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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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- HSK Read
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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


