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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese

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Are you ready to supercharge your Mandarin Chinese listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you.Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That"s why each episode of our podcast features a story in Mandarin Chinese, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Mandarin Chinese and English.This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a

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13:54

Journey to the Oasis: Enlightenment Beneath the Dunes

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2026/01/21

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Journey to the Oasis: Enlightenment Beneath the Dunes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-01-21-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在无尽的沙丘下，天空纯净得仿佛让人感受到一种超越时空的世界。En: Beneath the endless dunes, the sky was so pure that it seemed to evoke a world beyond time and space.Zh: 在塔克拉玛干沙漠的深处，紫涵一步一步地走着，汗水顺着脸颊流下。En: Deep within the Taklamakan Desert, Zihan walked step by step, sweat streaming down his cheeks.Zh:

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13:44

Ming's Winter: A Journey from Stress to Success

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2026/01/20

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Ming's Winter: A Journey from Stress to Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-01-20-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 冬天的早晨，明早早地走进学校。En: On a winter morning, Ming walked into school early.Zh: 他用力地裹紧自己的围巾，寒冷的风呼啸而过。En: He wrapped his scarf tightly around himself as the cold wind howled past.Zh: 学校的走廊上挂满了红色灯笼和新年的横幅，提醒着大家，春节快到了。En: The hallways of the school were adorned with red lanterns and New Year

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14:43

Rekindling Friendship: A Lantern Festival Reunion

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2026/01/20

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Rekindling Friendship: A Lantern Festival Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-01-20-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 小镇广场在冬日的傍晚，灯火通明，充满了节日的欢愉。En: On the town square in the winter evening, the lights were bright, filled with festive joy.Zh: 是春节期间，小镇每年都举行热闹的灯笼节。En: It was during the Chunjie period, and the town held its lively Lantern Festival every year.Zh: 各种颜色的灯笼挂在广场上方，随着微风轻轻摇曳。En: Lanterns of

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12:15

Finding Connection on the Great Wall: A New Year's...

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2026/01/19

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Connection on the Great Wall: A New Year's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-01-19-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 长城在冬天的天空下显得格外壮丽。En: The Great Wall of China appears particularly majestic under the winter sky.Zh: 雪轻轻地洒在古老的石墙上，四周飘荡着节日音乐和欢声笑语。En: Snow gently falls on the ancient stone walls, with festive music and laughter drifting through the surroundings.Zh: 红灯笼挂满了长城，空气中弥漫着冬天的清香。En: Red

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14:09

Snowstorm on the Wall: A Journey of Friendship and...

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2026/01/19

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Snowstorm on the Wall: A Journey of Friendship and Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-01-19-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 长城在冬天，有着磅礴的美。En: The Great Wall in winter has a majestic beauty.Zh: 白雪覆盖着古老的墙砖，天空灰暗，只有狂风时不时地呼啸着打破寂静。En: White snow covers the ancient bricks, the sky is gray, and only the howling wind occasionally breaks the silence.Zh: 梅、亮和伟三人站在长城的一处，望着远处似乎没有尽头的墙。En: Mei, Liang, and Wei

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13:57

Bright Sparks: Art and Technology Illuminate New...

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2026/01/18

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Bright Sparks: Art and Technology Illuminate New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-01-18-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 北京科技馆在冬日的太阳下闪闪发光，红色的灯笼和新年祝福的横幅装点着这个现代化的建筑，充满了喜庆的气息。En: The Beijing Science and Technology Museum gleams under the winter sun, adorned with red lanterns and banners of New Year blessings, imbuing this modern structure with a festive atmosphere.Zh:

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14:29

Finding Her Voice: A Winter Journey at the National...

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2026/01/18

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Her Voice: A Winter Journey at the National Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-01-18-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在冬天的一个早晨，梅琳和金海跟随学校一起去中国国家博物馆参观。En: On a winter morning, Meilin and Jinhai went with their school to visit the China National Museum.Zh: 博物馆坐落在北京的中心，宏伟壮观，有着数不清的历史文物。En: The museum is located in the center of Beijing, majestic and spectacular, with countless historical

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12:12

Guiding Democracy: A Brother's First Vote in Taiwan

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2026/01/17

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Guiding Democracy: A Brother's First Vote in Taiwan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-01-17-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 台北的投票站，一片繁忙的景象。En: The voting station in Taipei was a scene of bustling activity.Zh: 冬天的寒风在外面轻轻吹拂，墙上挂着的公民骄傲横幅增加了一种庄重的气氛。En: The cold winter wind gently blew outside, and the citizen pride banners hanging on the walls added a solemn atmosphere.Zh: 美丽和双庆正走进这里。En: Meili and Shuangqing

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13:08

Lantern Lights and Family Bonds: A Night of...

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2026/01/17

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lantern Lights and Family Bonds: A Night of Reconciliation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-01-17-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在这寒冷的冬天，柳园的灯笼节如约而至。En: In this cold winter, the Liuyuan Lantern Festival arrived as expected.Zh: 柳园布满了五光十色的灯笼，灯光温暖地洒在石板路上，空气中弥漫着传统节日食品的香味，四周满是欢声笑语。En: Liuyuan was filled with colorful lanterns, the warm light spreading over the cobblestone streets, and the air was permeated

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13:47

Soulful Bargain: Lian's Quest for the Jade Dragon

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2026/01/16

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Soulful Bargain: Lian's Quest for the Jade Dragon Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-01-16-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在寒冷的冬夜，连走进了熙熙攘攘的夜市。En: On a cold winter night, Lian walked into the bustling night market.Zh: 红色的灯笼在头顶轻轻摇曳，温暖的光芒照亮了石板街道。En: Red lanterns gently swayed overhead, and their warm glow illuminated the cobblestone streets.Zh: 人群中充满了忙碌和期待，大家都为即将到来的春节准备着。En: The crowd was filled with

