买 mǎi

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.

• 我很爱 买 东西。

• 今天我正在一个商店 买 东西。

• 我说，我正在 买 东西呢。

• 你不要 买 太多东西。”

• 我很不高兴：“我也在给你 买 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。

• 你喜欢的那个桌子和椅子，我也 买了 。”

• 我都 买了 。”

• 你不要 买了 。”

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.

• 我很爱 买东西 。

• 今天我在一个商店 买 东西。

• 今天我 买 了五个苹果。

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.

• 我给女朋友 买 了一个苹果，现在没钱了。

• A： 买 苹果？

• 天啊， 买完 手机，换完新号，我的银行卡上只有一百块了！

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.

• 去年 买 了新电脑。

• 明年我想 买 新车。

• 后年可以 买 新房。

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。

• 我 买了 六个苹果。

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。

• 我 买 了三个小苹果，两个大苹果。

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.

• 钱学中喜欢吃，经常找爸妈要钱 买 东西吃。

• 我想再去 买点儿 吃的东西“。

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.

• 游客想去喝茶，还要 买 门票。

• 喝茶还要 买票 ？

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

• 晚上，我坐出租车去大学那边的苹果商店 买 手机。

• 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。

Join a shopper on a quick trip to the store. You'll learn simple words for shopping and feelings in this easy-to-follow story.

• 我想 买 电视。

• 这个商店没有我想 买 的电视。

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.

• 买 东西，多少钱？

This short story follows a simple shopping trip in Beijing. You will learn words for buying a phone in Chinese.

• 在北京的一个商店，我 买 了一个手机。

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.

• 老先生天天来， 买 一杯热茶。

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。

This playful poem helps you count and practice vocabulary about clothes, students, and pets. Enjoy the rhythm while learning new words.

• 买 了五只小猫，七百零五块钱。

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.

• 姐姐 买 衣服。

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。