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Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · 785 words · 6 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.

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HSK Read
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Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Updated
Sunday, September 20, 2026

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十二生肖的故事

Reading questions and answers

How long is the cycle of the Chinese zodiac?

Twelve years

In the story, how did the rat get first place?

Rode on the ox's back and jumped off at the end to take the lead

What was the order of the Chinese zodiac related to according to the ancients?

The time of day the animals appear

In ancient times, what could people know if someone told their zodiac sign?

His approximate age

What do people do during their zodiac year according to the reading?

Wear red socks and red belts

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