故事 (gùshi) — how to say "story" in Chinese

Measure word: 个 gè

故事

Story

Character composition

past, old

matter, event

Radicals / Keys

Hook

#6 · jué · 1 strokes

Rap, tap

#66 · · 4 strokes

Examples

奶奶讲的故事总是那么有趣,我小时候很喜欢听。

The stories Grandma tells are always so interesting, I loved listening to them when I was a child.

妈妈给我讲了一个故事

My mother told me a story.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 故事 (gùshi) — story

[gùshi-] Goofy the dog tells a story 故事 at the park. 🌳 He dramatically narrates the 故 old tales and exciting 事 events of the past, capturing the audience's imagination. The kids sit around, eyes wide with wonder, as Goofy's entertaining 故事 transports them to a world of adventure and history.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "story" in Chinese?

"story" in Chinese is 故事 (gùshi).

What does 故事 mean in English?

故事 (gùshi) means "Story".

How is 故事 pronounced?

It is pronounced gùshi (written as gushi). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "story" in Chinese characters?

It is written 故事.

What HSK level is 故事?

故事 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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