logo
episode-header-image
Jun 2021
8m 39s

EP.07 Bedtime story: Monkeys Fishing the...

LEARN CHINESE WITH MEI
About this episode

Let's learn Chinese language and Chinese culture through Slow Chinese Podcast.

Children's day just passed! I wish everyone at all ages enjoyed yourselves. Today I'd like to share a story that I enjoyed very much when I was a kid, which is also a popular story that many Chinese kids have been read to before bed. It's about a couple of monkeys who wanted to rescue a moon out of a well. Did they succeed? Let's find out together!

00:00 - 05:04 Slow Speed Version

05:04 - 08:39 Normal speed version

Video with Full Script and PDF downloading (Pinyin/Chinese/English/Thai) please go to my Youtube Channel : Chinesewithmei Everyday.

Daily Chinese videos please follow my Instagram Channel: Chinesewithmei 

一天晚上,有只猴子在井边玩儿,它往井里一看,发现里边有个月亮。

小猴子马上叫了起来:“不好了,月亮掉进井里了!”

大猴子听见了,跑过来一看,也跟着叫了起来:“不好了,月亮掉进井里了!”

老猴子听见了,跑过来一看,也跟着叫了起来:

“不好了,月亮掉进井里了!我们得想想办法,把它捞起来。”

于是,猴子们都爬上了井边的大树。

老猴子倒挂在树上,拉住大猴子的脚。

大猴子也倒挂着,拉住另一只猴子的脚。

猴子们就这样一只接一只,一直挂到井里头。

小猴子挂在最下面。它伸手去捞月亮。但手刚碰到水,月亮就碎成一片一片的了。

小猴子慌张地说:“糟糕,月亮被我抓破了!”

大家都埋怨起小猴子来。

过了一会儿,水面恢复了平静,井里又出现了一个又圆又亮的月亮。

小猴子再次伸出手去捞月亮,可是刚一碰到月亮,马上就又碎成一片一片。

猴子们捞了几次都没有成功。

大家嚷嚷着:“累死了,月亮还是捞不上来。我们不捞了。”

这时候,老猴子一抬头,看见月亮还在天上,

它喘着气说:“不用捞了,不用捞了,月亮好好的挂在天上呢,

井里的月亮是它的倒影。”

