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Hello everyone Today [we] talk about books The book is biology

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This episode is calibrated for HSK 1 (beginner) learners.

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What vocabulary does this episode teach?

Key words: 自私 (zìsī, "selfish"); 人性 (rénxìng, "human nature"); 合作 (hézuò, "to cooperate / cooperation"); 骗 (piàn, "to cheat / to deceive"); 机会 (jīhuì, "opportunity / chance"); 乐观 (lèguān, "optimistic").

What grammar patterns appear in this episode?

A + 是 + B: Standard definition pattern, equating A with B (A is B). Used frequently here to define terms. Subject + 会 + Verb: Expresses ability or possibility (can/will do something). Subject + 很 + Adjective: Simple description. '很' (hěn) is often used to link a noun and an adjective, even if not emphasized as 'very'.

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At https://fluentide.com/episodes/darwin-and-human-nature — full transcript, line-by-line English translation, pinyin, vocabulary notes, and grammar callouts.

Are People Selfish? Darwin, Biology Books and a Simple Look at Human Nature — HSK 1 Chinese Listening Practice (1:37)

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