看 kàn, kān

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.

• 他一个人坐在那儿， 看 外边。

• 大中想：“老先生天天来，茶不热了也不喝，他天天在 看 什么呢？”

• 大中问：“老先生，您天天坐在这儿 看 外边，您在 看 什么呢？”

• 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。

• 他天天晚上九点下班，我坐在七号桌子前 看 他。

• 我天天坐在这儿 看 外边，觉得我儿子还会回来。”

• 大中听了， 看 那杯不热的茶，觉得老先生很好。

• 老先生 看看 大中，非常高兴。

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 看 了一眼，没动。

• 我坐他对面， 看见 他把那块肉夹起来，放到了骨碟边沿，跟那根早就夹过来，但其实没吃的青菜并排摆着，整整齐齐。

• 他转头 看 我一眼，没说话。

• 你夹哪道，别人就 看 哪道。

• 结果第二天对方笑着砍了他五个点的价，一边还 看着 他眼睛说， 看 你昨天吃东西的样子就知道你这人没坏心眼，肯定没跟我们要高价，就便宜百分之五吧。

• 他说你 看 ，永远都是这样，永远事儿都是不断。

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

• 我在等朋友 看 电影。

• 最近我每周都游两三次，但 看 电影是我最大的爱好！

• 😄Ａ：你喜欢 看 老电影还是新电影？

• 我最喜欢 看 黑白老电影。

• 今天我们就要 看 一个外国黑白老电影。

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.

• 一天，白天明在学校大门口前边 看见 有人写了找猫的话：“我想找一只大白猫。

• 谁 看见 我的大白猫大白，请打电话给三号房间。”

• 找了一个月，白天明也没有 看见 那只大白猫。

• 一天下午，白天明去三号房间 看 老先生。

• 白天明 看见 老先生的家里，有一只很大很白的大猫。

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。

• 我坐在门口， 看 雨。

• 雨 好看 。

• 谢谢你来 看我 。

• 明天我还来 看你 。

This heartwarming story shows how a small act of kindness can be passed on. Follow Gao Xianming as he learns an important lesson about generosity in his new city.

• 老先生 看见 高先明，知道他不是中国学生。

• 高先明 看见了 老先生，给老先生五块钱。

• 高先明 看见 一个中国同学安小语，也是手里少五块钱，不能上车。

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.

• 小李站在窗户旁边，能 看见 远处的天都变成黄色的了。

• 他今天早上出门，几乎 看 不清楚前面的路。

• 挂了电话，小李 看着 窗外，心里有点儿难过。

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.

• 大中到饭店前， 看见 老先生一个人坐在桌子前，在 看 外边。

• 老先生 看见 大中来了，非常高兴。

• 今天雨太大，我想你还没吃晚饭，我在这儿 看 你来不来。”

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.

• 要 看病 ，去哪里？

• 看 电视，他是谁？

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!

• 生病 看医生 ， 看见 看不见 ？

• 看病 医生 看 ，医生问问题。

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.

• 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。

• 这样 看来 ，方便面所含的营养成分甚至还高于中国人最爱的馒头、米饭、面包之类的主食。

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.

• 因为在那儿可以一边喝茶，一边 看 表演， 看 唱歌、跳舞什么的。

• 看着 这，老北京们心里当然不舒服。

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.

• 好电影 好看 ，好书不好 看 。

• 好菜真好吃，好吃也 好看 。

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 看 了 看 我，我 看 了 看 他。

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.

• 我 看见 超市有大苹果，也有小苹果。

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.

• 天天都 好看 。

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 看着 电脑，写下了几个字：小雨，我想你。

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.

• 他也在中为公司工作，但是因为周一我来公司的时候，他去上海了，所以我没有 看见 他。

This humorous dialogue follows a man who spends all his savings on his girlfriend's Apple phone and a lucky number, leaving him broke. A fun read for HSK 3 learners.

• 别人打球我 看球 ，别人打车我走路。

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.

• 看病 非常贵，吃饭不便宜。

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.

• 到了学校，儿子 看 了 看 ，学校里真的一个人也没有。

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.

• 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 。

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.

• 胡之适 看到 饼干，笑了，说：“我早就吃过了。

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.

• 看见 老师说您好！

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.

• 明天要 看 《大饭店》。