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HSK 4 Chinese reading practice

东郭先生和狼

dōng guō xiān sheng hé láng

Mr. Dongguo and the Wolf

Mr. Dongguo hides a hunted wolf in his book bag, only to discover what the animal plans to do once the danger has passed.

RECOMMENDEDHSK 4
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The Wolf of Zhongshan

The best-known literary form of this fable is associated with the Wolf of Zhongshan. In modern Chinese, 东郭先生 can describe a well-meaning but dangerously undiscerning person who offers kindness to someone intent on causing harm.

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Answer three questions without looking at the English translation.

01东郭先生把狼藏在哪里？
02猎人走远以后，狼想做什么？
03老人怎样让狼再次钻进袋子？
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