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.
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老先生天天都给大中做热面条。
Every day, the old gentleman would make piping hot noodles for Dazhong.
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大中吃好面条，都对老先生说：“谢谢您，面条很好吃。”
After finishing his bowl, Dazhong would always say to the old gentleman: 'Thank you, sir! These noodles are delicious.'
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老先生很高兴，对大中说：“不客气，多吃一点儿。”
The old gentleman was delighted and would reply: 'You are very welcome! Eat up, have a bit more.'
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老先生对大中说：“你来了！
The old gentleman called out to him: 'You made it!
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今天外边太冷了，我给你做热面条。”
It's freezing outside tonight, so let me whip up a bowl of hot noodles for you!'
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老先生给大中做好了热面条。
In no time, the old gentleman had cooked up a steaming bowl of hot noodles for Dazhong.
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老先生对大中说：“我知道你天天晚上都来。
The old gentleman smiled at Dazhong: 'I know you come by every single night.
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.
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老先生对高先明说：“去上学吧，上车。”
The old gentleman said to Gao Xianming, 'Go to school. Get on the bus.'
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高先明对老先生说：“谢谢您！
Gao Xianming said to the old gentleman, 'Thank you!'
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老先生对高先明说：“我说不要给我。
The old gentleman said to Gao Xianming, 'I said, don't give it to me.'
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高先明对安小语说：“去上学吧，上车。”
Gao Xianming said to An Xiaoyu, 'Go to school. Get on the bus.'
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安小语非常高兴，对高先明说：“谢谢你！
An Xiaoyu was very happy and said to Gao Xianming, 'Thank you!'
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高先明对她说：“不要给我。
Gao Xianming said to her, 'Don't give it to me.'
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.
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我天天都想你。
I want to tell you: today, I miss you so much.
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。
Grandpa and Grandma on Dad's side, and Grandpa and Grandma on Mom's side—they all love me, and I love them too.
Enjoy this simple story about a patient and a mysterious apple. It shows how a small act of kindness can make someone feel at home, and you'll learn key words for feelings and daily life.
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谢医生对马家友说：“苹果不是医院给的。
Dr. Xie said to Ma Jiayou, "The apple is not from the hospital."
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.
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我对雨说：谢谢！
I say to the rain, 'Thank you!'
