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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对面做服装的老总接话说，那你 还 撑什么。
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碗里的汤 还 剩半碗，已经凉了。
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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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我说 还行 。
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他说“ 还行 ”是哪种“ 还行 ”。
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结果第二天对方笑着砍了他五个点的价，一边 还 看着他眼睛说，看你昨天吃东西的样子就知道你这人没坏心眼，肯定没跟我们要高价，就便宜百分之五吧。
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肚子里那一桌三万多的饭菜 还没 消化，沉甸甸的。
Think instant noodles are unhealthy? This HSK 6 article challenges common myths and reveals surprising facts about nutrition, oil, and salt in this convenient food.
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可是，根据前几年的有关数据，中国方便面的年人平均消费量是三十五份，远不如日本，甚至 还 不到韩国的一半。
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但是事实上：无论是使用热风干燥 还是 通过油炸干燥，方便面中的水分含量都很低，一般都低于2%。
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但方便面除了小麦面粉，里面 还有 油和脱水的蔬菜叶子等等材料。
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这样看来，方便面所含的营养成分甚至 还 高于中国人最爱的馒头、米饭、面包之类的主食。
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而当人们用开水泡面的时候，如果不另外加盐， 还 会觉得淡。
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是咸 还是 淡，人们可以自己控制。
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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小李想，要是天气 还 这么热， 还 不下雨，整个森林都要烧没了。
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科学家说，受影响的不只是森林里的动物和植物， 还有 附近的城市。
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新闻里 还 说，最近这些年，美国西部每年都出现的森林大火是气候变化的结果。
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爸爸说，今年 还好 ，就是有一点儿干。
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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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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游客想去喝茶， 还要 买门票。
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喝茶 还要 买票？
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这 还是 茶馆儿吗？
This humorous dialogue follows a man who spends all his savings on his girlfriend's Apple phone and a lucky number, leaving him broke. A fun read for HSK 3 learners.
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那你网球 还 打吗？
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B： 还没完 呢。
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她 还要 换一个电话号码，我帮她选了一个888的号码——这个号码又要八百块。
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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他想：“十点了，太晚了，那个小饭店 还 开吗？”
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大中问老先生：“老先生，十点多了，您怎么 还没 回家？”
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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。”
Is four years to reach HSK 5 fast or slow? Follow a conversation between two learners as they compare study hours and share realistic strategies for busy adults.
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我自己 还 下了一个APP，做HSK题，自己学了最多两百个小时。
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我 还有 太多要学习的东西。
Discover how a simple letter from a cookie seller led to an unexpected friendship with a famous scholar. This heartwarming story explores kindness and connection across social divides.
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他除了做饼干、卖饼干， 还 爱读一点书，喜欢与人讨论政治制度。
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““我 还 可以说，我们这个地方，有一个卖饼干的，每天在街上叫卖饼干，但他 还 愿意关心国家大事，关心英美的政治制度，希望国家能走上正确的道路──只这件奇事，已够使我乐观，使我高兴了。
Step through a full day—from morning routines to bedtime—and pick up practical phrases for telling time and talking about your own schedule with a typical Chinese rhyme.
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.
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我买了鸡蛋、面包、牛奶， 还有 一些水果，这些都是你和我的吃的和喝的东西， 还有 给我们的小猫和小狗吃的东西。
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.
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昨天你找我要五块钱，今天你再要五块钱，明天是不是 还要 再要五块钱。
Before you read, try clapping the rhythm. This poem introduces the days of the week and a fun secret: Chinese has two names for Sunday, but no 'Week Seven'!
In this dialogue, two people chat while waiting outside a cinema. You'll hear common phrases for talking about hobbies, sports, and movie preferences.
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.
Follow a traveler's unexpected hospital stay in China, where counting days and costs becomes practical learning. Practice numbers, dates, food prices, and simple descriptions of a doctor and room.
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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白天明问：“老先生，您家里有大白猫，您怎么 还要 找大白猫呢？”
Before you read, close your eyes and imagine a rainy afternoon. This story uses simple HSK 1 words to show how rain can become a talking friend.
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.
