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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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13:31

Secrets Under the Golden Glow: A Qixi Festival Mystery

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/08/24

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Secrets Under the Golden Glow: A Qixi Festival Mystery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-24-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 正午的阳光洒在紫禁城的红墙与金顶上，仿佛为这座古老的宫殿镀上了一层金辉。En: The midday sun cast its light on the red walls and golden roofs of the Zijincheng, as if gilding the ancient palace with a layer of golden glow.Zh: 今天是七夕节，许多游客慕名前来，不仅为了节日的喜庆气氛，更为了看到那件刚展出的珍贵文物。En: Today is the Qixi Festival, and many

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15:20

Whispers of the Past: A Stormy Quest for Lost Memories

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2025/08/23

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Whispers of the Past: A Stormy Quest for Lost Memories Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-23-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 天空阴沉，预示着一场暴风雨即将来临。En: The sky was overcast, hinting at an impending storm.Zh: 梁站在曾经的学校门前，思绪如这不稳定的天气一般混乱。En: Liang stood in front of his former school, his thoughts as tumultuous as the unstable weather.Zh: 多年前，这里充满了欢声笑语，如今却只剩下破碎的玻璃和倒塌的墙壁。En: Years ago, this place was filled with

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15:05

Souvenirs of Tradition: Discover Xiamen's Cultural...

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2025/08/22

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Souvenirs of Tradition: Discover Xiamen's Cultural Treasures Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-22-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 夏季的厦门海滩总是充满活力，金色的沙滩、熙熙攘攘的纪念品商店、混合着海洋和街头小吃的香气，让游客们流连忘返。En: The summer beaches of Xiamen are always full of life, with golden sands, bustling souvenir shops, and an aroma blending the sea and street snacks, enchanting visitors so much that they are reluctant to leave.Zh:

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13:28

Forging Unexpected Bonds: The Serenity of Forest...

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2025/08/21

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Forging Unexpected Bonds: The Serenity of Forest Friendships Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-21-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 夏天的一个早晨，阳光透过茂密的树梢，洒在森林的地面上。En: One summer morning, sunlight filtered through the dense treetops, sprinkling onto the forest floor.Zh: 小鸟在树上欢快地叫着，空气中弥漫着松树的气息。En: Birds chirped happily in the trees, and the air was filled with the scent of pine.Zh: 森林充满了生机，给人带来无限的活力与希望。En:

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14:04

Unveiling Secrets: Meilin and Jian's Desert Discovery

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2025/08/20

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unveiling Secrets: Meilin and Jian's Desert Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-20-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个阳光灿烂的夏日，梅琳和健站在塔克拉玛干沙漠的边缘。En: On a bright summer day, Meilin and Jian stood at the edge of the Taklamakan Desert.Zh: 他们所在的学校正在进行一趟历史探险考察。En: Their school was conducting a historical exploration field trip.Zh: 周围的沙丘在烈日下闪烁，空气中弥漫着热浪。En: The surrounding sand dunes shimmered under

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15:02

The Breath of Acceptance: Li Hua's Journey to...

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2025/08/19

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Breath of Acceptance: Li Hua's Journey to Imperfection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-19-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 烈日当空的下午，窗外的蝉声与教室里的窃窃私语交织成一片。En: On a scorching afternoon, the cicada sounds outside the window intertwined with the whispers in the classroom.Zh: 公立高中一年级的教室里，学生们围坐在桌旁，期待着一个重要的演示课。En: In the classroom of the first year of a public high school, students sat around the table,

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14:07

Lanterns and Love: A Qixi Night Market Tale

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2025/08/18

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lanterns and Love: A Qixi Night Market Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-18-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 上海的夜市在夏天特别热闹。En: The night market in Shanghai is especially lively in the summer.Zh: 灯笼高挂，光芒四射，空气里飘着牛肉串的香气和欢声笑语。En: Lanterns hang high, shining brightly, while the air is filled with the scent of beef skewers and joyful laughter.Zh: 在这个七夕节的晚上，年轻的摊主廉忙碌地在自己的摊位后面整理珠宝。En: On this Qixi Festival

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14:46

Unearthing Secrets: A Night of Discovery at Taibei...

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2025/08/17

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unearthing Secrets: A Night of Discovery at Taibei Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-17-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 台北的国家故宫博物院，在这个炎热的夏季充满了游客的脚步声。En: The Taibei National Palace Museum, during this scorching summer, was filled with the sound of visitors' footsteps.Zh: 高高的天花板，宽敞的展厅，到处摆放着精美的艺术品，讲述着千年的历史。En: High ceilings, spacious exhibition halls, and exquisite artworks everywhere told stories

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14:15

Liang's Market Adventure: Fresh Ingredients, Fresh...

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2025/08/16

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Liang's Market Adventure: Fresh Ingredients, Fresh Dreams Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-16-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 梁今天特别兴奋。En: Liang was particularly excited today.Zh: 他走进熙熙攘攘的市场，心里满是期待。En: As he walked into the bustling market, his heart was full of anticipation.Zh: 夏天的阳光洒在市场上，大家都在忙着采购新鲜的食材。En: The summer sun shone down on the market, and everyone was busy purchasing fresh ingredients.Zh:

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14:20

Pigeons and Poker: A Night of Luck and Reckoning in...

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2025/08/15

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Pigeons and Poker: A Night of Luck and Reckoning in Macau Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-15-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 澳门的夏夜，赌场里灯火辉煌，人声鼎沸。En: On a summer night in Macau, the casino was brilliantly lit, filled with the sounds of voices rising and falling.Zh: 人们聚集在桌旁，期待着一场命运的对决。En: People gathered around the tables, eagerly anticipating a showdown of fate.Zh: 魏玲座位对面是陈荣，面前是一堆崭新的筹码。En: Opposite

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15:40

Finding Light: A Project Manager's Unexpected Summer...

