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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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13:15

Moonlit Mystery: Unveiling Hangzhou's Legendary Teapot

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

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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13:31

Secrets Under the Golden Glow: A Qixi Festival Mystery

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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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