Look at the pictures
Before reading, talk about the pictures together. Guessing what happens makes kids want to read on — and they pick up words faster.
Chinese Stories for Kids
Chinese Stories for Kids
These 81 Chinese stories are picked for young learners: short, gentle, and full of pictures. Every story has audio so kids can listen along, simple A0–A2 language, and tap-to-translate words for help — perfect for reading together at home or in class.
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How to read Chinese stories with kids
Reading together is the best part. Keep it playful and let the pictures do a lot of the work.
Listen and point
Play the audio and point to each word as it is spoken. Hearing and seeing words together builds reading and pronunciation at once.
Tap tricky words
Tap any word a child does not know for the meaning. No need to look up everything — understanding the story is what matters.
Read it again
Kids love repetition. Re-reading a favorite story builds confidence and locks in vocabulary without it feeling like study.
Short Chinese stories kids will love
Simple, colorful, and fun
Music & Arts
할아버지의 휘파람은 반만 불었네
A short story about a grandfather who remembers a special song with the help of his grandson.
A02 분217 단어오디오5 핵심 단어퀴즈
Culture & Travel
傣族泼水节第一瓢该泼给谁
A story about a girl participating in the traditional Dai Water Splashing Festival.
A02 분229 단어오디오6 핵심 단어퀴즈
Relationships & Drama
비를 맞으며 함께 우산을 쓴 두 사람
A short story about a woman who meets a new friend while waiting in the rain.
A02 분232 단어오디오7 핵심 단어퀴즈
Daily Life
迟到五分钟引发的误会
A short story about a small misunderstanding at a coffee shop between two friends.
A02 분232 단어오디오5 핵심 단어퀴즈
Mystery
菜市场那杆总缺一克的秤
A little girl helps a vegetable seller discover a secret hidden under her scale.
A02 분237 단어오디오6 핵심 단어퀴즈
History
詹天佑图纸上那道人字弯
엔지니어 잔톈유가 높은 산에 철도를 놓기 위한 기발한 방법을 찾아냅니다.
A02 분245 단어오디오5 핵심 단어퀴즈
Food & Cuisine
奶奶灶台上那罐陈醋
Grandma's favorite jar of vinegar is missing from the kitchen, and her granddaughter helps her find it.
A02 분248 단어오디오6 핵심 단어퀴즈
History
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.
A02 분249 단어오디오7 핵심 단어퀴즈
Myths & Legends
月亮上兔子捣药的规矩
A hardworking rabbit makes medicine on the moon to keep it shining bright.
A03 분255 단어오디오5 핵심 단어퀴즈
Nature & Adventure
漓江 대나무 뗏목에서 물에 빠진 밀짚모자
A young girl and her father enjoy a ride on a bamboo raft until an unexpected gust of wind creates a small problem.
A03 분272 단어오디오6 핵심 단어퀴즈
Sports
줄넘기 시합에서 숫자를 잘못 센 순간
A story about a skipping rope competition where the teacher makes a mistake while counting.
A03 분289 단어오디오6 핵심 단어퀴즈
Mystery
시계 가게 진열창에서 거꾸로 가는 시계
A curious girl discovers a watch in a shop window that runs backward and learns the touching reason behind it.
A13 분252 단어오디오5 핵심 단어퀴즈
Culture & Travel
早茶店里排队的暗号
A grandmother teaches her granddaughter a secret code to get a table faster at a crowded morning tea restaurant.
A13 분269 단어오디오4 핵심 단어퀴즈
Food & Cuisine
兰州拉面师傅手腕那道弯
한 늙은 국수 장인이 자신의 손목에 대한 신체적 수업을 통해 제자에게 완벽한 국수를 만드는 비결을 가르칩니다.
A13 분272 단어오디오4 핵심 단어퀴즈
Nature & Adventure
竹林深处迷路的那只羊
A young girl named Xiaoyu searches for her missing sheep in a misty bamboo forest and encounters a friendly giant panda along the way.
A13 분277 단어오디오5 핵심 단어퀴즈
Daily Life
自动售货机吞硬币后弹出的字条
A heartwarming story about a daily interaction between a girl and a vending machine repairman through handwritten notes.
A13 분279 단어오디오4 핵심 단어퀴즈
Music & Arts
越剧后台没扣好的那颗盘扣
A young Yue opera actress finds comfort in a special jade pendant hidden inside her costume before her performance.
A13 분293 단어오디오7 핵심 단어퀴즈
Sports
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.
A13 분299 단어오디오5 핵심 단어퀴즈
Myths & Legends
两位门神子时换岗的规矩
A young boy learns the importance of following tradition when he hears his family's protective door gods changing shifts.
