http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:32:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Key Learning Points (Preview): 过新年 (Guò xīnnián): v. to celebrate the New Year 　 跳舞 (tiàowǔ): v. to dance 　 Guò xīnnián ya, dōng dōng dōng dōng qiàng, 过     新年    呀，    咚    咚      咚     咚      呛， 　 We are celebrating the New Year, Tong Tong Tong Tong Qiang (the beat of a drum). Xǐ yángyáng ya, dōng dōng dōng ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-680.html Christmas is coming along with everybody’s favorite jolly fat man! In today’s lesson, we’ll take a look at the four most popular Chinese words for kids during Christmas time. And for any kids reading: study hard, be kind and we’ll all keep our fingers crossed that no one finds any ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-679.html "钻牛角尖 (zuān niújiǎojiān)" refers to someone who wastes time and effort trying to figure out an insignificant or insoluble problem. Sometimes this idiom is used to describe a narrow-minded person. Key Learning Point (Preview): 钻牛角尖 (zuān niújiǎojiān): to get into a dead end 　 Yìzhī lǎoshǔ zuāndào niújiǎojiān lǐ le. Tā pǎo bù chūlái, ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-678.html The idiom "滴水穿石 (dīshuǐchuānshí)" more literally means that constantly dripping water can wear away stone. Now it is used to mean that you can succeed if you persist. It also can be written as "水滴石穿 (shuǐdīshíchuān)." Let's read about the origin of this idiom. Key Learning Point (Preview): 滴水穿石 (dīshuǐchuānshí): Dripping water ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-677.html "对牛弹琴 (duìniútánqín)" is used by Chinese people to describe someone who is telling something complicated to the fool, or sometimes this idiom is used to describe a person who is trying to tell something to the wrong audience. In English, people sometimes joke around by sarcastically saying "whistle jigs to ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-675.html Key Learning Points (Preview): 弯腰 (wān yāo): v. to bow down 　 点头 (diǎn tóu): v. to nod one’s head 　 Listen to the whole riddle 　 Cāicai wǒ shì shuí? 猜猜    我   是  谁？ 　 Guess who am I? Wǒ chángcháng cóng nǐ shēn biān jīngguò, 我    常常             从     你  身    边      经过， 　 I often pass by you, Nǐ què kàn bú dào ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-674.html Key Learning Points (Preview): 跑 (pǎo): v. to run 　 有时候 (yǒushíhou): adv. sometimes 　 Listen to the whole riddle 　 Nǐmen zhīdào wǒ shì shuí ma? 你们      知道   我   是   谁   吗？ 　 Do you know who am I? Tàiyáng yì chūlái, wǒ jiù biànchéngle "qì", 太阳      一 出来，我 就  变成了    “汽”， 　 When the sun rises, I will be converted into ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-672.html 两只小蜜蜂 (Liǎng zhī xiǎo mìfēng) Two Little Bees 　 Watch this video to listen to the song:  Key Learning Points (Preview): 飞 (fēi) v. to fly 　 左 (zuǒ) n./adj. left 　 Liǎng zhī xiǎo mìfēng, fēi zài huācóng zhōng. 两    只   小    蜜 蜂， 飞  在  花   丛     中。 　 Two little bees fly among the flowers. Zuǒ fēi fēi yòu ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-670.html A Chinese story— The Fox and the Grapes Aesop’s Fable "the Fox and the Grapes" is a very interesting and educational children"s story told in China, which is also good for adults. This tale about "sour grapes" will help parents educate their children.                       