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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.

• 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"。

• 他说，现在喜欢去茶馆 喝 茶的老北京不很多了。

• 很多老北京以前是有去茶馆儿 喝 茶的习惯的。

• 老北京们去茶馆，就是因为想 喝 茶，也为了跟朋友说说话什么的。

• 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。

• 他们去那儿不是为了 喝 茶，是为了玩儿。

• 游客想去 喝 茶，还要买门票。

• 因为在那儿可以一边 喝 茶，一边看表演，看唱歌、跳舞什么的。

• 喝 茶还要买票？

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.

• 老先生不 喝 茶，也不吃东西。

• 大中想：“老先生天天来，茶不热了也不 喝 ，他天天在看什么呢？”

• 大中很高兴，做了一杯热茶，给老先生 喝 。

• 今天，热茶做好了，请您 喝 。”

• 老先生坐在七号桌子前， 喝 了第一口热茶。

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.

• 这个商店有很多东西，有吃的东西也有 喝的 东西。

• 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。

This short, soothing piece is about missing someone on a rainy night. The sentences are simple and repeat often, so you can practice reading while feeling the warm emotion.

• 我坐在桌前，在 喝 一杯茶，一杯热热的茶。

• 你有热茶 喝 吗？

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.

• 他喜欢 喝 茶，也喜欢 喝 咖啡。

• 吃了晚饭后，他会 喝 一杯普洱茶。

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.

• 我和妈妈去那个商店买点 喝 的东西。

• 我现在觉得 喝水 最好玩儿“。

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.

• 服务员过来要撤，他说，放着吧，等会儿还 喝 。

• 他没接话，端起茶杯 喝 了一口。

This simple story introduces you to a family and what each member likes to do. Learn helpful words for food and daily activities as you read about Grandpa, Grandma, Mom, Dad, and the kids.

• 爷爷吃面包，奶奶 喝 牛奶。

• 爸爸 喝 热茶妈妈吃冷菜。

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.

• 可乐真 好喝 ， 好喝 还好玩儿。

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.

• 这边请，请进请坐请 喝茶 ；

Welcome! This short poem helps you practice the months, weekdays, and mealtimes in Chinese. Read it aloud and notice the rhythm. You already know many of these words!

• 早上吃早饭，上午 喝 早茶，中午吃午饭。