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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.

• 马家友 生病了，在医院的三号房间住。

• 马家友 觉得是医院给的。

• 马家友 病好了，要去谢谢谢医生。

• 谢医生对 马家友 说：“苹果不是医院给的。

• 家人 都不在，要多吃水果。”

• 马家友 去二号房间找老先生。

• 老先生 回家 了，不在病房。

• 马家友 吃了手里的苹果，觉得这个苹果真好吃！

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.

• 你也来 这家 饭店吃饭？

• A：不是，我和我的 家人 来吃饭。

• 我们 一家 四口人。

• 我丈夫的爸妈都 在家 自己做饭呢。

• 两位老人都喜欢 在家 吃。

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.

• 他是我的同学 米中家 的爸爸，今年五十五岁。

• 他下午五点半下班 回家 ，六点多 到家 。

• 米中家 妈妈说：“这不是‘米老师的一天’，这是‘米老师的天天’”。

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.

• 白天明看见老先生的 家里 ，有一只很大很白的大猫。

• 白天明问：“老先生，您 家里 有大白猫，您怎么还要找大白猫呢？”

• 天天在 家里 ，很多天都没有人和我说话。

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.

• 大家 好！

• 晚上 回家 晚上好！

• 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.

• 谢大中对 大家 说：“英国和中国是好朋友，是不是？”

• 大家 都笑了。

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.

• 后来，他的 家族 遇到了困难，他才决定出来当官。

• 最厉害的是，他在淝水之战中指挥东晋军队，以八万人打败了号称百万的前秦军队，保住了自己的 国家 。

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。

• 小李想起自己的 老家 。

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.

• 茶不热了，老先生 回家 。

• 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。

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.

• 他工作很忙，天天 回家 都很晚。

• 大中问老先生：“老先生，十点多了，您怎么还没 回家 ？”

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.

• 昨晚跟一个 身家 过亿的外贸老板同席吃饭，突然发现一个挺扎心的社交真相。

• 到家 了我就让保姆煮一碗清汤面，打两个蛋。

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.

• 大家 能听懂你的意思就可以了。

• B：不，我 在家 上网学中文。

Read this short story about people waiting in the rain for a new phone. You will practice numbers, time, and everyday vocabulary.

• 下雨了， 大家 都没有回去。

• 明天苹果十九出来了， 大家 都想做第一个买到苹果十九的人。

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.

• 下班五点半， 回家 吃晚饭。

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.

• 今天白天的时候，我去我 家 这边的超市买东西。

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.

• 今天我们就来为方便面说两句话——方便面真的是被 大家 误会了。

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.

• 她的 家人 、朋友都喜欢她做的饭菜。

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 在家 看天。

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.

• ““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。

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.

• 晚上八点回到 家 。

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.

• 她的 老家 是上海。

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。