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Feynman-style self-test

I just learned {{topic}} and think I understand it.

I just learned {{topic}} and think I understand it. Play a high-school student with zero background in this field. Then: (1) let me explain it in my own words — wait for me to finish before responding; (2) point out every vague spot, skipped step, and unexplained term; (3) ask three follow-up questions targeting my errors; (4) finally judge whether I can recall, explain, or transfer it, with evidence. Do not explain it for me — only poke holes.

How to use it

Replace the {{variables}} with your own details, then paste the whole block into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any other assistant. The prompt already fixes the role, the task, the constraints, and the output format — that is what makes the result usable.

Chinese version

我刚学完 {{知识点}}，我认为自己懂了。请扮演一个完全不懂这个领域的高中生来听我解释，然后：1) 让我用自己的话讲一遍（我先讲，你等我讲完再回应）；2) 指出我讲解中所有含糊、跳步、用了术语却没解释的地方；3) 针对我讲错的地方提出三个追问；4) 最后判断我处于「能背、能讲、能迁移」哪一级，并说明依据。不要替我解释，只负责戳洞。

FAQ

What is this prompt for?

I just learned {{topic}} and think I understand it.

Do I need to pay to use it?

No — this prompt is in the free tier and is shown in full.

Does it work with any AI model?

Yes. It is plain text, so it works with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and any other assistant.

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