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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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17:53

Notes of Spring: Unraveling a Time Capsule's Secret...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2026/04/07

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Notes of Spring: Unraveling a Time Capsule's Secret in Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-04-07-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 阳光明媚，天空湛蓝，正是北京春天最美好的时节。En: The sunshine is bright, and the sky is azure blue, marking the most beautiful season of spring in Beijing.Zh: 天坛公园的樱花正盛，微风中流淌着清新的花香。En: In Temple of Heaven Park, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and the gentle breeze carries the fresh

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15:30

Jersey Switcheroo: A Qingming Festival Fiasco

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2026/04/07

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Jersey Switcheroo: A Qingming Festival Fiasco Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-04-07-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 北京的一所公立高中，阳光洒在校园里。En: At a public high school in Beijing, sunlight spilled across the campus.Zh: 今天是特别的一天，校区正为即将到来的清明节做准备。En: Today was a special day as the school was preparing for the upcoming Qingming Festival.Zh: 校园里挂满了纸灯笼和菊花，微风轻轻拂过，空气中弥漫着春天花朵的香气。En: The campus was adorned with paper

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14:54

Kites Over the Great Wall: A Qingming Festival...

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2026/04/06

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Kites Over the Great Wall: A Qingming Festival Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-04-06-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 春天的阳光洒在长城上，整个世界仿佛被唤醒。En: The spring sunshine spilled over the Great Wall, as if the whole world had been awakened.Zh: 这是清明节的早晨，长城上方的天空中漂浮着无数只风筝。En: It was a Qingming Festival morning, and countless kites floated in the sky above the Great Wall.Zh: 魏是一位摄影师，他正在努力寻找一个完美的拍摄时刻。En:

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15:02

Crafting Connections: From Market Stalls to Festival...

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2026/04/06

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Crafting Connections: From Market Stalls to Festival Fame Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-04-06-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个阳光明媚的春日，村庄的集市广场热闹非凡。En: On a bright and sunny spring day, the village market square was bustling with activity.Zh: 人们熙熙攘攘，贩子们大声叫卖。En: People were milling about, and vendors were loudly hawking their goods.Zh: 空气里弥漫着春天花朵的芬芳。En: The air was filled with the fragrance of spring

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15:18

Sunlit Connections: A Spring Encounter in Shanghai

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2026/04/05

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Sunlit Connections: A Spring Encounter in Shanghai Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-04-05-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 春天的上海，万物复苏，阳光洒在大街小巷。En: In springtime Shanghai, everything comes back to life, and sunlight spills over the streets and alleys.Zh: 清明节的清晨，魏和成千上万的游客一同走进上海科技馆。En: On the morning of the Qingming Festival, Wei and thousands of tourists walked into the Shanghai Science and Technology

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15:02

Spring Reunion: Rekindling Ties at the Science Museum

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2026/04/05

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Spring Reunion: Rekindling Ties at the Science Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-04-05-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 梅站在科学博物馆的门前，心里充满了期待和不安。En: Mei stood in front of the science museum, her heart filled with both anticipation and unease.Zh: 春风轻轻地吹过，仿佛在催促她踏入博物馆。En: The spring breeze gently blew by, as if urging her to step into the museum.Zh: 今天是清明节，梅专程回来，希望能扫墓完之后，重新找到一种熟悉的归属感。En: Today was

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15:26

Xiaolongbao Quest: A Journey to Qingming Festival...

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2026/04/04

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Xiaolongbao Quest: A Journey to Qingming Festival Traditions Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-04-04-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 阳光明媚的春天，清明节的气氛弥漫在小镇的每一个角落。En: The sunny spring brings the atmosphere of the Qingming Festival to every corner of the small town.Zh: 慈云社区中心正忙着迎接人们前来投票。En: The Ciyun Community Center is busy welcoming people who come to vote.Zh: 这里的墙上挂满了彩色灯笼，显得热闹非凡。En: The walls here are

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13:29

Jiaozi Quest: A Day of Votes, Festivals, and...

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2026/04/04

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Jiaozi Quest: A Day of Votes, Festivals, and Surprising Joys Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-04-04-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 梅今天特别开心，她听说投票中心有免费的饺子。En: Mei was especially happy today because she heard there were free jiaozi at the voting center.Zh: 她一路小跑着来到投票中心，想象着热腾腾的饺子，眼睛都快冒出光来。En: She jogged all the way there, envisioning the steaming dumplings, her eyes practically sparkling.Zh: 投票中心很大，人很多。En:

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15:46

High-Stakes Spring Showdown: A Poker Game to Remember

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2026/04/03

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: High-Stakes Spring Showdown: A Poker Game to Remember Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-04-03-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 春天到了，整个城市充满了新生的气息。En: Spring has arrived, and the entire city is filled with the breath of new life.Zh: 清明节期间，许多人忙着扫墓，而在城市的一角，一个昏暗的房间里，三个人坐在一张桌子旁边，开始了一场紧张的扑克游戏。En: During Qingming Festival, many people are busy paying their respects at the cemetery, while in a corner of the city,

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15:26

Mei's Empowering Poker Journey & Self-Discovery

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2026/04/03

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Mei's Empowering Poker Journey & Self-Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-04-03-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 澳门的春天，微风轻轻拂过，人们忙碌在清明节时分。En: In the springtime of Aomen, a gentle breeze sweeps through as people busy themselves during Qingming Festival.Zh: 赌场之内，空气中弥漫着紧张与期待。En: Inside the casino, the air is thick with tension and anticipation.Zh: 牌桌上，梅坐在中心，她冷静而镇定，是众人瞩目的焦点。En: At the card table,

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16:09

From Crisis to Confidence: Xinyu's Rise in the...

