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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对面做服装的老总接话说， 那 你还撑什么。
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可直到散席， 那 碗汤也没再碰过。
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那种 笑是绷着的，嘴角拉平，眼睛里一点儿温度也没有，也不是冷冷的，就是 那种 空空的感觉。
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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。
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我说您吃的 那几口 不算吃。
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今晚 那 桌饭三万二，每一口菜都是别人的试探。
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那 桌全是鲍、参、翅、肚，一多半儿见都没见过。
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从 那 以后他才学会了，饭桌上吃得越少，别人越拿不准你，越拿不准就越不敢动你。
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我说 那 您不饿吗。
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那 才是我的饭。
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那 一秒的笑是真的。
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肚子里 那 一桌三万多的饭菜还没消化，沉甸甸的。
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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那 ，北京人怎么说“here”和“there”？
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小米：北京人喜欢说“这儿”和“ 那儿 ”。
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北京人也说“这里”和“ 那里 ”吗？
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上海人也说“这儿”和“ 那儿 ”。
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我觉得老上海人喜欢说“这里”、“ 那里 ”和“哪里”，不喜欢说“……
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儿”、“哪儿”、“这儿”和“ 那儿 ”。
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他们也说“这儿”、“ 那儿 ”。
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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你喜欢的 那个 桌子和椅子，我也买了。”
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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。
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我的男友说：“ 那个 桌子和椅子有点儿太贵了。
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那些 桌子、椅子什么的，这个星期都便宜了，都不贵。”
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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那 是我的爱人， 那 张桌子，右边 那个 。
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B：左边 那 两个小朋友是你的孩子？
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那 是我的大儿子，他的姓名是“小明”。
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那 是我的儿子和女儿。
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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可现在的茶馆虽然还是可以喝茶，但是去 那儿 的人大多不是老北京。
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他们去 那儿 不是为了喝茶，是为了玩儿。
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现在去 那儿 的都是外地的，很少老北京。
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因为在 那儿 可以一边喝茶，一边看表演，看唱歌、跳舞什么的。
This playful rhyme helps you learn family words in Chinese. Practice saying who's who with simple questions and answers!
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那个 小孩子，他是谁？
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那个 小孩子是我弟。
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那个 女孩儿，她是谁？
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那个 女孩儿是我妹。
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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“ 那 ，我可以一个人玩儿”。
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我不想去 那里 玩了。
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我和妈妈去 那个 商店买点喝的东西。
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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他小时候住在中国的东北， 那里 的森林也很多。
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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.
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.
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他一个人坐在 那儿 ，看外边。
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大中听了，看 那 杯不热的茶，觉得老先生很好。
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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前面说过有的方便面是热风干燥， 那 它的含油量更是几乎可以忽略不计。
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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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。
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.
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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你信上说的 那个 ”杜鲁门没有带走一个人”的故事，也正和邱吉尔在一九四五年离开唐宁街十号时没有带走一个人，是一样的。
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.
Read this short story about people waiting in the rain for a new phone. You will practice numbers, time, and everyday vocabulary.
