Stories

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

404 videos · Total duration: 49:28:12

American dream destroyed by high tariffs!

Intermediate

American dream destroyed by high tariffs!The video discusses the impact of tariffs on a Chinese businessman's export business to the US, highlighting the importance of adapting to changing political landscapes and seeking new opportunities in different countries. Despite challenges, the businessman, Xiao Jie, demonstrates resilience and adaptability by exploring options in Mexico to continue his business.Unconventional Chinese

Where can I visit the Lantern Festival in summer?

Beginner

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

Father and Son

New starter

Father and SonThe video is a story about a family waiting for the father to come home for dinner, but he gets distracted by reading a book. In the end, the mother gets angry and throws away the food because it's gone cold, leaving everyone hungry.Blabla Chinese - Comprehensible Input

Covering one's ears while stealing the bell

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Covering one's ears while stealing the bellThe video tells a story about a person named Xiao Ming who tries to steal a bell but gets caught in the end, showcasing the moral of the story "掩耳盗铃" (yǎn ěr dào líng) which means "to cover one's ears while stealing a bell."王某某的中文课 Mandarin with momo w.

Steering the carriage south, but the tracks go north

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Steering the carriage south, but the tracks go northThe video tells the story of a person with a horse carriage heading north instead of south, symbolizing the importance of staying on the right path to reach your destination.王某某的中文课 Mandarin with momo w.

To notch the boat in search of the sword

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To notch the boat in search of the swordIn this video, the speaker tells a story about a person who loses his sword in a river while crossing on a boat, and jumps in to find it based on a mark he made, but ultimately fails to find it.王某某的中文课 Mandarin with momo w.

The Ant and the Dove

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The Ant and the Dove The video tells a story of an ant and a pigeon, where the ant falls into a river and the pigeon saves it by giving it a leaf. In return, the ant later saves the pigeon from harm, showcasing the importance of helping others in need.王某某的中文课 Mandarin with momo w.

The Lion and the Mouse

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The Lion and the Mouse The video tells the story of a lion and a mouse, where the lion spares the mouse's life and later the mouse returns the favor by saving the lion from a hunter. It emphasizes the moral lesson that one good deed deserves another.王某某的中文课 Mandarin with momo w.

The Fox and the Grape

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The Fox and the Grape The story is about a fox who tries to reach a bunch of grapes on a tree but fails. Frustrated and tired, the fox walks away convinced that the grapes must be sour.王某某的中文课 Mandarin with momo w.

The North Wind and the Sun

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The North Wind and the Sun 王某某的中文课 Mandarin with momo w.

Andrew's shocking road rage story - The BMW stalker

Beginner

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

The Fox and the Goat (Aesop's Fables)

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The Fox and the Goat (Aesop's Fables)The video tells the story of a fox tricking a goat into jumping into a well, only for the fox to use the goat's back to escape from the well. The story ends with the goat still stuck in the well, emphasizing the consequences of being deceived by others.王某某的中文课 Mandarin with momo w.

Grace’s disaster dates

Beginner

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

Beginner

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

Beginner

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)

Beginner

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.

Are Hawaiian boys cuter?

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Are Hawaiian boys cuter? The video is about a woman named Diana who is a Spanish teacher and likes both California and Hawaii. She is currently in Pennsylvania with her friend J, who also dislikes Pennsylvania because he finds it cold and prefers Hawaii.Unconventional Chinese

Bojack & his friends

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Bojack & his friends The video discusses the character Bojack Horseman and his preferences for cats and dogs, as well as introducing other characters like Princess Carolyn, Mr. Peanutbutter, and Diane. It explores the question of whether someone is a good person based on their likes and dislikes.Unconventional Chinese

Uncle Crystal’s business journey

Intermediate

Uncle Crystal’s business journeyThe video follows a traveler's encounter with a crystal shop owner who shares his inspiring life story and sales strategies. Through their conversation, the traveler gains newfound confidence and sees the value of meaningful encounters while traveling.Unconventional Chinese

Cooking rice for the first time

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Cooking rice for the first timeThe video is about a child named Panpan who cooks for the first time with their father's help, learning how to make rice. The family enjoys the meal together, and Panpan's parents are happy that Panpan can now cook.Crazie Laoshi