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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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14:17

From Classroom Partners to Lifelong Friends: Li &...

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2025/11/04

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Classroom Partners to Lifelong Friends: Li & Xiao's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-04-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京的一所公立高中，秋天的晨光透过窗户洒在桌上，学生们穿着整齐的校服在走廊里走动。En: In a public high school in Beijing, the autumn morning light poured through the windows, illuminating the desks, while students dressed neatly in their uniforms moved about the corridors.Zh: 地上铺满了金色的落叶，校园里充满了青春的气息。En:

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13:21

Secrets Unveiled: A Scholar's Quest on Zhongqiu Jie

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2025/11/03

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Secrets Unveiled: A Scholar's Quest on Zhongqiu Jie Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-03-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 中秋节的清晨，古老的茶馆坐落在繁华的中世纪村庄中心。En: On the morning of the Zhongqiu Jie, an ancient teahouse was nestled in the heart of a bustling medieval village.Zh: 茶馆里飘散着茉莉花茶的香气，墙上挂着彩色的纸灯笼，木雕精美细致。En: The aroma of Molihua cha wafted through the teahouse, with colorful paper lanterns hanging on the

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13:32

Jewels and Bargains: A Medieval Market Adventure

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2025/11/03

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Jewels and Bargains: A Medieval Market Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-03-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个秋天的下午，李华走进了一家中世纪主题的餐厅。En: On an autumn afternoon, Li Hua walked into a medieval-themed restaurant.Zh: 推开厚重的木门，她感受到浓浓的历史氛围。En: Pushing open the heavy wooden door, she was enveloped by a rich historical atmosphere.Zh: 餐厅里，烛光摇曳，墙上挂满了色彩鲜艳的旗帜，服务生穿着古装，仿佛将人带回了古代的集市。En: Inside the

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14:07

Family Ties and Jade Heirlooms: A Chongyang Festival...

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2025/11/02

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Family Ties and Jade Heirlooms: A Chongyang Festival Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-02-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在上海的科学博物馆里，秋天的阳光穿透玻璃窗，洒在展厅的地板上。En: In the ke xue bo wu guan in Shanghai, the autumn sunlight penetrated the glass windows, casting light on the exhibition hall's floor.Zh: 各式各样的展柜中展示着中外的古代科技发明，吸引着孩子和游客们的目光。En: Various display cases showcased ancient technological inventions

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12:33

Science Spark: Xiaoli's Triumph in Teamwork and...

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2025/11/02

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Science Spark: Xiaoli's Triumph in Teamwork and Innovation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-02-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在金色的秋天，阳光透过科学博物馆的大玻璃窗洒在地板上，给人一种暖意。En: In the golden autumn, sunlight spilled onto the floor through the large glass windows of the Kexue Bowuguan (Science Museum), giving a sense of warmth.Zh: 小丽正在为新科学博览会筹备一个特别的展览。En: Xiaoli was preparing a special exhibition for the new

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13:32

A Vote for Hope: Li Hua's Courageous Autumn Journey

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2025/11/01

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A Vote for Hope: Li Hua's Courageous Autumn Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-01-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天的早晨，筛满了金黄色的阳光。En: On an autumn morning, the sunshine filtered in golden throughout.Zh: 落叶在风中轻轻地旋转，像是大自然在悄声地变换舞步。En: Leaves swirled gently in the wind, as if nature was silently changing its dance steps.Zh: 这一天是亡灵节，在一个挂满万寿菊和彩色剪纸的投票点，李华、伟和梅一同排队等待投票。En: This day was the Day of the

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12:31

Chasing Lanterns and Dreams: Li Wei's Journey of...

