Stories

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

59 videos · Total duration: 07:52:42

Father and Son E2

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Father and Son E2The video tells the story of a father and son going to take a train together as the father cleverly saves money by having the son hide inside a large box, avoiding the need to buy a separate ticket for him.Blabla Chinese - Comprehensible Input

Night and day

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Night and dayThe video shows a conversation about celestial objects. It discusses the sun, moon, stars, clouds, and the changing sky during the day and night.王某某的中文课 Mandarin with momo w.

Eating a pepper

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Eating a pepperThe video demonstrates the process of cutting a chili pepper and a man eating it, causing him to sweat due to its spiciness. The man's sweat is attributed to consuming the chili pepper, highlighting the spiciness of the food.王某某的中文课 Mandarin with momo w.

Watching TV

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Watching TVThe video shows a boy watching TV, using a remote control to turn off and on various devices like the television and lights while sitting on the floor instead of a chair. Ultimately, he turns off the TV and the screen goes black before the video ends.王某某的中文课 Mandarin with momo w.

Riding a motorbike

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Riding a motorbike The video shows a woman riding a motorcycle and emphasizes the importance of wearing a helmet for safety while riding. It also discusses the difference between a helmet and a hat.王某某的中文课 Mandarin with momo w.

Father and Son E1

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Father and Son E1The 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 SunThe video tells the story of a competition between the North Wind and the Sun, where they try to see who can make a person remove their clothes first. In the end, the Sun's warmth wins the competition, proving that kindness is more powerful than force.王某某的中文课 Mandarin with momo w.

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.

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

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

The Turtle Rabit Race

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The Turtle Rabit RaceThe story is about a turtle and a rabbit who are friends and decide to have a race. The rabbit runs fast while the turtle goes slow, but in the end, the turtle wins because the rabbit takes a break.Crazie Laoshi

What to do at home

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What to do at homeThe video tells the story of Panpan wanting to play Hide and Seek with his parents, but they are too busy. Panpan ends up feeling upset but eventually cheers up when he helps his dad cook, showing the importance of family bonding.Crazie Laoshi

Dog Wants Bao

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Dog Wants BaoA story about a boy named Junjun and his love for buns, where he overcomes his fear of a dog to share a bun, bringing joy to both of them.Crazie Laoshi