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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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13:26

Summer Resilience: Adventure in Saving Lives at the...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/06/26

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Summer Resilience: Adventure in Saving Lives at the Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-06-26-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 阳光明媚的夏天，龙舟节的热闹气息弥漫在山间。En: On a sunny summer day, the lively atmosphere of the Dragon Boat Festival filled the mountains.Zh: 山脚下一片空地上，简易的野战医院拔地而起。En: At the foot of the mountain, a makeshift field hospital had sprung up.Zh: 美琳穿着护士服，忙碌地穿梭在白色帐篷中，心中既紧张又兴奋。En: Meilin was wearing

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14:06

Mysteries Melt Away: Wei & Lina's Historic Discovery

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2025/06/25

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Mysteries Melt Away: Wei & Lina's Historic Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-06-25-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 哈尔滨的冰雪大世界在夏天里依旧绚丽多彩。En: The Harbin Ice and Snow World remains vibrant and colorful even in the summer.Zh: 五光十色的灯光把一座座冰雕照得如梦似幻。En: The multicolored lights make the ice sculptures appear dreamlike and fantastic.Zh: 魏和琳娜漫步在这个奇妙的冰雪王国里。En: Wei and Lina strolled through this

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14:59

From Shy Sketches to Kindred Spirits: A Duanwu...

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2025/06/24

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Shy Sketches to Kindred Spirits: A Duanwu Festival Encounter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-06-24-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 明和小雨初次相遇是在一个热闹的茶楼。En: Ming and Xiaoyu first met in a bustling tea house.Zh: 那天是端午节，天气温暖，空气中飘散着粽叶的香气。En: It was Duanwu Festival, the weather was warm, and the air was filled with the fragrance of bamboo leaves.Zh: 茶楼坐落在一个古色古香的竹林里，传统与现代的设计在此交融，显得格外雅致。En: The tea house

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17:01

The Jade Quest: Friendship and Redemption atop Huangshan

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2025/06/23

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Jade Quest: Friendship and Redemption atop Huangshan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-06-23-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 这是一个阳光明媚的夏天，盛夏的温度在黄山的山路上蒸腾着。En: It was a bright and sunny summer day, and the midsummer heat was steaming along the paths of Huangshan.Zh: 龙舟节马上到来，李伟、陈宁和梅琳决定爬山，享受这个节日的假期。En: With the Dragon Boat Festival approaching, Li Wei, Chen Ning, and Mei Lin decided to hike the mountain

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13:09

From Raindrops to Dreams: A Botanical Encounter in...

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2025/06/22

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Raindrops to Dreams: A Botanical Encounter in Shanghai Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-06-22-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 上海植物园里，一片生机勃勃。En: Shanghai Botanical Garden was full of vitality.Zh: 夏日的阳光温暖而明亮，各种植物释放着醉人的香气。En: The summer sun was warm and bright, and various plants emitted intoxicating scents.Zh: 正值端午节，湖面上彩色的龙舟在激烈竞赛，人们的欢呼声此起彼伏。En: It was Dragon Boat Festival, and colorful dragon boats

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14:17

Ming's Museum Marvel: A Tale of Passion and Partnership

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2025/06/21

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Ming's Museum Marvel: A Tale of Passion and Partnership Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-06-21-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在夏日炙热阳光的映照下，龙舟节的喜庆气氛充满了整个自然历史博物馆。En: Under the scorching summer sun, the festive atmosphere of the Dragon Boat Festival filled the entire natural history museum.Zh: 博物馆里，到处悬挂着五彩缤纷的装饰。En: The museum was adorned with colorful decorations everywhere.Zh: 人们在恐龙展览旁走动，兴奋地讨论着眼前的奇观。En:

