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Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · 586 words · 6 minutes · 0 reads · Intermediate

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This graded Chinese reading practice article combines authentic reading with optional pinyin, translation, audio, vocabulary, and comprehension practice.

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Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Updated
Sunday, September 20, 2026

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Reading questions and answers

How did the teacher explain the saying 'take him out to the Meridian Gate and behead him' to the students?

The Meridian Gate was used for grand ceremonies.

According to the passage, what is the number of rooms in the Forbidden City?

More than eight thousand rooms.

What is the origin of the name 'golden brick'?

Because they sound like metal when tapped.

What was the original practical function of the ridge beasts on the roof?

To fix the roof tiles.

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