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2025/11/01

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Chasing Lanterns and Dreams: Li Wei's Journey of Self-Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-01-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 灯笼节的夜晚，市场上人头攒动，五光十色的灯笼把天空照得如同白昼。En: On the evening of the Lantern Festival, the market was crowded with people, and the colorful lanterns lit up the sky as if it were daylight.Zh: 李伟、张美和陈明漫步在热闹的人群中，空气中弥漫着甜甜的糖葫芦和烤鱿鱼的香气。En: Li Wei, Zhang Mei, and Chen Ming strolled through

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13:26

Gamble of Trust: A Mystical Night at the Poker Table

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2025/10/31

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Gamble of Trust: A Mystical Night at the Poker Table Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-31-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天的夜晚，灯火辉煌的赌场中，气氛紧张而神秘。En: On an autumn night, within the brightly lit duchang, the atmosphere was tense and mysterious.Zh: 一排排南瓜灯在黑暗中微微闪烁，秋季的落叶香味于空气中若隐若现。En: Rows of jack-o'-lanterns flickered faintly in the darkness, and the scent of autumn leaves lingered in the air.Zh:

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15:01

Night Market Sparks: A Tale of Unexpected Connection

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2025/10/31

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Night Market Sparks: A Tale of Unexpected Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-31-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 台北的夜市是一个让人流连忘返的地方。En: The Taipei night market is a place that leaves people longing to linger.Zh: 秋天的夜晚，空气中弥漫着淡淡的桂花香，五光十色的灯笼点缀着整条街道。En: On autumn nights, the air is filled with a faint scent of osmanthus flowers, and the dazzling lanterns adorn the entire street.Zh:

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14:29

Pumpkin Lanterns and Leadership: A Halloween Office...

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2025/10/30

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Pumpkin Lanterns and Leadership: A Halloween Office Drama Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-30-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 办公室的天花板上挂满了南瓜灯，幽灵贴纸贴在墙上，整个办公室被装饰得非常有节日气氛。En: The office ceiling was covered with nanguadeng (pumpkin lanterns) and ghost stickers adorned the walls, giving the entire office a festive atmosphere.Zh: 庄重的办公环境此刻被搞怪的气息笼罩，电脑的嗡嗡声和员工们的窃窃私语交织在一起。En: The solemn work environment was now

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14:31

From Rainfall to Triumph: Ming's Quest for Success

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2025/10/30

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Rainfall to Triumph: Ming's Quest for Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-30-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个阴沉的秋日早晨，明从窗外望去，细雨无声地拍打着玻璃。En: On a gloomy autumn morning, Ming gazed out the window as fine rain silently tapped against the glass.Zh: 今天是重阳节，公司休息了一天，En: Today was the Chongyang Festival, and the company had a day off.Zh: 然而有一个重要会议需要明参加，他已经准备了很久。En: However, there was an important

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13:54

Balancing Books and Boos: Li Wei's Autumn Epiphany

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2025/10/29

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Balancing Books and Boos: Li Wei's Autumn Epiphany Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-29-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京的一个现代化小区里，秋天的风夹杂着轻微的寒意，落叶在干净的街道上翩翩起舞。En: In a modern residential area in Beijing, the autumn wind carried a slight chill, and fallen leaves danced gracefully across the clean streets.Zh: 小区中间矗立着李伟的学校，那是一座典型的城市公立中学，四周是金黄的银杏树。En: In the center of the community stands Li Wei's

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13:46

Harvesting Friendship: A Mid-Autumn Festival Tale

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2025/10/29

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Harvesting Friendship: A Mid-Autumn Festival Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-29-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天到了，秋风轻轻地吹过，树叶在空中飘舞，瀑布般的金黄和火红装点着门禁社区的每一个角落。En: Autumn has arrived, the autumn breeze gently blowing through, leaves dancing in the air, with cascading gold and fiery red decorating every corner of the gated community.Zh: 梅和健住在这里。En: Mei and Jian live here.Zh: 他们是邻居。En: They are

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14:31

A Serendipitous Encounter at Beijing Airport: Courage...

