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Writing practice
Once Upon a Time: 从前 and 传说
Write a short folk tale of your own about a poor young man who sets off to find a magic helper. Open it the traditional way, tell the events in order and give it a good ending. Write 80–180 characters.
- Open with 从前 or 很久很久以前
- Mention a legend with 传说
- Tell events in order with 有一天, 后来 or 最后
- A sudden turn with 突然 near the end
Pick with a tap, a number key or Space. A Chinese keyboard on your device works in the box below too.
0 characters · aim for 80–180