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.
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朋友们 都叫他“小包”。
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朋友们 叫他爸爸“老包”。
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“小包先生”的家有六口人,他的爸妈、儿子、女儿和 他们 两口子。
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他们 人都很好。
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朋友们 叫他的女儿“包小妹”,叫他儿子“小小包”。
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这是因为 他们 的妈妈的眼睛也是绿色的。
Read about a work trip to Beijing where a group of colleagues takes a very large airplane. Practice weather words and actions in a simple travel story.
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上个星期, 我们 公司的六个人去北京开会。
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我们 坐的飞机很大,是五百人的大飞机。
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我们 下飞机的时候是白天,但是天气有一点儿冷。
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我们 有些人穿的衣服很少。
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我找了一件衣服给 他们 。
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.
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我们 是老朋友,也是好朋友。
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我们 认识十多年了,很好的朋友。
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昨天, 我们 四个人一起吃饭。
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我们 四个人,今天的饭钱,是不是中国一半、英国一半?”
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我们 两个今天请女朋友吃饭。
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.
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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。
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事实上,油炸方便面的含油量比中国人传统常吃的油条,以及现在年轻人喜欢的炸薯条、炸土豆片什么的低很多,只是 它们 的二分之一不到。
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我们 通常说,加热食品的时候,最高不能超过200℃。
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而当 人们 用开水泡面的时候,如果不另外加盐,还会觉得淡。
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是咸还是淡, 人们 可以自己控制。
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.
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因为 他们 不喜欢现在的茶馆。
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老北京 们 去茶馆,就是因为想喝茶,也为了跟朋友说说话什么的。
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他们 去那儿不是为了喝茶,是为了玩儿。
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看着这,老北京 们 心里当然不舒服。
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他们 常用北京话说:新鲜啊!
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.
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我们 一家四口人。
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他姓钱, 我们 都喜欢叫他“老钱”,您可以叫他“小钱”。
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我的 孩子们 也都来了。
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B: 孩子们 都上学了吧?
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.
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B: 我们 说话的时候,只说“汉语”就可以了,就是说“中文老师、汉语老师”都可以。
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你知道,学习汉语很有意思,但是那个时候, 我们 班有三十个同学。
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他们 四年能过HSK六级。
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他们 过五级要两千个学时。
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.
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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。
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它们 昨天就没有吃的东西了。
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我:“上个星期天,你说你喜欢 他们的 那个桌子和那个电脑椅。
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.
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““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。
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他们 一老一少,谈得很高兴。
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后来, 他们 又谈到小时候的生活。
In this dialogue, two people chat while waiting outside a cinema. You'll hear common phrases for talking about hobbies, sports, and movie preferences.
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今天 我们 就要看一个外国黑白老电影。
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对不起, 我们 要走了。
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.
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现在, 我们 用“东山再起”来形容一个人失败或退出后,通过努力又重新获得成功。
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比如,一个公司破产了,老板又重新创业赚钱, 我们 就可以说“他东山再起了”。
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.
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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。
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他给爸爸妈妈打了个电话,问 他们 那边怎么样。
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.
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.
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“今天 你们 学校没有人呀?”
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儿子:“爸爸,你去 我们 学校玩吧!
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.
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他问我:“ 你们 这行怎么样?”
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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。
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.
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小米: 你们 知道吗?
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他们 也说“这儿”、“那儿”。
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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。
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.
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.
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爷爷和奶奶,姥爷和姥姥, 他们 都爱我,我也爱 他们 。
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.