wenyan-huaben

Rewrite modern Chinese text into chaptered wenyan-huaben storytelling style.

43|3|Updated Mar 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tzengyuxio/skills --skill wenyan-huaben
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Skill: wenyan-huaben
Source: https://github.com/tzengyuxio/skills/tree/main/wenyan-huaben
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tzengyuxio/skills --skill wenyan-huaben

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Rewrites modern Chinese text into Song-Ming-Qing vernacular storytelling style (話本小說體), emulating the storyteller's voice of 水滸傳, 三國演義, 紅樓夢, and 金瓶梅. Applies a 20-item checklist covering storyteller's frame, classical-vernacular code-switching, formulaic transitions, embedded poetry, and chapter-return structure. Works on markdown files or inline text. Triggers on "/wenyan-huaben", "話本體", "說書體", "水滸傳風格", "三國演義體", "章回小說", "vernacular fiction", "storyteller style".

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Supports transforming modern Chinese into a hybrid semi-classical narration with dialogue in vernacular; enforces 20-item pattern checklist across G, V, S, and R categories.
  • Works on Markdown input or inline text and outputs a translated, expanded narrative with storyteller framing, scene transitions, and chapter-like structure.
  • Use Case: convert a contemporary article or excerpt into a chapter-structured wenyan-huaben piece suitable for teahouse storytelling, with clear openings, transitions, and climactic endpoints.

Quick Start

Provide the modern Chinese text you want rewritten; the skill will return a wenyan-huaben styled text.

Frequently Asked Questions about wenyan-huaben

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert modern Chinese text into a classical vernacular storytelling style?

To convert modern Chinese text into a classical vernacular storytelling style, provide your inline text or Markdown file to trigger the wenyan-huaben transformation. The tool applies a 20-item pattern checklist to rewrite your prose into a teahouse storyteller voice with chapter-like structures, expanding the output length by approximately 120-150%.

What is the wenyan-huaben style for rewriting modern Chinese prose?

The wenyan-huaben style is a Song-Ming-Qing vernacular fiction storytelling format that emulates the narrative voice of classic novels like Water Margin and Dream of the Red Chamber. It transforms modern text using a hybrid semi-classical narration with vernacular dialogue, storyteller framing, scene transitions, and embedded poetry.

Does the wenyan-huaben transformation support Markdown file inputs?

Yes, the wenyan-huaben transformation supports both Markdown file inputs and inline text. It processes the provided modern Chinese content and outputs a translated, expanded narrative structured with clear chapter-like openings, formulaic transitions, and climactic endpoints suitable for storytelling.

How to rewrite a contemporary article into a chapter-structured storytelling format?

To rewrite a contemporary article into a chapter-structured storytelling format, input your modern Chinese text to apply the vernacular fiction style transfer. The process enforces G, V, S, and R style patterns, utilizing epithet usage and cues for cliff-hangers to produce a teahouse-ready narrative.

Can I use this tool to generate text with storyteller framing and cliff-hangers?

Yes, you can generate text with storyteller framing and cliff-hangers. The transformation applies a 20-item checklist that specifically incorporates storyteller framing, scene transitions, epithet usage, and cues for cliff-hangers to emulate a traditional teahouse storytelling voice.

What are the limitations of using a semi-classical style transfer for modern Chinese text?

The main limitation of using this semi-classical style transfer is that it expands the output length by approximately 120-150%, which may not suit strict length constraints. Additionally, the process enforces specific classical-vernacular code-switching and formulaic transitions that significantly alter the original text's structural formatting.