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The teacher behind these readings explains pronunciation, grammar and the things textbooks skip — one short video a week, in English.

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成语故事：井底之蛙 Chéngyǔ gùshi: Jǐng dǐ zhī wā Idiom Story: The Frog at the Bottom of the Well

HSK 4 250 words读 →
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成语故事：画龙点睛 Chéngyǔ gùshi: Huà lóng diǎn jīng Idiom Story: Dotting the Dragon's Eyes

HSK 4 250 words读 →
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成语故事：亡羊补牢 Chéngyǔ gùshi: Wáng yáng bǔ láo Idiom Story: Mending the Pen After the Sheep Are Lost

HSK 4 201 words读 →
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成语故事：守株待兔 Chéngyǔ gùshi: Shǒu zhū dài tù Idiom Story: Waiting by the Stump for a Rabbit

HSK 4 211 words读 →
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算了 Suànle Forget It in Chinese

HSK 3 106 words读 →
快

快递到了 Kuàidì dào le My Package Arrived in Chinese

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How it works 怎么用

  1. Pick your level

    HSK 1 to 6, each reading graded so the words stay inside what you're actually studying. Not sure? Start at HSK 1 and move up.

  2. Read for five minutes

    Tap any word for pinyin and meaning, play the audio to hear it, toggle the English when you want to check yourself.

  3. Keep the new words

    Star what's new and it goes to your wordbook for flashcard practice. Come back tomorrow — the streak does the rest.

Common questions 常见问题

What is HSK?

HSK (汉语水平考试) is the official Chinese proficiency test. Levels 1 to 6 run from roughly 150 words up to 5,000+. Every reading here is graded to one of those levels, so the vocabulary and grammar stay inside the range you're actually studying.

Which level should I start with?

If you're new to Chinese, start at HSK 1 — the readings are short and use the most common characters. If you can already read a menu or a text message, try HSK 3. Nothing is locked, so you can switch levels any time.

Is it really free?

Yes. Every reading, the audio, the pinyin and the tap-to-translate lookups are free, and you don't need an account. I teach paid one-on-one lessons on Preply — that's what pays for this site.

Do I need to sign up?

No. Sign in only if you want your wordbook and reading streak to follow you across devices.

How long does it take to see progress?

Most students who read one text a day notice a difference in about a month — not because a month is magic, but because daily short reading beats a three-hour session once a week.

Can I practise with a real teacher?

Yes. Reading builds vocabulary quickly, but speaking needs a person on the other side. Bring any reading from this site to a trial lesson and we'll work through it out loud.