Listen to the whole story. 　 Yìzhī húli fāxiànle ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-668.html 神笔马良 (Shénbǐ Mǎ Liáng) Ma Liang and the Magic Pen 　 "神笔马良 (Shénbǐ Mǎ Liáng) Ma Liang and the Magic Pen" is a very famous and interesting story for children in China. Magic is a mysterious thing that kids are interested in, so this story is interesting to them and can ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-666.html Summer is coming! So let’s list some popular cold drinks and treats and teach the children how to say them in Chinese. 橙汁 (chénɡzhī) orange juice 　 Example      Āyí,   wǒ yào mǎi yìpíng chéngzhī. A: 阿姨， 我 要  买   一瓶      橙汁。 　     Ms., I want to buy a bottle of orange juice.     Gěi nǐ, xiǎo péngyou. B: 给 ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-664.html 蚂蚁报恩 (Mǎyǐ bào'ēn) The Ant and the Dove 　 Key Learning Points (Preview): 蚂蚁 (mǎyǐ) n. ant 　 咬 (yǎo) v. to bite 　 Xiàtiān, yǒu yìzhī mǎyǐ bèi fēng guādàole chítáng lǐ. 夏天，   有 一只 蚂蚁 被   风     刮 到 了   池塘   里。 　 In summer, an ant fell into a pond. Shùshàng de gēzi kàndào le, gǎnmáng jiāng yèzi diū ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-663.html 爸爸好 (Bàba hǎo) Good Ol' Dad 　 Key Learning Points (Preview): 爸爸 (bàba): n. father/dad 　 多 (duō): adj. many 　 Father's Day is coming up. Today we'll learn how to sing this Chinese song for our fathers, and how to say to them "父亲节快乐 (Fùqīnjié kuàilè)" Happy Father's Day. Bàba hǎo, bàba hǎo, bàba de lìqi zhēn ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-662.html This is a nursery rhymethat can help children learn the six simple finals (a, o, e, i, u, ü) in the Chinese pinyin alphabet. Dān yùnmǔ liù xiōngdì, 单      韵母   六    兄弟， 　 The six simple finals are all buddies. a,   o,  e,   i,  u,  ü, a、o、e、i、u、ü， 　 a, o, e, i, u, ü, Kǒuxíng dàxiǎo pái chéng duì, 口型         大小   排     成     队， 　 They stand ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-661.html During the Dragon Boat Festival, Chinese people often eat rice dumplings. In this online Chinese lesson, we share a nursery rhyme about rice dumplings for kids learning Chinese. Key Learning Points (Preview): 香 (xiāng): adj. delicious 　 糖 (táng) n. sugar  　 Táo'r hóng, 桃儿   红， 　 The peach is red. xìng'r huáng, 杏儿    黄， 　 The apricot is yellow. Wǔyuè chūwǔ shì ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-660.html Mandarin Chinese Course: 横行的螃蟹 (Héngxíngde pángxiè) The Crab that Walks Sidewise 　 Key Learning Points (Preview): 螃蟹 (pángxiè) n. crab 　 难看 (nánkàn) adj. ugly 　 Yí gè yuèguāng míngliàng de yèwǎn, xiǎo pángxiè zài shātān shàng zǒuzhe. 一个     月光明亮的                 夜晚， 小    螃蟹      在    沙滩     上     走着。 　 On a bright night, a little crab is walking on the beach. Pángxiè māma kàndào xiǎo pángxiè ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-655.html Do you know how to say body parts in Chinese? For instance, how do you say "mouth" and "eye?" Now, let's look at the pictures and learn to speak the Mandarin words for some body parts together!      嘴巴 (zuǐba) mouth  　 Example: Tā de zuǐba zhǎngde hěn kě’ài. 她 的 嘴巴   长得       很    可爱。 　 Her little ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-651.html Mother's day is coming. In this Chinese lesson for kids, we prepare a sweet song for our dearest moms. Let's learn and enjoy this beautiful song together.  