A13 분302 단어오디오4 핵심 단어퀴즈
History
紫禁城匠人偷藏的那块金砖
A story about a skilled craftsman in the Forbidden City who makes a difficult choice to save a unique, slightly imperfect piece of work.
A13 분312 단어오디오4 핵심 단어퀴즈
Relationships & Drama
没有寄出的道歉信
A story about a girl who finally delivers an apology letter to her long-lost friend after three years.
A13 분314 단어오디오5 핵심 단어퀴즈
Music & Arts
皮影戏艺人手里那盏马灯
An elderly shadow puppet artist finds a way to keep his traditional performance alive with the help of a friend.
A03 분302 단어오디오5 핵심 단어퀴즈
Culture & Travel
夜市摊主记住的老顾客
A friendly noodle stall owner recognizes his regular customer and remembers her specific taste preferences.
A03 분311 단어오디오7 핵심 단어퀴즈
Relationships & Drama
전학생 책상 속 종이비행기
A new student named Xiao Mei finds a special paper plane on her desk that leads to a new friendship.
A03 분255 단어오디오6 핵심 단어퀴즈
Kids stories by level
Chinese StoriesA0 — Chinese for kids
View all →할아버지의 휘파람은 반만 불었네
A short story about a grandfather who remembers a special song with the help of his grandson.
傣族泼水节第一瓢该泼给谁
A story about a girl participating in the traditional Dai Water Splashing Festival.
비를 맞으며 함께 우산을 쓴 두 사람
A short story about a woman who meets a new friend while waiting in the rain.
迟到五分钟引发的误会
A short story about a small misunderstanding at a coffee shop between two friends.
菜市场那杆总缺一克的秤
A little girl helps a vegetable seller discover a secret hidden under her scale.
詹天佑图纸上那道人字弯
엔지니어 잔톈유가 높은 산에 철도를 놓기 위한 기발한 방법을 찾아냅니다.
奶奶灶台上那罐陈醋
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.
A1 — Chinese for kids
View all →시계 가게 진열창에서 거꾸로 가는 시계
A curious girl discovers a watch in a shop window that runs backward and learns the touching reason behind it.
早茶店里排队的暗号
A grandmother teaches her granddaughter a secret code to get a table faster at a crowded morning tea restaurant.
兰州拉面师傅手腕那道弯
한 늙은 국수 장인이 자신의 손목에 대한 신체적 수업을 통해 제자에게 완벽한 국수를 만드는 비결을 가르칩니다.
竹林深处迷路的那只羊
A young girl named Xiaoyu searches for her missing sheep in a misty bamboo forest and encounters a friendly giant panda along the way.
自动售货机吞硬币后弹出的字条
A heartwarming story about a daily interaction between a girl and a vending machine repairman through handwritten notes.
越剧后台没扣好的那颗盘扣
A young Yue opera actress finds comfort in a special jade pendant hidden inside her costume before her performance.
外婆藏起来的辣椒油配方
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.
A2 — Chinese for kids
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旧照相馆底片里多出的人影
A story about a grandfather and his grandson discovering a mysterious figure in old photo negatives that leads to a touching family reunion.
성부 선발전에서 부상당한 척한 상대
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.
배드민턴 경기 전 받은 쪽지
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
A student learns that silence and space are just as important as the notes themselves when performing a piece of music.
灶王爷上天前吃的那块糖
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.
西安事变前夜没下完的那盘棋
A story about a young soldier and his sergeant on the night of the historic Xi'an Incident.
阳台上那盆没人认领的绿萝
A story about a woman who finds an unclaimed plant on her balcony and builds a friendship with the person who left it behind.
Make Chinese a daily habit on the app
The Inklingo app turns stories into a fun, personalized path — save words, earn progress, and unlock new stories — great for kids who want to keep going.
Chinese stories for kids FAQ
Are these Chinese stories good for children?
Yes. They are short A0–A2 stories with simple language, friendly pictures, and audio narration — chosen to be easy and enjoyable for young learners and beginners of any age.
Are the kids stories free?
Yes. You can read and listen to every story for free, with no sign-up. The Inklingo app adds saved words, progress, and personalized review for older kids.
Can my child learn Chinese from stories?
Absolutely. Hearing and reading simple stories is how children learn any language — they absorb vocabulary and grammar in context. Pictures and audio make it stick for young learners.
What age are these stories for?
The simple language and pictures suit early readers and anyone learning their first Chinese. Read together with younger kids; older kids can read and listen on their own.