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12:48

Unraveling Family Secrets: A Dragon Boat Journey

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/06/20

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unraveling Family Secrets: A Dragon Boat Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-06-20-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个阳光灿烂的下午，颐和园的昆明湖上，龙舟比赛正在激烈进行。En: On a sunny afternoon, a dragon boat race was taking place on Yiheyuan's Kunming Lake.Zh: 明和丽华站在湖边，看着五彩缤纷的龙舟在水面上飞驰。En: Ming and Lihua stood by the lake, watching the colorful dragon boats speeding across the water.Zh: 湖水映衬着蓝天白云，令整个园子充满了生机与活力。En: The

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13:35

Uniting Hearts: A Summer Festival in the Face of Storms

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2025/06/17

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Uniting Hearts: A Summer Festival in the Face of Storms Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-06-17-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 丽华站在公园入口，微风轻拂着她的短发。En: Li Hua stood at the park entrance, with a gentle breeze blowing through her short hair.Zh: 这里是一个风景如画的现代郊区，树木成排，房屋整齐排列。En: This was a picturesque modern suburb, with rows of trees and houses neatly lined up.Zh: 今天是社区夏季节日，丽华一直期待着这个时刻。En: Today was the

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13:51

Building Bridges: A Summer of Connection and Cultural...

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2025/06/16

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Building Bridges: A Summer of Connection and Cultural Festivity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-06-16-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 夏天的校园充满了生机，阳光透过窗户洒在书桌上。En: The summer campus was full of vitality, with sunlight streaming through the windows onto the desk.Zh: 在大学宿舍里，各种龙舟节的装饰把学习的氛围点缀得更有节日气息。En: In the university dormitory, various Dragon Boat Festival decorations added a festive atmosphere to the

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13:55

Sibling Adventures: A Magical Day at Beijing's Summer...

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2025/06/15

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Sibling Adventures: A Magical Day at Beijing's Summer Palace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-06-15-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 北京的夏季，阳光洒在颐和园的昆明湖上，湖水泛起闪亮的波纹。En: In the summer of Beijing, sunlight shone on the Summer Palace's Kunming Lake, and the lake water sparkled with shimmering ripples.Zh: 梅琳和俊第一次来到北京，跟随父母的工作行程。En: Meilin and Jun visited Beijing for the first time, accompanying their parents on

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15:53

Life Lessons: The Courage to Seek Help

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2025/06/13

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Life Lessons: The Courage to Seek Help Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-06-13-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 梅站在窗前，看着绿意盎然的校园。En: Mei stood by the window, looking at the lush green campus.Zh: 湖水在阳光下波光粼粼，五颜六色的龙舟在水面上准备出发。En: The lake shimmered in the sunlight, and colorful dragon boats were preparing to set off on the water.Zh: 她的心情却如同湖水深处的暗流一般，不停翻滚。En: However, her mood was like the undercurrents deep in

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15:10

Finding Belonging: Lian's Journey in a Taiwanese Valley

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/06/12

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Belonging: Lian's Journey in a Taiwanese Valley Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-06-12-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 夏日特有的湿润空气笼罩着整座山谷，山风轻拂，让人心生愉悦。En: The unique humid air of summer enveloped the entire valley, with the mountain breeze gently blowing, bringing a sense of joy.Zh: 连和魏站在台湾这座丰饶的山谷中，看着眼前的景象。En: Lian and Wei stood in this fertile valley in Taiwan, gazing at the scene before them.Zh:

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16:01

Secrets Beneath the Silk: A Healer's Journey in...

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2025/06/11

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Secrets Beneath the Silk: A Healer's Journey in Ancient Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-06-11-22-34-00-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 北京故宫的深院中，春末的阳光透过朱红色的大门，洒在青砖地面上。En: In the deep courtyards of the Beijing Forbidden City, the late spring sunlight filtered through the vermilion gates, sprinkling over the gray brick ground.Zh: 空气中飘荡着端午节的节日气息，街道两旁挂满了五彩的装饰，竹叶包裹的粽子和温热的药草茶香气四溢。En: The air was filled with

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13:53

When Art Sparks Poetry: A Summer at Beijing's Summer...

