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Start with the HSK 1 course and build your foundation step by step.

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Glow quests

A few tiny tasks to keep your lantern lit.

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Xiao Ming's Home

A beginner HSK 1 story about Xiao Ming’s home and daily routine.

Chengyu of the day

Chengyu: 老马识途; lǎo mǎ shí tú
Meaning: An old horse knows the way; an experienced person knows what to do.
Example: 遇到问题时，可以请教有经验的人，老马识途。
Translation: When you run into a problem, you can ask someone experienced — an old horse knows the way.