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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.

• 她很会 做饭 。

• 她的家人、朋友都喜欢她 做的 饭菜。

• 我想和她学习 做饭 。

• 小米问我，我想学 做 什么菜。

• 我说，我想学 做 中国菜。

• 小米说，我再问你一个问题，你现在会 做 什么菜呢？

• 我说，我什么菜都不会 做 。

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.

• 他除了 做 饼干、卖饼干，还爱读一点书，喜欢与人讨论政治制度。

• 如有我可以帮你小忙的事，如找你自己找不着的书之类，我一定很愿意 做 ，”从此，元真便成了博士胡之适的“我的朋友”了。

• 一天，胡之适邀请元真到他研究院的办公室去 做客 。

• 胡之适一听他说，便立即给一位 做 院长的朋友写了封信，说：这是我的朋友元真。

• 这是我的一个朋友 做的 。

• 他能认得出哪种饼干是“我的朋友” 做的 。

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.

• 东晋的朝廷一直希望他出来 做官 ，服务天子。

• 但谢安不想 做官 ，多次拒绝了朝廷的邀请，就住在会稽的东山（今天的浙江省会稽山），和朋友一起游玩。

• 谢安出来工作后，表现出色， 做到 了很高的位置。

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.

• 老先生天天都给大中 做 热面条。

• 今天外边太冷了，我给你 做 热面条。”

• 老先生给大中 做好 了热面条。

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.

• 大中很高兴， 做 了一杯热茶，给老先生喝。

• 今天，热茶 做好 了，请您喝。”

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。

• 对面 做 服装的老总接话说，那你还撑什么。

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.

• 做 什么？

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.

• 我说：”今天谢大中不想和我 做 好朋友了。

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.

• 你正在 做 什么？”

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.

• 哪个大孩子会这样 做 呢？

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.

• 我丈夫的爸妈都在家自己 做饭 呢。

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.

• 他说周六可以教我 做 几个北京菜。

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.

• 我自己还下了一个APP， 做 HSK题，自己学了最多两百个小时。

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.

• 妹妹 做 晚饭。

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。

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

• 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。