故事

gùshi

story; tale

Dictionary entry

narrative; story; tale

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See it in sentences

奶奶给我讲了一个故事。

Nǎinai gěi wǒ jiǎng le yí gè gùshi.

English

Grandma told me a story.

这个故事很有意思。

Zhège gùshi hěn yǒu yìsi.

English

This story is very interesting.

Goes with

  • 讲故事tell a story
  • 听故事listen to stories
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