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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.

• 他说， 现在 喜欢去茶馆喝茶的老北京不很多了。

• 因为他们不喜欢 现在 的茶馆。

• 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。

• 现在 去那儿的都是外地的，很少老北京。

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.

• 朋友跟他开玩笑说：“你以前一直待在东山， 现在 终于愿意出来重新开始了。”

• 谢安出来工作后， 表现 出色，做到了很高的位置。

• 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。

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。

• 打一次要一百多， 现在 我只在马路上慢跑了。

• 从 现在 开始，不花钱了。

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.

• 现在 是北京的七月，天气很热。

• “ 现在 是下午，天气太热“。

• 我 现在 觉得喝水最好玩儿“。

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.

• A:你 现在 是HSK几级？

• B:我 现在 是HSK五级。

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

• 有的时候，老电影比 现在 的新电影有意思。

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.

• 新闻里还说，最近这些年，美国西部每年都 出现的 森林大火是气候变化的结果。

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.

• 现在 ，他去北京工作了。

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.

• 昨晚跟一个身家过亿的外贸老板同席吃饭，突然 发现 一个挺扎心的社交真相。

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.

• 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。

Join a beginner as they ask a Chinese friend to teach them how to cook. This simple HSK 1 dialogue shows that learning one dish at a time is the best way to start.

• 小米说，我再问你一个问题，你 现在 会做什么菜呢？

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.

• 胡之适接过饼干，微笑着拿起一个便吃，脸上 现出 近几年来很少见的欢愉。