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In China, Buddhism has undergone thousands of years of development. Some Buddhist stories have even appeared as modern Chinese versions to relate to current events and culture. These new stories are interesting and have morals with contemporary applications such as wise business policies. Read this story to learn about Buddha’s skill called “talent science.”
Mí Lèfó ...
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Chinese stories are renown for their animal-based characters as well as their exciting fantasy elements. “西游记 (xīyóujì) Journey to the West” is one such classical magic Chinese novel. It is also one of the “Four Great Classical Novels 四大名著 (sì dà míngzhù)” in China.
It tells the story of Monk Xuanzang and his three ...
Chinese popular song for Children: “吉祥三宝 (jíxiáng sān bǎo) Sambo Auspicious”
“吉祥三宝 (Jíxiáng sān bǎo) sambo auspicious” is a song Buren Bayar wrote to his three-year-old daughter who liked to ask many questions and Buren would answer all of them. Buren said that in his view, a direct and crude refusal to answer questions ...
Many Chinese idioms and proverbs have wonderful stories about how they originated. This fable is a classic story from ancient China. It is said to be written by Lie Zi during the Warring States period and holds a great moral that is essential for all people seeking wisdom and knowledge.
两小儿辩日 (Liǎng xiǎo ér biàn ...
Introduction:
Family is a very important part of any culture, but especially in China. It’s important when learning Chinese to know how to address family members, especially those that are older in the family, in a proper way. This kids’ song is a great way to teach a child all of the immediate family names.
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This catchy children’s song was written by Zhao Yingjun–and it is now a hit. It has become a very popular children’s song since it was sung by a lovely father(Jia Nai Liang) and daughter(Jia Yunxin), and is now often sung and loved by many children across China. The upbeat rhythm and cheerful lyrics make people ...
Recently, U.S. president Donald Trump made his first trip to Asia. This trip included a visit to Beijing, where President Trump was greeted by Chinese President Xi Jinping with the friendly meeting over tea and a lavish dinner in the Forbidden City. However, even among the most powerful people in the world, the biggest star ...
Yuèguāng xià, yí gè xiǎoxiǎo de luǎn, tǎng zài shùyè shàng.
月光 下，一 个 小小 的 卵， 躺 在 树叶 上.
In the light of the moon, a little egg lay on a leaf.
Yí gè xīngqītiān de zǎochén, nuǎnnuǎn de tàiyáng shēng qǐ lái le.
一 个 星期天 的 早晨， 暖暖 的 太阳 升 起 来 了，
One Sunday morning the warm sun came up.
Pā! Cóng luǎnké lǐ zuān chū yì tiáo yòu shòu ...
妈妈我要亲亲你 (Māmā wǒ yào qīnqīn nǐ) Mom, I want to kiss you
Mother’s day is coming and it is a day for many people to show their appreciation towards mothers. So how are you planning to celebrate Mother’s Day? How about learning this Chinese song!
Watch the video and listen to the song:
Lyrics:
Māmā ya wǒ ...
Recently a parent of one of our students told us that her son loves this happy song. Studying songs like this can help students be more happy while studying Chinese and learn the language quicker. We hope it can help you too!
Leap Frog lyrics:
小跳蛙 (xiǎo tiàowā) Leap Frog
Kuàilè chítáng zāizhòng le mèngxiǎng jiù biàn ...
小白兔 (xiǎo báitù) Little White Rabbits (Beginner)
This nursery rhyme “小白兔 (xiǎobáitù) Little White Rabbits” has been passed on for generations. It’s not clear who wrote it and when it was written, but every child in China can sing it! Let’s watch the video:
Listen to the nursery rhyme:
Xiǎo báitù, bái yòu bái,
小 白兔，白 ...
Dà fēngchē zhī ya zhī yōuyōu de zhuàn,
大 风车 吱 呀 吱 悠悠 的 转，
The big pinwheel twirls,
Zhèlǐ de fēngjǐng a zhēn hǎokàn.
这里 的 风景 啊 真 好看。
The scenery here is so beautiful.
Tiān hǎokàn, dì hǎokàn,
天 好看， 地 好看，
The sky is beautiful, so is the earth.
