HSK 1–7 Graded Mythology Stories with Pinyin & Audio
Choose an HSK level, reveal pinyin as you read, and listen to Mandarin with audio playback. Compare the graded version with the original edition where available.
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How MythLingua Helps You Learn Mandarin Faster
Interactive Chinese Mythology Knowledge Graph
Follow links between deities, creatures, places, and the stories they appear in. Bilingual profiles help you connect each myth to its classical sources.
One-Tap Word Lookup & FSRS Context Flashcards
Tap a word for its meaning and pronunciation, then save it with the sentence where you found it. FSRS schedules reviews based on how well you recall each card.
Featured Chinese Mythology Stories
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Pangu Creates the World 盘古开天辟地
Pangu awakens in the primordial chaos, separates heaven and earth with his hands and feet, and transforms his body into the natural world.
Nuwa Mends the Sky 女娲补天
When the sky collapses and floods and fires ravage the earth, Nuwa smelts five-colored stones to mend the heavens and sets giant turtle legs to support the four corners, saving humanity from destruction.
Jingwei Fills the Sea 精卫填海
Nuwa, the young daughter of Emperor Yandi, drowns in the Eastern Sea and transforms into a bird named Jingwei, tirelessly carrying pebbles and twigs from the mountains to fill the vast, merciless ocean.
Browse bilingual mythology profiles for sources such as the Shan Hai Jing and Huainanzi, or start Journey to the West chapter by chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MythLingua?
MythLingua is a bilingual Chinese learning platform that teaches Mandarin through Chinese mythology. Its graded readers combine Chinese text, pinyin, audio playback, and instant word lookup. An interactive mythology knowledge graph connects stories to their characters and classical sources, and FSRS flashcards help learners review vocabulary in context.
Which HSK levels does MythLingua support?
MythLingua supports HSK 1 through HSK 6 and the combined advanced HSK 7–9 band. Each story lists its available versions, so you can pick a level that fits your current reading ability. When an original edition is available, you can also read it alongside the graded versions.
Can I read Chinese mythology stories for free on MythLingua?
Yes. You can read stories marked free and use 3 free story passes to unlock 3 additional stories of your choice. Each pass applies to the whole story, including its available graded versions. A Pro subscription gives you access to the full story library.