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2025/10/28

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A Serendipitous Encounter at Beijing Airport: Courage & Hope Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-28-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 北京首都国际机场的大厅里，充满了行人的喧闹声。En: The hall of Beijing Capital International Airport was filled with the noise of travelers.Zh: 人们来来往往，欢声笑语的气氛中夹杂着月饼的香甜味。En: People came and went, and amidst the atmosphere of laughter and joy was the sweet aroma of mooncakes.Zh:

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14:37

Reunion Under the Moon: A Mid-Autumn Tale at Beijing...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/10/28

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Reunion Under the Moon: A Mid-Autumn Tale at Beijing Airport Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-28-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 北京首都国际机场熙熙攘攘，人声嘈杂，空气中弥漫着一种特别的节日气氛。En: Beijing Capital International Airport was bustling, the air filled with a particular festive ambiance.Zh: 今天是中秋节，李娟特意赶到这里，等待从国外回来的老朋友浩然。En: Today was the Mid-Autumn Festival, and Li Juan specifically rushed there to wait for her old

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12:56

Unearthing Secrets: A Mid-Autumn Quest at Xi'an

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2025/10/27

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unearthing Secrets: A Mid-Autumn Quest at Xi'an Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-27-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天到了，西安的天有些凉爽，En: Autumn has arrived, and the weather in Xi'an is somewhat cool.Zh: 树叶纷纷扬扬地飘落在兵马俑的遗址上。En: Leaves are gently falling on the Terracotta Warriors site.Zh: 四周已挂起了璀璨的灯笼，大家都在为中秋节做准备，En: Colorful lanterns are hung all around, and everyone is preparing for the Mid-Autumn

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13:56

Secrets of the Forbidden City: A Mid-Autumn Adventure

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2025/10/27

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Secrets of the Forbidden City: A Mid-Autumn Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-27-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 明秋的京都，空气凉爽中夹带着桂花的幽香。En: In the autumn of jingdu, the air is cool, mixed with the faint fragrance of osmanthus flowers.Zh: 紫禁城，金瓦红墙，在秋日的阳光下熠熠生辉。En: The Forbidden City, with its golden tiles and red walls, glows brilliantly under the autumn sunshine.Zh:

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15:13

Li Ming's Leap: An Artistic Triumph Fueled by Friendship

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2025/10/26

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Li Ming's Leap: An Artistic Triumph Fueled by Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-26-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天的微风轻轻吹过《自由职业者之家》咖啡馆的窗户，献上一阵阵树叶的沙沙声。En: The autumn breeze gently blew through the windows of the Zìyóu Zhíyèzhě Zhī Jiā café, bringing with it the rustling sound of leaves.Zh: 李明坐在咖啡馆里，手边摆着一杯热咖啡，屏幕上有她正在准备的演讲。En: Li Ming sat inside the café, with a cup of hot coffee beside her

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14:48

Harmony in Design: A Tale of Creative Collaboration

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/10/26

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Harmony in Design: A Tale of Creative Collaboration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-26-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个满是阳光的秋天早晨，远山的黄色树叶在微风中摇曳着。En: On a sunny autumn morning, the yellow leaves on the distant mountains swayed in the gentle breeze.Zh: 在猎户座街上，有一间温馨的家庭工作室。En: On Liehuozuo Street, there was a cozy family studio.Zh: 这里是Lian、Zhi和Mei共同工作的地方，En: This is where Lian(Lian), Zhi(Zhi), and

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12:14

Moonlit Triumph: Mei's Mid-Autumn Cultural Journey

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/10/25

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Moonlit Triumph: Mei's Mid-Autumn Cultural Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-25-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天的午后，国家美术馆的大厅显得格外壮观。En: On an autumn afternoon, the hall of the Guojia Meishuguan (National Art Gallery) appeared especially magnificent.Zh: 大厅高高的天花板上挂着五光十色的灯笼，映衬着即将到来的中秋节。En: Colorful lanterns hung from its tall ceiling, reflecting the upcoming Zhongqiu Jie (Mid-Autumn

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