五 wǔ

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.

• 坐车要九块钱，高先明手里有四块钱，少 五块钱 。

• 老先生来到高先明前边，给高先明 五块钱 。

• 高先明看见了老先生，给老先生 五块钱 。

• 高先明说：“老先生，谢谢您那天的 五块钱 。”

• 有人没有钱坐车，你给他这 五块钱 吧。”

• 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。

• 高先明去前边，给安小语 五块钱 。

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.

• B:我现在是HSK 五级 。

• 上个月我过了 五级 考试。

• A：四年， 五级 ，这是很快吧？

• 他们 过五级 要两千个学时。

• 六百个小时HSK 五级 ，你的学习真好！

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。

• 他星期一到 星期五 都要上班。

• 他早上七点十分开车去学校， 四十五 分钟能到学校。

• 他下午 五点半 下班回家，六点多到家。

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.

• 今天我买了 五 个苹果。

• 这 五 个苹果都是中国苹果。

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.

• 这一天，这个孩子找爸爸要钱：“爸爸，给我 五块钱 吧。

• 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 。

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 。

• 工作两三年，休息 四五 天，读书一小时，吃饭 五 分钟。

This rhythmic poem helps you practice numbers from one to ten and larger units. Listen to the beat and count along!

• 一二三， 四五六 。

• 七十五 ，八百三，九千四，六万一。

Before you read, try clapping the rhythm. This poem introduces the days of the week and a fun secret: Chinese has two names for Sunday, but no 'Week Seven'!

• 一二三， 四五六 。

• 星期五 和星期六。

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.

• 他爸爸 五十多 岁了。

• 小包的女儿七岁，儿子 五 岁。

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。

• 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。

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

• 三四个小学生， 四五个 中学生， 五六个 大学生。

• 买了 五 只小猫， 七百零五 块钱。

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.

• 这是 一九五九年 十月间的事。

• 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。

Step through a full day—from morning routines to bedtime—and pick up practical phrases for telling time and talking about your own schedule with a typical Chinese rhyme.

• 下班 五点 半，回家吃晚饭。

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.

• 我有 十五块 钱。

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.

• 我们坐的飞机很大，是 五百 人的大飞机。

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.

• 我有 四十五 块钱。

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

• 这是苹果 十五 。

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 。

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.

• 老先生看看大中，对大中说：“ 五年 前，我儿子也在这家饭店工作。

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.

• 饺子七块 五 ，包子 五 块三。

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.

• 请给我 五 块钱吧。

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.

• 可是，根据前几年的有关数据，中国方便面的年人平均消费量是 三十五 份，远不如日本，甚至还不到韩国的一半。

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.

• 下午 五点半 下班。

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.

• 从北京到上海坐飞机，不到两个小时，但是要坐火车，就要最少 五个多 小时。

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!

• 一月到二月，二月到三月，三月四 五月 。

Ever noticed how similar Chinese words can be? This rhyme plays with place names and homophones, from schools to hotels, even throwing in Samsung's origin. A lighthearted way to boost your word power.

• 五星 大饭店，中国和中文，汉语和韩语，汉字和汉子。