Another animal tries to catch the hare but only tears (cuts) off its tail. Since then it is short
| Areal ID | Tradition |
| 10.2.2.2 | Liaoning, Jilin and Heilongjiang Chinese; Manchuria Chinese (data not specified on particular provinces) |
| 10.2.2.5 | Jiangsu and Zhejang Chinese |
| 10.2.2.7 | Shaanxi Chinese |
| 9.2.1.1 | Mansi |