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2026/04/02

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Crisis to Confidence: Xinyu's Rise in the Corporate World Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-04-02-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一座繁忙的摩天大楼里，有一个名叫欣雨的年轻员工。En: In a bustling skyscraper, there was a young employee named Xinyu.Zh: 今天是她在公司里一个重要的日子。En: Today was an important day for her at the company.Zh: 她身处20楼的办公室，透过玻璃墙能看到城市的繁忙景象，心里又紧张又期待。En: She was in her office on the 20th floor, where she could see

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14:43

Blossoms of Balance: Lian's Journey to Self-Care

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2026/04/02

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Blossoms of Balance: Lian's Journey to Self-Care Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-04-02-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 阳光透过大窗户，洒在办公桌上。En: The sunlight streamed through the big window, falling on the desk.Zh: 在这个春天，办公室里樱花盛开，给人一片美好的景象。En: In this spring, cherry blossoms in the office bloomed, presenting a beautiful scene.Zh: 莲是公司里最努力的员工，她总是加班加点，渴望在这次重要项目中崭露头角。En: Lian was the most diligent employee in

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16:33

Finding Tradition and Community at the Qingming Market

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2026/04/01

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Tradition and Community at the Qingming Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-04-01-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 梅住在一个安静的封闭社区里。En: Mei lives in a quiet, gated community.Zh: 春天的到来让樱花随风飘落，社区的小径上落满粉白相间的花瓣。En: The arrival of spring causes yinghua petals to drift in the wind, covering the community's paths with a mix of pink and white.Zh: 清明节快到了，这是梅一年中最忙碌的时刻之一。En: The Qingming Festival is

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16:02

Finding Heritage: A Qingming Festival Homecoming in...

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2026/04/01

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Heritage: A Qingming Festival Homecoming in Hangzhou Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-04-01-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 春天的阳光洒在杭州的这个安静的社区。En: The spring sunshine sprinkled over this quiet community in Hangzhou.Zh: 玉雯推开社区的大门，心中充满好奇和些许不安。En: Yuwen pushed open the community gate, her heart full of curiosity and a touch of unease.Zh: 她最近才回到杭州，感觉与这片土地的联系似乎有些疏远。En: She had only recently returned

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16:35

Chance Connections: Finding Meaning Amidst Shanghai's...

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2026/03/31

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Chance Connections: Finding Meaning Amidst Shanghai's Rush Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-03-31-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 上海浦东国际机场总是热闹非凡。En: Shanghai Pudong International Airport is always bustling.Zh: 人们在忙碌地奔波，广播声在上方回荡，眼前是匆匆而过的旅客和咖啡的飘香。En: People are busily rushing about, announcements echo above, and before the eyes are hurried travelers and the aroma of coffee.Zh:

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16:01

Lan's Quest: Tradition Meets Creativity in Ancient...

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2026/03/30

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lan's Quest: Tradition Meets Creativity in Ancient Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-03-30-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 繁忙的古老北京集市，此时充满了活力和喧闹声。En: The bustling ancient Beijing market was full of energy and noise at this moment.Zh: 市场里色彩斑斓，叫卖声此起彼伏。En: The market was colorful, and the cries of vendors rose one after another.Zh: 空气中弥漫着鲜花和新鲜蔬果的芬芳，这是春天来临的气息。En: The air was filled with the fragrance

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16:25

Crisis at the Great Wall: A Tale of Friendship &...

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2026/03/30

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Crisis at the Great Wall: A Tale of Friendship & Resilience Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-03-30-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 明亮的春天，阳光温暖地洒在万里长城的砖石上。En: In the bright spring, the sunlight warmly spills over the bricks of the Wanli Changcheng.Zh: 春风轻拂，花草也开始从沉睡中苏醒。En: The spring breeze gently caresses, and flowers and grass start to awaken from their slumber.Zh:

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16:17

A Qingming Comedy: Laughing with Ancestors and Friends

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2026/03/29

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A Qingming Comedy: Laughing with Ancestors and Friends Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-03-29-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 清明时节雨纷纷的早春，阳光透过一扇扇大窗洒在"自由之家"咖啡馆。En: During the early spring season of Qingming, the rain drizzles down as sunlight filters through the large windows of Ziyou Zhijia Café.Zh: 这是个奇妙的地方，四周墙上挂着当地艺术家们的怪趣画作，沙发椅和桌子错落摆放，好似艺术品展览厅。En: This is a wonderful place where quirky works by local

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16:14

Tradition Meets Modernity: A Journey Through the...

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2026/03/29

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Tradition Meets Modernity: A Journey Through the Freedom Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-03-29-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个阳光明媚的早晨，李玲和明走进了自由市场。En: On a bright sunny morning, Li Ling and Ming walked into the freedom market.Zh: 这个市场总是那么热闹，四处飘着小吃的香味，摊位上挂满了五颜六色的饰品、衣服、古董，还有现代的小玩意。En: This market was always lively, with the aroma of snacks wafting through the air, and stalls filled with

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13:57

Spring Secrets: An Art Historian's Quest in Blooming...

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2026/03/28

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Spring Secrets: An Art Historian's Quest in Blooming Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-03-28-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 北京的春天，温暖的阳光洒在国家美术馆的现代建筑上，樱花点缀着整个城市。En: In the spring of Beijing, warm sunlight shines on the modern architecture of the National Art Museum, and cherry blossoms adorn the entire city.Zh: 美术馆内，游客络绎不绝，空气中弥漫着木质和艺术作品的芳香。En: Inside the art museum, visitors come in an endless

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