Pinyin:<\/strong> n\u01d0 h\u01ceo, k\u01cei l\u00e1n<\/em><\/p>\n If you grew up in the US or Canada, you might remember this 2009 series from cable television. “Ni Hao Kai-lan” is often described as the Chinese “Dora the Explorer.”\u00a0<\/strong>The show follows Kai-lan, a young Chinese girl who goes on adventures with her animal friends.<\/p>\n The episodes are lesson-based<\/strong> and aim to engage the viewer in answering questions and learning Mandarin. For the most part, spoken Mandarin is taught in addition to trivia about Chinese culture.<\/p>\n “Ni Hao Kai-lan” is entertaining enough that adults can enjoy it just as much as children, making it a great show to watch with your little one if you’re learning Chinese together. The learning level is low beginner,<\/strong> so those who know zero Chinese will definitely learn a lot from this show.<\/p>\n Pinyin:<\/strong> w\u01d2 men de p\u00e9ng y\u01d2u xi\u00f3ng xi\u01ceo m\u01d0<\/em><\/p>\n Remy (or Rammie) Bear is a panda who shares funny, cute tidbits about his friends and their happy lives. This is a super uplifting show, whether you’re a kid or adult.<\/p>\n “Our Friend Remy Bear” uses storytelling to teach children about social skills and kindness<\/strong> while also teaching Chinese.<\/p>\n Because fluent Mandarin is spoken, this may be a little difficult for just anyone to watch and enjoy. It’s well-suited for learners aged six and up, or for adults who already know a little Chinese.\u00a0<\/strong>You may be able to find more episodes on YouTube.<\/p>\n Pinyin:<\/strong> x\u01d0 y\u00e1ng y\u00e1ng y\u01d4 hu\u012b t\u00e0i l\u00e1ng<\/em><\/p>\n This is a classic straight from CCTV in China! “Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf” aired in 2005, but it’s still great to watch and relevant enough to enjoy today. Adults and children can enjoy it together as there’s quite a bit of hidden adult humor.<\/strong><\/p>\n In this Chinese cartoon, a group of lambs and sheep live in harmony until Gray Wolf and his wife move in. This could be considered a comedy and slice-of-life show rolled up into one that’s palatable for both children and adults.<\/p>\n Episodes are available on Youku, with only Chinese subtitles. Though the demographic is ages four through six, it would be best if the viewer had a couple of years of Chinese language experience<\/strong> to be able to catch on. This show is helpful for\u00a0spoken association with hanzi<\/em>, as well as listening skills.<\/p>\n Pinyin:<\/strong> ch\u0101o j\u00ed f\u0113i xi\u00e1<\/em><\/p>\n “Super Wings!” is a bit different than other shows we’ve covered. It was co-produced by South Korean, Chinese and American production companies.<\/p>\n It’s been dubbed in a ton of languages, the original being Mandarin Chinese. This is definitely reflected in the show, as there are lots of episodes that take place in China and discuss Chinese culture.<\/strong><\/p>\n “Super Wings!” is pretty much “Jay Jay the Jet Plane” without the horrifying, uncannily human-faced airplanes. This show is more cartoony\u2014more like an educational “Transformers.” It notably seeks to teach kids about cultural diversity, tolerance and empathy. <\/strong><\/p>\n Pinyin:<\/strong> x\u012b y\u00f3u j\u00ec<\/em><\/p>\n This children\u2019s television show from the turn of the millennium is based on the Chinese legend of the Monkey King<\/a>.<\/p>\n Regarded as a classic of Chinese animation,<\/strong> this cartoon follows the magically-birthed Monkey King and his incredible, mystical journey from China to India.<\/p>\n In addition to the CCTV link above, you can likely find some episodes of “Journey to the West: Legends of the Monkey King” on YouTube<\/a>. If you\u2019re already an intermediate or advanced learner,<\/strong> not using subtitles will help improve your Chinese listening skills.<\/p>\n Pinyin:<\/strong> hu\u00e1i n\u00e1n zi chu\u00e1n q\u00ed<\/em><\/p>\n This Chinese cartoon may be\u00a0more appropriate for older children and adults,<\/strong> as there are some minor adult themes.<\/p>\n “The Legend of Huainanzi” follows the story of Hong Lie, a young hero who takes on the task of finding missing pieces of an occult book that could save the world from supernatural disasters.<\/p>\n The art style is very similar to anime<\/a>. The show is available on CCTV at the link above in Chinese, with simultaneous English and Chinese subtitles.<\/strong> All learners can benefit from watching this show, as long as they\u2019re comfortable with the adult themes.<\/p>\n Pinyin:<\/strong> xi\u01ceo q\u00ec \u00e9 b\u01ceo l\u00f9 l\u00f9<\/em><\/p>\n This cute, computer-animated show is the product of a collaboration between South Korean and Chinese production companies.<\/p>\n The show revolves around the fun adventures of a cute penguin named Pororo and his animal friends. Each episode ends in a practical or moral lesson.