猴子们抬头看着月亮,都笑了起来。

这个故事告诉我们,做事要认真观察,仔细思考,

不要像猴子那样自作聪明,到头来白忙活一场。

Up next
Aug 2023
Slow Chinese Podcast EP26 - Why and how do Chinese use chopsticks? 14 Do's and Don'ts you must know
Join the youtube membership or become a patron to download the scripts and audio. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF2GCj_xOYvlU2cztE85qjw/join https://www.patreon.com/chinesewithmei Ever wondered why chopsticks are the preferred utensils in Chinese dining? Curious about the do's ... Show More
12m 59s
Aug 2023
(Positive Chinese) E25. 8 Minutes a Day, Endless Positivity. (HSK2+)
Infinite Positivity: Elevate Your Chinese and Your Spirits! Video version and scripts available on youtube channel: Chinesewithmei Everyday. Join the membership or become a patron to down the scripts and audio. / @chinesewithmeieveryday https://www.patreon.com/chinesewithmei Spen ... Show More
8m 26s
Dec 2021
(Chengyu Idiom Story) S02E24.成语故事 yī míng jīng rén 一鸣惊人 (HSK3+)
Let's learn Chinese language and Chinese culture through Slow Chinese Podcast. Do you know someone who always keeps a low profile and suddenly amazes everyone by a single act? In today's episode, we will learn a Chinese idiom called Yi Ming Jing Ren to describe this. And I hope o ... Show More
13m 34s
Recommended Episodes
May 2024
6. The Very Hungry Caterpillar - 饥饿的毛毛虫 jī‘ è de máo máo chóng
Hi, nihao!I'm Mabel who is an online Chinese Tutor. Welcome to my Simple Stories in Chinese podcast, a podcast where I narrate short/simple stories with a mix of Chinese and English. These are great for beginners and can help intermediate Chinese students improve too. I created t ... Show More
13m 31s
Aug 2024
Chinese Podcast EP112: The Chinese Story That Changed Your Life 改变你人生的中文故事
In this episode of Dashu Mandarin, we explore "The Chinese Story That Changed Your Life" and discuss the profound impact of certain stories on our lives. We also introduce our specially written Chinese storybook (Chinese Stories for Intermediate Learners: The Talking Cat: Dashu M ... Show More
44m 18s
Feb 2022
Beginner Chinese-Why my mum doesn't like my boyfriend
✍️ Transcript for all the lessons: https://www.udemy.com/course/bumpychinese/?referralCode=8C7275147CC1E6AEB19C Coupon code:BUMPYCHINESE20 Please check the latest upload for the latest coupon. Bumpy Chinese is focusing on creating COMPREHENSIBLE Chinese content in a story format. ... Show More
3m 27s
Aug 2023
Meet Instagram Superstar Chinese Teacher Jiaqi Laoshi!
My eBook: https://www.peakmandarin.com/free-ebook Links: Our blog: Imlearningmandarin.com Our immersive Mandarin learning retreats and masterclasses: mandarinretreat.com Jiaqi Laoshi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themandarinstorm/ Jiaqi Laoshi's YouTube: https:// ... Show More
25m 52s
Sep 2024
Chinese Podcast EP116: Are Chinese Children Really not Happy? 中国孩子过得真的不开心吗?
在这一期的播客中,大叔们继续从盲盒中抽取问题展开讨论。从打游戏、玩游戏的话题开始,我们深入探讨了中国孩子所面临的压力,并且涉及到一些深层次的心理问题。但是,中国的孩子真的不开心吗?同时,我们互相提问:如果你能改变自己身上的某一个外表或性格,你会选择改变什么? In this episode of the podcast, the uncles continue drawing blind box questions for discussion. Starting with topics like gaming, we explore the press ... Show More
49m 38s
Aug 2021
#68 Why is Chinese so damn hard?
John and Jared are going to revisit and unpack this classic question posed by Dr. David Moser three decades ago and identify what is hard about Chinese, what is easier now, and whether Chinese really is harder than other languages. The guest interview is with Sarah Kutulakos, a l ... Show More
1h 5m
Jan 2025
Chinese New Year in Sleepy Forest 🐰🧧 Rewind Bedtime Story
In tonight’s rewind bedtime story for kids, we're celebrating Chinese New Year! Join Rou the Rabbit and the other animals of the zodiac as they have a party and retell the story of how the Chinese Zodiac first began. Relax, get sleepy, and let’s begin!  Upgrade to Koko Club Today ... Show More
36m 7s
Jan 2025
Chinese Podcast Ep131: Top 3 Trend Words in China for 2024 2024年中国3大流行词
Join us in this episode of our Chinese teaching podcast, hosted by three uncles, as we uncover the Top 3 Trending Phrases in China for 2024! From the buzzword "workplace vibe" (班味) to the ever-popular "sense of ease" (松弛感), and one surprising trend you’ll never guess — we’ll dive ... Show More
35m 31s
Mar 2025
2.3.31A《隐形的城市》Story
Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today, we bring you the story of 王磊, a programmer who came to Beijing three years ago, full of hope and ambition. Like many in the bustling city, ... Show More
9m 12s
Dec 2024
The Best of You Can Learn Chinese: Top Stories from 2023-2024
Get ready to laugh, cry, and be inspired! In this milestone 150th episode, we’re looking back on the most incredible stories from our interviews over the past two years. Join us as we celebrate the triumphs, surprises, and unforgettable moments shared by our amazing guests. This ... Show More
46m 54s