EP12 Covering One’s Ears While Stealing a Bell 掩耳盗铃 (Story on Honesty & Wisdom | Mandarin Bedtime Story for Kids)

EP12 Covering One’s Ears While Stealing a Bell 掩耳盗铃 (Story on Honesty & Wisdom | Mandarin Bedtime Story for Kids)

Author: Exploart January 31, 2026 Duration: 7:27

✨ This month, we’re introducing Chinese idiom stories (成语故事) to help children learn language, culture, and life wisdom through short, memorable tales. With storytelling, idioms become fun, meaningful, and easy to understand!

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《掩耳盗铃》的成语故事告诉我们:欺骗自己,并不能改变事实。故事里的小偷想偷一口大钟,可是钟声太响了。于是他捂住自己的耳朵,以为只要自己听不见,别人也听不见。结果可想而知,他很快就被发现了。这个故事用幽默的方式提醒我们:逃避问题、假装不知道,并不能解决事情,反而会带来更大的麻烦。

The idiom story Covering One’s Ears While Stealing a Bell teaches us an important lesson about self-deception. In the story, a thief wanted to steal a big bell, but it rang loudly. Instead of finding a better solution, he covered his own ears, believing that if he couldn’t hear the sound, no one else could either. Of course, that wasn’t true and he was quickly caught.

This story reminds us that pretending a problem doesn’t exist won’t make it go away. Being honest, thinking clearly, and facing situations bravely are far wiser choices.

So little ones, when you’re faced with something difficult, remember: covering your ears won’t make the problem disappear. Let’s learn to think carefully, ask for help when needed, and make honest decisions.

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The gentle rhythms of a native speaker's voice guide young listeners through a world of imagination with Chinese Stories For Kids | Bedtime Stories | Exploart Podcast. Created by Exploart, this audio collection transforms quiet moments into opportunities for gentle language exposure and cultural discovery. Each episode features a complete, stand-alone narrative, carefully selected and presented to be both engaging and completely appropriate for all ages. The library is wonderfully diverse, including fresh retellings of beloved classic fairytales, traditional folktales that have been passed down for generations, myths from various global cultures, and charming original stories crafted specifically for the podcast. The primary goal is to provide a relaxing and enriching listening experience, whether during a calm afternoon, a family car ride, or as part of a nightly wind-down routine. The content is consistently G-rated, offering parents and caregivers a trusted resource for wholesome entertainment. By integrating these stories into daily life, children can naturally absorb the sounds and structures of the language in a context that feels like pure storytime, not a lesson. This Exploart podcast is designed to be a comforting and reliable audio companion, fostering a early fondness for narrative and the melodic tones of Chinese.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 17

Chinese Stories For Kids | Bedtime Stories | Exploart Podcast
Podcast Episodes
EP6 Little Bear’s Toothache 小熊治牙 (Story on Healthy Habits | Mandarin Bedtime Story for Kids) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:12
🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube @exploartchannel as we grow our storytelling space!小熊治牙的故事告诉我们,爱护牙齿要从小做起。小熊虽然听妈妈的话没吃饼干和糖果,却吃了更甜的蜂蜜,结果牙疼得厉害。小河马医生费了好大劲儿才把他的牙治好,小熊从中吸取了教训,从此每天认真刷牙、漱口,养成了好习惯。The story of Little Bear’s Toothache t…
EP5 The Crow and The Pitcher 乌鸦喝水 (Story on Problem Solving | Mandarin Bedtime Story for Kids) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:44
🎥 Subscribe to our Youtube @exploartchannel as we grow our storytelling space!乌鸦喝水的故事告诉我们,遇到困难时,不要放弃,而是要动脑筋、想办法。乌鸦看到瓶子里的水太少喝不到,但它没有灰心,而是一个个地捡起小石子放进瓶子里,最终水面升高,它成功喝到了水。这教会我们:智慧和坚持可以帮助我们解决问题。The story of The Crow and the Pi…
EP4 The Ugly Duckling 丑小鸭 (Story on Growth | Mandarin Bedtime Story for Kids) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:07
🎥 Subscribe to our Youtube @exploartchannel as we grow our storytelling space!丑小鸭的故事告诉我们,每个人都有属于自己的美丽和价值。丑小鸭一开始被大家嘲笑和排斥,但他从不放弃,勇敢地面对孤独和困难,最终变成了一只美丽的天鹅。这让我们明白,只要坚持做自己,勇敢面对成长的过程,总有一天我们会发现自己的闪光点。The story of The Ugly Duckli…
EP3 The Toothless Tiger 没牙的老虎 (Story on Wisdom | Mandarin Bedtime Story for Kids) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:25
🎥 Subscribe to our Youtube @exploartchannel as we grow our storytelling space!没牙齿的大老虎故事告诉我们,就像小动物学会了不怕没有牙齿的老虎一样,我们也可以学会用勇敢和聪明来面对我们的恐惧和挑战。通过聪明和永不放弃,我们可以克服遇到的任何困难,过上更幸福的生活,就像森林里的动物一样。The story of The Toothless Tiger teache…
EP2 The Tortoise and the Hare 龟兔赛跑 (Story on Perseverance | Mandarin Bedtime Story for Kids) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:14
🎥 Subscribe to our Youtube @exploartchannel as we grow our storytelling space!龟兔赛跑故事通过骄傲的兔子和一只坚持不懈的小乌龟,告诉我们,做人不能够要骄傲,骄傲使人落后,谦虚使人进步,我们要像乌龟学习,坚持不懈,最终就会成功。The story on The Tortoise and The Hare illustrates the importance on…
EP1 The Kitten Goes Fishing 小猫钓鱼 (Story on Staying Focus | Mandarin Bedtime Stories for Kids) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:00
🎥 Subscribe to our Youtube @exploartchannel as we grow our storytelling space!小猫钓鱼的故事告诉我们做任何事情都不能三心二 意,一会这样一会那样,最终会一事无成!做事要有耐心不能被周围的事物所影响。The story on The Kitten Goes Fishing is an inspirational story on focus. This audi…