Very short Chinese funny story 1: Grandpa and Swallow
In the far north, there is a small mountain village where an old man lives. Grandpa has no children and daughters, and he is alone. One spring, a guest came to grandpa's house. It has a black coat, a white belly and a tail like an open pair of scissors. It flew high and light. It turned out to be a swallow. It flew around grandpa's cabin several times. Seeing that Grandpa smiled softly, he decided to settle down here. Swallows brought straw and stalks, and built a bird's nest under the eaves of grandpa's house with the soil on the ground, and lived there ever since. Grandpa cleans the yard clean every day to prevent old cats and big black dogs from barking. Every day, he puts a clean plate in the yard to add water and food to the swallows. As the days passed, Swallow and Grandpa were like a family, and Grandpa was no longer lonely.
Autumn is coming, and the weather is getting colder and colder. Swallow wants to move his family to the south. Swallows can't bear to part with grandpa, and grandpa can't bear to part with swallows. The swallow flies around grandpa's house again and again, as if to say, "Grandpa, don't be sad, I will definitely come back next spring." The swallow flew away, and grandpa looked forward to the early arrival of spring every day.
The next spring, the swallow really came back with some companions. Grandpa's yard is more lively. Grandpa is really happy. He is happy every day. Soon, the swallow hatched a little swallow. Adults and children nearby knew about it and came to see the swallow. It was singing "Haw, Haw". Grandpa's small yard is full of laughter.
China's Interesting Story 2: A Master Who Can't Speak
A long time ago, there was a rich man who was very famous in a village. He never thought about what he said and offended many people.
One day, the rich man gave a banquet to entertain him. The table is full of chicken, duck, fish and delicious food. Many guests came. Maybe the guests he hoped for haven't arrived yet. He was disappointed, so he said to himself without thinking, "Why hasn't the one who should come come yet?"
When the guest heard this, he was greatly relieved: "What do you mean, we shouldn't come?" . Half of the guests couldn't sit still and left without eating.
The rich man was anxious to see so many people leave without saying goodbye, so he casually said, "Oh, I shouldn't have left!" " "The rest of the people are very angry when they hear this? Shouldn't have left. Left? .
So, we who should go are here instead? "So, two-thirds of the guests took French leave.
There are few guests left, and the rich man is even more anxious: "this! Here! I'm not talking about them! "
Can the last three guests sit still when the host says this? "? Not them? Of course, that means us! "They also rushed into the house.
As a result, all the guests left, leaving the rich man standing there in a hurry. The rich man got angry with all his guests by accident. Being unable to speak is really a disaster!
Ultra-short China's Interesting Short Stories 3: Only Content.
Last year, my father went to Japan as a visiting scholar for a year. After returning home, he told me about the beautiful scenery and profound Japanese culture. The scenery of Mount Fuji is fascinating, but what impressed me the most is the Japanese cultural spirit embodied in "I am content".
Dad said that he often goes to Kyoto restaurant to eat, and every time he goes, he gains something, except satisfying himself. He said that the words "I am content" embedded in the photo frame hanging on the hotel wall gave him a deeper understanding of life.
I didn't understand the reason, so he explained it to me in detail-
These four words all contain a word "mouth", and the meaning expressed is basically the same as the ancient China proverb "contentment is always a pleasure". The beauty of these four words lies in their spelling. My mouth is below, my mouth is on the left, my mouth is on the right and my feet are on it. Hanging on the wall of Kyoto Hotel is a circular circle with a big mouth in the middle, and the other four radicals share a "mouth" ring:
This design is very similar to the coin inside the outer circle in ancient China! In the face of money, "I am only content"! This is not only an encouragement to the host, but also an encouragement to the guests. What a wonderful creation!
I still don't know much about Zen, but I realized the magic of Chinese characters!
China Interesting Story 4: Just this once.
The peach trees planted by Aunt White Rabbit bear fruit. The big peach with a red mouth is hidden in the green leaves. How lovely! The little monkey drooled at the sight of peaches all over the tree. He said to Aunt White Rabbit, "There are so many peaches on this tree. It must taste good, right? "
"Pick some from the tree and have a taste!"
With the words of the white rabbit aunt, the little monkey could not say thank you. He climbed up the tree and picked up a big one, only to see the peach stones falling one after another.
