A1 Chinese Stories
Build confidence with beginner Chinese stories using everyday vocabulary, clear plots, and helpful key words.
The Watch Running Backward in the Shop Window
A curious girl discovers a watch in a shop window that runs backward and learns the touching reason behind it.
The Secret Code for Waiting in Line at the Morning Tea Shop
A grandmother teaches her granddaughter a secret code to get a table faster at a crowded morning tea restaurant.
The Bend in the Lanzhou Noodle Master's Wrist
An old noodle master teaches his apprentice the secret to making perfect noodles through a physical lesson about his own wrist.
The Sheep Lost Deep in the Bamboo Forest
A young girl searches for her lost sheep in a bamboo forest and meets a panda.
A note that popped out after the vending machine swallowed the coin
A heartwarming story about a daily interaction between a girl and a vending machine repairman through handwritten notes.
The Loose Chinese Knot Button in the Wings of Yue Opera
A young Yue opera actress finds comfort in a special jade pendant hidden inside her costume before her performance.
Grandma's Hidden Chili Oil Recipe
A story about a girl who learns the true secret behind her grandmother's famous chili oil recipe.
武术比赛前折断的那杆枪
A young martial arts student learns a valuable lesson when his spear breaks right before a big competition.
Why does the hallway light always go out at ten o'clock?
A girl named Meimei wonders why the hallway light turns off at 10 PM and discovers a kind old man's secret.
The Rule of the Two Door Gods Changing Shifts at Midnight
A young boy learns the importance of following tradition when he hears his family's protective door gods changing shifts.
The Well for Snatching the First Water on Tibetan New Year
A young girl named Zhuoma learns the value of sharing good fortune during the Tibetan New Year.
The Cinnabar Charm to Ward Off the Dragon Boat Festival
A young boy named Ah Fu learns about the tradition of using cinnabar marks to stay safe during the Dragon Boat Festival.
谁拿走了钟楼的钥匙
A helpful girl named Xiaoyu investigates the mystery of a missing clock tower key.
古镇石板路上最后的补鞋匠
A story about a traditional cobbler in an ancient town who finds hope in his craft after a young girl brings him her grandmother's shoes to repair.
The Pair of Embroidered Shoes Lost Backstage
A young performer named Xiaoyu loses her cherished embroidered shoes right before her big show.
The Golden Brick That The Forbidden City Craftsman Secretly Hid
A story about a skilled craftsman in the Forbidden City who makes a difficult choice to save a unique, slightly imperfect piece of work.
The Stroke Painted Wrong on the Peking Opera Mask
A student makeup artist worries about a mistake she makes while painting a Peking Opera mask before a big performance.
The Apology Letter That Wasn't Sent
A story about a girl who finally delivers an apology letter to her long-lost friend after three years.
长白山天池边留下的那顶帐篷
A story about a girl named Xiaomei who finds an unattended tent while visiting the beautiful Heaven Lake at Changbai Mountain.
The Last Kick of the Shuttlecock Kicking Match
Two friends compete in a shuttlecock kicking match and learn the value of sportsmanship.
怒江溜索上忘记系紧的那根绳
A young girl named A-yi learns that paying attention to small details is crucial when she discovers a loose rope on a dangerous zipline.
老字号面馆不外传的那勺猪油
A touching story about a grandmother passing down the secret recipe for her special lard to her granddaughter.
黄山挑夫扁担上的那道印记
A story about a porter on Mount Huangshan and the meaningful mark on his carrying pole.
Names Carved on Great Wall Bricks
A story about a man named Lao Wang who made bricks for the Great Wall and why names were carved onto them.
The Diary Lent Out and Not Returned
A story about a girl named Xiao Mei who lends her diary to her friend Li Li and worries about her secret.
The River God Only Accepts Odd Offerings
A story about a girl named Xiaomei who learns the importance of following the rules of the river god to help her sick father.
地铁失物招领处堆满的雨伞
A kind worker at the subway's lost and found office helps a young girl retrieve a special, sentimental umbrella.
The Nautical Chart Lost by Zheng He's Fleet
A story about a young sailor named Lin Ming who is responsible for protecting a nautical chart during Zheng He's grand voyage.
The Words Left Unsaid on the Video Call
Two friends who had a falling out reconcile during a video call.