Best Mandarin Shows for Kids

Keeping kids engaged with Mandarin outside of class is easy with fun shows, cartoons, and story-based videos, perfect for children ages 3–7 to learn Chinese at home, build vocabulary, recognize tones, and enjoy cultural exposure.

🌟 1. 小狐狸中文 (Xiǎo Húlí Zhōngwén) – Little Fox Chinese

Available on: YouTube, littlefox.com
A collection of engaging, story-based animations that teach Mandarin through tales and songs. Each episode comes with subtitles and clear narration, making it perfect for children starting to recognize tones and sentence flow.

🩰 2. 莉娅恰恰 (Lìyà Qià Qià) – Lia Cha Cha

Available on: YouTube
A fun, colorful series about a curious little girl who loves dancing, singing, and learning about the world. Each episode weaves in simple Chinese words and everyday expressions kids can easily repeat and remember.

🐻 3. 熊出没 (Xióng Chū Mò) – Boonie Bears

Available on: YouTube, Netflix (some regions), iQIYI
This playful adventure follows two bears trying to protect their forest from a logger. It is great for learning action verbs, nature vocabulary, and expressive speech, and it’s genuinely funny for both kids and parents.

🐷 4. 小猪佩奇 (Xiǎo Zhū Pèiqí) – Peppa Pig (Mandarin version)

Available on: YouTube, iQIYI, Tencent Video
A classic favorite that helps kids pick up daily routines, family words, and emotions through repetition and humor. The Mandarin version keeps the same gentle pace as the English one, making it ideal for beginners.

🐐 5. 喜羊羊与灰太狼 (Xǐ Yáng Yáng yǔ Huī Tài Láng) – Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf

Available on: YouTube, iQIYI, MangoTV
A classic Chinese cartoon following the clever goats and their hilarious adventures with the wolf. Simple language, lots of repetition, and humorous situations help kids learn idioms, everyday vocabulary, and common expressions.

🐠 5. 海洋之歌 (Hǎiyáng zhī Gē) – Sea of Love (Mandarin version)

Available on: Netflix
An adorable ocean-themed series following sea creature friends on gentle adventures about friendship, kindness, and teamwork. With slow, clear Mandarin and visually engaging stories, it’s perfect for preschoolers and early learners.

🐧 6. 海角小企鹅 (Hǎijiǎo Xiǎo Qǐ’é) - Puffin Rock (Mandarin version)

Available on: Netflix
Follow Oona and her puffin friends as they explore their island home. This gentle, narrated series uses slow, clear Mandarin and is ideal for preschoolers to pick up vocabulary about animals, nature, and daily routines.

🎥 7. Animated Movies and Cartoons in Chinese (Netflix)

Did you know you can switch the audio and subtitles to Mandarin for many family favorites, including Cocomelon, Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, and Puffin Rock? Watching shows your child already knows in English in Mandarin is a great way to help them connect meaning and pick up new words naturally.

Watching shows in Mandarin helps kids stay curious and confident about the language while improving listening and pronunciation skills. A few minutes a day can make a big difference, turning screen time into meaningful learning.

For more Mandarin learning tips, kid-friendly resources, and personalized Chinese programs, book a lesson with M for Mandarin, where children learn Chinese through creativity, play, and everyday communication.