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Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · 963 words · 5 minutes · 2 reads · Expert

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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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HSK Read
Published
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Updated
Sunday, September 20, 2026

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城墙,一本读不完的古书

Reading questions and answers

What does the author compare the Xi'an city wall to?

A thread-bound ancient book with yellowed pages

According to the article, what was the original function of the city wall?

Serving as solid armor for the city

Why does the author say the gateways are a betrayal of the wall's original intention?

The gateways point to opening and connection, opposite to the wall's blocking and defense

What does the article want to illustrate by saying 'bricks are small, the wall is big'?

The dialectical relationship between small and big

What scenes does the author see when sitting idly at the foot of the wall?

Ants, swallows, fish, ducks, and relaxing people

How does the article describe the current role of the city wall?

A marker of the city's annual rings, witnessing development and shaping spirit

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