A2 Chinese Stories
Move into longer Chinese reading practice with more detail, dialogue, and familiar real-life situations.
The Extra Figure in the Old Photo Studio Negatives
A story about a grandfather and his grandson discovering a mysterious figure in old photo negatives that leads to a touching family reunion.
Opponent Faking Injury at Provincial Team Selection Match
A story about a girl who learns that honesty is more important than winning a competition after her friend fakes an injury.
昆曲牡丹亭改了三次的唱词
A story about a Kunqu teacher who teaches his student the deep emotional meaning behind changing lyrics over time.
A Note Received Before a Badminton Match
A girl finds a mysterious note before a badminton match and learns to trust her partner.
古琴谱里缺的那个音
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The Candy the Kitchen God Ate Before Ascending to Heaven
A story about a young boy who learns the value of honesty after accidentally breaking his grandmother's bowl before the Kitchen God ascends to heaven.
The Unfinished Chess Game on the Eve of the Xi'an Incident
A story about a young soldier and his sergeant on the night of the historic Xi'an Incident.
The Unclaimed Pothos on the Balcony
A story about a woman who finds an unclaimed plant on her balcony and builds a friendship with the person who left it behind.
Who Moved the Clock at the Old Photo Studio Back One Hour?
A young girl and her grandfather discover why the clock in their old photo studio has been moved back by one hour.
The Walking Stick Kuafu Dropped on His Journey to Chase the Sun
A story about a giant named Kua Fu who tries to catch the sun and leaves behind a special gift for others.
The Name Written Wrong on the Wedding Invitation
A bride discovers a mistake on her wedding invitations involving the name of her ex-boyfriend.
The Two Families Who Grabbed the Last Basket of Soup Dumplings
A heartwarming story about two families who meet at their favorite soup dumpling shop for the last time and discover a surprising connection from the past.
The Bowl of Tofu Pudding That Two Villages Fought Over
A short story about two neighboring villages that bridge their differences over a bowl of tofu pudding.
The Secret Table Tennis Match of 1972
A story about a secret table tennis match in 1972 that helped bridge the gap between China and the US.
The String That Snapped a Second Before the Show
A young violinist learns the true meaning of friendship after a stressful accident before a big performance.
The Crack in the Glacier at the Source of the Yangtze River
A young scientist discovers a time capsule left by her grandfather in a glacier, bridging the past and the present.
同学录里被撕掉的那页
Two friends reconcile after a long-standing misunderstanding regarding a torn page in their old class memory book.
潮汕英歌舞队少的那张脸谱
A story about a grandfather and his grandson working together to find a missing traditional face mask design for their dance team.
圆明园那面没被烧毁的镜子
A story about a young gardener at the Old Summer Palace who protects a precious mirror during its destruction.
The Last Clock Repairman in the Hutong
A touching story about an elderly clock repairman in an old Beijing hutong who connects with a customer through a cherished memory.
The Last Ferry Before the Typhoon Arrives
A young girl named Xiaoyu braves an approaching typhoon to bring life-saving medicine back to her sick grandmother.
打了三十年牛肉丸的那双手
A story about a father who refuses to sell his traditional beef ball recipe, choosing instead to pass the craft on to his son.
The Tea Pickers Trapped by the Downpour
A young girl named Xiaomin learns the value of kindness while tea picking in the mountains during a sudden storm.
That Bunch of Flowers in the Shared Bike Basket
A heartwarming story about a young woman who discovers mysterious flowers in her bike basket and learns the truth about a kind stranger.
The Night the Delivery Was Sent to the Wrong Door Number
A delivery driver makes a mistake by going to the wrong apartment, leading to an unexpected and heartwarming connection with an elderly woman.
Father and Son's New Year's Eve Dinner After Ten Years of Silence
A father and son reconcile during a Chinese New Year dinner after ten years of silence.
The Rule of Drinking Only Half of Meng Po's Soup
A young woman learns the rules of the Bridge of Forgetfulness and finds a way to keep a small spark of love for her next life.
Chaozhou Gongfu Tea: Three Rounds of Different Etiquette
A story about the traditional etiquette of Chaozhou Gongfu tea and how it facilitates reconciliation between two old friends.