Classic stories

The boy who cried wolf
05:48

Intermediate

The boy who cried wolf

In this video, Poona tells the story of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" in Mandarin, reminding viewers about the consequences of dishonesty and the importance of being truthful.

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Gong Mingyi
15:56

Beginner

Gong Mingyi

The video is about a man named Gong Mingyi who lived in ancient times and loved playing the qin. He tries to play the qin for a cow in the countryside, but realizes that sometimes it's not worth communicating with someone who doesn't understand or appreciate you, using the metaphor of "playing the qin for a cow."

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The pity farmer poem explained with simple Chinese
07:31

Intermediate

The pity farmer poem explained with simple Chinese

The video teaches a poem called "悯农" which sympathizes with the hard work of farmers. The message is about not wasting food and appreciating the hard work that goes into producing it.

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Snow White
11:05

Intermediate

Snow White

In this video, the storyteller narrates the classic fairy tale of Snow White in Mandarin, highlighting the challenges she faces with an evil stepmother and finding true love with a prince in the end. Watch to discover how Snow White's kindness and beauty lead to her happily ever after.

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The tortoise and the hare
06:50

New starter

The tortoise and the hare

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Nine Modern Chinese Poems
10:53

Intermediate

Nine Modern Chinese Poems

The video features a collection of Chinese poems by various authors from different eras, expressing feelings of love, nostalgia, and longing through beautiful imagery of nature and human emotions. The poems capture moments of connection, reflection, and hope, creating a sense of beauty and tranquility in everyday life.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar
08:00

Beginner

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The video is about a very hungry caterpillar that eats a variety of fruits and foods each day until it becomes a beautiful butterfly. It emphasizes the importance of eating healthy and not overeating to avoid stomach pains and obesity.

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A stupid king
04:06

Intermediate

A stupid king

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A monk carrying a woman to cross a river
03:38

Intermediate

A monk carrying a woman to cross a river

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The long nose story
05:49

Beginner

The long nose story

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Spear and Shield
03:27

Beginner

Spear and Shield

Lazy Chinese - Comprehensible Input