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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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14:36

Harmony in the Halls: Balancing Art and Ambition

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/11/17

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Harmony in the Halls: Balancing Art and Ambition Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-17-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京的一个秋季傍晚，凉爽的微风轻拂着大学校园，道路两旁的树叶随风飘落。En: On a cool autumn evening in Beijing, a gentle breeze lightly brushed through the university campus, and the leaves along the roadside drifted with the wind.Zh: 该是准备期末考试的时间了。En: It was time to prepare for final exams.Zh: 在许多学生忙碌的宿舍中，有一个名叫莲的小房间。En:

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14:12

Li Ming's Single Day Revelation atop the Great Wall

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2025/11/16

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Li Ming's Single Day Revelation atop the Great Wall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-16-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天的长城在明亮的阳光下显得格外庄严。En: The Great Wall of China in the autumn sun appears especially majestic.Zh: 在红黄相间的树叶映衬下，长城的古老石砖如同一位历经沧桑的老者，见证着历史的变迁。En: Against the backdrop of red and yellow leaves, the ancient stones of the wall look like an elder who has weathered the ages, witnessing the

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13:40

Thrills of Autumn: Finding Warmth Beyond the Winter Coat

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2025/11/16

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Thrills of Autumn: Finding Warmth Beyond the Winter Coat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-16-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天的北京，空气中有微微的凉意，En: In the autumn of Beijing, there's a slight chill in the air.Zh: 王府井大街上灯笼高挂，庆祝刚过去的中秋节。En: Lanterns hang high on Wangfujing Street, celebrating the recently passed Mid-Autumn Festival.Zh: 人来人往，路边摊飘来糖炒栗子的香气。En: People come and go, and the aroma of roasted

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13:13

From Clown to Champion: Wei's Mooncake Triumph

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2025/11/15

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Clown to Champion: Wei's Mooncake Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-15-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 村子正沉浸在中秋节的欢乐中，月亮又大又圆。En: The village was immersed in the joy of the Zhongqiu Jie (Mid-Autumn Festival), and the moon was large and round.Zh: 彩灯挂满广场，空气中充满了月饼的香味。En: Colorful lanterns were hung all over the square, and the air was filled with the aroma of yuebing (mooncakes).Zh:

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13:08

Capturing Serendipity: A Photographer's Great Wall...

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2025/11/15

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Capturing Serendipity: A Photographer's Great Wall Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-15-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天的长城，美得令人心醉。En: The qiutian (autumn) Great Wall is stunningly beautiful.Zh: 金，作为一个热爱旅行的摄影师，想要在这时抓拍到一张完美的照片。En: Jin, a travel-loving photographer, wanted to capture a perfect photo at this time.Zh: 他和朋友李一起站在宏伟的长城之上。En: He stood atop the magnificent Great Wall with his friend

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15:55

Unveiling Leadership at the Great Wall: Lihua's Journey

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2025/11/14

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unveiling Leadership at the Great Wall: Lihua's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-14-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在深秋的一个凉爽早晨，寄宿学校的学生们准备用校车前往长城。En: On a cool morning in late autumn, the students of the boarding school were preparing to head to the Changcheng, the Great Wall, by school bus.Zh: 一阵金色的阳光洒在山峦之间，翠绿的树叶开始变成橙色和红色。En: A golden sunshine spread across the mountains, and the green leaves

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15:28

From Pumpkin Prank to Thanksgiving: A Dorm's...

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2025/11/14

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Pumpkin Prank to Thanksgiving: A Dorm's Unexpected Joy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-14-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 踢踏长廊里，凉爽的秋风轻轻拂过，让落叶在古老的寄宿学校的院子里翩翩起舞。En: In the long corridor, the cool autumn breeze gently swept through, setting the fallen leaves dancing in the courtyard of the ancient boarding school.Zh: 梁是个活泼的男孩，总爱搞恶作剧。En: Liang was a lively boy, always fond of playing pranks.Zh:

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14:05

Lanterns of Love: Connections Forged in Fenghuang

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2025/11/13

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lanterns of Love: Connections Forged in Fenghuang Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-13-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个清凉的秋天，湘西凤凰古城的天空被五彩缤纷的纸灯笼点亮，正值重阳节的喜庆日子。En: On a cool autumn day, the sky over the ancient town of Fenghuang in Xiangxi, was lit up with colorful paper lanterns, celebrating the joyous occasion of the Chongyang Festival.Zh: 古镇的小巷里，一位年轻的历史学者，名叫梁，正漫步走在石板路上。En: In the alleys of the old

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13:23

Breaking Barriers: A Journey to the Heart of Culture

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2025/11/13

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Breaking Barriers: A Journey to the Heart of Culture Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-13-08-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天的喜马拉雅山村，美丽而宁静。En: In the autumn, the village in the Himalaya mountains is beautiful and tranquil.Zh: 连和佳正沿着蜿蜒的小径走进这个村庄。En: Lian and Jia walk along the winding path into this village.Zh: 村庄在雪山之间，空气清新，树叶五彩斑斓。En: Nestled among the snow-capped mountains, the air is fresh, and the

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13:31

From Lonely Wanderer to Beijing's Warm Embrace

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2025/11/12

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Lonely Wanderer to Beijing's Warm Embrace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-12-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 北京的秋天，空气中飘着清新的桂花香，街头巷尾都洋溢着丰收的喜悦。En: In the autumn of Beijing, the air is filled with the fresh scent of osmanthus, and the streets and alleys are bursting with the joy of the harvest.Zh: 在城市的中心，一个热闹非凡的市场挤满了人群，色彩斑斓的摊位犹如美丽的画卷。En: In the heart of the city, a bustling market is crowded with

