Chat about where friends study Chinese while exploring 哪儿 and 哪里 across Beijing and Shanghai. Practice asking “where”, talking about “here” and “there”, and using the modest reply 哪里哪里 to accept a compliment.
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我听钱老师说,“where”是“ 哪儿 ”。
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“ 哪儿 ”也可以。
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“ 哪儿 ”也是“where”。
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你在 哪儿 学汉语?
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北京人喜欢说“ 哪儿 ”,上海人喜欢说“哪里”。
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北京人说“ 哪儿 ”。
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小米:北京人喜欢说“ 这儿 ”和“ 那儿 ”。
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上海人也说“ 这儿 ”和“ 那儿 ”。
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儿 ”、“ 哪儿 ”、“ 这儿 ”和“ 那儿 ”。
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上海的大学生,“哪里”、“ 哪儿 ”都说。
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他们也说“ 这儿 ”、“ 那儿 ”。
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,也可以说“ 哪儿 !
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哪儿 !”
Why would a millionaire leave a table of lobster and wagyu untouched? This story explores the hidden rules of business dining and the true cost of staying alert.
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整桌的龙虾、和牛,他 一点儿 没有碰,全程只动了三次筷子:一筷子鱼,一根青菜,半碗汤。
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服务员过来要撤,他说,放着吧, 等会儿 还喝。
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偶尔转过来跟我点个头,笑 一下儿 。
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那种笑是绷着的,嘴角拉平,眼睛里 一点儿 温度也没有,也不是冷冷的,就是那种空空的感觉。
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旁边他公司的一位副总赶紧抓起公筷,夹了 一块儿 和牛放到他碟子里。
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散席后他说要送我 一段儿 。
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路上他接了个电话,语气一下子变了,变得 有点儿 凶。
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那桌全是鲍、参、翅、肚, 一多半儿 见都没见过。
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车里安静了 一小会儿 。
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他说你看,永远都是这样,永远 事儿 都是不断。
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他摇下车窗跟我说了句,改天 有空儿 来我办公室坐坐。
Ever wondered where old Beijing's tea-drinking culture has gone? Follow a visitor discovering why locals now avoid famous tea houses—and practice expressing surprise and comparisons in Chinese along the way.
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前天有个朋友告诉我,要想了解老北京的文化,应该去老茶馆喝一次" 大碗儿茶 "。
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我问一个老北京哪个茶馆 儿 最好。
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很多老北京以前是有去 茶馆儿 喝茶的习惯的。
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可现在的茶馆虽然还是可以喝茶,但是去 那儿 的人大多不是老北京。
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他们去 那儿 不是为了喝茶,是为了 玩儿 。
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北京有一个有名的老茶馆 儿 ,叫“老舍茶馆”。
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现在去 那儿 的都是外地的,很少老北京。
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因为在 那儿 可以一边喝茶,一边看表演,看唱歌、跳舞什么的。
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这还是 茶馆儿 吗?
Join a family on a sweltering Beijing Sunday as a boy learns a funny lesson about playing outside in the summer heat. Perfect for HSK 1 learners.
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我的 儿子 对我说:“爸爸,我想去学校 玩儿 “。
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“那,我可以一个人 玩儿 ”。
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我和我爱人在北京七月的下午两点,坐上车和 儿子 去学校。
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到了学校, 儿子 看了看,学校里真的一个人也没有。
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儿子 对我说:“学校今天真的很热、很热”。
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儿子 :“爸爸,你去我们学校玩吧!
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我现在觉得喝水最 好玩儿 “。
In this warm dialogue, a parent introduces their family at a restaurant. A teacher gently corrects common mistakes about family words and names, making it perfect for HSK 2 learners.
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那是我的大 儿子 ,他的姓名是“小明”。
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旁边是我的小 女儿 ,小花。
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B:你只有一个 儿子 ,所以不要说“大 儿子 ”,也不要说“小 女儿 ”,就说“ 女儿 ”就好。
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那是我的 儿子 和 女儿 。
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B:“小明”是你 儿子 的名字,但是不是“姓名”。
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没事儿 。
This simple HSK 2 story introduces a warm family of six. Follow Little Bao and his British wife as they raise their two green-eyed children, each with their own personality.
