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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.

• 谢大中对大家 说 ：“英国和中国是好朋友，是不是？”

• 我的女朋友 说 ：“对！

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.

• 她们 说 小苹果非常好吃。

• 她 说 她不知道。

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 说 ，我正在买东西呢。

• 我男友 说 ：“喂！

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。

• 小钱想了想， 说 ：”爸爸你说得对！

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：可以，请 说 。

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.

• 我想对你 说 ：今天，我很想你。

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.

• 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.

• 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。

• B：你只有一个儿子，所以不要 说 “大儿子”，也不要 说 “小女儿”，就说“女儿”就好。

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.

• 老先生对高先明 说 ：“去上学吧，上车。”

• 高先明对老先生 说 ：“谢谢您！

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.

• 电视新闻 说 ，附近的森林大火已经烧了三天。

• 科学家 说 ，受影响的不只是森林里的动物和植物，还有附近的城市。

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.

• 高友朋 说 他是老北京。

• 他 说 周六可以教我做几个北京菜。

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.

• 老先生看看大中，对大中 说 ：“五年前，我儿子也在这家饭店工作。

• 他对老先生 说 ：“老先生，您来了！

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.

• 我的儿子对我 说 ：“爸爸，我想去学校玩儿“。

• 儿子对我 说 ：“学校今天真的很热、很热”。

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.

• 大中吃好面条，都对老先生 说 ：“谢谢您，面条很好吃。”

• 老先生很高兴，对大中 说 ：“不客气，多吃一点儿。”

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.

• 他 说 今年出口不好做，运费涨了三成，利润压到五个点以下。

• 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.

• 今天我们就来为方便面 说 两句话——方便面真的是被大家误会了。

• 我们通常 说 ，加热食品的时候，最高不能超过200℃。

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.

• 他 说 ，现在喜欢去茶馆喝茶的老北京不很多了。

• 他们常用北京话 说 ：新鲜啊！

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.

• 我 说 ，我想学做中国菜。

• 小米 说 ，我再问你一个问题，你现在会做什么菜呢？

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。

• 白天明对老先生 说 ：“老先生，我天天都来这里和您说话。

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.

• 谢医生对马家友 说 ：“苹果不是医院给的。

• 老先生 说 ，你一个人在中国。

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 说 ：你好，你好。

• 我 说 ：你好，你好。

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.

• 他比较支持美国，但理论上 说 不明白，一直得不到满意的解释。

• 信中 说 ：“你提出的问题太大，我不能给你一个可以使我自己认为满意的解释。

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.

• 手机问好 说 早安！

• 想去睡觉 说 晚安！

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.

• 大山：怎么 说 “where”？

• 说 “哪里”就可以。

Step through a full day—from morning routines to bedtime—and pick up practical phrases for telling time and talking about your own schedule with a typical Chinese rhyme.

• 怎么 说 时间？

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.

• 她 说 她不知道。

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.

• 问问题，要知道，问老师， 说 “请问”。