Stories

A collection of stories for Chinese learners, ranging from fiction to real-life accounts.

323 videos · Total duration: 36:26:09

Too angry. Got sent to the hospital

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Too angry. Got sent to the hospitalThe video tells the story of a man named Xiao Zhou who ends up in the hospital due to stress and anger from work and personal situations. It serves as a reminder to take care of mental health and manage stress levels to avoid serious health issues.Unconventional Chinese

Too hot to live!

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Too hot to live!The video shares a true story about a man who died from heatstroke in a school dormitory without air conditioning. It highlights the challenges of living in extreme heat and the importance of taking care of oneself and others in such conditions.Unconventional Chinese

Where can I visit the Lantern Festival in summer?

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Where can I visit the Lantern Festival in summer? The video tells the story of a foreign friend who wanted to travel to China to see a lantern festival but ended up in Japan instead. It highlights the cultural interests of the American friend and the humorous mix-up about the festival dates.Unconventional Chinese

Story 8 100 Chinese Stories

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Story 8 100 Chinese StoriesThe video is about a story of two friends, one tall and one short, who meet up and go through a series of events trying to find a place to eat but end up going back home hungry to drink alcohol.Blabla Chinese - Comprehensible Input

Fox and Goat

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Fox and GoatThe video tells a story about a fox tricking a goat into a well, leaving the goat trapped at the bottom while the fox escapes. The story is presented in both a simple and more elaborate version, showcasing different levels of Chinese language proficiency.EazyMandarin

Andrew's shocking road rage story - The BMW stalker

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Andrew's shocking road rage story - The BMW stalkerA couple with their baby experience a scary encounter on the road with a persistent car following them, leading to a tense situation that resolves when they reach the police station.Unconventional Chinese

Grace’s disaster dates

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Grace’s disaster datesIn this hilarious comprehensible input video, Keren tells the story of Grace and some of the men she met on dates.Unconventional Chinese

The Shepherd Boy and the Wolf

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The Shepherd Boy and the WolfThe video tells the story of the boy who cried wolf in simple Chinese, where the boy abuses the trust of the villagers by falsely claiming the presence of a wolf multiple times, leading to consequences when the real danger arrives.王某某的中文课 Mandarin with momo w.

Bald Jake’s Fatal day Story

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Bald Jake’s Fatal day StoryThe video tells a story about a man named Jake who goes hiking in Yosemite National Park but ultimately meets a tragic end when a turtle falls from the sky and lands on his head, resulting in both Jake and the turtle's death, allowing an eagle to finally feast on the turtle's meat.Unconventional Chinese

The Wolf and the Crane (Aesop's Fables)

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The Wolf and the Crane (Aesop's Fables)The video tells the story of a wolf and a crane, where the wolf eats the meat too fast and gets a bone stuck in his throat. The crane helps by removing the bone, but the wolf and crane both forget to say thank you to each other.王某某的中文课 Mandarin with momo w.

Story dice magic

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Story dice magicThe video is about playing a storytelling game with dice in Chinese. The story in the video involves a snake, a girl named Lily, a bike, a cola, and a pencil, where the snake turns into a pencil after drinking wine and Lily is left with a pencil to draw snakes.Acquire Mandarin

Father and son

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Father and sonA father and son go on a fun outing together, exploring a park and enjoying some drinks. However, as the father drinks too much and appears intoxicated, they must make their way back home by train.Acquire Mandarin

TPRS Group Lesson

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TPRS Group LessonThe video is about a man named Sam who is Chinese and owns a dog named Barney. Sam goes to a coffee shop where he interacts with beautiful women and handsome men, and ultimately buys a bottle of cola using WeChat payment.Blabla Chinese - Comprehensible Input

The story of Xiaomei

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The story of XiaomeiThe video follows a girl named Xiaomei who loves eating cake but ends up with a stomachache. Her mom takes her to the hospital where she gets three shots, leading Xiaomei to realize the value of eating an apple a day to keep the doctor away.Blabla Chinese - Comprehensible Input

Movie talk in Mandarin

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Movie talk in MandarinThe video shows a woman working from home and getting distracted by her phone, snacks, and games, leading to her feeling rushed and overwhelmed by the passing time. It highlights the challenges of staying focused and managing time effectively while working remotely.Acquire Mandarin

Cutting vegetables

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Cutting vegetablesIn this video, Crazy Teacher tells a story about a boy cutting vegetables and cleaning in the kitchen. The boy accidentally breaks a bowl while cleaning, prompting discussions on vocabulary and actions in Mandarin Chinese.Crazie Laoshi

The race

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The raceThe video is a language learning class where the teacher tells a story about a race involving four children and their toy cars, with a dog named Lucy joining the race and ultimately winning. The teacher encourages students to participate and learn vocabulary and phrases from the story.Crazie Laoshi

Drink hot water?

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Drink hot water?The video revolves around Wang Er and Liu Yi's relationship. Wang Er advises Liu Yi to drink more hot water when she has a stomach ache, but Liu Yi feels that Wang Er is too perfunctory. This leads to a misunderstanding between them, highlighting the dynamics of relationships and communication.Blabla Chinese - Comprehensible Input

The story of a girl and a frog

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The story of a girl and a frogThe video shows a girl who kisses a frog, which then turns into a prince. The prince thanks the girl and asks her to kiss another frog, leading to a playful interaction between the two characters.Acquire Mandarin

Drink hot water

Beginner

Drink hot water The video is about a couple, Wang Er and Liu Yi, where Wang Er keeps telling Liu Yi to drink hot water whenever she feels unwell. Liu Yi starts to feel ignored and frustrated by Wang Er's repeated advice to drink hot water, which is a common phrase in China when someone is unwell. Ultimately, Liu Yi gets upset and feels that her boyfriend doesn't care about her feelings beyond suggesting drinking hot water.Blabla Chinese - Comprehensible Input