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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.

• 我买了三 个 小苹果，两 个 大苹果。

• 我问超市的人那两 个 苹果是哪里的？

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.

• 今天我正在一 个 商店买东西。

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。

• 这是一 个 苹果手机。

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.

• 钱老师说：“你已经十岁了，已经是 个 大孩子了。

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。

• 今天我们就要看一 个 外国黑白老电影。

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.

• 我看着电脑，写下了几 个 字：小雨，我想你。

• 我们几 个 月没有见了。

Before you read: this is a short rhyming poem. You will meet a doctor who asks about seeing and hearing. Try to spot words you already know!

• 一 个 小问题。

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.

• 有 个 叫谢安的人，很有才华，也很有名气。

• 这是一 个 褒义词，表达的是鼓励和佩服。

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.

• 高先明看见一 个 中国同学安小语，也是手里少五块钱，不能上车。

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.

• 他给爸爸妈妈打了 个 电话，问他们那边怎么样。

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.

• 今天我认识了一 个 新朋友，真高兴。

• 他叫高友朋，是一 个 北京人。

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。

• 一 个 苹果能有多贵？

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.

• 常大中在一 个 饭店里工作。

• 天天晚上八点，都有一 个 老先生来。

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。

• 饭店里有一 个 老先生。

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.

• 路上他接了 个 电话，语气一下子变了，变得有点儿凶。

• 车拐了 个 弯。

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"。

• 我问一 个 老北京哪个茶馆儿最好。

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.

• 你知道，学习汉语很有意思，但是那个时候，我们班有三十 个 同学。

• 大学里面的学生，每天学四 个 学时，四年要学两千八百 个 学时。

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.

• 后天有 个 好电影。

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.

• 从北京到上海坐飞机，不到两 个 小时，但是要坐火车，就要最少五个多小时。

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。

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.

• 今天我在一 个 商店买东西。

• 今天我买了五 个 苹果。