EP12 [儿童经典成语故事] [Story on Honesty & Wisdom] 掩耳盗铃 Covering One’s Ears While Stealing a Bell

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《掩耳盗铃》的成语故事告诉我们：欺骗自己，并不能改变事实。故事里的小偷想偷一口大钟，可是钟声太响了。于是他捂住自己的耳朵，以为只要自己听不见，别人也听不见。结果可想而知，他很快就被发现了。这个故事用幽默的方式提醒我们：逃避问题、假装不知道，并不能解决事情，反而会带来更大的麻烦。

The idiom story Covering One’s Ears While Stealing a Bell teaches us an important lesson about self-deception. In the story, a thief wanted to steal a big bell, but it rang loudly. Instead of finding a better solution, he covered his own ears, believing that if he couldn’t hear the sound, no one else could either. Of course, that wasn’t true and he was quickly caught.

This story reminds us that pretending a problem doesn’t exist won’t make it go away. Being honest, thinking clearly, and facing situations bravely are far wiser choices.

So little ones, when you’re faced with something difficult, remember: covering your ears won’t make the problem disappear. Let’s learn to think carefully, ask for help when needed, and make honest decisions.

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