朋友

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 。

• 谢大中对大家说：“英国和中国是好 朋友 ，是不是？”

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.

• 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。

• 朋友 跟他开玩笑说：“你以前一直待在东山，现在终于愿意出来重新开始了。”

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。

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"。

• 老北京们去茶馆，就是因为想喝茶，也为了跟 朋友 说说话什么的。

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.

• 我的好 朋友 小米是中国人。

• 她的家人、 朋友 都喜欢她做的饭菜。

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.

• 桌子上有老先生写的字：“我的 朋友 ，你天天都好！”

This playful poem helps you count and practice vocabulary about clothes, students, and pets. Enjoy the rhythm while learning new words.

• 六七个男学生，七八个女同学，八九个好 朋友 。

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.

• 雨，是我的 朋友 。

• 我是雨的 朋友 。

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.

• 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。

• 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。

Everyday greetings are a gateway to natural Chinese. Practice time-based hellos like “早上好” and “晚安,” learn to address teachers with the respectful “您,” and see how families skip formalities to speak warmly at home.

• 家人、 朋友 关系好，“谢谢”、“您”、“请”太客气，在家说话不客气，可以不说“您和请”。

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.

• 新 朋友 ，叫什么？

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

• 我在等 朋友 看电影。

• 我 朋友 到了。