Watch the video and listen to the song: Key Learning Points (Preview): 笑 (xiào) v. to smile 　 云 (yún) n. cloud 　 Zhǐyào māma lòuxiàoliǎn, loù ya lòu xiàoliǎn, 只要     ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-648.html 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 ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-647.html Key Learning Points (Preview): 大 (dà): adj. big 　 小 (xiǎo): adj. small 　 太阳、地球和月亮 (Taiyáng, Dìqiú hé Yuèliang) Sun, Earth and Moon 　     Tàiyáng dà,   太阳      大, 　 The Sun is big. dìqiú xiǎo, 地球   小, 　 The Earth is small. dìqiú ràozhe tàiyáng pǎo. 地球    绕着    太阳      跑。 　 The Earth runs around the Sun.   Dìqiú dà, 地球   大， 　 The Earth is big yuèliang xiǎo, 月亮        小， 　 The Moon is small. Yuèliang ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-646.html 小壁虎借尾巴 (Xiǎo bìhǔjiè wěiba) The Story of the Gecko's Tail 　 Key Learning Points (Preview): 借 (jiè): v. to borrow 　 新 (xīn): adj. new 　 Read the story for kids in our online Chinese lessons: Yì zhī xiǎo bìhǔ zhèng pā zài qiáng shàng zhuō wénzi. 一 只 小    壁虎   正     趴 在   墙      上      捉     蚊子。 　 A gecko was crawling ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-644.html 天天做早操 (Tiāntiān zuò zǎocāo) Doing Morning Exercises Everyday 　 Is your kid in the habit of doing morning exercises? Well, let's study the Chinese language while enjoying this nursery rhyme: "Doing Morning Exercises Everyday." Key Learning Points (Preview): 早操 (zǎocāo) n. morning exercises 　 学生 (xuésheng) n. student 　 Listen to the whole nursery rhyme 　 Tiān liàng le,  天     ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-643.html Kids' Chinese Song - 我的好妈妈 (Wǒ de hǎo māma) My Dear Mother 　 "My Dear Mother" is a well-known nursery rhyme in China, from which we can hear how considerate Chinese kids are, and learn Chinese through our Kids Chinese lessons online now! Key Learning Points  (Preview): 亲 (qīn): v. to kiss 　 坐 (zuò): v. to ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-640.html Learn Chinese words for toys with pictures. What toys do you love? What toys do you want to choose for your children? Let's learn Chinese words for some of the most popular toys in China!     洋娃娃 (yángwáwa) doll 　      积木 (jīmù) building blocks 　     维尼熊 (wéiníxióng) Winnie the Pooh 　  Examples:     Shēngrì nà tiān, bàba gěi wǒ mǎi ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-639.html "春天在哪里 (Chūntiān zài nǎlǐ)" is a popular Chinese song for kids. Learn it in our Mandarin course for kids now! Listen to the song lyrics: 　 Chūntiān zài nǎlǐ yā? 春天       在 哪里 呀？ 　 Where is spring? Chūntiān zài nǎlǐ? 春天        在 哪里？ 　 Where is spring? Chūntiān zài nà qīngcuì de shānlín lǐ. 春天        在   那   青翠   的   山林   里。 　 Spring is in the green of ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-638.html 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. Huār xǐng lái ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-637.html "花儿好看我不摘 (Huār hǎo kàn wǒ bù zhāi) I don't pick the beautiful flowers." is a popular nursery rhyme in Chinese. Learn it through our Mandarin lessons online now! Listen to the whole nursery rhyme 　 Gōngyuán lǐ, huār kāi, 公园        里，花儿开， 　 In the park, the flowers are blooming. Hóng de hóng, bái de bái, 红       的 红， ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-636.html 小老鼠上灯台 (Xiǎo lǎoshǔ shàng dēngtái) A Little Mouse Going up on a Lamp Stand 　  Watch the video and listen to the song: Listen to the whole song lyrics: 　 Xiǎo lǎoshǔ, 小     老   鼠， 　 There was a little mouse shàng dēngtái. 