今 jīn

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.

• 今天 是星期天。

• “ 今天 你们学校没有人呀？”

• 儿子对我说：“学校 今天 真的很热、很热”。

• 爸爸说了 今天 太热”。

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.

• 今天 外边太冷了，我给你做热面条。”

• 今天 ，面条里有两个大鸡蛋。

• 今天 雨太大，我想你还没吃晚饭，我在这儿看你来不来。”

• 大中吃了热热的面条，觉得 今天 晚上一点儿也不冷了。

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.

• 我们四个人， 今天 的饭钱，是不是中国一半、英国一半？”

• 我说：” 今天 谢大中不想和我做好朋友了。

• 我们两个 今天 请女朋友吃饭。

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.

• 可是 今年 很奇怪，天上很少有云，也很少下雨，一直非常热。

• 他 今天 早上出门，几乎看不清楚前面的路。

• 爸爸说， 今年 还好，就是有一点儿干。

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.

• 今天 是我到中为公司工作的第五天。

• 今天 我认识了一个新朋友，真高兴。

• 他 今天 从上海回来，晚上就和我去了一个饭馆儿吃北京菜。

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.

• 他说 今年 出口不好做，运费涨了三成，利润压到五个点以下。

• 副总说您尝尝，趁热， 今天 的肉不错。

• 今晚 那桌饭三万二，每一口菜都是别人的试探。

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.

• 早中晚，昨 今 明。

• 今天 去了电影院。

• 今年 有了新工作。

Shopping for fruit is a common daily task in China. Practice saying prices, counting items, and using simple shopping phrases while buying five apples for three yuan.

• 今天 我在一个商店买东西。

• 今天 我买了五个苹果。

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.

• 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。

• 那，你 今天 给我一百块钱吧“！

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.

• 今天 ，你那里下雨了吗？

• 我想对你说： 今天 ，我很想你。

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.

• 故事发生在距离 今天 大约1700年的东晋时代。

• 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。

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.

• 今天 ，热茶做好了，请您喝。”

• 今天 ，茶是热的。

In this easy story, you will follow a simple trip to the supermarket to buy apples. Practice numbers, question words, and nationalities in a real-life shopping context.

• 今天 去超市买东西。

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。

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.

• 今天 我正在一个商店买东西。

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.

• 一二三四五， 今天 星期五。

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

• 今天 我们就要看一个外国黑白老电影。

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。

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.

• 他 今年 二十九岁。

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。

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.

• 白天明觉得， 今天 天气真好。