Stories

Read short Chinese texts, study the language in context, then check your understanding.

164 stories

My Cat and Dog: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu
HSK 1Narrative5 minAudio

My Cat and Dog: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu

Introduce a pet and describe what it is doing right now.

How old are you this year: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu
HSK 1Narrative5 minAudio

How old are you this year: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu

Ask about age, identity and nationality

What to eat in the morning: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu
HSK 1Narrative5 minAudio

What to eat in the morning: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu

Asking and expressing breakfast and drink choices

What day is it today? – Xiaolin and Xiaoyu
HSK 1Narrative5 minAudio

What day is it today? – Xiaolin and Xiaoyu

Ask and answer about weekdays, dates, and scheduling before/after

We Are All Students: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu
HSK 1Narrative5 minAudio

We Are All Students: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu

Identify and introduce classmates, teachers, and friends

Where is the book? – Xiaolin and Xiaoyu
HSK 1Narrative5 minAudio

Where is the book? – Xiaolin and Xiaoyu

Ask and answer about the location of objects and people

What is this: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu
HSK 1Narrative5 minAudio

What is this: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu

Identify classroom objects and compare their sizes

What time is it now? – Xiaolin and Xiaoyu
HSK 1Narrative5 minAudio

What time is it now? – Xiaolin and Xiaoyu

Ask and answer about the current time and activity duration

How is this clothing: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu
HSK 1Narrative5 minAudio

How is this clothing: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu

Choose clothes and express opinions

From Morning to Evening: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu
HSK 1Narrative5 minAudio

From Morning to Evening: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu

Describe your daily schedule

The hospital is over there: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu
HSK 1Narrative5 minAudio

The hospital is over there: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu

Ask for location and give simple directions

This is My Family: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu
HSK 1Narrative5 minAudio

This is My Family: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu

Introduce family members and their relationships

Buying Fruit: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu
HSK 1Narrative5 minAudio

Buying Fruit: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu

Ask and answer about the quantity and quality of fruit when buying

Let's go to the store together: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu
HSK 1Narrative5 minAudio

Let's go to the store together: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu

Express travel intention and ask about the location

Hello, I am Xiaolin: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu
HSK 1Narrative5 minAudio

Hello, I am Xiaolin: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu

Greet a new classmate and say your name

I am sick: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu
HSK 1Narrative5 minAudio

I am sick: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu

Inform about being sick, seeing a doctor, and visiting a friend

I Cook at Home: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu
HSK 1Narrative5 minAudio

I Cook at Home: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu

Introduce housing and home activities

We Study Chinese: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu
HSK 1Narrative5 minAudio

We Study Chinese: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu

Express learning content and classroom behavior

What to Do on Sunday: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu
HSK 1Narrative5 minAudio

What to Do on Sunday: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu

Exchange leisure activities and feelings

This dish is delicious: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu
HSK 1Narrative5 minAudio

This dish is delicious: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu

Order lunch and express food preferences

One, Two, and Ten: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu
HSK 1Narrative5 minAudio

One, Two, and Ten: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu

Count objects and people

Hello, can you hear me? – Xiaolin and Xiaoyu
HSK 1Narrative5 minAudio

Hello, can you hear me? – Xiaolin and Xiaoyu

Make a phone call and confirm the call information.

May I ask, is it okay? – Xiaolin and Xiaoyu
HSK 1Narrative5 minAudio

May I ask, is it okay? – Xiaolin and Xiaoyu

Polite requests, thanks, apologies and responses

How much is this? – Xiaolin and Xiaoyu
HSK 1Narrative5 minAudio

How much is this? – Xiaolin and Xiaoyu

Inquire about price and compare costs

We Have Classes at School: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu
HSK 1Narrative5 minAudio

We Have Classes at School: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu

Introduce school, education levels and courses

What kind of vehicle do you take: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu
HSK 1Narrative5 minAudio

What kind of vehicle do you take: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu

Discuss transportation methods and travel ability

How's the weather today: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu
HSK 1Narrative5 minAudio

How's the weather today: Xiaolin and Xiaoyu

Describe the weather and how hot or cold it feels

Where do you work? – Xiaolin and Xiaoyu
HSK 1Narrative5 minAudio

Where do you work? – Xiaolin and Xiaoyu

Talking about work, commuting and free time

Describing Appearance and Height: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu
HSK 2Narrative5 minAudio

Describing Appearance and Height: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu

Can describe appearance and height in everyday situations, and use the vocabulary and sentence patterns of this unit to communicate.