Háiyǒu yìqún kuàilè de xiǎo huǒbàn.
还有 ...
Chinese Song: 劳动最光荣 (Láodòng zuì guāngróng) Working Hard is Glorious (Beginner)
Watch the video and listen to the song:
Key Learning Points (Preview):
忙 (máng): adj. busy
爱 (ài): v./n. love
Listen to the whole song lyrics:
Tàiyáng guāng jīn liàngliàng,
太阳 光 金 亮亮，
With the golden sunlight,
xióngjī chàng sān chàng.
雄鸡 唱 三 唱。
the cock is crowing.
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Chinese Song: 七色光之歌 (Qīsèguāng zhī gē) The Song of the Sunlight (Beginner)
Key Learning Points (Preview):
太阳 (tàiyáng): n. the sun
今天 (jīntiān): n. today
“七色光之歌 (Qīsèguāng zhī gē)” is a very popular Chinese kid’s song about sunshine and being happy.
Tàiyang tàiyang,
太阳 太阳，
The sun, the sun,
Gěi wǒmen dàilái qì sè guāngcǎi.
给 我们 带来 七 色 光彩。
You bring us ...
Do you know why cats always want to eat mice? Read the following story to find out!
Listen to the whole story:
Key Learning Points (Preview):
睡 (shuì): v. to sleep
吃 (chī): v. to eat
Hěn jiǔ yǐqián, māo hé lǎoshǔ jìshì línju, yòushì hǎo péngyou.
很 久 以前， 猫 和 老鼠 既是 邻居，又是 好 朋友。
Long time ago a cat and a mouse were neighbors and ...
Mandarin for Kids: 种太阳 (Zhòng tàiyang) Planting the Sun
Listen to the song lyrics:
Key Learning Points (Preview):
播种 (bōzhòng) v. to grow / to plant
角落 (jiǎoluò) n. corner
Wǒ yǒu yí gè měilì de yuànwàng,
我 有 一 个 美丽 的 愿望，
I have a beautiful wish,
Zhǎngdà yǐhòu néng bōzhòng tàiyang.
长大 以后 能 播种 ...
画蛇添足 (Huàshétiānzú) Draw a snake and add feet to it
Key Learning Points (Preview):
蛇 (shé): n. snake
画 (huà): v./n. to draw/picture
Chǔguó yǒu gè guìzú.
楚国 有 个 贵族。
During the Chu dynasty, there was an aristocrat.
Jì guò zǔzong yǐhòu, tā bǎ yì hú jìjiǔ shǎng gěi bāngmáng de púrén.
祭 过 祖宗 以后，他 把 一 壶 祭酒 赏 给 帮忙 的 仆人。
After worshiping ...
Mandarin Song for Children: 娃哈哈 (Wá hā hā) Wa Ha Ha (Beginner)
Watch this video and listen to the song:
Listen to the song lyrics:
Key Learning Points (Preview):
鲜艳 (xiānyàn): adj. bright colored
照耀 (zhàoyào): v. to shine
笑 (xiào): n./v. smile/to smile
Wǒmen de zǔguó shì huāyuán.
我们 ...
一分钱 (Yìfēnqián) I Found a Penny
Wǒ zài mǎlù biān jiǎndào yìfēnqián,
我 在 马路 边 捡到 一分钱，
I found a penny on the street,
Bǎ tā jiāogěi jǐngchá shūshu shǒu lǐbian.
把 它 交给 警察 叔叔 手 里边。
And handed it over to Uncle Policeman.
Shūshu názhe qián,
叔叔 拿着 ...
数鸭子 (Shǔ yāzi): Counting Ducks
Lyrics:
Mén qián dàqiáo xià,
门 前 大桥 下，
Under the bridge and in front of the gate,
Yóu guò yìqún yā.
游 过 一群 鸭。
A team of ducks are swimming by.
Kuài lái kuài lái shǔyishǔ,
快 来 快 来 数一数，
Hurry, hurry, come count,
Èr sì liù qī bā.
二 四 六七八。
Two, four, six, seven, eight.
Gāga gāga,
嘎嘎 嘎嘎，
Quack quack.
Zhēn ...
