Read-along in Chinese | Famous Mandarin Idiom Story for Kids | 貪心不足，蛇吞象
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Read-along in Chinese | Famous Mandarin Idiom Story for Kids | 貪心不足，蛇吞象
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About this listen
In this episode of ABC in the Middle, I’m sharing a powerful Chinese moral story I grew up with, now retold for my son—and for you.
This is a Mandarin language version of the story behind the idiom:
貪心不足，蛇吞象 (Greed knows no bounds—like a snake trying to swallow an elephant)
📖 What’s it about?
A boy goes on a journey to save his sick mother by retrieving a glowing pearl hidden inside a magical mountain serpent. But when greed clouds his judgment, the outcome turns tragic…
You'll learn and practice Chinese listening and speaking:
• Chinese storytelling with pinyin and English translation
• A vivid moral lesson about greed, promises, and self-restraint
• How this folk version reflects the deep meaning behind a classic idiom
Perfect for Mandarin learners, ABC families, and anyone curious about Chinese culture, values, and psychology.
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