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2025/08/14

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Light: A Project Manager's Unexpected Summer Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-14-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 江伟是一个勤奋的项目经理，在一家大型公司里工作。En: Jiang Wei is a diligent project manager working at a large company.Zh: 夏天的办公室，空调嗡嗡作响，电脑屏幕的光在疲惫的眼睛上散开。En: In the summer office, the air conditioner hums, and the light from the computer screen spreads across her tired eyes.Zh:

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13:23

Finding Love and Inspiration: Mei's Photographic Journey

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2025/08/13

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Love and Inspiration: Mei's Photographic Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-13-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 梅喜欢摄影，她常常拿着相机到外面拍照。En: Mei loves photography, and she often takes her camera outside to take pictures.Zh: 但是，她总觉得自己的作品不够好。En: However, she always feels her work isn't good enough.Zh: 这是一个夏天的下午，阳光明媚。梅决定要去外滩寻找灵感。En: One sunny summer afternoon, Mei decided to go to the Bund to

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13:02

A Farewell in Beijing: Chasing Dreams Beyond Borders

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2025/08/12

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A Farewell in Beijing: Chasing Dreams Beyond Borders Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-12-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 北京首都国际机场的大厅里，行人匆匆。En: In the hall of Beijing Capital International Airport, travelers hurried about.Zh: 咖啡的香气在空气中飘荡，行李箱的滚轮在地板上轻轻划过。En: The aroma of coffee floated in the air, and the wheels of suitcases glided softly over the floor.Zh: 八月的阳光从窗户洒进来，给这繁忙的下午增添了一丝温暖的感觉。En: The August

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14:52

Unearthing Secrets: The Terracotta Warriors' Hidden...

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2025/08/11

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unearthing Secrets: The Terracotta Warriors' Hidden Stories Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-11-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 骄阳似火的夏日里，丽华和明在西安的兵马俑遗址，周围是一片繁忙的考古活动现场。En: On a scorching summer day, Lihua and Ming were at the Xi'an Terracotta Warriors site, surrounded by a bustling archaeological scene.Zh: 烈日将每一位陶俑的轮廓勾勒得更加清晰，像是历史的亡灵在守护着这片土地。En: The blazing sun outlined every terracotta warrior more

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15:15

Rekindling Bonds: Navigating Life's Crossroads in...

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2025/08/10

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Rekindling Bonds: Navigating Life's Crossroads in Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-10-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 北京的夏日，阳光透过《异类之家》咖啡馆的大窗，洒在每一张小桌上。En: In the summer in Beijing, sunlight streamed through the large windows of the Yileizhijia café, spilling onto every small table.Zh: 曾经的大学同学梅、健和丽玲在此重聚，时隔十年，他们终于再次相见。En: Former college classmates Mei, Jian, and Liling reunited here after ten

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12:55

Finding Family and Art: A Reunion at the Shanghai Art...

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2025/08/09

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Family and Art: A Reunion at the Shanghai Art Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-09-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 上海艺术博物馆的大厅中，参观者熙熙攘攘，墙上挂满了色彩斑斓的画作。En: In the atrium of the Shanghai Art Museum, visitors were bustling about, and the walls were adorned with vibrant paintings.Zh: 虽然外面是湿热的夏天，这里却是凉爽安逸的。En: While it was hot and humid outside in the summer, the inside was cool and peaceful.Zh:

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14:42

Jasmine Tea and Urban Dreamscapes: A Serendipitous...

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2025/08/08

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Jasmine Tea and Urban Dreamscapes: A Serendipitous Encounter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-08-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 麦琳推开茶店的玻璃门，温暖的空气和淡淡的茉莉花香扑面而来。En: Mailin pushed open the glass door of the tea shop, and a warm air mixed with a faint jasmine scent greeted her.Zh: 她找到了一处空桌，挨着大窗，透过窗户，她能看到外面高高的摩天大楼，那是浦东的标志。En: She found an empty table by a large window, through which she could see the tall

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13:53

Unlocking Secrets Beneath Xi'an: A Tale of Heritage...

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2025/08/06

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unlocking Secrets Beneath Xi'an: A Tale of Heritage and Invention Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-06-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 正值盛夏，西安古城墙下，一个不为人知的实验室悄然隐藏在岁月的尘埃中。En: At the peak of summer, beneath Xi'an's ancient city walls, an unknown laboratory quietly lay hidden in the dust of ages.Zh: 梅琳和哥哥峻，站在入口前，看着手中蓝图出神。En: Mei Lin and her brother Jun stood before the entrance, staring intently at the

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15:47

Unfolding Stories: Rediscovering Friendship in a Tea...

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2025/08/05

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unfolding Stories: Rediscovering Friendship in a Tea House Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-05-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 北京一家热闹的茶馆里，阳光透过竹帘洒在抛光的木桌上。En: In a bustling tea house in Beijing, sunlight filtered through bamboo blinds, casting patterns on polished wooden tables.Zh: 茶香在空气中弥漫，人声鼎沸。En: The fragrance of tea filled the air, and the chatter of voices was lively.Zh: 这里，尘世的喧嚣与茶馆里的宁静形成鲜明对比。En:

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15:10

Mystery of the Enchanted Lanterns: A Qixi Surprise...

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2025/08/04

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Mystery of the Enchanted Lanterns: A Qixi Surprise Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-04-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 成都的光明市场，大街小巷都挂满了五颜六色的灯笼和装饰。En: The Guangming Market in Chengdu is adorned with colorful lanterns and decorations strung across its streets and alleys.Zh: 空气中弥漫着炸鸡、烤串和其他各种美食的香味。En: The air is filled with the aroma of fried chicken, grilled skewers, and a variety of other

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