School · HSK 1

At the Library

Two friends sit and read at school; one looks for a Chinese book and takes it home to read.

Looking for a Book

Xiao Wen

这些很多!

zhèxiēshūhěnduō

There are so many books here!

Xiao Li

是。你什么

shìkànshénmeshū

Yes. What book are you reading?

Xiao Wen

。我喜欢

kànzhōngwénshūhuan

I'm reading a Chinese book. I love reading.

Xiao Li

这本不太难。

zhèběnshūdetàinán

The characters in this book aren't too hard.

Sitting to Read and Borrowing the Book

Xiao Wen

我们这儿,好吗?

menzuòzhèrkànhǎoma

Let's sit here and read, shall we?

Xiao Li

好。请你小声

hǎoqǐngxiǎoshēngshuō

Okay. Please speak quietly.

Xiao Wen

这本很好。我想买。

zhèběnshūhěnhǎoxiǎngmǎi

This book is great. I want to buy it.

Xiao Li

我们晚上吧。

menwǎnshànghuíjiāba

Let's go home tonight and keep reading.

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