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15:13

Embracing Change: A Family's Tea Tradition Reimagined

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2025/11/12

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Embracing Change: A Family's Tea Tradition Reimagined Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-12-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个古老的村庄，秋风轻轻吹过，染红了村口那棵高大的枫树。En: In an ancient village, the autumn breeze gently blew through, dyeing the tall maple tree at the village entrance red.Zh: 李家的茶馆坐落在村子中央，门前挂着“百善茶馆”的牌匾。En: The Li family tea house was located in the center of the village, with a sign reading "Baishan

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13:28

Finding Connection Beyond the Great Wall on Singles' Day

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2025/11/11

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Connection Beyond the Great Wall on Singles' Day Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-11-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 金秋时节，长城在绚丽的红橙金色树叶衬托下蜿蜒盘绕。En: In the golden autumn season, the Great Wall winds its way through a backdrop of magnificent red, orange, and golden leaves.Zh: 今天是一个阳光明媚的秋天，正好是光棍节。En: Today is a sunny autumn day, just right for Singles' Day.Zh: 梅是一名活泼的导游，她正在带领一群游客参观长城。En: Mei is a

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13:30

Fog, Friends, and the Hidden Orchid: A Tale of Discovery

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/11/11

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Fog, Friends, and the Hidden Orchid: A Tale of Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-11-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 雾气笼罩下的沼泽似乎隐匿着无尽的秘密，空气中弥漫着泥土和淡淡甜味的香气。En: The swamp shrouded in mist seemed to hide endless secrets, and the air was filled with the scent of earth and a faint sweetness.Zh: 青翠的植被和蓬松的地衣在雾中朦胧不清，让整个沼泽显得既神秘又美丽。En: The lush vegetation and fluffy lichens appeared vague in the fog,

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12:49

Blending Tradition and Innovation: A Unique Tea...

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2025/11/10

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Blending Tradition and Innovation: A Unique Tea Ceremony at Xihu Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-10-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个金黄色的秋天，杭州的西湖边微风轻拂，鸟鸣声声，红黄的叶子点缀着湖面。En: In a golden autumn, by the shore of Xihu in Hangzhou, a gentle breeze blows, birdcalls echo, and red and yellow leaves adorn the surface of the lake.Zh: 李伟是一位专注的茶艺师，珍视茶道的传承。En: Li Wei is a dedicated tea master who cherishes the

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14:41

Autumn's Brush and Lens: A Creative Romance at West Lake

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2025/11/10

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Autumn's Brush and Lens: A Creative Romance at West Lake Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-10-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 莲站在西湖边上，轻轻按下快门，她的相机记录下秋天的美丽色彩。En: Lian stood by West Lake, gently pressing the shutter, her camera capturing the beautiful colors of autumn.Zh: 空气中飘着桂花香，让她感到宁静和满足。En: The air was filled with the scent of osmanthus, which made her feel peaceful and content.Zh: 她爱自然，也爱拍摄自然。En:

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14:45

A Journey Through Time: Finding Inspiration in the...

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2025/11/09

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A Journey Through Time: Finding Inspiration in the Forbidden City Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-09-23-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天的阳光洒在北京的紫禁城，金灿灿的光辉笼罩着整个皇家宫殿。En: The autumn sunshine bathed Beijing's Forbidden City, casting a golden glow over the entire royal palace.Zh: 今天，学校组织了一次特别的秋季郊游，带领学生们走进这座饱含历史的古建筑。En: Today, the school organized a special autumn outing, leading students into this

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12:19

Finding Solitude: A Student's Journey at the Great Wall

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2025/11/09

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Solitude: A Student's Journey at the Great Wall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-09-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天，长城在阳光下闪烁着金色的光辉。En: In the autumn, the Great Wall of China glimmered with a golden sheen under the sunlight.Zh: 一群学生们兴奋地在这古老的长城上来回穿梭。En: A group of students excitedly wandered back and forth on this ancient wall.Zh: 李伟、陈和君是这次学校秋季旅行中的一员。En: Li Wei and Chen Hejun were part of

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16:11

Underground Quest: Unraveling the Secrets of a Hidden...

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2025/11/08

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Underground Quest: Unraveling the Secrets of a Hidden Mall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-08-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在距离地表遥远的地下，嘉豪和丽玲漫步在幽暗的购物中心。En: Far beneath the earth's surface, Jiahao and Liling strolled through a dimly lit shopping mall.Zh: 四周的墙壁上还有着过去时代的广告，在昏暗的灯光下显得模糊不清。En: The walls around them were still adorned with advertisements from a bygone era, appearing obscured under the

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13:55

Journey to Rediscover Hope in the Forbidden City's Heart

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2025/11/08

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Journey to Rediscover Hope in the Forbidden City's Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-08-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 紫禁城的秋天被一层薄暮笼罩。En: The Zǐjìnchéng, known as the Forbidden City, was shrouded in a layer of twilight during autumn.Zh: 枯黄的落叶在古老的石径上窃窃私语。En: Withered yellow leaves whispered on the ancient stone paths.Zh: 恢弘的宫墙虽已残破，却仍然散发出昔日的庄严。En: Although the magnificent palace walls were broken,

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14:40

Unexpected Adventure: Li Mei's Climb to Self-Discovery

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2025/11/07

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unexpected Adventure: Li Mei's Climb to Self-Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-07-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 李梅站在风景如画的阳朔月亮山脚下，微风轻拂，她满怀期待地环顾四周。En: Li Mei stood at the foot of Yangshuo Moon Hill, surrounded by picturesque scenery.Zh: 秋天的杨树叶子变得五彩斑斓，空气中带着淡淡的桂花香。En: A gentle breeze brushed by as she eagerly looked around.Zh: 她的朋友陈和云在旁边讨论今天的计划。En: The leaves of the poplar trees in autumn had

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