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Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · 657 words · 4 minutes · 0 reads · Advanced
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This graded Chinese reading practice article combines authentic reading with optional pinyin, translation, audio, vocabulary, and comprehension practice.
- Author
- HSK Read
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- Tuesday, September 1, 2026
- Updated
- Sunday, September 20, 2026
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Reading questions and answers
According to the article, what was the primary original function of the 24 solar terms?
Guide agricultural production
Which solar term marks the longest day of the year?
Summer Solstice
According to the article, what custom do northern Chinese people have on 'Dongzhi' (Winter Solstice)?
Eat dumplings
Which solar term describes the scene of 'weather turning cool, with dew forming on grass leaves'?
White Dew
What international recognition did the 24 solar terms receive in 2016?
Inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity


