An elder monk gives a younger monk a quick lesson in following the spirit of the law, rather than the letter of the law. HSK 4-5.
Children’s Story:《两条彩虹》Two rainbowsChildren’s Story:《两条彩虹》Two rainbows
In this cutsey-face story intended for kindergarteners, Grandma Bear (熊奶奶 – xióng nǎi nai) comes down with an illness that can only be cured by seeing a rainbow (彩虹 -cǎi
News: Drunk woman breaks airplane window with fist causing emergency landingNews: Drunk woman breaks airplane window with fist causing emergency landing
Binge drinking, breakups and air travel don't mix, people. HSK 6 and up.
Fable: 郑人买履 – A man from the State of Zheng buys shoesFable: 郑人买履 – A man from the State of Zheng buys shoes
A not-too-bright fellow heads to the market to buy a pair of shoes. Includes a beginner's introduction to classical Chinese. HSK 3.
Essay:《爱》Love by Zhang Ailing (Eileen Chang)Essay:《爱》Love by Zhang Ailing (Eileen Chang)
A tragic, dreamlike little essay from writer Zhang Ailing (张爱玲, English name Eileen Chang) about love and destiny. This is one of her more well-known works of micro-prose, written in 1944.