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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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13:06

Rekindling Old Friendships Under Shanghai's Moonlit...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/09/13

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Rekindling Old Friendships Under Shanghai's Moonlit Garden Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-13-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 晚上，玉兰灯笼在上海的豫园里闪烁着，映照着池塘里的锦鲤。En: In the evening, the yulan lanterns shimmered in Shanghai's Yuyuan Garden, illuminating the pond with koi fish.Zh: 这个夜晚，月亮格外明亮。En: The moon was particularly bright that night.Zh: 梅走在小路上，手心微微出汗，她即将见到久违的童年好友，健和亮。En: Mei walked along the path, her

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15:17

Amid the Tempest: A Mid-Autumn Shelter Saga

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2025/09/12

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Amid the Tempest: A Mid-Autumn Shelter Saga Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-12-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋风在地面上狂啸，雨水像泼，街道变成了河流。En: The autumn wind howled fiercely across the ground, rain poured like a torrent, and the streets turned into rivers.Zh: 在这样的风雨交加之夜，李明、陈伟、张华三人正蜷缩在一座地下掩体中。En: On this stormy night, Li Ming, Chen Wei, and Zhang Hua were huddled in an underground shelter.Zh:

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14:32

Bamboo Grove Reconciliation: Healing Old Wounds

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2025/09/11

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Bamboo Grove Reconciliation: Healing Old Wounds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-11-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在郁郁葱葱的竹林中，夏季的尾声悄然降临。En: In the lush zhulin, the end of summer arrives quietly.Zh: 阳光透过竹叶，洒下斑驳的光影，大地上弥漫着泥土和新鲜竹子的清香，一切显得格外宁静。En: Sunlight filters through the bamboo leaves, casting dappled shadows, and the earth is filled with the fresh scent of soil and bamboo.Zh: 小辉在竹林里漫步。En: Everything

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14:29

Rebuilding Bonds: A Mid-Autumn Reunion on the Great Wall

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2025/09/10

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Rebuilding Bonds: A Mid-Autumn Reunion on the Great Wall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-10-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 长城在秋天的色彩中绵延不绝，金色的阳光洒在古老的砖石上。En: The Great Wall stretched endlessly in the autumn colors, with golden sunlight spilling over the ancient bricks.Zh: 远处传来欢声笑语，这是来自附近村庄的中秋节庆祝声。En: From afar came sounds of laughter and joy, the celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival from nearby

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12:25

Rekindling Promises Under the Mid-Autumn Moon

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2025/09/09

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Rekindling Promises Under the Mid-Autumn Moon Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-09-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 明亮的圆月挂在天空，洒下银色的光辉。En: A bright full moon hung in the sky, casting a silvery glow.Zh: 湖面像一面镜子，倒映出红色和金色的树叶。En: The lake surface resembled a mirror, reflecting the red and golden leaves.Zh: 这里是月明湖公园，灯笼高挂，家家户户都在欢庆中秋节。En: This is Yueminghu Park, where lanterns hang high, and every household is

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12:58

From Duty to Delight: Mei's Night at the Lantern...

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2025/09/08

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Duty to Delight: Mei's Night at the Lantern Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-08-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在黄浦江旁，流光溢彩的外滩正准备迎接一年一度的中秋节。En: By the Huangpu River, the brilliantly illuminated Bund is getting ready to welcome the annual Mid-Autumn Festival.Zh: 五光十色的灯笼随着秋风微微摇摆，散发出温暖的光辉。En: The multicolored lanterns sway gently with the autumn breeze, radiating a warm glow.Zh:

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12:57

When Art and Nature Unite: A Creative Awakening at...

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2025/09/07

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: When Art and Nature Unite: A Creative Awakening at Huangshan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-07-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在秋天的一个凉爽早晨，黄山的山顶被金色的阳光洒满，空气中弥漫着桂花的香气。En: On a cool autumn morning, the summit of Huangshan was bathed in golden sunlight, and the air was filled with the scent of osmanthus flowers.Zh: 美丽的落叶铺满山间小路，似乎在欢迎前来探险的人们。En: Beautiful fallen leaves covered the mountain paths, seeming

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14:12

Finding Inspiration: Mei's Journey in the Heart of...

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2025/09/06

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Inspiration: Mei's Journey in the Heart of Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-06-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京的秋天，奥林匹克森林公园是一幅美丽的图画。En: In the autumn of Beijing, the Olympic Forest Park is like a beautiful painting.Zh: 树叶已变金黄，空气中流淌着桂花的香气。En: The leaves have turned golden, and the scent of osmanthus floats in the air.Zh: 这里是个适合沉思和放松的地方，尤其是在中秋节期间。En: This is a perfect place for

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11:34

Eternal Lanterns: A Tale of Tradition in Yuyuan Gardens

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2025/09/05

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Eternal Lanterns: A Tale of Tradition in Yuyuan Gardens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-05-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天的午后，阳光洒在上海的豫园。En: On an autumn afternoon, the sunlight poured over Shanghai’s Yuyuan Gardens.Zh: 人们聚集在这里，准备迎接中秋节。En: People gathered in this place, ready to welcome the Mid-Autumn Festival.Zh: 空气中弥漫着月饼的香味，五彩缤纷的灯笼在微风中轻轻晃动。En: The air was filled with the fragrance of mooncakes,

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13:17

Discovering Mid-Autumn Beauty: A Journey to Inspiration

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2025/09/04

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Discovering Mid-Autumn Beauty: A Journey to Inspiration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-04-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 嘉豪、梅玲和天舒三人在中秋节的清晨出发，去到张家界国家森林公园，准备开始他们的徒步旅行。En: Jiahao, Meiling, and Tianshu set off on the morning of the Mid-Autumn Festival to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, ready to start their hiking trip.Zh: 秋天的空气清新而凉爽，沉默的山林环绕着他们。En: The autumn air was fresh and cool, and the silent