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2025/06/10

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: When Art Sparks Poetry: A Summer at Beijing's Summer Palace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-06-10-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 北京的夏天，阳光灿烂。En: In the summer of Beijing, the sun shines brightly.Zh: 颐和园里游客如织。En: The Summer Palace is teeming with tourists.Zh: 树荫下，微风拂面，新鲜的荷叶香气扑鼻。En: Under the shade of the trees, a gentle breeze brushes the face, and the fresh scent of lotus leaves fills the air.Zh:

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14:23

Rainy Revelations: Embracing Change in Jiuzhaigou

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2025/06/09

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Rainy Revelations: Embracing Change in Jiuzhaigou Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-06-09-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 刘伟在龙舟节期间来到九寨沟。En: Liu Wei visited Jiuzhaigou during the Dragon Boat Festival.Zh: 他计划独自徒步旅行，享受这里的自然美景和宁静。En: He planned to hike alone and enjoy the natural beauty and tranquility of the place.Zh: 九寨沟的春天，百花齐放，湖水清澈，如宝石般闪耀。En: In spring, Jiuzhaigou is full of blooming flowers, and the

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14:13

Dragon Boat Festival Allergy Scare Sparks Unbreakable...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/06/08

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Dragon Boat Festival Allergy Scare Sparks Unbreakable Bonds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-06-08-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 西湖的夏天，在龙舟节的热闹声中，映衬出绿色的群山和古老的亭台。En: The summer at West Lake, amidst the lively sounds of the Dragon Boat Festival, sets off the green mountains and ancient pavilions.Zh: 湖水清澈，游人如织，大家都在享受着节日的气氛。En: The water in the lake is clear, and it's crowded with tourists, all enjoying

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14:12

A Ring of Hope: Trading Humanity Amidst Ruins

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2025/06/07

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A Ring of Hope: Trading Humanity Amidst Ruins Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-06-07-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个满是灰尘的破旧城市广场上，坐落着一个临时集市。En: In a dusty, dilapidated city square, there stood a temporary market.Zh: 这里，空气中充满了陌生食物的气息和紧张的交易声。En: Here, the air was filled with the aroma of unfamiliar foods and the sounds of tense trading.Zh: 尽管世界已经衰败，但褪色的横幅还在提醒人们，这里曾经庆祝过端午节。En: Although the world had

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13:52

Nature’s Hidden Treasure: A Tale of Discovery and...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/06/05

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Nature’s Hidden Treasure: A Tale of Discovery and Team Spirit Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-06-05-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在山林深处，一片生机勃勃的森林里，春天的气息弥漫在空气中。En: Deep in the mountain forest, in a vibrant, living woodland, the breath of spring pervaded the air.Zh: 树木的绿荫如同一个天然的屋顶，掩映在五光十色的花海之上。En: The greenery of the trees formed a natural canopy, sheltering the sea of colorful flowers beneath.Zh:

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15:38

Pottery & Tradition: A Journey Through the Dragon...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/06/04

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Pottery & Tradition: A Journey Through the Dragon Boat Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-06-04-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在炎热的沙漠中，一个熙熙攘攘的市场坐落在那里。En: In the scorching desert, a bustling market was situated there.Zh: 集市上到处是鲜艳的货摊，五颜六色的商品吸引着四面八方的旅客，空气中充满了端午节的期待与欢快的气息。En: The market was filled with vibrant stalls, and the colorful goods attracted travelers from all directions.Zh:

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14:22

Lian's Artistic Triumph: Finding Inspiration in...

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2025/06/03

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lian's Artistic Triumph: Finding Inspiration in Limitation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-06-03-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在学校的走廊里，连、明和其他学生们忙碌地穿梭着，空气中弥漫着端午节的兴奋和期待。En: In the school corridor, Lian, Ming, and other students busily shuttled back and forth, the air filled with the excitement and anticipation of the Duanwu Festival.Zh: 连是个充满创意、热情洋溢的高中生，正准备参加学校的艺术比赛，她希望能在比赛中脱颖而出。En: Lian is a creative

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