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Chinese Learning Notes

A collection of notes, resources, and reflections from my journey learning Chinese.

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Mar 22, 2026
Finishing HSK1 (…and Why I’m Not Taking the Exam)
What I used to finish HSK1, my 37/40 mock exam story, and how I’m actually approaching learning Chinese moving forward.
hsk1learningreflection
Mar 22, 2026
前 vs 后 (…and Why It Broke My Brain)
Why 前 (qián) and 后 (hòu) feel intuitive—until you use them for time.
hsk1grammartime
Feb 17, 2026
要 vs 想
Difference between 要 (yào) and 想 (xiǎng) when expressing desire or intention.
hsk1grammar