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March 24, 2026
童话(童話)tónghuà(tong2hua4)
童话 (tóng huà) refers to children's fairy tales, typically involving magical elements, moral lessons, and fantastical creatures. These stories are often used to entertain and teach children about values and life lessons, making them a staple in children's literature across cultures.
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Cultural Note
童话 is significant in Chinese culture, with traditional tales like '白蛇传' (The Legend of the White Snake) often categorized under this genre, illustrating moral lessons and cultural values.
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Imagine a dragon (龙) in a fairy tale (童话) that loves to tell stories (话) to children (童). The dragon's tales are filled with wonder and magic, helping you remember the word for children's fairy tales.
Meanings of 童话
tónghuà(tong2hua4)
1children's fairy tales
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About 童话
童话Simplified
童話Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#5617Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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寓言 (yùyán) - choose 童话 for its focus on magical stories aimed at children, while 寓言 conveys moral lessons through fables featuring animals or inanimate objects.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a dragon (龙) in a fairy tale (童话) that loves to tell stories (话) to children (童). The dragon's tales are filled with wonder and magic, helping you remember the word for children's fairy tales.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tones; '童' (tóng) must be pronounced with the second tone, and '话' (huà) with the fourth tone. This term is generally used in informal contexts when discussing literature for children and can be paired with adjectives like '美丽' (beautiful) or '经典' (classic) to describe fairy tales.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 童话 connects with other literary terms and vocabulary related to storytelling. Focus on understanding its usage in contexts of literature and cultural discussions about children's education.
Cultural Note
童话 is significant in Chinese culture, with traditional tales like '白蛇传' (The Legend of the White Snake) often categorized under this genre, illustrating moral lessons and cultural values.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 童话 with '神话' (shén huà), which means mythology. For example, saying '我喜欢神话' (I like fairy tales) instead of '我喜欢童话' is incorrect, as it changes the meaning to mythology.
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Grammar Patterns of 童话
童话 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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在诺丁汉我经历了自己在____剧演出中最尴尬的时刻之一。
I had one of my most embarrassing moments in panto in Nottingham.
Example Sentences for 童话 (10)
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在诺丁汉我经历了自己在童话剧演出中最尴尬的时刻之一。
zài nuò dīng hàn wǒ jīng lì le zì jǐ zài tóng huà jù yǎn chū zhōng zuì gān gà de shí kè zhī yī。
I had one of my most embarrassing moments in panto in Nottingham.
2
她深深爱着他：这是个童话般的浪漫故事。
tā shēn shēn ài zháo tā： ： zhè shì gè tóng huà bān de làng màn gù。
She loved him so much: it was a fairytale romance.
3
我们讲童话来哄小孩.
wǒ mén jiǎng tóng huà lái hōng xiǎo hái.
We beguiled the children with fairy tales.
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许多经典的童话故事包含丰富的道德教训，这不仅可以启发孩子，还能引发成人的思考。
Xǔduō jīngdiǎn de tónghuà gùshì bāohán fēngfù de dàodé jiàoxùn, zhè bùjǐn kěyǐ qǐfā háizi, hái néng yǐnfā chéngrén de sīkǎo.
Many classic children's fairy tales contain rich moral lessons, which can not only inspire children but also provoke adults' thoughts.
5
她小时候最喜欢的童话是《灰姑娘》，因为她觉得这故事有魔法般的魅力。
Tā xiǎoshíhòu zuì xǐhuān de tónghuà shì 《Huīgūniang》，yīnwèi tā juéde zhè gùshì yǒu mófǎ bān de mèilì.
Her favorite children's fairy tale when she was young was 'Cinderella' because she felt the story had magical charm.
In modern society, fairy tales can still inspire children's creativity and imagination.
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虽然很多童话故事是虚构的，但它们常常传递重要的人生哲理。
Suīrán hěnduō tónghuà gùshì shì xūgòu de, dàn tāmen chángcháng chuándì zhòngyào de rénshēng zhélǐ.
Although many fairy tales are fictional, they often convey important life philosophies.
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在她的童年记忆中，奶奶最爱讲的童话是关于勇敢的小红帽。
Zài tā de tóngnián jìyì zhōng, nǎinai zuì ài jiǎng de tónghuà shì guānyú yǒnggǎn de xiǎo hóng mào.
In her childhood memories, her grandmother's favorite fairy tale was about the brave Little Red Riding Hood.
Cultural Notes for 童话
🏮Cultural insight
童话 is significant in Chinese culture, with traditional tales like '白蛇传' (The Legend of the White Snake) often categorized under this genre, illustrating moral lessons and cultural values.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
While both cultures value fairy tales, Western stories often focus on individualism and personal growth, while Chinese tales frequently emphasize communal values and moral lessons.
Frequently Asked Questions about 童话
Some well-known 童话 include '白雪公主' (Snow White) and '小红帽' (Little Red Riding Hood), which have both been adapted in Chinese contexts.
Generally, 童话 specifically refers to children's fairy tales, so for broader fantasy stories, consider using '奇幻故事' (qí huàn gù shì) instead.
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