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Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · 285 words · 3 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

What type of piece did Gongming Yi first play for the cow?

An elegant piece

How did the cow react after hearing the sounds Gongming Yi imitated?

Raised its head, pricked up its ears and listened attentively

Why did the cow still have no reaction after Gongming Yi changed several pieces?

Because the cow couldn't understand the elegant music

According to the story, what does the idiom 'playing music to a cow' mean?

Speaking without considering the audience

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