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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.

• 大家 都 笑了。

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.

• 天天 都 好看。

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'!

• 星期天，星期日，两个名字 都 可以。

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

• Ｂ：因为我不喜欢运动，所以这两个我 都 不喜欢。

• 最近我每周 都 游两三次，但看电影是我最大的爱好！

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.

• 我天天 都 想你。

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.

• 他星期一到星期五 都 要上班。

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.

• 他姓钱，我们 都 喜欢叫他“老钱”，您可以叫他“小钱”。

• 我的孩子们也 都 来了。

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.

• 朋友们 都 叫他“小包”。

• 他们人 都 很好。

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.

• 小李站在窗户旁边，能看见远处的天 都 变成黄色的了。

• 小李想，要是天气还这么热，还不下雨，整个森林 都 要烧没了。

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.

• 我教他英文，他教我中文，每天学几个词，很快，我们的英语和汉语 都 能好很多。

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.

• 天天晚上八点， 都 有一个老先生来。

• 老先生天天 都 坐在七号桌子前。

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.

• 什么都要钱，还 都 不好吃。

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.

• 他工作很忙，天天回家 都 很晚。

• 老先生天天 都 给大中做热面条。

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.

• 老师 都 很老？

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.

• 旁边的人 都 在给他敬酒，他每次 都 端起来酒杯，嘴唇沾沾杯沿就放下。

• 可他一开口，整桌人 都 停下来听。

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.

• 近年来，中国关于方便面的各种说法几乎全部 都 是“方便面是一种不健康的食物，是垃圾食物”。

• 对方便面，很多人 都 有各种各样的消极的印象，比如没有营养、有毒，油、盐含量高等等。

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.

• 现在去那儿的 都 是外地的，很少老北京。

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.

• 汉语是“说汉语”，也可以“听汉语”；但是中文是“读中文”，中文和汉字 都 是眼睛在看。

• 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。

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.

• 她的家人、朋友 都 喜欢她做的饭菜。

• 我说，我什么菜 都 不会做。

A young man helps an old man look for his cat. But the real surprise is why the old man wanted to find the cat. Read on to learn about kindness and friendship.

• 老先生对白天明说：“我八十岁了，儿子和女儿 都 在北京工作，我一个人住在这里。

• 天天在家里，很多天 都 没有人和我说话。

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.

• 爷爷和奶奶，姥爷和姥姥，他们 都 爱我，我也爱他们。

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.

• 天天下午，桌子上 都 会多出一个很大的苹果。

• 家人 都 不在，要多吃水果。”

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

• 下雨了，大家 都 没有回去。

• 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。

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。

This playful reading contrasts small universities and big primary schools. You will practice basic words for school levels and sizes while enjoying a simple rhythmic verse.

• 学生 都 上学。

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.

• 这五个苹果 都 是中国苹果。

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.

• 我买了鸡蛋、面包、牛奶，还有一些水果，这些 都 是你和我的吃的和喝的东西，还有给我们的小猫和小狗吃的东西。

• 我 都 买了。”