Definitions
- 1. children's fairy tales
Word relationships
Related words
3 items寓言
yù yán
fable
Both are story types, but 寓言 (fable) teaches a moral lesson while 童话 (fairy tale) is for children's imagination.
故事
gù shi
narrative; story; tale
故事 is a general story; 童话 specifically refers to children's fairy tales.
神话
shén huà
legend
神话 (myth) involves gods or supernatural beings, while 童话 (fairy tale) often features magic and happy endings.
Usage notes
Common mistakes
Do not confuse 童话 (fairy tale) with 寓言 (fable). 童话 focuses on fantasy and happy endings; 寓言 teaches a moral.
Example Sentences
1 shown妈妈每天晚上给孩子讲一个 童话 。
Mom tells the child a fairy tale every night.
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