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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.

• 一 二三四五，今天星期五。

• 工作两三年，休息四五天，读书 一 小时，吃饭五分钟。

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

• 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.

• 我坐在桌前，在喝一杯茶， 一 杯热热的茶。

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.

• 现在，我们用“东山再起”来形容 一 个人失败或退出后，通过努力又重新获得成功。

• 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。

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.

• 可他 一 开口，整桌人都停下来听。

• 肚子里那 一 桌三万多的饭菜还没消化，沉甸甸的。

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.

• 误会 一 ：方便面有毒很多人想当然认为，方便面保质期很长，不会坏，原因一定是因为里面“有东西”，有毒！

• 就是说，没有任何 一 种食物可以提供全面营养，也就没有任何人只吃 一 种食物就可以完全满足身体的需要。

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.

• 我问 一 个老北京哪个茶馆儿最好。

• 北京有 一 个有名的老茶馆儿，叫“老舍茶馆”。

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。

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.

• 于是他便写了 一 封长信给大学者胡之适。

• 胡之适接到这封信，知道了他虽然只是 一 位卖饼干的，竟然能在业余勤奋自学；问的又是胡博士最关心的英美政治问题，更觉十分高兴，便立即亲自写了 一 封回信。

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。

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。