故事

gù shì

HSK 3

Meaning

old practice
narrative; story; tale

Definition

一种叙述性的文体，可以是真实或虚构的，通常包含人物、情节和背景。

A narrative, either true or fictitious, that includes characters, plot, and setting.

Usage

常用于口语和书面语，表示讲述某件事情或情节。

Commonly used in spoken and written language to indicate the telling of an event or plot.

Examples

1 他给孩子们讲了一个有趣的童话故事。（He told the children an interesting fairy tale.）
2 这个故事发生在很久很久以前。（This story takes place a long, long time ago.）
3 你能把这个故事再讲一遍吗？（Can you tell this story again?）
4 每个历史故事都蕴含着深刻的道理。（Every historical story contains profound truths.）
5 我喜欢听奶奶讲她年轻时的故事。（I like listening to Grandma tell stories about her youth.）

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