上         灯   台。 　 going up on a lamp stand. Tōu chī yóu, 偷    吃   油， 　 He stole and ate some ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-634.html The Pig Baijie is a much-loved character in the classic Chinese TV series Journey to the West《西游记》(Xīyóujì). He has the head of a pig and the body of a human, and is fat and greedy for food. The following story is an episode from Journey to the West: Key Learning Points ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-633.html Snowfall has covered the ground. Are you ready to go together with your family and friends to make a snowman? Listen to a nursery rhyme about making a snowman below. Watch this video and listen to the nursery rhyme Key Learning Points (Preview): 雪花 (xuěhuā): n. snowflake 　 笑 (xiào): v. to smile 　 Běifēng chuī, piāo xuěhuā, 北风      ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-632.html 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 ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-630.html 找朋友(Zhǎo péngyou) Looking for a Friend 　 "Looking for a Friend" is a classic Chinese children's song that almost every child in China can sing it. Key Learning Points (Preview): 找 (zhǎo) v. to look for 　 握手 (wòshǒu) v. to shake hands 　 Listen to the whole song lyrics: 　   Zhǎo ya zhǎo ya zhǎo péngyou. 找     呀   找    ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-628.html Key Learning Points (Preview): 千里马 (qiānlǐmǎ): n. a swift horse 　 明明 (míngmíng): adv. obviously; undoubtedly 　 Listen to the whole story: 　 Zhège chéngyǔ gùshì de míngzi jiào zuò: zhǐlùwéimǎ. 这个     成语      故事    的 名字    叫    做：指鹿为马。 　 The name of this idiomatic story is "Deer or Horse?" Zài Qíncháo, yǒu gè hěn déshì de jiānchén jiào Zhào Gāo. 在   秦朝，    ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-627.html 三个和尚没水喝 (Sān gè Héshang Méi Shuǐ Hē) Three Monks Had no Water for Drinking 　 Listen to the whole story: 　 Key learning points (Preview): 和尚 (héshang): n. monk 　 挑水 (tiāoshuǐ): v. to draw water 　 Shānshàng yǒu zuò xiǎomiào, miàolǐ yǒu gè xiǎo héshang. 山上              有   座   小庙，     庙里  有    个 小     和尚。  　 There once was a teenage monk who lived in ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-626.html 杀鸡取卵 (shājīqǔluǎn) Kill the Hen that Lays Golden Eggs (Advanced) 　 Key Learning Points (Preview): 杀鸡取卵 (shājīqǔluǎn): to kill the hen that lays golden eggs 　 金 (jīn): adj. golden 　 Listen to the whole story: 　 Yǒu yí duì pínqióng de fūfù, tāmen yǎngle yì zhī lǎo mǔjī. 有   一   对 贫穷       的夫妇，他们    养了    一只 老 母鸡。 　 Once there was a ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-624.html The Race between the Hare and the Tortoise (Beginner) 龟兔赛跑 　 "The Hare and the Tortoise" is a remarkable story, well-known among both children and adults in China. You will see a flash video of a funny and delightful chant adapted from this fable. It is great material in Chinese for kids ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-623.html 曹冲称象(Cáo Chōng Chēng Xiàng) Cao Chong Weighed an Elephant 　 Listen to the whole story: 　 Key Learning Points (Preview) 大象(dàxiàng): n. elephant 　 称(chēng): v. to weigh 　 Sānguó de shíhou, yǒurén sònggěi CáoCāo yìtóu jùxiàng. 三国       的   时候， 有人     送给       曹操      一头  巨象。 　 