Stories

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

54 videos · Total duration: 07:05:38

Father and Son

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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 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

Visit China

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Visit ChinaThe video follows Miguel's trip to China with his family, where they visit various cities such as Shanghai, Hangzhou, Guilin, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong, experiencing different means of transportation like airplanes and high-speed trains. Despite the distance between Mexico and China, Miguel enjoys his time in China and even works in Shenzhen for nine days before flying back to Mexico from Hong Kong.Crazie Laoshi

Cow wants noodles

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Cow wants noodlesThis video tells the story of a cow who loves to eat noodles and runs out of them at home. The cow tries to get noodles from his friend Craig but encounters some challenges along the way.Crazie Laoshi

Dog want eat chicken

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Dog want eat chickenCan dog catch chicken? Nothing feels better than understanding what is communicated in a foreign language! Crazie Laoshi

Our little tea house

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Our little tea houseThe video is a short description of a small tea house called 辣麻, owned by Kris and Crazy, located in their bedroom with two chairs and a scenic view of Jade Dragon Mountain. Customers can enjoy bitter bridge tea and snacks like raisins and dates.Crazie Laoshi

Poor Hearing

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Poor HearingThe video is about a man named Matthew who meets a teacher with poor hearing. There is confusion about their names, but in the end, they introduce themselves correctly and part ways, ending with a promise to meet in the next story.Crazie Laoshi