Asking a Friend for Help: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu
HSK 2Narrative5 minAudio

Asking a Friend for Help: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu

Be able to ask a friend for help in everyday situations, using the vocabulary and sentence patterns of this unit to complete communication.

Planning a Birthday Activity: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu
HSK 2Narrative5 minAudio

Planning a Birthday Activity: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu

Be able to arrange a birthday activity in everyday situations and communicate using the vocabulary and sentence patterns of this unit.

Taking the Bus and the Subway: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu
HSK 2Narrative5 minAudio

Taking the Bus and the Subway: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu

Be able to ride the bus and subway in everyday situations and communicate using the vocabulary and sentence patterns of this unit.

Finding Your Classroom: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu
HSK 2Narrative5 minAudio

Finding Your Classroom: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu

Be able to locate your classroom in everyday situations and communicate using the vocabulary and sentence patterns of this unit.

Choosing Clothes and Colors: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu
HSK 2Narrative5 minAudio

Choosing Clothes and Colors: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu

Be able to choose clothes and colors in everyday situations, and use the vocabulary and sentence patterns of this unit to communicate.

Invite a Friend to Come In and Sit: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu
HSK 2Narrative5 minAudio

Invite a Friend to Come In and Sit: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu

Be able to invite a friend to come in and sit in everyday situations, using the vocabulary and sentence patterns of this unit to communicate.

Explaining the Effects of Different Approaches: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu
HSK 2Narrative5 minAudio

Explaining the Effects of Different Approaches: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu

Be able to explain the effects of different approaches in everyday situations, and use the vocabulary and sentence patterns of this unit to communicate.

Ordering a Favorite Drink: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu
HSK 2Narrative5 minAudio

Ordering a Favorite Drink: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu

Be able to order a favorite drink in everyday situations and communicate using the vocabulary and sentence patterns of this unit.

Talk about the childhood home: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu
HSK 2Narrative5 minAudio

Talk about the childhood home: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu

Be able to talk about your childhood home in everyday situations, using the vocabulary and sentence patterns of this unit to communicate.

Asking about nearby locations: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu
HSK 2Narrative5 minAudio

Asking about nearby locations: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu

Be able to ask about nearby locations in everyday situations and complete communication using the vocabulary and sentence patterns of this unit.

Describing Physical Discomfort: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu
HSK 2Narrative5 minAudio

Describing Physical Discomfort: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu

Be able to describe physical discomfort in everyday situations and communicate using the vocabulary and sentence patterns of this unit.

Communicating One's Hobbies: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu
HSK 2Narrative5 minAudio

Communicating One's Hobbies: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu

Can communicate one's hobbies in everyday situations, using the vocabulary and sentence patterns of this unit.

Arranging Small Household Tasks: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu
HSK 2Narrative5 minAudio

Arranging Small Household Tasks: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu

Be able to arrange small household tasks in everyday situations and communicate using the vocabulary and sentence patterns of this unit.

Checking into a Hotel: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu
HSK 2Narrative5 minAudio

Checking into a Hotel: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu

Can check into a hotel in everyday situations and communicate using the vocabulary and sentence patterns of this unit.

Describing Inside and Outside of a Room: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu
HSK 2Narrative5 minAudio

Describing Inside and Outside of a Room: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu

Be able to describe the inside and outside of a room in everyday situations, and use the vocabulary and sentence patterns of this unit to communicate.

Introducing Yourself and Your Family: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu
HSK 2Narrative5 minAudio

Introducing Yourself and Your Family: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu

Be able to introduce yourself and your family in everyday situations, using the vocabulary and sentence patterns of this unit to communicate.

Understanding Left, Right, and Directions: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu
HSK 2Narrative5 minAudio

Understanding Left, Right, and Directions: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu

Can understand left, right, and directions in everyday situations, and use the vocabulary and sentence patterns of this unit to communicate.

Ordering at a Restaurant: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu
HSK 2Narrative5 minAudio

Ordering at a Restaurant: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu

Be able to order at a restaurant in everyday situations, using the vocabulary and sentence patterns of this unit to communicate.

Talking about Online Information and Activities: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu
HSK 2Narrative5 minAudio

Talking about Online Information and Activities: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu

Be able to discuss online information and activities in everyday situations, using the vocabulary and sentence patterns of this unit to communicate.