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13:15

Moonlit Mystery: Unveiling Hangzhou's Legendary Teapot

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2025/09/03

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Moonlit Mystery: Unveiling Hangzhou's Legendary Teapot Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-03-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天的一个清晨，阳光透过薄雾洒在杭州乡村茶园的茶树上。En: One crisp autumn morning, the sunlight filtered through the thin fog and spilled over the tea trees in the countryside tea garden of Hangzhou.Zh: 每年的这个时候，空气中弥漫着一丝凉意，紧张而又愉快的准备工作正在展开。En: At this time of year, a slight chill lingered in the air, and

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13:27

Silent Guardians: A Temple's Hidden History Unveiled

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2025/09/02

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Silent Guardians: A Temple's Hidden History Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-02-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在向山寺的黄昏中，晚夏的暖风轻轻拂过庙宇庭院，月饼的香味随风飘散，引来孩童们的嬉闹与大人的笑语。En: In the dusk at Xiangshan Temple, the warm late summer breeze gently swept through the temple courtyard, carrying with it the aroma of mooncakes, which attracted the laughter of children and adults alike.Zh:

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14:12

Finding Home: Celebrating Zhongqiu Jie Away from Home

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2025/09/01

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Home: Celebrating Zhongqiu Jie Away from Home Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-01-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天的校园总有一种特别的感觉，枫叶飘飘，微冷的风轻轻拂过。En: The campus in autumn always has a special feeling, with fengye fluttering down and a slightly chilly breeze gently brushing by.Zh: 这是新学年的第一天，校园里充满了学生们的欢声笑语。En: It is the first day of the new academic year, and the campus is filled with the joyful

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14:29

Ghostly Tales on Xi'an's Ancient Walls: A Tour...

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2025/08/31

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Ghostly Tales on Xi'an's Ancient Walls: A Tour Guide's Chronicle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-31-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 初夏的一个清晨，阳光洒满了古老的西安城墙。En: One early summer morning, sunlight poured over the ancient Xi'an city walls.Zh: 空气中弥漫着炙热的气息，但这并未阻挡游客的热情。En: The air was filled with a scorching energy, but this didn't dampen the enthusiasm of the tourists.Zh: 李花站在城墙上，面对着她的游客团。En: Li Hua stood

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12:33

Starry Confessions: Finding Courage by the Lakeside

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2025/08/30

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Starry Confessions: Finding Courage by the Lakeside Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-30-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 夜幕降临，西湖边的一片静谧让人心生宁和。En: As night fell, the tranquility by Xihu made people feel peaceful.Zh: 湖水轻轻拍打岸边，偶尔有人轻声说话。En: The lake water gently lapped against the shore, and occasionally someone would speak softly.Zh: 这是个令人放松的晚上，适合与朋友一起仰望星空。En: It was a relaxing evening, perfect for

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15:08

A Canvas of Friendship: Bridging City and Countryside

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2025/08/29

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A Canvas of Friendship: Bridging City and Countryside Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-29-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 宁静的乡村，郁郁葱葱的田野环绕着一所古色古香的寄宿学校。En: In the tranquil countryside, lush fields surrounded a quaint, traditional boarding school.Zh: 远处，青山巍峨，空气中弥漫着秋天的清新。En: In the distance, green mountains towered, and the air was filled with the fresh scent of autumn.Zh: 玉明站在窗边，凝视着远方。En: Yuming stood

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12:16

Moonlit Quest: Finding Love and Legacy in Bamboo Shadows

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2025/08/28

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Moonlit Quest: Finding Love and Legacy in Bamboo Shadows Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-28-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 竹林中的月光朦胧，洒下斑驳的影子。En: The moonlight in the bamboo forest was hazy, casting dappled shadows.Zh: 中秋节快到了，梅、家豪和丽芬三人正走在四川的竹林中。En: The Zhongqiu Jie, or Mid-Autumn Festival, was approaching, and Mei, Jiahao, and Lifen were walking through a bamboo forest in Sichuan.Zh:

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14:01

Mei's Instinct: A Heartbeat Away from Family Harmony

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2025/08/27

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Mei's Instinct: A Heartbeat Away from Family Harmony Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-27-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 梅坐在厨房的长桌旁，耳边是外面孩子们的欢笑声和厨房里袅袅的饭香。En: Mei sat at the long table in the kitchen, the sounds of the children's laughter and the aroma of food wafting through from the kitchen.Zh: 家里热闹又温馨，是她们南半球夏天的标志之一。En: The home was lively and cozy, one of the hallmarks of their southern hemisphere

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14:20

From Nervous Silence to Applause: Li Wei's Qixi Triumph

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2025/08/26

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Nervous Silence to Applause: Li Wei's Qixi Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-26-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 夏天的阳光透过树叶，洒在白云观安静的庭院里。En: The summer sunlight filtered through the leaves, sprinkling onto the quiet courtyard of Baiyun Temple.Zh: 李伟坐在石凳上，手里拿着一本关于七夕节故事的小册子。En: Li Wei sat on a stone bench, holding a booklet about the story of the Qixi Festival in his hand.Zh: 他的心情有些紧张。En: He

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14:40

Mystical Reunion: Hearts Apiece at Huangshan's...

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2025/08/25

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Mystical Reunion: Hearts Apiece at Huangshan's Lantern Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-25-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 黄山在傍晚薄雾中显得格外神秘。En: Huangshan appears especially mysterious enveloped in the thin mist of evening.Zh: 满山苍翠的松树与古老的石阶交织出如画的风景。En: The lush pine trees blanket the mountain, interwoven with ancient stone steps, creating a picturesque scene.Zh:

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