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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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13:38

Lost and Found on the Great Wall: Liu's Historic Quest

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/07/23

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lost and Found on the Great Wall: Liu's Historic Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-23-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 夏日的长城，延绵不绝，宛如一条巨龙。En: The summer Changcheng, stretches endlessly, like a giant dragon.Zh: 天蓝如洗，几片白云点缀着夏日的晴空。En: The sky is as blue as if it were washed clean, with a few white clouds adorning the summer sky.Zh: 石阶古老，散发着历史的气息，绿色的藤蔓沿着墙壁攀爬，让长城更显生机。En: The ancient stone steps exude a

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13:17

From Lake Dreams to Latte Ambitions: A Journey Begins

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/07/22

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Lake Dreams to Latte Ambitions: A Journey Begins Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-22-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 微风轻轻地拂过西湖，荷花盛开，湖水轻轻拍打着岸边。En: The breeze gently brushed over West Lake, the lotus flowers were in full bloom, and the lake water softly patted against the shore.Zh: 微和朋友凌、江一起坐在湖边的长椅上，享受着夏日的美好时光。En: Wei sat on a bench by the lake with his friends Ling and Jiang, enjoying the

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13:26

Kites on the Great Wall: A Windy Adventure

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/07/21

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Kites on the Great Wall: A Windy Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-21-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在中国长城上，阳光灿烂，一片喧闹。En: On the Great Wall of China, the sun shone brightly, and the atmosphere was bustling with activity.Zh: 明、丽丽和杰三个人兴奋地站在墙上，手中紧握一只巨大的风筝。En: Ming, Lili, and Jie stood excitedly on the wall, holding a gigantic kite tightly in their hands.Zh:

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14:22

Weathering the Storm: A Community's Strength in Unity

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/07/20

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Weathering the Storm: A Community's Strength in Unity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-20-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 夏天的清晨，阳光洒在绿色的稻田上，空气中弥漫着清新的泥土气息。En: On a summer morning, sunlight spilled over the green fields of rice, and a fresh earthy scent filled the air.Zh: 这是一个安静而美好的早晨，李伟却满心忧虑。En: It was a quiet and beautiful morning, yet Li Wei was filled with worry.Zh: 他是这个农场的主人，一个勤奋而心思细腻的农民。En: He was

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14:56

Rekindling Bonds: A Qixi Festival Reunion on Shanghai...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/07/19

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Rekindling Bonds: A Qixi Festival Reunion on Shanghai Bund Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-19-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 梅站在上海外滩，雨滴轻轻地落在她的雨伞上。En: Mei stood on the Shanghai Bund, raindrops gently falling on her umbrella.Zh: 天空被灰色的云层笼罩着，黄浦江的水面泛起阵阵涟漪。En: The sky was shrouded in gray clouds, and ripples spread across the surface of the Huangpu River.Zh: 今天是七夕节，一个充满爱情与团聚的日子，En: Today was Qixi

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14:36

Unveiling Shadows: The Historian’s Hidden Manuscript...

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2025/07/18

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unveiling Shadows: The Historian’s Hidden Manuscript Breakthrough Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-18-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 地下室里，李伟坐在他那张布满灰尘的长桌前，聚精会神地阅读着一本古老的手稿。En: In the basement, Li Wei sat in front of his dust-covered long table, engrossed in reading an ancient manuscript.Zh: 夏天的阳光透过唯一的小窗射进来，照在他脑袋上，形成一个耀眼的光圈。En: The summer sunlight streamed through the only small window, shining on his

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14:57

Hope and Trust: A Heartwarming Orphanage Tale

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2025/07/17

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Hope and Trust: A Heartwarming Orphanage Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-17-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 夏天的阳光透过孤儿院的窗户洒在地板上，随着清风轻轻摇曳。En: The summer sunlight filtered through the windows of the orphanage, flickering gently with the breeze.Zh: 李梅坐在窗边，紧握手中的书。En: Li Mei sat by the window, tightly clutching the book in her hands.Zh: 这是她手术后休养的第三周。En: This was her third week of recuperation after

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12:12

Lotus Blossoms and Brush Strokes: Liwei's Artful Journey

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2025/07/16

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lotus Blossoms and Brush Strokes: Liwei's Artful Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-16-22-34-00-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个阳光明媚的夏天，丽伟、小美和陈明来到了颐和园。En: On a sunny summer day, Liwei, Xiaomei, and Chen Ming went to the Yiheyuan.Zh: 他们正为学校的艺术项目做准备。En: They were preparing for a school art project.Zh: 颐和园的花园很美丽，古老的建筑充满了灵感。En: The garden at Yiheyuan was beautiful, and the ancient buildings were full of

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13:37

Startup Dreams and Life Lessons: Mei's Journey to...

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2025/07/15

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Startup Dreams and Life Lessons: Mei's Journey to Balance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-15-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个炎热的夏日早晨，北京的一家创业孵化器里，忙碌的年轻人们似乎比外面的天气还要热情。En: On a hot summer morning, inside a startup incubator in Beijing, the busy young people seemed even more enthusiastic than the weather outside.Zh: 这里是创业的世界，电子产品的鸣响，键盘的声音无处不在。En: This is a world of entrepreneurship, where the sounds

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14:13

Unveiling Forgotten Secrets Along the Great Wall

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2025/07/14

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unveiling Forgotten Secrets Along the Great Wall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-14-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 盛夏的朝霞洒在万里长城之上，古老的城墙在阳光下显得更加威严。En: The summer's morning glow bathed the Wanli Changcheng (Great Wall), and in the sunlight, the ancient walls appeared even more majestic.Zh: 长城蜿蜒在绿色山岭之间，历史的重量在这里显得分外明显。En: The Changcheng wound its way through the green mountain ridges, and the weight of

