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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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14:26

From Stage Fright to Standing Ovation: Liu Wei's...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/10/23

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Stage Fright to Standing Ovation: Liu Wei's Musical Leap Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-23-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天，金色的树叶在北京一所高中操场上翩翩起舞。En: In the autumn, golden leaves danced gracefully across the playground of a high school in Beijing.Zh: 中秋节刚刚过去，但学校的走廊里仍挂着纸灯笼，微风中飘荡着月饼的香气。En: The Mid-Autumn Festival had just passed, but paper lanterns still hung in the school corridors, and the

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13:42

From Chemical Chaos to Magic Show: A Festive Lab...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/10/23

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Chemical Chaos to Magic Show: A Festive Lab Surprise Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-23-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 教学楼里的化学实验室今天特别喧闹。En: The chemistry lab in the teaching building was particularly noisy today.Zh: 窗外，秋天的叶子在空中飘荡，给教室增添了一丝节日的气息。En: Outside the window, the autumn leaves drifted in the air, adding a touch of festive atmosphere to the classroom.Zh: 大家都在期待即将到来的中秋节，憧憬着圆月下的团聚和美食。En:

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12:51

Risk and Reward: A Scientific Showdown at the Great Wall

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/10/22

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Risk and Reward: A Scientific Showdown at the Great Wall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-22-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在长城脚下，隐藏着一个神秘的实验室。En: At the foot of the Great Wall, a mysterious laboratory is hidden.Zh: 金秋时节，黄叶遍地，而实验室内部却是历史与创新的交汇点。En: In the golden autumn season, with yellow leaves covering the ground, the inside of the laboratory is a convergence point of history and innovation.Zh:

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14:26

Moonlit Revelations: Secrets Unveiled in the Chinese...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/10/22

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Moonlit Revelations: Secrets Unveiled in the Chinese Mountains Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-22-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个深秋的夜晚，细雨淅沥，一层薄雾笼罩着群山。En: On a late autumn night, a light rain drizzled down, and a thin mist shrouded the mountains.Zh: 山路蜿蜒，三个人——裕明、丽芬和志浩，默默地沿着小径向目的地走去。En: The mountain road wound its way, as three people—Yuming, Lifen, and Zhihao—quietly walked along the path toward

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13:57

Savoring Success: Finding Strength in Self-Discovery

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/10/21

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Savoring Success: Finding Strength in Self-Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-21-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 微微的秋风轻轻拂过台北的街道，茶叶的香气弥漫在空气中。En: The gentle autumn breeze softly swept over the streets of Taipei, and the aroma of tea filled the air.Zh: 当过路的人们被这股香味吸引，许多人会走进一家名叫“香茗居”的茶店。En: Enticed by this fragrance, many people would step into a tea shop called "Xiang Ming Ju."Zh:

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13:54

Tea and Laughter: Li Wei's Festive Mid-Autumn Adventure

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/10/21

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Tea and Laughter: Li Wei's Festive Mid-Autumn Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-21-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 上海一间茶香四溢的茶馆里，李伟正在和他的同事们一起度过一个愉快的午后。En: In a tea house in Shanghai, filled with the aroma of tea, Li Wei is spending a pleasant afternoon with his colleagues.Zh: 这家茶馆装饰温馨，四处挂着五颜六色的灯笼，柜台上摆放着中秋节特有的月饼样品，En: This tea house is warmly decorated, with colorful lanterns hanging

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13:03

From Market Jitters to Majestic Presentations: Ming's...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/10/20

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Market Jitters to Majestic Presentations: Ming's Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-20-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 北京的西单市场，充满了秋天的气息，四周都是丰收的色彩和渐凉的空气。En: The Xidan market in Beijing is full of autumn vibes, surrounded by the colors of harvest and the gradually cooling air.Zh: 人群中，叫卖声不绝于耳，烤栗子的香味四处飘散。En: Among the crowd, the cries of vendors are unending, and the fragrance of roasted

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13:54

The Mystery Box: Unraveling Lost Mid-Autumn Traditions

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/10/20

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Mystery Box: Unraveling Lost Mid-Autumn Traditions Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-20-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个清爽的秋日早晨，明亮的集市中充满了喧闹的声音和热闹的气氛。En: On a crisp autumn morning, the bright market was filled with the sounds of bustling voices and a lively atmosphere.Zh: 集市上，悬挂的灯笼在秋阳下闪闪发光，每个摊位都在为即将到来的中秋节忙碌着。En: Lanterns hung in the market sparkled under the autumn sun, and each stall was busy

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13:30

Candlelit Bonds: A Rainy Mid-Autumn Festival Reunion

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/10/19

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Candlelit Bonds: A Rainy Mid-Autumn Festival Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-19-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 月光洒在小区的巷道上，柔和地照亮了悬挂着的纸灯笼。En: The moonlight spills over the alleyways of the community, softly illuminating the hanging paper lanterns.Zh: 仲秋节快到了，每家每户都在忙着准备庆祝活动。En: The Zhongqiu Jie (Mid-Autumn Festival) is approaching, and every household is busy preparing for the celebrations.Zh:

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13:34

Moonlit Bonds: A Family's Mid-Autumn Transformation

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/10/19

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Moonlit Bonds: A Family's Mid-Autumn Transformation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-19-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 居民区的傍晚，空气中弥漫着烘焙月饼的甜香。En: In the residential neighborhood at dusk, the air was filled with the sweet aroma of mooncakes being baked.Zh: 灯笼在秋风中轻轻摇曳，红色和金色的装饰为这一方天地增添了浓厚的节日氛围。En: Lanterns gently swayed in the autumn breeze, and the decorations of red and gold added a rich festive

