故
事

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The word "故事" is formed by combining the character "故", which means old or past, and "事", which means affair or event; together they create a compound where "故" modifies "事" to literally mean "past events", a meaning that has specialized to refer to a narrative or story.

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妈妈给我讲了一个故事。

Māma gěi wǒ jiǎngle yīgè gùshi.

Mom told me a story.

这个故事很有趣。

Zhège gùshi hěn yǒuqù.

This story is very interesting.

我每天睡前都读一个故事。

Wǒ měitiān shuì qián dōu dú yīgè gùshi.

I read a story every night before sleep.

他写的故事获得了文学奖。

Tā xiě de gùshi huòdéle wénxué jiǎng.

The story he wrote won a literary prize.

这个故事虽然简单，但蕴含深刻的人生哲理。

Zhège gùshi suīrán jiǎndān, dàn yùnhán shēnkè de rénshēng zhélǐ.

Although this story is simple, it contains profound life philosophy.

Word Definition - 故事

gù shi old practice; narrative; story; tale

Individual Character Details

故 gù
事 shì