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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。

• 我们下飞机的时候 是 白天，但是天气有一点儿冷。

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 是 老朋友，也是好朋友。

• 谢大中 是 中国人。

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.

• 这五个苹果都 是 中国苹果。

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.

• 大苹果 是 中国的，小苹果不是中国的。

• 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.

• 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。

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。

• 这样子 是 很不好。

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.

• 六七八九十，昨天星期四；十四 是 十四，四十 是 四十。

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： 是 。

• 最近我每周都游两三次，但看电影 是 我最大的爱好！

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。

• 他 是 一个医生，也是一个老师。

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。

• 这个成语人人都会用，但是“东山” 是 什么意思，好多人不知道。

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.

• 那 是 我的爱人，那张桌子，右边那个。

• B：左边那两个小朋友 是 你的孩子？

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.

• 两个孩子的眼睛的颜色都不是黑色的，都 是 绿色的。

• 小英不是中国人， 是 一个英国人。

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.

• 新闻里还说，最近这些年，美国西部每年都出现的森林大火 是 气候变化的结果。

This short, rhythmic text is a famous Chinese tongue twister. It helps beginners practice the difference between sì (four) and shí (ten) while building confidence in speaking.

• 四 是 四，十 是 十。

• 十四 是 十四，四十 是 四十。

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.

• B：当然不是吃的苹果， 是 苹果手机！

• B: 是 。

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.

• 天天都 是 这个时候。

• 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。

• 今天 是 星期天。

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.

• 那种笑 是 绷着的，嘴角拉平，眼睛里一点儿温度也没有，也不是冷冷的，就是那种空空的感觉。

• 车 是 百万级的，内饰干净得不像有人坐过。

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.

• 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。

• 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”。

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.

• 很多老北京以前 是 有去茶馆儿喝茶的习惯的。

• 他们去那儿不是为了喝茶， 是 为了玩儿。

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。

• A:你现在 是 HSK几级？

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。

This playful rhyme helps you learn family words in Chinese. Practice saying who's who with simple questions and answers!

• 小朋友，我问问你，这个小朋友，他 是 谁？

• 这个小朋友 是 我哥。

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.

• 马家友觉得 是 医院给的。

• 是 二号房间的老先生给你的。

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.

• 胡之适 是 一位有名的学者。

• 你信上说的那个”杜鲁门没有带走一个人”的故事，也正和邱吉尔在一九四五年离开唐宁街十号时没有带走一个人， 是 一样的。

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 是 中国人。

Before you read, think about names: a train is called 'fire vehicle' in Chinese, but there's no fire! This simple rhyme will help you laugh while reviewing everyday words.

• 苹果 是 水果。

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

• 苹果商店外边人很多，一半儿 是 北京大学的大学生。

Ever noticed how similar Chinese words can be? This rhyme plays with place names and homophones, from schools to hotels, even throwing in Samsung's origin. A lighthearted way to boost your word power.

• 学院有院子，影院没院子，医院 是 院子？

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.

• 我听钱老师说，“where” 是 “哪儿”。

In this easy story, you will follow a simple trip to the supermarket to buy apples. Practice numbers, question words, and nationalities in a real-life shopping context.

• 三个苹果 是 中国的，三个苹果不是中国的。

• 我问超市的人那三个苹果 是 哪里的？

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.

• 看电视，他 是 谁？