和 hé, huó, hè

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.

• B：我在学汉语 和 中文。

• A:汉语 和 中文？

• 汉语 和 中文不都是“Chinese”吗？

• 汉语是“说汉语”，也可以“听汉语”；但是中文是“读中文”，中文 和 汉字都是眼睛在看。

• 你有汉语老师 和 中文老师吗？

• 我 和 他学说话，也学认汉字。

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.

• 那，北京人怎么说“here” 和 “there”？

• 小米：北京人喜欢说“这儿” 和 “那儿”。

• 北京人也说“这里” 和 “那里”吗？

• 上海人也说“这儿” 和 “那儿”。

• 我觉得老上海人喜欢说“这里”、“那里” 和 “哪里”，不喜欢说“……

• 儿”、“哪儿”、“这儿” 和 “那儿”。

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.

• 谢大中对大家说：“英国 和 中国是好朋友，是不是？”

• 英国 和 中国是好朋友。

• 我说：”今天谢大中不想 和 我做好朋友了。

• 中国一半、英国一半，饭钱我 和 米小山一人一半。”

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.

• 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。

• 你喜欢的那个桌子 和 椅子，我也买了。”

• 我：“上个星期天，你说你喜欢他们的那个桌子 和 那个电脑椅。

• 我的男友说：“那个桌子 和 椅子有点儿太贵了。

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.

• 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。

• 天天在家里，很多天都没有人 和我 说话。

• 听见有人 和我 说话，我觉得非常高兴。”

• 白天明对老先生说：“老先生，我天天都来这里 和 您说话。

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.

• 他今天从上海回来，晚上就 和 我去了一个饭馆儿吃北京菜。

• 高友朋的英语不好，我想我可以 和 他一起学习。

• 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。

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.

• 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。

• 烤 和牛 上桌的时候别人都在夹。

• 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。

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.

• 在他的晚年，有一位卖饼干的小人物成了他的朋友，给他带来一点意外 和 许多快乐。

• 我只能说，你说的英国制度 和 美国制度其实没有什么不一样。

• 你信上说的那个”杜鲁门没有带走一个人”的故事，也正 和 邱吉尔在一九四五年离开唐宁街十号时没有带走一个人，是一样的。

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.

• 但谢安不想做官，多次拒绝了朝廷的邀请，就住在会稽的东山（今天的浙江省会稽山）， 和 朋友一起游玩。

• 这是一个褒义词，表达的是鼓励 和 佩服。

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.

• A：不是，我 和 我的家人来吃饭。

• 那是我的儿子 和 女儿。

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.

• “小包先生”的家有六口人，他的爸妈、儿子、女儿 和 他们两口子。

• 她最喜欢画自己的家人，但是她不喜欢 和 弟弟一起画画儿。

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.

• 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。

• 春天 和 夏天雨水少，温度高的时候，人们也要特别小心森林大火。

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 我爱人在北京七月的下午两点，坐上车 和 儿子去学校。

• 我 和 妈妈去那个商店买点喝的东西。

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.

• 五星大饭店，中国 和 中文，汉语 和 韩语，汉字 和 汉子。

• 书店有好书，饭店吃 和 住，酒店没有酒。

This playful poem will make you smile as you explore how Chinese words like 'computer' and 'phone' can be funnier than they seem. Get ready to enjoy simple HSK 1 vocabulary and a twist of logic!

• 上班 和 下班，上课 和 下课，上午 和 下午。

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'!

• 星期五 和 星期六。

In this dialogue, two people chat while waiting outside a cinema. You'll hear common phrases for talking about hobbies, sports, and movie preferences.

• Ａ：你喜欢踢足球 和 打篮球吗？

Before you read: this is a short rhyming poem. You will meet a doctor who asks about seeing and hearing. Try to spot words you already know!

• 女士 和 男士，男生 和 女生，先生 和 学生。

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.

• 没事儿说说四 和 十，说好汉语不是事儿。

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.

• 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。

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.

• 我想 和 她学习做饭。

Before you read, meet the grandparents! This rhyming chant helps you practice the different names for maternal and paternal grandparents in Chinese. Listen to the beat and repeat.

• 爷爷 和 奶奶，姥爷 和 姥姥，他们都爱我，我也爱他们。

This playful rhyme helps you learn family words in Chinese. Practice saying who's who with simple questions and answers!

• 哥哥 和 弟弟，姐姐 和 妹妹也是我家人，也是好朋友。

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.

• 我们，我 和 雨，说话。

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.

• 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”。

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!

• 星期日 和 天，日日 和 爱人，超市买菜米，回家做饭忙。