中国

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？”

• 英国和 中国 是好朋友。

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.

• 他小时候住在 中国 的东北，那里的森林也很多。

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.

• 这是我第一次在 中国 吃中国菜，很好吃，我很喜欢。

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.

• 大中一个人在 中国 工作。

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”。

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.

• 老先生说，你一个人在 中国 。

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.

• 五星大饭店， 中国 和中文，汉语和韩语，汉字和汉子。

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。

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.

• 高先明第一天来 中国 。

• 老先生看见高先明，知道他不是 中国 学生。