The little monkey ate so much that he had to slide down from the tree.
The next morning, when he woke up, the little monkey remembered the peach he ate yesterday. "That's delicious-tut tut", the little monkey craned his neck and swallowed hard. He said to himself, "I wish I could have another meal."
This little monkey is a clever boy. He blinked and came up with an idea. But isn't this a lie? He knows that "a liar is not a good boy", which is what his mother often tells him. "Just to peach lied. Just this once! " He said to himself.
The little monkey read "just this once" and "just this once" all the way and ran to the white rabbit's aunt's house.
"Aunt White Rabbit!" The little monkey gave a sweet cry and the little white rabbit came out of the room to meet him.
"Grandpa Goat heard that your peaches are big and many. He wants some peaches, leaving peach stones and planting them next spring. "
Aunt White Rabbit quickly took out a basket: "Pick him a basket and take it 1"
The little monkey picked a basket full and ate all the way. He was too proud to get a big basket of peaches so easily.
After a good night's sleep, he has long forgotten the promise of "just this once". He came to Aunt White Rabbit's house again.
The little monkey looks sad. "Grandpa Ma Lao is ill. He doesn't eat anything but peaches. "
"You are quick to pick a basket from the tree and send it to him!"
The little monkey picked a basket full of peaches and ate them all the way. He thought while eating, how can he get another basket of peaches tomorrow?
Little monkey always has a way. Look at him. He is at Aunt Yutu's house again.
"Aunt White Rabbit" little monkey is full of joy. "Uncle Niu wants to hold an exhibition of labor achievements. Your peaches are so good, don't you take a few to the exhibition? "
"good!" Aunt white rabbit climbed the tree with a ladder, chose from left to right and picked a basket. "Please give it to Uncle Niu for me!" "
The little monkey carried this basket full of good peaches and ate all the way. He is not ashamed at all, but thinks peaches taste good.
Lies will eventually be exposed. A few days later, Aunt White Rabbit found many peach stones on her way from her home to the little monkey's home. She shook her head and understood everything.
On this day, the little monkey made up another lie and cheated the peach.
"Little monkey, I knew you would come." Aunt white rabbit said, "I was just about to send you a package."
When the little monkey saw a bulging bag beside her, he couldn't help feeling happy. He opened the parcel and found it was full of peach stones.
"I caught this on the road where you often come and go."
"This ... this ..." The little monkey blinked and couldn't say a word for a long time. His face was red, red to the ears.
China Fun Story 5: Elephants in A Qiu
The circus in the city is going to disband. On this day, the circus owner posted a big notice on the wall: animals in the circus will be given away free of charge from today, and residents who want to adopt will come to the circus to claim animals quickly.
At that time, people went to the circus in droves, as well as puppies, monkeys, parrots and goats ... these small animals were quickly taken away.
A boy named A Qiu followed the adults to the circus, and he was in the back. When it was his turn, all the small animals were claimed and left.
Ah Qiu was so sad that he began to cry. For a long time, he gave up the hope of keeping a small animal and protecting it.
The circus owner heard the crying and ran out to comfort him. "Son, don't cry, we also left an animal, but ..."
"But what?"
"It is an elephant. It's smart and cute, but, you know, it's too big for a family to adopt. "
"no! I like elephants! " Cried Ah Qiu, her eyes shining.
The circus owner didn't want to disappoint Ah Qiu, so he nodded and agreed.
A Qiu rode an elephant home. When other children saw it, they were all envious. One of the children offered to exchange parrots for elephants, but Ah Qiu didn't agree.
"Dad, mom, come and see the elephant!" Before she got home, Ah Qiu burst into tears.
Mom and dad ran out to see it. They are very surprised! "Why did you bring an elephant back? Where does it live? " Cried the mother.
"Stay in my room!" Ah Qiu jumped down from the elephant's back and said proudly. However, the elephant is so big that it can't even get into the gate.
what can I do? Ah Qiu was dumbfounded, too.
At this moment, uncle horse, who lives next door to A Qiu's house, came running. He works as a keeper in the zoo. He said to A Qiu:
"You can send the elephant to the zoo. Of course, the elephant is still yours. You can go and see it often. "
Qiu's father and mother both thought it was a good idea, and Qiu agreed.
Now, everyone knows that there is a special elephant in the zoo. It's a Qiu's elephant.