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14:38

High-Stakes Showdown: A Gambler's Quest for Family Honor

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2026/01/16

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: High-Stakes Showdown: A Gambler's Quest for Family Honor Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-01-16-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 澳门的冬天，虽没有北方那般寒冷，但微凉的海风依然能让人感受到季节的更迭。En: The winter in Macao, although not as cold as the north, still allows people to feel the change of seasons with the slightly cool sea breeze.Zh: 豪华赌场内，红灯笼和金灿灿的剪纸随处可见，为即将到来的春节增添了几分喜庆。En: Inside the luxurious casinos, red lanterns and golden

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14:13

Team Triumph: How Li Ming and Xiaolei Beat the Clock

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2026/01/15

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Team Triumph: How Li Ming and Xiaolei Beat the Clock Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-01-15-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在繁忙的冬季，临近春节的脚步如同雪花般匆匆而至，公司的办公室里充满了紧张的气氛。En: In the busy winter season, the approach of the Chunjie felt as swift as falling snow, and the office was filled with a tense atmosphere.Zh: 电脑嗡嗡作响，键盘声此起彼伏。En: The computers hummed, and the sound of keyboards was constant.Zh:

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14:14

From Tension to Triumph: A Team's Journey to Success

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2026/01/15

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Tension to Triumph: A Team's Journey to Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-01-15-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 忙碌的办公室里，玻璃墙闪烁着光芒，盆栽植物点缀其间，气氛中弥漫着春节将近的兴奋情绪。En: In the bustling office, the glass walls shimmered with light, and potted plants adorned the space, with an atmosphere filled with the excitement of the approaching Chunjie (Spring Festival).Zh: 在这样的背景下，梅琳、君和晓玉正埋头于一个重要的项目。En: Against

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14:37

The Snowflake Letters: Unveiling Artful Secrets in...

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2026/01/14

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Snowflake Letters: Unveiling Artful Secrets in Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-01-14-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京的一个寒冷冬夜，飞舞的雪花轻轻飘落，覆盖着整个居民小区。En: On a cold winter night in Beijing, fluttering snowflakes gently fell, covering the entire residential community.Zh: 这个小区安静而祥和，四周围着高大的围墙，像是一个独立的小世界。En: This neighborhood was quiet and peaceful, surrounded by tall walls like a self-contained

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14:04

Harmony in Tradition: A Modern Spring Festival Blend

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2026/01/14

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Harmony in Tradition: A Modern Spring Festival Blend Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-01-14-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 梅看着窗外的雪花，微笑着想到了春节的欢庆。En: Mei looked out at the snowflakes outside the window and smiled as she thought of the festive Spring Festival.Zh: 小区里安静祥和，偶尔有孩子的欢笑声传来。En: The community was peaceful and harmonious, with the occasional sound of children's laughter.Zh:

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13:04

Homeward Bound: Ming's Journey and the Gift of Kindness

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2026/01/13

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Homeward Bound: Ming's Journey and the Gift of Kindness Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-01-13-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 北京首都国际机场灯火辉煌，迎接即将到来的春节。En: Beijing Capital International Airport is brilliantly lit, welcoming the approaching Chinese New Year.Zh: 红色和金色的装饰遍布整个机场，浓浓的节日气氛扑面而来。En: Red and gold decorations are spread throughout the airport, engulfing everyone in a festive atmosphere.Zh:

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14:08

Snowy Delays and Heartwarming Decisions: A Journey Home

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2026/01/13

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Snowy Delays and Heartwarming Decisions: A Journey Home Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-01-13-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京首都国际机场，寒风吹拂着出口，外面雪花纷飞。En: At Beijing Capital International Airport, the cold wind swept through the exit, and snowflakes were fluttering outside.Zh: 旅客们在大厅里来来往往，有的拖着大包小包回家过年，有的不停地查看航班信息。En: Travelers were coming and going in the hall; some were towing large bags to go home

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12:57

Reviving Ancient Masterpieces: Tradition Meets...

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2026/01/12

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Reviving Ancient Masterpieces: Tradition Meets Innovation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-01-12-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 紫禁城里，冬天的早晨静谧而神秘。En: In the Zijincheng, the winter mornings are tranquil and mysterious.Zh: 大雪轻轻覆盖着红墙黄瓦，四周白茫茫一片。En: The heavy snow gently covers the red walls and yellow tiles, and the surroundings are all white.Zh: 院子里飘着古书卷的纸香和米糨糊的气味。En: In the courtyard, the scent of ancient

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15:20

Chasing Dreams on the Great Wall: A Winter Adventure

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2026/01/12

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Chasing Dreams on the Great Wall: A Winter Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-01-12-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 长城如一条巨龙，在寒冷的冬季，静静地卧在绵延不绝的山丘上。En: The Great Wall resembles a giant dragon, lying quietly on the endless hills during the cold winter.Zh: 空气中弥漫着春节将至的气息，学生们的笑声在空中回响。En: The air is filled with the scent of the approaching Spring Festival, and the laughter of students echoes through the

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13:26

From Deadlines to Dragon Dances: Mei's Festival...

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2026/01/11

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Deadlines to Dragon Dances: Mei's Festival Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-01-11-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 上海的冬天寒风刺骨，但这天的自由职业者之家咖啡馆里暖意融融。En: The winter in Shanghai is bone-chilling, but inside the Freelancer's Home Café, it was warm and cozy.Zh: 梅坐在靠窗的座位，面前是打开的笔记本电脑，咖啡的香气在空气中飘荡，衬托出她严肃的神情。En: Mei sat at the window seat with an open laptop in front of her, the aroma of coffee

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