Scheduling Time and Activities: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu
HSK 2Narrative5 minAudio

Scheduling Time and Activities: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu

Be able to schedule time and activities in everyday situations, and use the vocabulary and sentence patterns of this unit to communicate.

Explaining Reasons and Choices: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu
HSK 2Narrative5 minAudio

Explaining Reasons and Choices: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu

Can explain reasons and choices in everyday situations and communicate using the vocabulary and sentence patterns of this unit.

Explaining Going and Returning: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu
HSK 2Narrative5 minAudio

Explaining Going and Returning: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu

Be able to explain going and returning in everyday situations, and use the vocabulary and sentence patterns of this unit to communicate.

Talk about weekly life: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu
HSK 2Narrative5 minAudio

Talk about weekly life: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu

Can talk about weekly life in everyday situations, and use the vocabulary and sentence patterns of this unit to communicate.

Organizing Study Supplies: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu
HSK 2Narrative5 minAudio

Organizing Study Supplies: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu

Can organize study supplies in everyday situations and use the vocabulary and sentence patterns of this unit to communicate.

Shopping at the Mall: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu
HSK 2Narrative5 minAudio

Shopping at the Mall: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu

Be able to shop in a mall in everyday situations, using the vocabulary and sentence patterns of this unit to communicate.

Inviting friends to exercise together: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu
HSK 2Narrative5 minAudio

Inviting friends to exercise together: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu

Be able to invite friends to exercise together in everyday situations, using the vocabulary and sentence patterns of this unit to communicate.

Discussion of Learning and Exams: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu
HSK 2Narrative5 minAudio

Discussion of Learning and Exams: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu

Be able to discuss learning and exams in everyday situations, using the vocabulary and sentence patterns of this unit to communicate.

Preparing for an Overseas Trip: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu
HSK 2Narrative5 minAudio

Preparing for an Overseas Trip: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu

Be able to prepare for an overseas trip in everyday situations and communicate using the vocabulary and sentence patterns of this unit.

Describing the Actions of Going Up and Down Stairs: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu
HSK 2Narrative5 minAudio

Describing the Actions of Going Up and Down Stairs: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu

Be able to describe the actions of going up and down stairs in everyday situations, and use the vocabulary and sentence patterns of this unit to communicate.

Discussing Weather and Outing Plans: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu
HSK 2Narrative5 minAudio

Discussing Weather and Outing Plans: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu

Be able to discuss weather and outing plans in everyday situations, using the vocabulary and sentence patterns of this unit to communicate.

Talk about hopes and study methods: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu
HSK 2Narrative5 minAudio

Talk about hopes and study methods: Xiao Lin and Xiao Yu

Be able to talk about hopes and study methods in everyday situations, using the vocabulary and sentence patterns of this unit to communicate.

A Clear Work Handover
HSK 3Narrative8 minAudio

A Clear Work Handover

Before taking unexpected leave, Xiao Zhou organizes tasks, files, and contacts so a colleague can take over smoothly and complete the client work on time.

Changing Routes After a Delay
HSK 3Narrative8 minAudio

Changing Routes After a Delay

When her high-speed train is delayed, Chen Yue checks the information, changes route, and finally reaches her destination on time.

A Thoughtful Visit
HSK 3Narrative8 minAudio

A Thoughtful Visit

Xiaomei visits a friend who has just left hospital, keeps the visit short, brings useful items, and respects her need to rest.

After the Leave Request Email Was Sent
HSK 3Narrative8 minAudio

After the Leave Request Email Was Sent

After becoming ill, Xiao Lin promptly requests leave, asks a classmate for help, and receives replies from both the teacher and the classmate.

How a Street Prepares for Spring Festival
HSK 3Narrative8 minAudio

How a Street Prepares for Spring Festival

Students observe neighborhood preparations over time and learn through couplets, lanterns, a temple fair, and family activities how traditions are made together.

A Message After Arriving Late
HSK 3Narrative8 minAudio

A Message After Arriving Late

Anna misses her friend's speech because she is late, then apologizes sincerely, explains why, and receives her friend's understanding.

The First Day in the New Home
HSK 3Narrative8 minAudio

The First Day in the New Home

After moving into his new home, Xiao Zhou shares the cleaning and furniture arrangement with friends and meets a helpful neighbour.

The First Month Studying Abroad
HSK 3Narrative8 minAudio

The First Month Studying Abroad

Anna moves from being afraid to speak to actively joining classroom and family conversations, gradually adapting to a new language-learning environment.

