Susan viewed the HSK with a curious mixture of loathing and admiration. The test had certainly not been kind to her; it took pleasure in pointing out her grammatical failings and treated errors in Chinese word choice as abominations. Yet it was hard not to admire the exam for its dedication to its mission. For while it was often cruel, its cruelty was a form of kindness, or at least emotionally indifferent assistance to those seeking self-improvement.

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