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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.

• 我 想 再去买点儿吃的东西“。

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 想 ，要是天气还这么热，还不下雨，整个森林都要烧没了。

• 他 想 ，保护环境，真的不是一个人的事。

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.

• 高友朋的英语不好，我 想 我可以和他一起学习。

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.

• 大中 想 ：“老先生天天来，茶不热了也不喝，他天天在看什么呢？”

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“。

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 想 吃晚饭。

• 他 想 ：“十点了，太晚了，那个小饭店还开吗？”

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 想 和她学习做饭。

• 小米问我，我 想 学做什么菜。

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.

• 一天，白天明在学校大门口前边看见有人写了找猫的话：“我 想 找一只大白猫。

This simple story introduces you to a family and what each member likes to do. Learn helpful words for food and daily activities as you read about Grandpa, Grandma, Mom, Dad, and the kids.

• 弟弟 想 读书。

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.

• 想 去睡觉说晚安！

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.

• 明年我 想 买新车。

Welcome! This short poem helps you practice the months, weekdays, and mealtimes in Chinese. Read it aloud and notice the rhythm. You already know many of these words!

• 一年十二月，爱你也 想 你。

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。

Join a shopper on a quick trip to the store. You'll learn simple words for shopping and feelings in this easy-to-follow story.

• 我 想 买电视。

• 这个商店没有我 想 买的电视。

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'!

• 你 想 知道星期几，可以问他星期几。

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 想 对你说：今天，我很 想 你。