From Driver to City Guide
HSK 3Narrative8 minAudio

From Driver to City Guide

Lao Chen turns years of driving experience and interest in the city into a new career, changing fields through study and trial tours.

From Ordering Takeout Every Day to Cooking
HSK 3Narrative8 minAudio

From Ordering Takeout Every Day to Cooking

Xiao Zhou realizes that he often orders takeout and orders too much, so he gradually changes his eating habits.

My First Sports Day
HSK 3Narrative8 minAudio

My First Sports Day

A new student moves from worrying about the race to completing the relay and helping the radio station, experiencing cooperation and support on campus.

Our New Colleague Xiao Zhou
HSK 3Narrative8 minAudio

Our New Colleague Xiao Zhou

The team first sees Xiao Zhou in a photo, then discovers that she is thinner and very friendly in person.

Three Staple Foods on One Table
HSK 3Narrative8 minAudio

Three Staple Foods on One Table

Friends from three regions cook together, using dumplings, rice, and noodles to share their family flavors and food memories.

A Photo Exhibition After the Rain
HSK 3Narrative8 minAudio

A Photo Exhibition After the Rain

A photography group adjusts its activity when it rains, then captures unusual images and holds a small exhibition.

Old Photos You Can Hear
HSK 3Narrative8 minAudio

Old Photos You Can Hear

Students create a small exhibition combining old photos, city sounds, and live stories so different visitors can understand local history.

Sunday in Our Family
HSK 3Narrative8 minAudio

Sunday in Our Family

Family members keep their own healthy habits and strengthen their relationships by sharing chores and spending time with older relatives.

The Bicycle I Fixed Myself
HSK 3Narrative8 minAudio

The Bicycle I Fixed Myself

Instead of fixing the bicycle immediately for his child, a father uses questions and support to help the child complete the repair independently.

The Dropped Baton
HSK 3Narrative8 minAudio

The Dropped Baton

After dropping the baton in a relay, the school team calmly finishes and uses the experience to rethink results and teamwork.

The Little Garden Next Door
HSK 3Narrative8 minAudio

The Little Garden Next Door

Residents turn an empty lot piled with old things into a community garden and take turns caring for the new shared space.

The Shoe Repair Shop That Stayed
HSK 3Narrative8 minAudio

The Shoe Repair Shop That Stayed

An old shoe repair shop adapts to changes after the metro opens through online booking and community service while preserving familiar human connections.

The Same Size, but Not the Same Product
HSK 3Narrative8 minAudio

The Same Size, but Not the Same Product

When buying a top online, Fang Lin checks only the size and not the material, then has to exchange it after delivery.

Tracks in the Bamboo Forest
HSK 3Narrative8 minAudio

Tracks in the Bamboo Forest

A nature observation group looks for evidence of giant panda activity in a reserve by studying tracks, bamboo, and the environment.

Choosing Between Two Offers
HSK 4Narrative9 minAudio

Choosing Between Two Offers

Chen Hao compares two jobs through long-term growth.

A Health Plan That Can Last
HSK 4Narrative10 minAudio

A Health Plan That Can Last

Lin Yue stops seeking sudden change and uses small steps in sleep, diet, and exercise to reduce stress.

A Holiday Without a Checklist
HSK 4Narrative10 minAudio

A Holiday Without a Checklist

Zhou Ming visits fewer sights and gains a deeper experience through walking, reading, and conversation.

A Misunderstanding Became a Friendship
HSK 4Narrative10 minAudio

A Misunderstanding Became a Friendship

A misunderstanding at a Chinese contest leads two contestants to help each other and stay in touch.

The Red Face on Stage
HSK 4Cultural narrative9 minAudio

The Red Face on Stage

A campus Peking Opera activity teaches a student to observe before asking.

Applause After the Final
HSK 4Narrative10 minAudio

Applause After the Final

In a competition, sincere encouragement and gracious congratulations turn rivals into friends.

Four Cards on a Museum Table
HSK 4Museum narrative9 minAudio

Four Cards on a Museum Table

Four out-of-order cards teach students to reconstruct a historical timeline.

From Copying Notes to Solving Problems
HSK 4Narrative9 minAudio

From Copying Notes to Solving Problems

A student improves learning by changing the order of review.

