🐑 A Shepherd’s Song – Chinese Poem for Kids《敕勒歌》by 北朝民歌 (Folk Song from Northern Dynasties) 🐎🌾

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🐑 A Shepherd’s Song – Chinese Poem for Kids
《敕勒歌》by 北朝民歌 (Folk Song from Northern Dynasties) 🐎🌾

Welcome to our adventurous and joyful Chinese learning channel!
Today we’ll listen to a bold and beautiful poem called “A Shepherd’s Song”, a famous folk song from ancient China’s Northern Dynasties.

This poem paints a grand picture of the grasslands — with the sky like a giant tent, the wind blowing gently, and cows and sheep grazing under the open sky. It helps children imagine the freedom and wonder of life on the plains. 🌬️🐄🐑

It’s a perfect way for little learners to grow their Mandarin vocabulary while exploring nature, animals, and culture.

📝 Poem (with Pinyin)

敕勒川，阴山下，
Chì lè chuān, Yīn Shān xià,
天似穹庐，笼盖四野。
Tiān sì qióng lú, lǒng gài sì yě.
天苍苍，野茫茫，
Tiān cāng cāng, yě máng máng,
风吹草低见牛羊。
Fēng chuī cǎo dī jiàn niú yáng.

📖 Line-by-Line Meaning in English (Child-friendly):

The Chilie River runs below the Yin Mountains,
🏔️🌾 → This peaceful grassland lies under tall mountains.

The sky is like a giant round tent,
⛺☁️ → It stretches far and wide, like a cozy sky cover!

The sky is vast and blue, the fields go on forever,
🌌🌿 → It feels like you could walk forever on the soft, grassy plains.

When the wind blows the grass low, you see cows and sheep!
🌬️🐂🐑 → Surprise! The animals were hiding in the grass all along!

🌟 This ancient poem helps children feel the joy of wide-open nature and teaches them to notice little surprises in the world — all through gentle Chinese words.

Perfect for kids aged 3–6 who love animals, fresh air, and peaceful places. 🌾💕

If your child enjoys soft winds, gentle animals, and wide skies — they’ll love A Shepherd’s Song!

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