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15:15

Dreams of the Huangpu: A Mid-Autumn Journey Begins

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/10/18

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Dreams of the Huangpu: A Mid-Autumn Journey Begins Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-18-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 黄浦江静静流淌，夜晚的外滩被五颜六色的灯笼装点得分外迷人。En: The Huangpu River flows quietly, and the The Bund at night is made particularly enchanting by colorful lanterns.Zh: 各个家庭在这里汇聚，上海的标志性天际线在背后闪闪发光，传统与现代在此交融。En: Families gather here, with Shanghai's iconic skyline glowing in the background, where

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15:08

Midnight Mysteries: A Shanghai Adventure Under the...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/10/18

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Midnight Mysteries: A Shanghai Adventure Under the Full Moon Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-18-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 傍晚时分，繁华的上海外滩灯火辉煌。En: As evening fell, Shanghai’s bustling The Bund was brilliantly illuminated.Zh: 各式彩灯照亮了大街小巷，空气中弥漫着月饼的香气。En: Various colored lights brightened the streets and alleys, and the fragrance of mooncakes filled the air.Zh: 这是中秋节的夜晚，月光静静洒在黄浦江面上，水波粼粼。En: It was

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13:27

Unfolding Memories at the Night Market: A Priceless...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/10/17

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unfolding Memories at the Night Market: A Priceless Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-17-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 夜市在秋天的晚上显得特别热闹。En: The night market is especially lively on an autumn evening.Zh: 为了庆祝中秋节，摊位在串灯的照耀下闪烁，空气中弥漫着街头小吃的香味，热闹的人群欢声笑语。En: To celebrate the Zhongqiu Jie, the stalls glimmer under the glow of string lights, and the air is filled with the aroma of street food,

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14:08

From Shattered Heirlooms to Illuminating Futures

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/10/17

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Shattered Heirlooms to Illuminating Futures Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-17-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 灯笼节的夜晚，繁星闪烁，秋风轻拂。En: On the night of the Denglongjie (Lantern Festival), the stars twinkled, and the autumn breeze gently brushed by.Zh: 灯笼的光辉洒在大地上，空气中弥漫着月饼的香甜。En: The glow of the lanterns spread across the earth, and the air was filled with the sweet scent of mooncakes.Zh:

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14:09

Unveiling Family Secrets at Beijing's Temple of Heaven

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/10/16

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unveiling Family Secrets at Beijing's Temple of Heaven Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-16-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天的北京，天坛在中秋节的灯笼下显得格外辉煌。En: In the autumn of Beijing, the Temple of Heaven appeared particularly magnificent under the lanterns of the Mid-Autumn Festival.Zh: 莲、明和夏三人一起走进节日的人群，空气中是月饼的香甜和石雕注入的历史气息。En: Lian, Ming, and Xia walked into the festival crowd together, the air filled with

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14:01

Lost & Found: A Mid-Autumn Tale of Friendship and Hope

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/10/16

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lost & Found: A Mid-Autumn Tale of Friendship and Hope Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-16-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天的一个下午，上海的天空微微阴着。En: One autumn afternoon, the sky over Shanghai was slightly overcast.Zh: 街道上挂满了灯笼，空气中弥漫着月饼的香气。En: Lanterns hung all over the streets, and the air was filled with the fragrance of mooncakes.Zh: 中秋节的气氛无处不在，然而丽芬却没有心思欣赏。En: The atmosphere of the Mid-Autumn

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15:32

Unraveling the Mysteries of Jiuzhaigou's Enchanted Past

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/10/15

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unraveling the Mysteries of Jiuzhaigou's Enchanted Past Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-15-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个色彩斑斓的秋天，玉航来到九寨沟国家公园。En: In a colorful autumn, Yuhang arrived at Jiuzhaigou National Park.Zh: 他被这里的景色深深吸引。En: He was deeply captivated by the scenery here.Zh: 湖水碧蓝如宝石，瀑布从山间飞泻而下，森林披上了金黄色的外衣。En: The lake water was as blue as a gemstone, waterfalls cascading down from the

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13:46

Autumn Reunion on the Changcheng: A Journey to...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/10/15

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Autumn Reunion on the Changcheng: A Journey to Reconciliation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-15-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个金色的秋天早晨，阳光柔和地洒在长城上。En: On a golden autumn morning, the gentle sunlight was softly spilling over the Changcheng.Zh: 树叶在微风中轻轻摇曳，满山的五彩缤纷似乎在为重阳节庆祝。En: Leaves were swaying gently in the breeze, and the vibrant colors covering the mountains seemed to be celebrating the

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13:31

A Lantern's Glow: Finding Home in Lijiang's Autumn...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/10/14

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A Lantern's Glow: Finding Home in Lijiang's Autumn Nights Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-14-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天的丽江古城，空气中弥漫着桂花的香味。En: In the autumn of Lijiang Ancient Town, the air is filled with the scent of osmanthus flowers.Zh: 月圆夜，天上挂着一轮明月，照亮了石板路。En: On a full moon night, a bright moon hangs in the sky, illuminating the cobblestone streets.Zh: 古城的街道两旁挂满了色彩斑斓的灯笼，En: Colorful

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14:49

Secrets Under the Moon: A Forbidden City Adventure

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/10/14

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Secrets Under the Moon: A Forbidden City Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-14-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在中秋节的第一天，故宫的大门外，红色的灯笼高高挂起，点亮了这座古老的城市。En: On the first day of the Zhongqiujie Mid-Autumn Festival, outside the gates of the Gugong Forbidden City, red lanterns were hung high, illuminating the ancient city.Zh: 秋风轻轻吹拂，地上的落叶随风舞动。En: The autumn breeze gently blew, causing the fallen

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