Read-along in Chinese | Famous Mandarin Idiom Story for Kids | 貪心不足，蛇吞象

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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