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“小包先生”的家有六口人,他的爸妈、 儿子 、 女儿 和他们两口子。
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小包的 女儿 七岁, 儿子 五岁。
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朋友们叫他的 女儿 “包小妹”,叫他 儿子 “小小包”。
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包小妹最喜欢 画画儿 。
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她最喜欢画自己的家人,但是她不喜欢和弟弟一起 画画儿 。
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弟弟太小,也不喜欢 画画儿 , 一会儿 跳上跳下, 一会儿 跑来跑去。
This heartwarming story reveals the quiet devotion of a father. As you read, notice the repeated actions and how a simple cup of tea becomes meaningful.
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他一个人坐在 那儿 ,看外边。
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大中问:“老先生,您天天坐在 这儿 看外边,您在看什么呢?”
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老先生看看大中,对大中说:“五年前,我 儿子 也在这家饭店工作。
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我天天坐在 这儿 看外边,觉得我 儿子 还会回来。”
Follow Dazhong, a busy worker in China, as he finds warmth and kindness at a small noodle shop. Practice everyday words for food, weather, and expressing gratitude.
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老先生很高兴,对大中说:“不客气,多吃 一点儿 。”
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今天雨太大,我想你还没吃晚饭,我在 这儿 看你来不来。”
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大中吃了热热的面条,觉得今天晚上 一点儿 也不冷了。
Before you read, think about the questions you ask every day. This simple poem shows you how to ask age, price, time, and more in friendly Chinese.
Follow Xiao Li as he copes with the effects of forest fires near his home in the US and reflects on environmental changes. A thoughtful story for HSK 4 learners.
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爸爸说,今年还好,就是 有一点儿 干。
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挂了电话,小李看着窗外,心里 有点儿 难过。
This playful rhyme helps you learn family words in Chinese. Practice saying who's who with simple questions and answers!
Read about a work trip to Beijing where a group of colleagues takes a very large airplane. Practice weather words and actions in a simple travel story.
This is a short dialogue about a shopping trip. A woman buys many things, including food, drinks, furniture, and pet food, while her boyfriend reminds her not to overspend.
In this funny HSK 2 story, a boy asks his father for money every day. When his father tries to teach him a lesson, the boy's clever reply will make you laugh.
In this dialogue, two people chat while waiting outside a cinema. You'll hear common phrases for talking about hobbies, sports, and movie preferences.
Meet Dr. Mi, a doctor and teacher at Sichuan University. This simple HSK 1 story shows his daily routine from morning to night, helping you learn time expressions and everyday activities.
This short, rhythmic text is a famous Chinese tongue twister. It helps beginners practice the difference between sì (four) and shí (ten) while building confidence in speaking.
Meet Gao Youpeng, a friendly Beijing coworker who welcomes the narrator with local dishes and a simple language-exchange plan. This warm HSK 2 story is perfect for first readings about work and friendship.
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他今天从上海回来,晚上就和我去了一个 饭馆儿 吃北京菜。
This playful HSK 1 poem twists words you already know and asks how an hour can be small. Read it aloud and laugh; a fun way to practice Chinese.
A young man helps an old man look for his cat. But the real surprise is why the old man wanted to find the cat. Read on to learn about kindness and friendship.
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老先生对白天明说:“我八十岁了, 儿子 和 女儿 都在北京工作,我一个人住在这里。
This short poem plays with words that sound alike, comparing things that are good to watch, read, hear, or taste. Perfect for practicing basic adjectives like 好 and 真.
Meet Xiao Shang, who is heading back to Shanghai. She compares two ways to travel and tells us why she prefers the slower one. This story helps you practice comparing transportation in simple Chinese.
Before you read, think about names: a train is called 'fire vehicle' in Chinese, but there's no fire! This simple rhyme will help you laugh while reviewing everyday words.
Read this short story about people waiting in the rain for a new phone. You will practice numbers, time, and everyday vocabulary.
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苹果商店外边人很多, 一半儿 是北京大学的大学生。