Saturday in the Park (公园 里 的 星期六)

This HSK 3 Graded Reader Story introduces the word 公园 (gōngyuán), which means “park.” While keeping the vocabulary simple, you’ll also learn the useful word 洗手间 (xǐshǒujiān), meaning “restroom,” an important term to add to your Chinese vocabulary. This story is specifically designed to help HSK 3 students like you practice and learn Chinese in an engaging way. With short sentences and familiar words, it’s an easy read that will help you gain confidence. As you follow along, you’ll see these key words used multiple times, making it easier to remember them. Enjoy this fun way to learn Chinese while spending a Saturday in the park!

今天 是 星期六。

我 和 朋友 去 公园。

公园 里 很 多 人， 有人 说话， 有人 笑。

有 一 个 人 在 卖 冰茶。

他 唱 中文 歌， 我们 听 他 唱。

我们 在 公园 玩 很 快乐。

我 想 去 洗手间， 问 朋友： “洗手间 在 哪儿？”

朋友 说， “洗手间 在 公园 后面。”

我们 去 了 洗手间， 然后 回到 公园。

今天 公园 里 的 人 很 多。

大家 说话， 唱歌， 笑 得 很 多。

我 很 喜欢 在 公园 里的 星期六。

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今天 是 星期六。 {Play}

Jīntiān shì xīngqīliù.

Today is Saturday.

我 和 朋友 去 公园。 {Play}

Wǒ hé péngyǒu qù gōngyuán.

My friend and I went to the park.

公园 里 很 多 人， 有人 说话， 有人 笑。 {Play}

Gōngyuán lǐ hěn duō rén, yǒurén shuōhuà, yǒurén xiào.

There were many people in the park, some talking and some laughing.

有 一 个 人 在 卖 冰茶。 {Play}

Yǒu yī gè rén zài mài bīngchá.

There was a person selling iced tea.

他 唱 中文 歌， 我们 听 他 唱。 {Play}

Tā chàng Zhōngwén gē, wǒmen tīng tā chàng.

He was singing Chinese songs, and we listened to him sing.

我们 在 公园 玩 很 多。 {Play}

Wǒmen zài gōngyuán wán hěn duō.

We played a lot in the park.

我 想 去 洗手间， 问 朋友： “洗手间 在 哪儿？” {Play}

Wǒ xiǎng qù xǐshǒujiān, wèn péngyǒu: “Xǐshǒujiān zài nǎ’er?”

I wanted to go to the restroom and asked my friend, “Where is the restroom?”

朋友 说， “洗手间 在 公园 后面。” {Play}

Péngyǒu shuō, “Xǐshǒujiān zài gōngyuán hòumiàn.”

My friend said, “The restroom is at the back of the park.”

我们 去 了 洗手间， 然后 回到 公园。 {Play}

Wǒmen qù le xǐshǒujiān, ránhòu huídào gōngyuán.

We went to the restroom and then returned to the park.

今天 公园 里 的 人 很 多。 {Play}

Jīntiān gōngyuán lǐ de rén hěn duō.

There were many people in the park today.

大家 说话， 唱歌， 笑 得 很 多。 {Play}

Dàjiā shuōhuà, chànggē, xiào de hěn duō.

Everyone was talking, singing, and laughing a lot.

我 很 喜欢 在 公园 里的 星期六。 {Play}

Wǒ hěn xǐhuān zài gōngyuán lǐ de xīngqīliù.

I really enjoyed Saturday in the park.