One day during the Three Kingdoms period, someone sent a giant elephant to Cao Cao. CáoCāo ràng dàchénmen ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-622.html 亡羊补牢(Wángyángbǔláo) It's Never Too Late to Take Action 　 Listen to the whole story: 　 Key Learning Points (Preview):     狼(láng) n. wolf  　 接受(jiēshòu) v. accept 　 Cóngqián yǒu gè rén, yǎngle jǐ zhī yáng.   从前           有  个  人，养了   几只  羊。 　 Once upon a time, there was a shepherd who kept several sheep. Yìtiān zǎoshang, tā fāxiàn shǎole yìzhī yáng. 一天   早上，       他 发现   ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-621.html Key Learning Points: Learn how to read and write the Chinese words for various body parts. Watch this video and listen to the song Yì zhī yāzi yì zhāng zuǐ. 一只   鸭子一 张     嘴。 　 One duck, one mouth. Liǎng zhī huāgǒu liǎng zhāng liǎn. 两       只 花狗       两     张      脸。 　 Two spotted dogs, two faces. Sān zhī māomī liù zhī ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-618.html Kids Chinese Learning: 井底之蛙 (Jǐngdǐzhīwā) The Frog in the Well 　 Listen to the whole story 　 Key Learning Points (Preview): 快乐 (kuàilè): adv./adj./n. happily/happy/happiness 　 住 (zhù): v. to live 　 The Chinese idiom "井底之蛙 (jǐngdǐzhīwā)" is derived from a story about a frog who lived at the bottom of an unused well. People now use it ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-616.html 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       的 祖国 是   花园。 　 Our country is a garden. Huāyuán ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-615.html 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 yígè 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        太阳。 　 That I can ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-614.html 数字歌 (Shùzì gē) The Number Song (Beginner)   Learning Chinese through "The Number Song" helps your kids learn to count in Chinese with lots of fun. Can your kids count in Chinese? Let's practice with "The Number Song" right now! Key Learning Points (Preview): 爬 (pá): v. to climb   手 (shǒu): n. hand   Listen to the song ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-612.html Study a Chinese Nursery Rhyme: 我的好妈妈 (Wǒ De Hǎo Māma) Dear Mother   Key Learning Points (Preview): 下班 (xiàbān): v. to get off work   辛苦 (xīnkǔ): adj. tiring   Listen to the song lyrics:   Wǒ de hǎo māma, xiàbān huí dào jiā. 我   的   好   妈妈，下班     回   到  家。   My dear mom comes home from work. Láodòngle yì tiān duōme xīnkǔ ya! 劳动了       ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-611.html Learning Chinese Online with Chinese Song "Little Stars" Key Learning Points (Preview): 闪 (shǎn) v. to twinkle   挂 (guà) v. to hang   好像 (hǎoxiàng) v. to seem   Are you familiar with the English song Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star? Do you know that in China we have a similar children's song named "小星星 (xiǎo xīngxing) Little ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-609.html 塞翁失马 (Sàiwēngshīmǎ) An Old Man in Frontier Lost His Horse---A Blessing in Disguise (Intermediate)   Key Learning Points (Preview): 邻居 (línjū): n.neighbor   听说 (tīngshuō): v. to hear   带来 (dàilái): v. to bring   Zhànguó shí, yí wèi xìng Sài de lǎorén yǎngle xǔduō mǎ. 战国         时，一位 姓     塞 的 老人     养了    许多   马。   