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Wednesday, September 2, 2026 · 1368 words · 8 minutes · 1 reads · Advanced
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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
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- Wednesday, September 2, 2026
- Updated
- Sunday, September 20, 2026
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Reading questions and answers
What does the author mean by saying that his mother has "never been far away"?
Mother lives in the author's heart.
Why did the author say his mother was always "not hungry" at mealtimes?
Because there wasn't enough food, she gave it to others.
What did the mother do the morning after that autumn night?
She struggled to get up and cook for the family.
What does the author say is more precious than any wealth that his mother left him?
Toughness and responsibility in facing difficulties.
When the author says "What is my suffering compared to hers?", what attitude does he show?
He thinks his own suffering is not worth complaining about.