Grandmother’s Bowl of Noodles
HSK 4Narrative10 minAudio

Grandmother’s Bowl of Noodles

Lin Yue records her grandmother’s recipe and learns why a home dish can move people.

North and South on a Map
HSK 4Narrative9 minAudio

North and South on a Map

Two students choose destinations using climate and seasons.

One Less Bottle a Day
HSK 4Narrative9 minAudio

One Less Bottle a Day

A school reduces plastic bottles with refill stations.

The Bakery Shortened Its Menu
HSK 4Narrative10 minAudio

The Bakery Shortened Its Menu

A small shop stops adding products blindly and uses customer records to improve quality and income.

The Bus We Missed
HSK 4Narrative10 minAudio

The Bus We Missed

Missing a bus teaches Zhou Ming to leave buffer time in travel plans.

The Chore Chart on the Fridge
HSK 4Narrative9 minAudio

The Chore Chart on the Fridge

A simple chart helps a younger brother move from needing reminders to taking initiative.

The Cheapest Headphones
HSK 4Narrative10 minAudio

The Cheapest Headphones

A return experience teaches Lin Yue that a low price is not always a low cost.

A Five-Minute End-of-Day Checklist
HSK 4Workplace narrative9 minAudio

A Five-Minute End-of-Day Checklist

A handover checklist helps a new employee reduce omissions and earn trust.

A Club Map Everyone Can Read
HSK 4Narrative9 minAudio

A Club Map Everyone Can Read

After students improve the event map, newcomers find and join clubs more easily.

The Empty Chair on Stage
HSK 4Narrative10 minAudio

The Empty Chair on Stage

Community actors shift from elaborate stage design to expressing farewell through movement and voice.

Starting Digital Classes at Sixty-Five
HSK 4Narrative9 minAudio

Starting Digital Classes at Sixty-Five

A community class solves daily problems and changes a family's view of learning age.

The Letter We Almost Did Not Send
HSK 4Narrative10 minAudio

The Letter We Almost Did Not Send

After a misunderstanding, two old friends use honest letters to understand each other again.

The Light in the Shared Room
HSK 4Narrative10 minAudio

The Light in the Shared Room

Neighbors resolve an electricity dispute in a shared space by recording use and discussing it openly.

The Missing Delivery Notice
HSK 4Narrative10 minAudio

The Missing Delivery Notice

Zhou Ming uses his order and case number to resolve a notification error and collect his parcel.

The Photo Not Taken by West Lake
HSK 4Travel reflection9 minAudio

The Photo Not Taken by West Lake

A visitor sees a fuller West Lake after putting down her camera.

The Player Who Waited on the Bench
HSK 4Narrative10 minAudio

The Player Who Waited on the Bench

Substitute Lin Hao prepares for a decisive moment through observation, notes, and targeted training.

The Unchanging Flavor of an Old Shop
HSK 4Cultural narrative9 minAudio

The Unchanging Flavor of an Old Shop

A small restaurant improves service while preserving its old flavor.

Birds Returning to the Wetland
HSK 4Narrative9 minAudio

Birds Returning to the Wetland

Changes in lake water affect how long migratory birds stay.

The Old Shop Beside the New Road
HSK 4Narrative10 minAudio

The Old Shop Beside the New Road

A new road brings rural opportunities and makes an old shop rethink its value.

After a Failed Speech
HSK 4Reflective narrative9 minAudio

After a Failed Speech

A failure helps Lin An truly understand when a saying about failure applies.

Streetlights That Grow Brighter
HSK 4Narrative9 minAudio

Streetlights That Grow Brighter

A community uses a survey to evaluate smart streetlights.

The Volunteer in the Old Photo
HSK 4Narrative10 minAudio

The Volunteer in the Old Photo

An old photo helps Lin Yue rediscover her grandfather’s youthful choices and character.

A bamboo lamp takes a new shape
HSK 5Culture feature12 minAudio

A bamboo lamp takes a new shape

A young artisan responds to modern needs while preserving bamboo-weaving methods.

The ten minutes after an injury
HSK 5Narrative12 minAudio

The ten minutes after an injury

During an outdoor activity, companions provide calm first aid and call an ambulance in time, preventing further injury.

After the garbage is reduced by half
HSK 5Narrative12 minAudio

After the garbage is reduced by half

Urban communities use disaggregated data to adjust recycling programs, gradually reduce waste and improve public spaces.