During the Warring States Period, there was an ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-606.html 辈分歌 (Bèifen gē) Family Tree   Key Learning Points (Preview): 叫 (jiào): v. to call   什么 (shénme): pron. what   Listen to the song lyrics:   Bàba de bàba jiào shénme? 爸爸   的 爸爸 叫    什么？   What should you call your father's father? Bàba de bàba jiào yéye. 爸爸  的 爸爸   叫  爷爷。   I call him grandfather. Bàba de māma jiào shénme? 爸爸   的  妈妈   叫    什么？   What should you call your ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-605.html 惊弓之鸟 (Jīnggōngzhīniǎo) A Bird Startled by the Mere Twang of a Bow String (Intermediate)   Key Learning Points (Preview): 慢 (màn): adj. slow   害怕 (hàipà): v. to be afraid of   Nowadays, "惊弓之鸟 (jīnggōngzhīniǎo)" is used to describe people who are so frightened from past experience that they become extremely nervous when encountering similar situations again. Zhànguó ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-604.html 小猴子下山 (Xiǎo hóuzi xiàshān) A Little Monkey     Key Learning Points (Preview): 高兴 (gāoxìng): adj. happy   可爱 (kěài): adj. lovely   Yǒu yì tiān, yì zhī xiǎo hóuzi xiàshān qù wán. 有 一 天，一 只 小    猴子   下山      去 玩。   One day, a little monkey went down a mountain to play. Tā zǒu dào yí piàn yùmǐ  dì lǐ,  kànjian ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-603.html 盲人摸象 (Mángrén mō xiàng) Blind Men and an Elephant   Key Learning Points (Preview): 牙齿 (yáchǐ): n. teeth   象 (xiàng): n. elephan   Cóngqián, yǒu sì gè mángrén hěn xiǎng zhīdào dàxiàng shì shénme yàngzi. 从前，       有   四 个    盲人    很    想      知道    大象      是    什么     样子。   In ancient time, there were four blind men. They were curious to know what ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-600.html 孟母三迁 (Mèngmǔ sān qiān) Mencius' Mother Relocates Home Three Times to Improve Her Son's Education   Key Learning Points (Preview): 学习 (xuéxí): v to learn/to study   儿子 (érzi): n son   Once upon a time, there was a "淘气 (táoqì) naughty" boy named Mencius. At the beginning, Mencius and his family lived next to the cemetery. ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-598.html Kids Chinese Story: 乌鸦喝水 (Wūyā hēshuĭ) How did a Thirsty Crow Successfully Drink Water?   Key Learning Points (Preview): 乌鸦 (wūyā): n crow   渴 (kĕ): adj thirsty & 喝 (hē): v to drink   Yì zhī wūyā kŏukĕ le, dàochù zhăo shuĭ hē. 一 只 乌鸦 口渴 了，到处      找     水  喝。   A crow felt thirsty and was looking for water ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-596.html 小猫钓鱼 (Xiǎomāo diàoyú) Little Cat Goes Fishing (Beginner)   Listen to the Chinese Story for Kids：    Key Learning Points (Preview): 飞机 (fēijī): n plane 一心一意 (yìxīnyíyì): adj focused Yì tiān, xiǎo māo gēn māo māma qù diàoyú. 一 天，小    猫     跟   猫    妈妈   去  钓鱼。 One day, a little cat goes fishing with ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-593.html 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 ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-592.html Chinese Song for Children (Beginner) 两只老虎 (Liǎng zhī lǎohŭ) Two Tigers  　 Listen to the song Listen to the song lyrics: 　 Liǎng zhī lǎohŭ, liǎng zhī lǎohŭ;    两    只  老虎，  两   只 老虎； 　 Two tigers, two tigers; Pǎo de kuài, pǎo de kuài; 跑    得 快，  跑    得 快； 　 Running fast, running fast; Yì zhī méiyǒu yǎnjing, yì zhī méiyǒu ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-590.html Chinese Story for Kids (Beginner)  比比谁最长 (bǐ bǐ shuí zuì cháng) Let's Compare Which is Longer 　 Key Learning Points (Preview): 长 (cháng): adj long 　 短 (duǎn): adj short 　 A squirrel stands with an elephant and a giraffe, and the squirrel is not confident because he looks so small among them. He says: "Do not ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-589.html Chinese Songs for Kids (Beginner) 世上只有妈妈好 (Shì shàng zhǐyǒu māma hǎo) Mom is the best in the world 　 Mother's day is coming up soon, so we chose a famous Chinese song for kids who can sing the song to their moms. Hope this song can remind of your sweet memories and also ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-586.html Chinese Song for Kids (Beginner) 洋娃娃和小熊跳舞 (Yángwáwa hé xiǎoxióng tiàowǔ) A Doll Dances with a Little Bear 　 Are you wondering how to learn Chinese with joy? Learning Chinese songs may be a good way to enjoy Chinese music at the same progress in your Chinese learning. So please listen to ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-584.html Chinese Nursery Rhyme for Kids (Beginner) 画鸭子 (Huà yāzi) To Draw a Duck 　 Key Learning Points (Preview): 星期二 (xīngqīèr): n Tuesday 　 鸡蛋 (jīdàn): n egg 　 小鸭子 (xiǎo yāzi): n duckling 　 Listen to the nursery rhyme: 　 Jīntiān xīngqīèr. 今天     星期二。 　 Today is Tuesday. Nǎinai mǎi le ge dà jīdàn. 奶奶    买 了 个 大 鸡蛋。 　 Grandma bought a big egg. Tā ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-581.html A Chinese Nursery Rhyme for Children (Beginner) 青蛙歌 (Qīngwā gē) Frog Song   Key Learning Points (Preview): 青蛙 (qīngwā): n frog 　 嘴 (zuǐ): n mouth 　 腿 (tuǐ): n leg 　 Yì zhī qīngwā yì zhāng zuǐ, 一 只 青蛙    一 张      嘴， 　 A frog has one mouth, Liǎng zhī yǎnjing sì tiáo tuǐ. 两      只    眼睛   四 条 ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-575.html How to Say "Parents" and "Grandparents" in Chinese   生词 (shēngcí) Vocabulary 　 爸爸 (bàba): n dad/ father 　 "爸爸 (bàba)" is the most commonly used Chinese phrase for dad. But some people use "爹 (diē)" to refer dad.   Example:     Bàba, wǒ zhè zhōumò xiǎng qù hǎiyáng gōngyuán. A: 爸爸，我 这   周末      想      去   海洋     公园。 　     Dad, I want ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-571.html A Chinese Nursery Rhyme for Children (Beginner) 宝宝睡觉 (bǎobao shuìjiào) The Baby is Sleeping 　 Key Learning Points (Preview): 猫 (māo): n cat 　 狗 (gǒu): n dog 　 宝宝 (bǎobao): n baby 　 Xiǎo huā māo, bú yào chǎo. 小     花     猫， 不 要 吵。 　 Little cat; don't be noisy. Xiǎo huā gǒu, bú yào jiào. ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-568.html 贴福字 (tiē fú zì) Pasting "Fu" Upside Down　 Listen to the nursery rhyme 　 Key Learning points (Preview): 春节 (chūnjié): n Spring Festival/Chinese New Year 　 爷爷 (yéye): n grandpa 　 说 (shuō): v to say Culture Note:  It is a Chinese custom to paste "Fu" upside down on the doors or walls in the Spring ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-566.html 白雪公主(Báixuě gōngzhǔ) Snow White   　 Listen to the Story 　 Key Learning Points (Preview) 雪 (xuě) n snow 　 树林 (shùlín) n forest 　 从前有一个公主，她的皮肤白得像雪，所以国王给她起名为白雪公主。但是公主的妈妈去世的很早。 　 Cóngqián yǒu yígè gōngzhǔ, tāde pífū báide xiàng xuě, suóyǐ guówáng gěi tā qǐmíng wéi báixuě gōngzhǔ. Dànshì gōngzhǔ de māma qùshì de hěnzǎo. Once upon a time, there was a ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-557.html 小白兔乖乖 (Xiăobáitù guāiguai) Little Rabbit    Listen to the song    Key Learning Points (Preview): 小 (xiǎo): adj little   门 (mén): n door    Lyrics: 小白兔乖乖，把门开开，快点开开，我要进来。 