HSK 1 Texts
Build your first Chinese sentence reactions.
Start with greetings, names, family, time, simple questions, and everyday sentence patterns. This level helps complete beginners move from single words to short, usable Chinese sentences.
Should you start here?
HSK 1 Texts are a good next step after you finish the Introductory Course. If Pinyin, tones, basic characters, or simple Chinese sentence order still feel new, start with the Introductory Course first.
How to study HSK 1 texts
HSK 1 is not only for recognizing words. Use each short text to train listening, pronunciation, sentence order, and basic speaking reactions. Each lesson also connects to the matching grammar lesson, so you can check the structure before practicing.
Listen first
Catch names, greetings, numbers, and familiar phrases before reading.
Read with support
Use Pinyin, English translation, and sentence analysis to check meaning.
Check grammar
Open the linked grammar lesson when a sentence pattern feels unclear.
Shadow aloud
Follow the audio and copy the rhythm, tones, and short sentence patterns.
Practice and imitate
Do the practice and sentence flashcards until you can say the same sentences.
HSK 1 lesson map
Start with the free trial lessons, then continue in order. Each part includes audio, Chinese text, Pinyin and English translation support, and sentence analysis.
Lesson 1
问候和道歉
Greetings and Apologies
Say hello, apologize politely, and respond with short beginner-friendly sentences.
Lesson 2
感谢和告别
Gratitude & Goodbyes
Thank people, respond to thanks, say goodbye, and use polite everyday expressions.
Lesson 3
你叫什么名字？
What's your name?
Ask and answer names, introduce yourself, and understand basic questions with 叫 and 什么.
Lesson 4
她是我的汉语老师
She is my Chinese teacher
Identify people around you and say who someone is using simple A is B sentences.
Lesson 5
她女儿今年二十岁
Her daughter is 20 years old this year
Talk about family members, age, and simple possession with 的.
Lesson 6
我会说汉语
I can speak Chinese
Talk about language ability and what you can do with 会.
Lesson 7
今天几号？
What is the date today?
Ask and answer dates, birthdays, and basic calendar information.
Lesson 8
我想喝茶
I would like to drink tea
Express what you want to drink and use simple polite requests.
Lesson 9
你儿子在哪儿工作？
Where does your son work?
Ask where someone works and describe basic places and people.
Lesson 10
我能坐这儿吗？
Can I sit here?
Ask for permission and use simple location words in everyday situations.
Lesson 11
现在几点？
What time is it now?
Ask and answer the time, then connect time with simple actions.
Lesson 12
明天天气怎么样？
How is the weather tomorrow?
Talk about weather and use 怎么样 to ask simple opinions.
Lesson 13
他在学做中国菜呢
He is learning to cook Chinese food
Describe an ongoing action and say what someone is learning to do.
Lesson 14
她买了不少衣服
She bought quite a few clothes
Talk about completed actions, shopping, and quantities with 了 and 不少.
Lesson 15
他是坐飞机来的
He came here by plane
Talk about transportation and explain how someone came or arrived.
Want to practice with a real teacher?
Book a private lesson with Yuli to practice HSK 1 listening, pronunciation, sentence building, and beginner conversation.