A0 Chinese Stories
Read your first Chinese stories with very short texts, concrete scenes, audio, and simple vocabulary support.
Grandpa's Whistle Only Blew Halfway
A short story about a grandfather who remembers a special song with the help of his grandson.
Who Should the First Ladle of Water Be Splashed On During the Dai Water Splashing Festival?
A story about a girl participating in the traditional Dai Water Splashing Festival.
Misunderstanding Caused by Being Five Minutes Late
A short story about a small misunderstanding at a coffee shop between two friends.
Two People Sharing an Umbrella
A short story about a woman who meets a new friend while waiting in the rain.
The Scale That Was Always Short One Gram in the Food Market
A little girl helps a vegetable seller discover a secret hidden under her scale.
The 'Ren Zi' Curve on Zhan Tianyou's Blueprint
An engineer named Zhan Tianyou finds a clever way to build a railway through a tall mountain.
That jar of aged vinegar on Grandma's stove
Grandma's favorite jar of vinegar is missing from the kitchen, and her granddaughter helps her find it.
岳飞背上刺的那四个字
A story about a brave man named Yue Fei and the meaning of the words his mother tattooed on his back.
The Rules of the Rabbit Pounding Medicine on the Moon
A hardworking rabbit makes medicine on the moon to keep it shining bright.
转学生课桌里那架纸飞机
A new student named Xiao Mei finds a special paper plane on her desk that leads to a new friendship.
The Day the Stone Lion's Eyes Turned Red
A little girl discovers a warning from a stone lion that saves her village from a flood.
唐朝公主种下的那棵石榴树
A princess in the Tang Dynasty plants a pomegranate tree and cares for it as it grows over time.
漓江竹筏上掉进水里的草帽
A young girl and her father enjoy a ride on a bamboo raft until an unexpected gust of wind creates a small problem.
云雾中的独木桥
A brave girl helps a scared puppy cross a dangerous bridge in the mountains.
跳绳比赛数错的那一下
A story about a skipping rope competition where the teacher makes a mistake while counting.
The Dish the Emperor Left Over
An emperor shares his leftover food with a hungry boy, leading to a happy day for everyone.
The Lantern in the Shadow Puppet Artist's Hand
An elderly shadow puppet artist finds a way to keep his traditional performance alive with the help of a friend.
The Name Crossed Off the Duty Roster
A story about a student who discovers her name has been crossed off the duty roster and finds out why.
The Hands That Suddenly Let Go in the Tug-of-War Match
A story about a fun and friendly tug-of-war match between the Red Team and the Blue Team.
The Night Market Stall Owner Remembers His Regular Customer
A friendly noodle stall owner recognizes his regular customer and remembers her specific taste preferences.
The Spoonful of Porridge Shared with the Neighbor on Laba Festival
This story is about a young boy sharing traditional Laba porridge with his neighbor on a cold winter day.
The Lost and Found Notice Posted in the Elevator
A kind neighbor finds a missing cat after seeing a notice in the elevator.
谁在信箱里放了半张地图
A girl named Xiaomei finds half a mystery map in her mailbox and goes on an adventure to find the other half.
The Minute Given Up on the Basketball Court
A story about two friends playing a basketball game and the power of team spirit.