A local meal at the night market
HSK 5Narrative12 minAudio

A local meal at the night market

A traveler listens to locals’ suggestions at a night market and tries snacks with ordinary ingredients but unique recipes.

A small factory finds a stable market
HSK 5Business case12 minAudio

A small factory finds a stable market

A food factory gradually enters an overseas market through cooperation, trial sales, and cost management.

A small team changes its hiring plan
HSK 5Case study12 minAudio

A small team changes its hiring plan

A startup finds a better balance between costs and needed talent.

A Photo Solved the Claim Problem
HSK 5Narrative12 minAudio

A Photo Solved the Claim Problem

Zhou Ning preserves and supplements evidence to complete a travel-insurance claim.

The bamboo forest that regrew after the rain
HSK 5Popular science12 minAudio

The bamboo forest that regrew after the rain

The bamboo forest's recovery reveals the ecological links among water, insects, and animals.

A bird survey that allows citizens to participate
HSK 5Expository12 minAudio

A bird survey that allows citizens to participate

The research team used a unified approach to collect citizen observation data and carefully interpret urban bird changes.

From silent listener to confident speaker
HSK 5Narrative12 minAudio

From silent listener to confident speaker

Gu Ning completed her first public academic speech by recording feedback, practicing in stages, and taking the initiative to try.

A holiday recipe from grandma
HSK 5Cultural narrative12 minAudio

A holiday recipe from grandma

When Xiaohe compiled Dragon Boat Festival recipes, he discovered that the same festival food was cooked differently in different families, and incorporated personal memories into community exhibitions.

Knowledge grown in the fields
HSK 5History of science12 minAudio

Knowledge grown in the fields

Ancient agricultural knowledge accumulated gradually through long observation, comparison, and records.

Live broadcast brings orchards to consumers
HSK 5Narrative12 minAudio

Live broadcast brings orchards to consumers

Rural cooperatives use live broadcasts to introduce product processes while building trust through real data and stable services.

Four seasons of one street in photographs
HSK 5Arts report12 minAudio

Four seasons of one street in photographs

A community photo exhibition records changes in a street from ordinary people's perspectives and links residents' memories.

An increasingly stable calligraphy work
HSK 5Narrative12 minAudio

An increasingly stable calligraphy work

An Qi went from being anxious to finish a piece of work to understanding that "practice makes perfect" which emphasizes the process of continuous practice rather than immediate success.

The bus line connecting two neighborhoods
HSK 5Social report12 minAudio

The bus line connecting two neighborhoods

A new bus line improves residents' travel through continued observation and adjustment.

Community classroom without desks
HSK 5Narrative12 minAudio

Community classroom without desks

A school is working with the community to deliver a life skills program that gives students an understanding of responsibility and cooperation through real-life tasks.

The shared garden in the courtyard
HSK 5Narrative12 minAudio

The shared garden in the courtyard

Residents move from arguing over parking and greenery to improving public space through a survey and a trial plan.

The first week of living independently
HSK 5Narrative12 minAudio

The first week of living independently

After living alone, university student Xiao Yu rethinks housework, parental reminders, and family responsibility.

The imperfect cup
HSK 5Narrative12 minAudio

The imperfect cup

A failed first attempt at a clay cup helps Chen Chen rethink the meaning of craft and patience.

From internship assignment to project leader
HSK 5Narrative12 minAudio

From internship assignment to project leader

Xu Zhou started with the small task of organizing information, and gradually learned to communicate proactively, assume responsibility for the results, and be responsible for the complete project.

The long journey that brought back new knowledge
HSK 5Historical profile12 minAudio

The long journey that brought back new knowledge

Zhang Qian's mission to the Western Regions reveals links among a historical person, individual action, and exchange in an era.

The conditions behind low-price membership
HSK 5Narrative12 minAudio

The conditions behind low-price membership

After checking the price and cancellation rules, Zhao Xin gave up the seemingly cheap but highly restrictive membership promotion.

The distance runner who learned to slow down
HSK 5Sports profile12 minAudio

The distance runner who learned to slow down

A distance runner returns to consistent competition by adjusting training and recovery.

A train that changes plans
HSK 5Narrative12 minAudio

A train that changes plans

A delayed train forced the family to adjust their connection arrangements, but unexpectedly they got an easier journey.

A redesigned orientation event
HSK 5Narrative12 minAudio

A redesigned orientation event

Volunteer Zhou Ran adjusted the orientation activities based on the real difficulties of new students to make the information easier to understand and use.