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14:24

Love Blossoms at the Mountain Village Market

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/07/13

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Love Blossoms at the Mountain Village Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-13-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 山村集市在山间的晨光中焕发出勃勃生机。En: The mountain village market burst with vibrant life in the morning light of the mountains.Zh: 彩色的帐篷如花朵般盛开，空气中弥漫着香草和新鲜蔬菜的芬芳。En: Colorful tents bloomed like flowers, and the air was filled with the fragrance of herbs and fresh vegetables.Zh: 人们穿梭其间，为即将到来的七夕节添置各种食材。En:

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15:05

Thunder on the Wall: A Hidden Adventure Awaits

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/07/11

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Thunder on the Wall: A Hidden Adventure Awaits Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-11-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 长城上，天气骤变。En: On the Great Wall, the weather suddenly changed.Zh: 丽华是一个热爱历史的导游，她此刻正带领游客在长城上漫步。En: Li Hua is a tour guide who loves history, and at this moment, she is leading tourists on a walk along the Great Wall.Zh: 这是她多年来的职业，她对长城的每一块砖都了如指掌。En: This has been her profession for many

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15:48

Beyond the Canvas: Lian's Triumph at the Summer Art Show

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2025/07/10

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Beyond the Canvas: Lian's Triumph at the Summer Art Show Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-10-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 烈日当空的夏日下午，连和梅在一家咖啡烘焙店喝咖啡。En: On a scorching summer afternoon, Lian and Mei were drinking coffee at a coffee roasting shop.Zh: 咖啡店里空气中弥漫着浓郁的咖啡香气，墙上是裸露的砖墙，灯光柔和，吸引了许多年轻艺术家前来。En: The air inside the café was filled with the rich aroma of coffee, the walls were exposed brick, the

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13:15

Healing Heights: Rebuilding Family Bonds at Lushan

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/07/09

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Healing Heights: Rebuilding Family Bonds at Lushan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-09-22-34-00-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 明、李和云踏上了去庐山的旅程。En: Ming, Li and Yun embarked on a journey to Lushan.Zh: 在夏天，庐山山间的空气清新，云雾缭绕，四周绿树成荫。En: In summer, the air between the mountains of Lushan is fresh and surrounded by mist, with green trees offering shade all around.Zh: 这个静谧的地方是他们家庭的避世之所，也是修复多年来积累的误会和增进理解的机会。En: This

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14:26

A Breath of Inspiration: Art, Friendship, and Resilience

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/07/08

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A Breath of Inspiration: Art, Friendship, and Resilience Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-08-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 夏日的阳光洒满了上海外滩，江面上波光粼粼。En: The summer sun bathed Shanghai's Bund in light, with the river's surface sparkling brilliantly.Zh: 人群熙熙攘攘，花花绿绿的展位林立，这是夏季节庆的热闹景象。En: The crowd was bustling, and colorful booths stood in rows, displaying the lively scene of a summer festival.Zh:

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13:26

Blending Tradition and Tech: A Modern Qixi Festival...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/07/07

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Blending Tradition and Tech: A Modern Qixi Festival Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-07-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京的一个炎热夏日，天坛的樟树林间微风轻拂。En: On a hot summer day in Beijing, a gentle breeze rustled through the camphor trees of the Temple of Heaven.Zh: 连从一座高大的松树下走过，心中涌动着激动与期待。En: Lian walked under a tall pine tree, her heart filled with excitement and anticipation.Zh:

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13:40

Sunlit Verses: Courage and Creativity in Beijing's...

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2025/07/06

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Sunlit Verses: Courage and Creativity in Beijing's Teahouse Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-06-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京的一家热闹的茶馆里，人声鼎沸，空气中飘荡着浓郁的茶香。En: In a bustling chaguan in Beijing, the air buzzed with conversation and was filled with the rich aroma of tea.Zh: 这是个普通的夏日，但今天却有一件特别的事情正在进行——即兴诗歌比赛。En: It was an ordinary summer day, but something special was happening today—a spontaneous

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15:11

The Secret Beach Adventure: A Tale of Friendship and...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/07/05

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Secret Beach Adventure: A Tale of Friendship and Growth Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-05-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 盛夏，几片白云漂浮在碧蓝的天空中。En: In the heat of summer, a few white clouds floated in the azure sky.Zh: 在中国的亚龙湾，一座风景如画的海滨城市，阳光照耀着洁白的沙滩和碧绿色的海水。En: In Yalong Bay, a picturesque coastal city in China, the sunlight shimmered over the pristine beaches and the emerald seawater.Zh:

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12:38

Mystery of the Missing Porcelain: A Summer in Suzhou

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2025/07/04

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Mystery of the Missing Porcelain: A Summer in Suzhou Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-04-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 苏州的夏天是充满活力的。En: The summer in Suzhou is full of vitality.Zh: 莲花在阳光下绽放，运河边的人们欢声笑语。En: The lotus blossoms under the sunlight, and people by the canal are brimming with laughter.Zh: 这样一个美丽的城市，却有一桩神秘事件悄然发生。En: Yet, in such a beautiful city, a mysterious event quietly unfolded.Zh:

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12:55

The Duck Hat Surprise: A Tale of Friendship and Kindness

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2025/07/03

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Duck Hat Surprise: A Tale of Friendship and Kindness Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-03-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 李明是个幽默风趣的年轻人，他对小动物有着特别的喜爱。En: Li Ming is a humorous and charming young man with a special fondness for small animals.Zh: 他的宠物鸭“包子”就是他心中最好的伙伴。En: His pet duck, Baozi, is his best companion in his heart.Zh: 有一天，李明的朋友住院了，他正为朋友的情况而感到沮丧。En: One day, Li Ming's friend was

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