabulary — Emotions & Abstract Concepts

Sindarin words for emotions, philosophical concepts, and states of being — including the key philosophical terms estel, amarth, and gûr that Tolkien embedded in his Elvish worldview.

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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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週 — JLPT N5 Kanji

週 (shuu/): week. JLPT N5 kanji.

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JLPT N4 Lesson 9: Noun Modification and Nominalizers

Master Japanese noun modification through relative clauses (plain form + noun), 〜という + noun, and the critical nominalizers 〜の and 〜こと. Learn 〜ところ, ことがある (experience/possibility), ことにする, and ことになる.

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烹饪 (pēngrèn) — to cook, cooking

HSK 4 | verb/noun | the art or act of preparing food by applying heat

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领导 (lǐngdǎo) — leader; leadership; to lead

HSK 4 | verb/noun | to lead or a person in a leadership position

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战略 (zhànlüè) — strategy

HSK 4 | noun / adjective | strategy; strategic

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店 — Kanji Reference

店 (store, shop): 8 strokes, JLPT N5. On: テン. Kun: みせ.

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信封 (xìnfēng) — envelope

HSK 3 | noun | a paper container for sending letters

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Lesson 14: Prefixes

Sindarin word-building with prefixes: directional, negative, intensifying, and stative prefixes with 40+ examples from attested names.

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融资 (róngzī) — to raise funds; financing

HSK 5 | verb / noun | to raise capital; the act of financing

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很 (hěn) — very, quite (intensifier)

HSK 1 | adverb | intensifier before adjectives; also a default linking tone

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JLPT N3 Lesson 5: Advanced Conditionals and Timing

Master six N3 conditional and temporal patterns: 〜さえ〜ば, 〜うちに, 〜たびに, 〜とたんに, 〜て以来, and 〜次第 — each with contrast to N4 basic conditionals.

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消息 (xiāoxi) — news; information

HSK 3 | noun | a piece of news or information about recent events

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按照 (ànzhào) — according to; in accordance with

HSK 4 | preposition | following a standard or instruction

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西瓜 (xīguā) — watermelon

HSK 1 | noun | watermelon

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巩固 (gǒnggù) — to consolidate; to strengthen

HSK 5 | verb | to make something firmer, stronger, or more secure

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〜まじき — JLPT N1 Grammar

N1 grammar pattern 〜まじき: a literary/formal adjectival form meaning 'unworthy of, should not, inexcusable for' — expressing strong moral condemnation.

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统一 (tǒngyī) — unification, unified, to unify

HSK 5 | verb/adjective/noun | bringing together into a single coherent whole

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总而言之 (zǒng ér yán zhī) — in summary; in short; to sum up

HSK 5 | discourse marker | in summary; in short; to sum up

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短 (duǎn) — short (in length)

HSK 1 | adjective | short (in length or duration)

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转变 (zhuǎnbiàn) — to transform; to change; transition

HSK 4 | verb/noun | a significant change or transformation

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简化 (jiǎnhuà) — to simplify, to streamline

HSK 5 | verb | reduction of complexity while preserving core function

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跑回去 (pǎo huíqu) — run back

HSK 3 | verb + directional complement | to run back to a place away from the speaker

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技能 (jìnéng) — skill; ability

HSK 4 | noun | skill; technical ability; competence

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请求 (qǐngqiú) — to request; request

HSK 3 | verb/noun | to make a request or an appeal

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立场 (lìchǎng) — standpoint; position

HSK 5 | noun | a person's or group's point of view or stance on an issue

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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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专业 (zhuānyè) — major; specialty; professional

HSK 3 | noun / adjective | major field of study; specialized skill or knowledge

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努力 (nǔlì) — to work hard; effort; diligently

HSK 4 | verb / noun / adverb | applying sustained energy and determination

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证明 (zhèngmíng) — to prove; proof; certificate

HSK 5 | verb / noun | to demonstrate the truth of something; a document proving a fact

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Lesson 13: Idioms in Context (成语 II)

Master five more classical Chinese idioms, focusing on cautionary tales, irony, and the use of idiomatic variation in context.

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面对 (miànduì) — to face / to confront

HSK 4 | verb | to face; to confront; to deal with

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小 (xiǎo) — small / little

HSK 1 | adjective | small, little, young

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对于 (duìyú) — regarding; with respect to; as for

HSK 4 | preposition | indicating the object of an action or attitude

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明白 (míngbai) — to understand, clear

HSK 2 | verb / adjective | to suddenly understand a situation; contrast with 懂 for skill-based comprehension

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Travel Vocabulary

Japanese travel vocabulary: transportation, accommodation, directions, airports, stations, and essential travel phrases.

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设计 (shèjì) — to design; design; plan

HSK 4 | verb / noun | creating or planning something with purpose and structure

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Spaced Repetition (SRS)

How to use spaced repetition systems for Esperanto vocabulary learning — Anki setup, deck strategy, and optimal review habits.

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眼睛 (yǎnjing) — eyes

HSK 3 | noun | eyes, the organs of sight

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宿舍 (sùshè) — dormitory

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

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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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放心 (fàngxīn) — to rest assured; to stop worrying

HSK 3 | verb | to feel at ease; to set one's mind at rest

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地方 (dìfang) — place

HSK 1 | noun | place, location, area (abstract)

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资产 (zīchǎn) — assets; property

HSK 5 | noun | financial or physical assets; wealth owned by a person or entity

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N4 Kanji: 便 (Convenient, Mail)

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

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热力学 (rèlìxué) — thermodynamics

HSK 8 | noun | thermodynamics; the branch of physics dealing with heat and energy

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担任 (dānrèn) — to serve as; to hold (a position)

HSK 4 | verb | officially occupying a role or post

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〜らしい — Japanese Grammar

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

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乐观 (lèguān) — Optimistic

HSK 4 | adjective | having a hopeful, positive outlook

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JLPT N5 Lesson 6: Daily Activities and Verbs

Learn everyday Japanese verbs, understand u-verb and ru-verb conjugation, and express present, past, and negative actions using the polite ます form.

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Lesson 2: Vortaro and Etymology

A systematic guide to Esperanto's authoritative dictionaries, the etymology of its root stock, neologism adoption, and confusable word pairs at advanced level.

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JLPT N5 — Kanji (All 103)

Complete list of all 103 JLPT N5 kanji with stroke count, on-yomi, kun-yomi, meaning, and example words.

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