Stories by topic
Chinese folklore
民间故事
Wisdom, courage, and wonder passed from one generation to the next.
海Shanhai StoryChinese stories for learners
19 stories
STORY 01年
HSK 4 · Recommended
年兽的故事
The Nian Beast
STORY 03山
HSK 4 · Recommended
愚公移山
Yu Gong Moves the Mountains
STORY 05笔
HSK 4 · Recommended
神笔马良
Ma Liang and the Magic Paintbrush
STORY 06缘
HSK 4 · Recommended
白蛇传
The Legend of the White Snake
STORY 08兔
HSK 4 · Recommended
守株待兔
Waiting by the Tree for Rabbits
STORY 09缸
HSK 4 · Recommended
司马光砸缸
Sima Guang Breaks the Water Vat
STORY 13城
HSK 4 · Recommended
孟姜女哭长城
Meng Jiangnü Weeps at the Great Wall
STORY 14螺
HSK 5 · Recommended
田螺姑娘
The Snail Maiden
STORY 17寿
HSK 1 · Recommended
一碗长寿面
A Bowl of Birthday Noodles
STORY 19井
HSK 2 · Recommended
井底之蛙
The Frog in the Well
STORY 20虎
HSK 2 · Recommended
狐假虎威
The Fox Borrows the Tiger’s Might
STORY 21月
HSK 2 · Recommended
猴子捞月
The Monkeys Fish for the Moon
STORY 22羊
HSK 3 · Recommended
亡羊补牢
Mend the Pen After Losing a Sheep
STORY 23蛇
HSK 3 · Recommended
画蛇添足
Drawing Legs on a Snake
STORY 24剑
HSK 3 · Recommended
刻舟求剑
Marking the Boat to Find a Sword
STORY 27河
HSK 2 · Recommended
小马过河
The Little Horse Crosses the River
STORY 28水
HSK 2 · Recommended
乌鸦喝水
The Crow Drinks Water
STORY 29铃
HSK 3 · Recommended
掩耳盗铃
Covering One's Ears While Stealing a Bell
STORY 30象
HSK 3 · Recommended
曹冲称象
Cao Chong Weighs an Elephant