<\/strong><\/p>\n You will need an Oznoz subscription<\/a> ($9.99 a month) to watch “Pororo the Little Penguin” episodes. It’s available in Korean, Chinese, Japanese and English, plus subtitles.<\/strong><\/p>\n Pinyin:<\/strong> f<\/em>\u00fa w\u00e1 \u00e0o y\u00f9n m\u00e0n y\u00f3u j\u00ec<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n This oldie but goodie has been around since 2007, right when the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing was announced. The cartoon follows the adventures of the little humanoid creatures that served as the Olympic mascots, known as the Fuwa.<\/p>\n Episodes of “The Olympic Adventures of Fuwa” are available on YouTube with Chinese audio.<\/strong> High-resolution versions are hard to find online. However, for those traveling abroad, you can look for reruns of the show on China Beijing TV Station, NHK and Kaku TV.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re dead set on accessing higher-quality versions of this show where you’re at, you can always access those channels by purchasing a VPN.<\/p>\n Pinyin:<\/strong> xi\u01ceo l\u01d0 y\u00fa l\u00ec xi\u01cen j\u00ec<\/em><\/p>\n What\u2019s cuter than a cartoon about a little fish? (I mean, come on, “Finding Nemo”\u2014need I say more?)<\/p>\n “The Adventures of Little Carp” is based on an old Chinese folktale<\/a>. Bubbles, the little carp, must find the ancient Dragon King to save his grandmother and stop an evil snake from taking over the lake.<\/p>\n This series is simple enough and relatively slow-paced, so beginners may be able to understand some of it without subtitles. <\/strong>The show is available for streaming via CCTV with Chinese audio and subtitles. <\/strong>If you\u2019re traveling abroad, you can also enjoy reruns of “The Adventures of Little Carp” on CCTV-Children in China.<\/p>\n Pinyin:<\/strong> zh\u016b zh\u016b xi\u00e1<\/em><\/p>\n This computer-animated cartoon from China follows the story of GG Bond, a sassy pig with supernatural powers. Most of the episodes are comedies for children, though adult jokes do occasionally pop up.<\/p>\n Children and adults will definitely enjoy watching this one together. You can view episodes of “GG Bond” via the link above or the show\u2019s official YouTube channel<\/a> where\u00a0new episodes are broadcast live every week.<\/strong><\/p>\n You may not always have available subtitles for this Mandarin-language show, so intermediate and advanced learners<\/strong> would probably benefit the most from watching.<\/p>\n Pinyin:<\/strong> m\u00f3 d\u00e0o z\u01d4 sh\u012b<\/em><\/p>\n Also known as “Mo Dao Zu Shi” or “MDZS,” this anime-style cartoon from China may be better suited for older viewers,<\/strong> as it does contain some violent imagery.<\/p>\n This fantasy series takes place in an ambiguous time period in China in which humans are attempting to become immortal through magic\u2014and other means.<\/p>\n “Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation” is available at the link above with English subtitles. The dialogue is quite heavy, so intermediate learners may benefit the most<\/strong> from watching.<\/p>\n Here are some benefits of learning Mandarin with Chinese cartoons:<\/p>\n Does the idea of watching a full half-hour (or more) of a Chinese TV show intimidate you? That\u2019s a lot of Chinese to take in at once, especially for beginners! If you want to start small with cartoons, you can start by watching videos on FluentU<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n With FluentU, you can watch clips from Chinese cartoons and other media accompanied by learning tools such as interactive subtitles and vocabulary quizzes.\u00a0<\/p>\n FluentU<\/strong> takes authentic videos\u2014like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks\u2014and turns them into personalized language learning lessons.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n You can try FluentU for free for 2 weeks. Check out the website or download the iOS app<\/a> or Android app.<\/a><\/p>\r\n2. “Our Friend Remy Bear” (\u6211\u4eec\u7684\u670b\u53cb\u718a\u5c0f\u7c73)<\/a><\/h2>\n
3. “Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf” (\u559c\u7f8a\u7f8a\u4e0e\u7070\u592a\u72fc)<\/a><\/h2>\n
4. “Super Wings!” (\u8d85\u7ea7\u98de\u4fa0)<\/a><\/h2>\n
5. “Journey to the West: Legends of the Monkey King” (\u897f\u6e38\u8bb0)<\/a><\/h2>\n
6. “The Legend of Huainanzi” (\u6dee\u5357\u5b50\u4f20\u5947)<\/a><\/h2>\n
7. “Pororo the Little Penguin” (\u5c0f\u4f01\u9e45\u5b9d\u9732\u9732)<\/a><\/h2>\n
8. “The Olympic Adventures of Fuwa” (\u798f\u5a03\u5965\u8fd0\u6f2b\u6e38\u8bb0)<\/a><\/h2>\n
9. “The Adventures of Little Carp” (\u5c0f\u9ca4\u9c7c\u5386\u9669\u8bb0)<\/a><\/h2>\n
10. “GG Bond” (\u732a\u732a\u4fa0)<\/a><\/h2>\n
11. “Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation” (\u9b54\u9053\u7956\u5e08)<\/a><\/h2>\n
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