HSK 1 story: Siyuan Teahouse 思源茶馆
The HSK 1 story world of Chinese Tips: 28 lessons, each a scene of about twelve lines between the same 8 people, then the scene's words through eight stages, from reading the pinyin to writing from memory.
The people
Uncle Wang (王大爷), Teahouse Host; Li Min (李敏), Teahouse Manager; Lin Tao (林涛), Apprentice / Uni Student; David (大卫), Exchange Student; Aunt Zhao (赵阿姨), Fruit Merchant; Dr. Chen (陈医生), Community Physician; Xiaoyu (小雨), Primary Schooler; Xiao Song (小宋), Taxi / Courier Driver.
Lesson 1: Welcome to Siyuan Teahouse
欢迎来思源茶馆 huān yíng lái sī yuán chá guǎn
David 大卫
你好！请问，这里是思源茶馆吗？
nǐ hǎo qǐng wèn zhè lǐ shì Sī yuán chá guǎn ma
Hello! Excuse me, is this Siyuan Teahouse?
Uncle Wang 王大爷
你好！对，我就是这里的掌柜。小伙子，你叫什么名字？
nǐ hǎo duì wǒ jiù shì zhè lǐ de zhǎng guì xiǎo huǒ zi nǐ jiào shén me míng zi
Hello! Yes, I am the owner here. Young man, what is your name?
David 大卫
我叫大卫，我是旁边大学的新学生。
wǒ jiào Dà wèi wǒ shì páng biān dà xué de xīn xué shēng
My name is David, I am a new student at the university nearby.
Uncle Wang 王大爷
欢迎你！我姓王，你可以叫我王大爷，也可以叫我王老师。
huān yíng nǐ wǒ xìng wáng nǐ kě yǐ jiào wǒ Wáng dà ye yě kě yǐ jiào wǒ Wáng lǎo shī
Welcome! My family name is Wang. You can call me Uncle Wang, or you can call me Teacher Wang.
David 大卫
王老师好！今天认识您，我非常高兴。
Wáng lǎo shī hǎo jīn tiān rèn shi nín wǒ fēi cháng gāo xìng
Hello Teacher Wang! Meeting you today makes me very happy.
Uncle Wang 王大爷
我也很高兴认识你！快请进，坐下喝杯茶。
wǒ yě hěn gāo xìng rèn shi nǐ kuài qǐng jìn zuò xià hē bēi chá
I'm very glad to meet you too! Come in, sit down and have a cup of tea.
All 28 lessons
- 1. 欢迎来思源茶馆 huān yíng lái sī yuán chá guǎn
Welcome to Siyuan Teahouse - 2. 数茶杯和桌子 shǔ chá bēi hé zhuō zi
Counting Teacups & Tables - 3. 远方来的新同学 yuǎn fāng lái de xīn tóng xué
The New Student from Afar - 4. 早上去买菜 zǎo shang qù mǎi cài
Market Morning Run - 5. 赵阿姨的水果摊 zhào ā yí de shuǐ guǒ tān
Fresh Fruit at Aunt Zhao’s Stall - 6. 烧水喝茶 shāo shuǐ hē chá
Boiling Water & Tasting Tea - 7. 厨房里的早点 chú fáng lǐ de zǎo diǎn
Morning Dim Sum in the Kitchen - 8. 时间与每天的生活 shí jiān yǔ měi tiān de shēng huó
Time & Daily Routines - 9. 星期几与计划 xīng qī jǐ yǔ jì huà
Days of the Week & Plans - 10. 几月几号与多大 jǐ yuè jǐ hào yǔ duō dà
Dates, Months & Ages - 11. 院子里的家人照片 yuàn zi lǐ de jiā rén zhào piàn
Family Album at the Courtyard - 12. 书桌与写汉字 shū zhuō yǔ xiě hàn zì
Study Desk & Chinese Characters - 13. 问学校与上课 wèn xué xiào yǔ shàng kè
Asking About Classes & Schools - 14. 院子里的小动物 yuàn zi lǐ de xiǎo dòng wù
Courtyard Pets & Companions - 15. 在哪儿与怎么走 zài nǎ r yǔ zěn me zǒu
Spatial Locations & Directions - 16. 在附近找东西 zài fù jìn zhǎo dōng xi
Finding Things in the Neighborhood - 17. 坐车与打出租车 zuò chē yǔ dǎ chū zū chē
Transit & Calling a Taxi - 18. 打电话与问候 dǎ diàn huà yǔ wèn hòu
Phones & Connections - 19. 工作与开门时间 gōng zuò yǔ kāi mén shí jiān
Work & Business Hours - 20. 胡同里的好天气 hú tong lǐ de hǎo tiān qì
Weather in the Alleyway - 21. 去诊所看病 qù zhěn suǒ kàn bìng
A Visit to the Clinic - 22. 看电视与听音乐 kàn diàn shì yǔ tīng yīn yuè
Courtyard Leisure & Media - 23. 谢谢与不客气 xiè xie yǔ bú kè qi
Expressing Gratitude & Politeness - 24. 日常问话与选择 rì cháng wèn huà yǔ xuǎn zé
Everyday Inquiries & Choices - 25. 茶馆打烊明天见 chá guǎn dǎ yàng míng tiān jiàn
Closing Time & See You Again - 26. 见老邻居数椅子 jiàn lǎo lín jū shǔ yǐ zi
Meeting Neighbors & Counting Seats - 27. 早晨买菜与算账 zǎo chen mǎi cài yǔ suàn zhàng
Morning Errands & Market Deals - 28. 院里朋友常相聚 yuàn lǐ péng you cháng xiāng jù
Courtyard Friends & Daily Courtesies
The other story worlds
HSK 2: The Modern Campus & Co-living Residence · HSK 3: The Creative Media Hub & Cultural Park · HSK 4: The Creative District & Modern Commercial Agency · HSK 5: The Metropolitan Innovation Park & Tech Incubator · HSK 6A: The Global Biopharmaceutical & Health Sciences Center · HSK 6B: The High-End Green Energy & Industrial Automation Hub