B1 Chinese Stories
Practice intermediate Chinese with stories that stretch vocabulary, sentence structure, and inference skills.
The Guide Who Went Missing on the Himalayan Snow Line
A story about a photographer and her guide who encounters a dangerous blizzard in the Himalayas while searching for a snow leopard.
两代人争的那坛月子米酒
A heartwarming story about two grandmothers whose competitive love for their postpartum daughter-in-law leads to a creative solution to their disagreement over rice wine recipes.
不能推开的第九扇门
After returning to her late grandmother's old house, a young woman named Lin Xue faces the mystery of a forbidden door that holds a family secret.
Why Did the Terracotta Army Artisans Disappear Overnight?
A touching story about a veteran artisan who makes a life-saving sacrifice for his apprentice as the construction of the Terracotta Army reaches its final, secret stage.
包子铺每天多出的那一笼
A story about a kind-hearted steamed bun shop owner and a secret act of charity that brings warmth to a neighborhood.
张大千临摹敦煌壁画的三年
This story follows artist Zhang Daqian as he spends three years in Dunhuang meticulously copying ancient murals despite financial hardship and moral dilemmas.
That Never-Replied Message in the Neighborhood Group
A story about a resident who discovers an old, unanswered message in her neighborhood chat group and learns the value of real-world connections.
The Thirty-Year Lost Dragon Boat Race
A young girl discovers the secret behind her village's thirty-year losing streak in a dragon boat race and leads her team to an unexpected victory.
The Person Who Fell Before the Marathon Finish Line
A determined woman named Su Min chooses to help a fellow runner during her first marathon instead of pursuing her own best time, learning a profound lesson about character.
Desert Radio Station's Final Call
A dedicated radio operator in the desert manages to save a lost traveler during his final shift at the station.
The Song Left Unsung on the Duet Stage in the Miao Village
A young cultural worker discovers the hidden truth behind an elderly woman's unfinished song in a Miao village.
The Elderly Man Who Sold Letters at the Train Station
An elderly man at a train station helps a young woman reconcile with her father through the power of writing.
The Seat She Returned To Ten Years After Graduation
A story about a woman who returns to her high school classroom ten years later to find an old letter and reconcile with her former classmate.
父亲藏起来的月饼模具
A story about a child who discovers an old mooncake mold, helping their father reconcile with a painful memory of his own father.