Changing times in a family map
HSK 5Narrative12 minAudio

Changing times in a family map

The residence, education and work experiences of the three generations reflect changes in population mobility and social opportunities, while also preserving family traditions.

Seed program for two campus gardens
HSK 5Narrative12 minAudio

Seed program for two campus gardens

The two schools developed a long-term seed exchange program from one visit, building trust as they documented and solved problems together.

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HSK 6Culture feature12 minAudio

A bamboo lamp takes a new shape

A young artisan responds to modern needs while preserving bamboo-weaving methods.

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HSK 6Narrative12 minAudio

The ten minutes after an injury

During an outdoor activity, companions provide calm first aid and call an ambulance in time, preventing further injury.

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HSK 6Narrative12 minAudio

After the garbage is reduced by half

Urban communities use disaggregated data to adjust recycling programs, gradually reduce waste and improve public spaces.

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HSK 6Narrative12 minAudio

A local meal at the night market

A traveler listens to locals’ suggestions at a night market and tries snacks with ordinary ingredients but unique recipes.

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HSK 6Business case12 minAudio

A small factory finds a stable market

A food factory gradually enters an overseas market through cooperation, trial sales, and cost management.

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HSK 6Case study12 minAudio

A small team changes its hiring plan

A startup finds a better balance between costs and needed talent.

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HSK 6Narrative12 minAudio

A Photo Solved the Claim Problem

Zhou Ning preserves and supplements evidence to complete a travel-insurance claim.

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HSK 6Popular science12 minAudio

The bamboo forest that regrew after the rain

The bamboo forest's recovery reveals the ecological links among water, insects, and animals.

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HSK 6Expository12 minAudio

A bird survey that allows citizens to participate

The research team used a unified approach to collect citizen observation data and carefully interpret urban bird changes.

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HSK 6Narrative12 minAudio

From silent listener to confident speaker

Gu Ning completed her first public academic speech by recording feedback, practicing in stages, and taking the initiative to try.

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HSK 6Cultural narrative12 minAudio

A holiday recipe from grandma

When Xiaohe compiled Dragon Boat Festival recipes, he discovered that the same festival food was cooked differently in different families, and incorporated personal memories into community exhibitions.

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HSK 6History of science12 minAudio

Knowledge grown in the fields

Ancient agricultural knowledge accumulated gradually through long observation, comparison, and records.

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HSK 6Narrative12 minAudio

Live broadcast brings orchards to consumers

Rural cooperatives use live broadcasts to introduce product processes while building trust through real data and stable services.

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HSK 6Arts report12 minAudio

Four seasons of one street in photographs

A community photo exhibition records changes in a street from ordinary people's perspectives and links residents' memories.

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HSK 6Narrative12 minAudio

An increasingly stable calligraphy work

An Qi went from being anxious to finish a piece of work to understanding that "practice makes perfect" which emphasizes the process of continuous practice rather than immediate success.

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HSK 6Social report12 minAudio

The bus line connecting two neighborhoods

A new bus line improves residents' travel through continued observation and adjustment.

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HSK 6Narrative12 minAudio

Community classroom without desks

A school is working with the community to deliver a life skills program that gives students an understanding of responsibility and cooperation through real-life tasks.

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HSK 6Narrative12 minAudio

The shared garden in the courtyard

Residents move from arguing over parking and greenery to improving public space through a survey and a trial plan.

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HSK 6Narrative12 minAudio

From internship assignment to project leader

Xu Zhou started with the small task of organizing information, and gradually learned to communicate proactively, assume responsibility for the results, and be responsible for the complete project.

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HSK 6Historical profile12 minAudio

The long journey that brought back new knowledge

Zhang Qian's mission to the Western Regions reveals links among a historical person, individual action, and exchange in an era.

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HSK 6Sports profile12 minAudio

The distance runner who learned to slow down

A distance runner returns to consistent competition by adjusting training and recovery.

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HSK 6Narrative12 minAudio

A train that changes plans

A delayed train forced the family to adjust their connection arrangements, but unexpectedly they got an easier journey.

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HSK 6Narrative12 minAudio

A redesigned orientation event

Volunteer Zhou Ran adjusted the orientation activities based on the real difficulties of new students to make the information easier to understand and use.

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HSK 6Narrative12 minAudio

Seed program for two campus gardens

The two schools developed a long-term seed exchange program from one visit, building trust as they documented and solved problems together.