Xiăobáitù guāiguai, bă mén kāi kāi, kuàidiăn kāi kāi, wǒ yào jìnlái. Little rabbit, hurry up and open the door, I want to come in. 不开不开不能开，妈妈没回来，不能把门开。 Bù kāi bù kāi bùnéng kāi, ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-554.html 取长补短 (qǔchángbǔduǎn) To Draw upon One Another's Strong Point to Overcome Deficiencies    有一天，大象和蚂蚁发生了一场争论，他俩都认为自己的力气比对方大。 Yǒu yì tiān, dàxiàng hé mǎyǐ fāshēngle yì chǎng zhēnglùn, tā liǎ dōu rènwéi zìjǐ de lìqi bǐ duìfāng dà. One day, there arose an argument between an elephant and an ant, they both thought their strength was ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-539.html 小猫种鱼 (xiǎomāo zhòngyú) A Kitten Planted Fish  有一只聪明的小猫，总是喜欢跑来跑去。 Yǒu yìzhī cōngmíng de xiǎomāo, zǒngshì xǐhuān pǎolái pǎoqù. There was a clever kitten who liked trotting up and down. 春天来了，妈妈带他去种菜。 Chūntiān lái le, māma dài tā qù zhòngcài. When spring came, his mother took him to plant vegetables. 一星期后，小猫发现菜发芽了。 Yī xīngqī hòu, xiǎomāo fāxiàn cài fāyá le. A week ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-516.html 新年好 (xīnniánhǎo) Happy New Year  Happy New Year is a children's song for New Year, and most Chinese kids are familiar with it.  Listen to the song 新年好呀！新年好呀！ Xīnnián hǎo ya! Xīnnián hǎo ya! Happy New Year! Happy New Year! 祝贺大家新年好！ Zhùhè dàjiā xīnnián hǎo! Happy New Year to you all! 我们唱歌，我们跳舞。 Wǒmen chànggē, wǒmen tiàowǔ. We ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-496.html 孔融让梨 (Kǒng róng ràng lí) Kong Rong Gave Away Bigger Pear  Key Learning Points (Preview): "梨 (lí)" is the Chinese character for "pear."    礼物 (lǐwù) n gift  东汉时候，有个叫孔融的人。他小时候很聪明，有五个哥哥，一个弟弟。 Dōnghàn shíhou, yǒugè jiào Kǒng róng de rén. Tā xiǎoshíhou hěn cōngming, yǒu wǔgè gēge, yígè dìdi. In the Eastern Han Dynasty, there was ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-465.html 磨杵成针 (móchǔchéngzhēn) Grinding an Iron Pestle into a Needle 李白小时候特贪玩，一到上课就走神。 Lǐ Bái xiǎo shíhou tè tānwán, yí dào shàngkè jiù zǒushén. Li Bai was fond of playing when he was young, so he was always absent-minded in classes. (Editor' s note: Li Bai was one of the most famous poets in China' ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-412.html 雪地里的小画家 (Xuědìlǐ De Xiǎohuàjiā) Young Painters in Snowfield Key Learning Points (Preview): 画家 (huàjiā): n. painter    笔(bǐ): n. pen 下雪啦，下雪啦！ Xiàxuě la, xiàxuě la! It is snowing! It is snowing! 雪地里来了一群小画家。 Xuědìlǐ láile yì qún xiǎohuàjiā. A group of young painters came to snowfield. 小鸡画竹叶，小狗画梅花，小鸭画枫叶， 小马画月牙。 Xiǎojī huà zhúyè, xiǎogǒu huà méihuā, ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-400.html 上学歌 (Shàngxué Gē) On the Way to School    Listen to this children’s Chinese song:  太阳当空照， Tàiyáng dāng kōng zhào, The sun is shining in the sky. 花儿对我笑， Huā ér duì wǒ xiào, The flowers are smiling to me, 小鸟说：“早！早！早！ Xiǎoniǎo shuō: “Zǎo! Zǎo! Zǎo! The little birds are talking to me: “Morning! Morning! ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-371.html 丢手绢 (diūshǒujuàn) Hide the Handkerchief   Listen to this song:   Key Learning Points (Preview): 告诉 (gàosu): v to tell   捉住 (zhuōzhù): v to catch   丢手绢，丢手绢，轻轻的放在小朋友的后面， Diū shǒujuàn, diū shǒujuàn, qīngqīng de fàng zài xiǎopéngyou de hòumian, Hide the handkerchief, hide the handkerchief, and gently place it behind the children, 大家不要告诉他， Dàjiā búyào gàosu ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/kids/kids-chinese-335.html