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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.

• 我们认识十多年了，很好 的 朋友。

• 他 的 女朋友是英国人。

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.

• 今天白天 的 时候，我去我家这边 的 超市买东西。

• 我问超市 的 人小苹果怎么样？

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.

• 我 的 男朋友打电话给我：“喂？

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

• 在北京 的 一个商店，我买了一个手机。

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

• 最近我每周都游两三次，但看电影是我最大 的 爱好！

• Ｂ：老 的 新 的 都喜欢。

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。

• 米中家妈妈说：“这不是‘米老师 的 一天’，这是‘米老师 的 天天’”。

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.

• “东山再起”这个成语 的 本意是一个人失败以后或从高的地位落到低的地位以后，重新回到成功 的 位置。

• 故事发生在距离今天大约1700年 的 东晋时代。

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 的 朋友说这个饭馆虽然很小，但是很有名。

• 这里 的 山东菜很好吃。

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.

• “小包先生” 的 家有六口人，他 的 爸妈、儿子、女儿和他们两口子。

• 小包 的 女儿七岁，儿子五岁。

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.

• 高先明 的 手机里也没有钱。

• 很多天后 的 一天早上，高先明来这里坐车。

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.

• 小李住在美国西部 的 一座城市里。

• 电视新闻说，附近 的 森林大火已经烧了三天。

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。

• 他也在中为公司工作，但是因为周一我来公司 的 时候，他去上海了，所以我没有看见他。

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.

• 她还要换一个电话号码，我帮她选了一个888 的 号码——这个号码又要八百块。

• 天啊，买完手机，换完新号，我 的 银行卡上只有一百块了！

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.

• 大中听了，看那杯不热 的 茶，觉得老先生很好。

• 七号桌天天是您 的 。

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。

• 我 的 儿子对我说：“爸爸，我想去学校玩儿“。

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.

• 晚上，大中去公司前边 的 一个小饭店吃饭。

• 大中有太多 的 工作，晚上十点下班。

This playful HSK 1 poem twists words you already know and asks how an hour can be small. Read it aloud and laugh; a fun way to practice Chinese.

• 小猫小 的 猫，小狗小 的 狗，小学不很小，小时怎么小？

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。

• 对面做服装 的 老总接话说，那你还撑什么。

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.

• 据说方便面被日本评为二十世纪最伟大 的 发明之一。

• 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。

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.

• 前天有个朋友告诉我，要想了解老北京 的 文化，应该去老茶馆喝一次"大碗儿茶"。

• 他说，现在喜欢去茶馆喝茶 的 老北京不很多了。

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：不是 的 。

• B：我们说话 的 时候，只说“汉语”就可以了，就是说“中文老师、汉语老师”都可以。

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.

• 宝宝，宝宝，我问你，爸爸 的 爸爸叫什么？

• 爸爸 的 爸爸叫爷爷。

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.

• 马家友生病了，在医院 的 三号房间住。

• 马家友觉得是医院给 的 。

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.

• 胡之适是一位有名 的 学者。

• 在他的晚年，有一位卖饼干 的 小人物成了他的朋友，给他带来一点意外和许多快乐。

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.

• 昨天卖了我 的 车。

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.

• 那个女孩儿是小商，是小习，习有朋 的 女朋友。

• 她 的 老家是上海。

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

• 晚上，我坐出租车去大学那边 的 苹果商店买手机。

• 苹果商店外边人很多，一半儿是北京大学 的 大学生。

Join a shopper on a quick trip to the store. You'll learn simple words for shopping and feelings in this easy-to-follow story.

• 这个商店没有我想买 的 电视。

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.

• 上海 的 大学生，“哪里”、“哪儿”都说。

• 大山：小米，你 的 汉语真好。

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。

• 到北京 的 时候，北京正在下大雨。