Everyday greetings are a gateway to natural Chinese. Practice time-based hellos like “早上好” and “晚安,” learn to address teachers with the respectful “您,” and see how families skip formalities to speak warmly at home.
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你 好 ！
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您 好 ！
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大家 好 ！
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早上，晚上， 好好好 ！
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早上见面 早上好 ！
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晚上回家 晚上好 ！
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手机 问好 说早安！
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看见老师说 您好 ！
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你好 ！
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您好 ！
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家人、朋友关系 好 ，“谢谢”、“您”、“请”太客气，在家说话不客气，可以不说“您和请”。
In this HSK 1 story, two old friends from Britain and China share a meal with their girlfriends. A simple question about who pays leads to a clever and funny solution.
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我们是老朋友，也是 好朋友 。
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我们认识十多年了， 很好 的朋友。
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谢大中对大家说：“英国和中国是 好 朋友，是不是？”
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英国和中国是 好朋友 。
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我说：”今天谢大中不想和我做 好朋友 了。
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.
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这个下午，天气 很好 。
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雨 好看 。
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雨 好听 。
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雨说：你 好 ，你 好 。
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我说：你 好 ，你 好 。
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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A：高老师， 您好 啊！
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B： 你好 ！
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这里的山东菜很 好吃 。
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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 。
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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高友朋是一个非常 好的 人。
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这是我第一次在中国吃中国菜，很 好吃 ，我很喜欢。
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高友朋的英语 不好 ，我想我可以和他一起学习。
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我教他英文，他教我中文，每天学几个词，很快，我们的英语和汉语都能 好 很多。
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.
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好 电影 好看 ， 好 书 不好 看。
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好 歌真 好听 ，真话不 好听 。
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好 菜真 好吃 ， 好吃 也 好看 。
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可乐真 好喝 ， 好喝 还 好玩儿 。
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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这几天，他一直 睡不好 。
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爸爸说，今年 还好 ，就是有一点儿干。
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不过， 好在 没有听说有起火的地方。
Enjoy this simple story about a patient and a mysterious apple. It shows how a small act of kindness can make someone feel at home, and you'll learn key words for feelings and daily life.
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马家友病 好了 ，要去谢谢谢医生。
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桌子上有老先生写的字：“我的朋友，你天天都 好 ！”
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马家友吃了手里的苹果，觉得这个苹果 真好吃 ！
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.
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Ａ： 你好 ！
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最近我每周都游两三次，但看电影是我最大的 爱好 ！
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.
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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大中听了，看那杯不热的茶，觉得老先生 很好 。
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今天，热茶 做好 了，请您喝。”
Before you start learning Chinese, master the most important phrases: greetings. This short dialogue shows you how to say hello and goodbye, and how to respond politely.
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.
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休息两星期，七天住医院医生人 很好 ，房间大漂亮。
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什么都要钱，还都不 好吃 。
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.
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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大中 吃好 面条，都对老先生说：“谢谢您，面条很 好吃 。”
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老先生给大中 做好 了热面条。
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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他说今年出口 不好做 ，运费涨了三成，利润压到五个点以下。
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你多夹几口，别人就知道你 好 哪口。
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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看一下“人体所需营养”目录，就明白一个人 最好 每天吃10到30种以上的食物，这样才能得到各种各样的营养。
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当然，就算是没有误会，方便面也 不好 多吃。
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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比如，到底英美政治制度哪个更 好 一点？
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这么 好吃的 东西，我相信你没有吃过。”
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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大山：小米，你的汉语 真好 。
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大山说我的汉语 很好 。
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.
This short, simple story follows a shopper's trip to the supermarket to buy apples. You'll learn useful vocabulary for shopping, prices, and comparing things.
This playful poem turns numbers into a rhythm of daily life. As you read, practice counting, days of the week, and common time words in a fun, memorable way.
Learn the fascinating story behind the Chinese idiom '东山再起' (Dongshan Zaiji), which means to make a comeback. Discover its historical roots and modern usage.
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这个成语人人都会用，但是“东山”是什么意思， 好多人 不知道。
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.
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.
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.
Join a beginner as they ask a Chinese friend to teach them how to cook. This simple HSK 1 dialogue shows that learning one dish at a time is the best way to start.
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.
This playful rhyme helps you learn family words in Chinese. Practice saying who's who with simple questions and answers!
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哥哥和弟弟，姐姐和妹妹也是我家人，也是 好朋友 。
This playful poem helps you count and practice vocabulary about clothes, students, and pets. Enjoy the rhythm while learning new words.
Follow a day from waking at six-thirty to coming home at eight, then leap across days, months, and years. This simple story helps you practice speaking about routines and life changes with clear time words.
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.
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坐火车比坐飞机便宜得多，去飞机场也要花很多时间，所以，小商觉得坐火车比坐飞机 好 。
Ever noticed how similar Chinese words can be? This rhyme plays with place names and homophones, from schools to hotels, even throwing in Samsung's origin. A lighthearted way to boost your word power.
