The book is aimed at both learners of the new HSK 4 and advanced students who want to train their reading comprehension. Starting from the first volume, 30 short stories cover the second half of the vocabulary and grammar of HSK 4. The content is oriented towards the official examination framework. The vocabulary sometimes exceeds the requirements of HSK 4. The learning material is evenly distributed across the lessons. Before each text, the vocabulary and grammar are clearly presented and explained with example sentences. The learning units build systematically on one another. Vocabulary and grammar that are often confused are clearly explained and distinguished from each other. In accordance with HSK, the Chinese texts do not include Pinyin. Each text is accompanied by a German translation and comprehension questions with answers on separate pages for assistance.