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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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16:17

Discovering Inspiration: A Journey Through Lijiang...

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2025/05/13

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Discovering Inspiration: A Journey Through Lijiang Valley Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-13-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在漓江谷地的春天，柳絮轻扬，空气中弥漫着节日的喜悦。En: In the spring in the Lijiang valley, the willow catkins dance lightly in the breeze, and the air is filled with the joy of the holiday.Zh: 春节期间，连和易飞两位年轻的朋友开启了一次特别的旅行。En: During the Spring Festival, Lian and Yifei, two young friends, embark on a

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13:06

Brewing Dreams: A Teahouse Tale of Ambition in Shanghai

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2025/05/12

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Brewing Dreams: A Teahouse Tale of Ambition in Shanghai Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-12-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 春天的上海，空气中弥漫着桂花的清香。En: In the springtime of Shanghai, the air is filled with the fresh fragrance of osmanthus.Zh: 茶店里，人声鼎沸，正忙着为即将到来的端午节做准备。En: Inside a teahouse bustling with voices, everyone is busy preparing for the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival.Zh: 李明和佳伟是这家茶店的员工，他们像往常一样忙碌。En:

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15:49

Blossoms of Innovation: A Tale of Collaboration in...

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2025/05/11

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Blossoms of Innovation: A Tale of Collaboration in Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-11-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 北京的春天来了，紫禁城笼罩在温暖的阳光下，樱花随风飘舞。En: Spring has arrived in Beijing, and the Forbidden City is bathed in warm sunlight, with cherry blossoms dancing in the breeze.Zh: 这里是一个充满历史和奇迹的地方，吸引着来自世界各地的人。En: This is a place filled with history and wonders, attracting people from all over

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12:59

Finding Inspiration: Ming's Journey to Unknown Horizons

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2025/05/10

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Inspiration: Ming's Journey to Unknown Horizons Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-10-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 明站在圣托里尼的码头，微风轻轻吹过他的脸颊，带来橄榄和柑橘的香气。En: Ming stood on the dock in Santorini, a gentle breeze grazing his cheeks and carrying the scent of olives and citrus.Zh: 眼前一片蔚蓝，白色的小屋在阳光下闪闪发光。En: Before him lay a vast expanse of blue, with white cottages shimmering under the sunlight.Zh:

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13:40

Reconnecting Through Nature's Tapestry: Lian and...

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2025/05/09

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Reconnecting Through Nature's Tapestry: Lian and Wei's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-09-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 龙脊梯田郁郁葱葱，层层叠叠如绿色的波浪，静谧的天空笼罩着淡淡的雾气。En: The Longji Terraced Fields were lush and green, layered like waves of green, with a peaceful sky draped in a light mist.Zh: 莲和伟站在梯田的最高处，望着远处的小村庄，En: Lian and Wei stood at the highest point of the terraced fields, looking at the

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14:43

Huangshan Legacy: Honoring a Father's Last Wish

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2025/05/08

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Huangshan Legacy: Honoring a Father's Last Wish Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-08-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 黄山的早晨，云雾缭绕，翠绿的山峰在阳光下闪烁着光芒。En: In the morning at Huangshan, mist enveloped the area, and the verdant peaks shimmered in the sunlight.Zh: 劳动节假期，黄山游客如织，但对梁、梅和昌来说，这次旅行不仅仅是为了观光。En: During the Labor Day holiday, Huangshan was crowded with tourists, but for Liang, Mei, and Chang, this trip was

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13:24

Through the Lens: Bridging Souls at the Great Wall

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2025/05/07

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Through the Lens: Bridging Souls at the Great Wall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-07-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 春天的长城如一条绿色的巨龙，在阳光下蜿蜒起伏。En: The Great Wall in spring resembles a giant green dragon, winding and undulating under the sunshine.Zh: 盛开的花朵点缀着山丘，蔚蓝的天空映衬着这段历史的宏伟。En: Blooming flowers adorn the hills, and the azure sky highlights the grandeur of this historic site.Zh:

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13:34

Unplugging for Sunshine: Liu Wei's Quest for Serenity

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2025/05/06

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unplugging for Sunshine: Liu Wei's Quest for Serenity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-06-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 春天的海边，鲜花正开得灿烂。En: In the spring, flowers bloom brightly by the sea.Zh: 大连的月光沙滩在五一劳动节的假期中充满了欢声笑语。En: The Dalian Moonlight Beach is filled with laughter during the Labor Day holiday.Zh: 刘伟是一位在北京工作的努力上班族，他感到十分疲惫。En: Liu Wei, a hard-working office worker in Beijing, feels extremely

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13:31

Shanghai's Spring Awakening: Choosing Life Over Work

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2025/05/05

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Shanghai's Spring Awakening: Choosing Life Over Work Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-05-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在繁忙的上海，春天的阳光洒在外滩。En: In bustling Shanghai, the spring sunshine spills over the Bund.Zh: 黄浦江边，花朵开放，空气中充满了花香。En: By the Huangpu River, flowers are blooming, and the air is filled with their fragrance.Zh: 刘伟站在这里，心中却有丝许不安。En: Liu Wei stands here, yet there is a slight unease in his

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16:55

Finding Serenity: Li Ming's Journey in Hangzhou's Tea...

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2025/05/04

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Serenity: Li Ming's Journey in Hangzhou's Tea Gardens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-04-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 阳光透过薄雾，洒在杭州群山之间的茶园上。En: The sunlight pierced through the mist, sprinkling over the tea gardens nestled among the mountains of Hangzhou.Zh: 茶园的梯田如同绿波，顺着山坡层层叠叠。En: The terraced fields of the tea garden resembled green waves, cascading down the hillside layer upon layer.Zh:

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13:37

Finding Roots: A Nostalgic Reunion in Shanghai's...

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2025/05/03

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Roots: A Nostalgic Reunion in Shanghai's Teahouse Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-03-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 上海的春天总是湿润而温暖，街道上车水马龙，人流不息。En: Spring in Shanghai is always humid and warm, with bustling streets filled with cars and people.Zh: 在这座现代化都市的心脏，一家古色古香的茶馆坐落于高楼大厦之间，仿佛是时光的遗珠。En: In the heart of this modern metropolis, an antique-style teahouse nestles among the skyscrapers, like a

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15:32

Tea, Poetry, and New Beginnings at Chunhe Fang

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2025/05/01

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Tea, Poetry, and New Beginnings at Chunhe Fang Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-01-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在杭州，有一个静谧的茶馆，叫做“春和坊”。En: In Hangzhou, there is a tranquil teahouse called Chunhe Fang.Zh: 茶馆靠着如镜般清澈的湖，湖边垂柳摇曳，小瀑布潺潺流水声令人心安。En: The teahouse is situated beside a mirror-like clear lake, with weeping willows swaying by the shore and the gentle sound of a small waterfall bringing peace of

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12:29

Shanghai Secrets: Mei's Mysterious Tour Adventure

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2025/04/30

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Shanghai Secrets: Mei's Mysterious Tour Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-04-30-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 五一劳动节的上海，阳光明媚，天气宜人。En: On Labor Day, Shanghai was bathed in bright sunshine and pleasant weather.Zh: 豫园里的游客络绎不绝，享受着春天的色彩与清晨的微风。En: The tourists in Yuyuan Garden were arriving in an endless stream, enjoying the colors of spring and the morning breeze.Zh: 梅，是一位好奇心旺盛的导游，她热衷于解谜和探索。En:

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13:12

Secrets and Trust: A Startup Drama Unveiled

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2025/04/29

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Secrets and Trust: A Startup Drama Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-04-29-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个现代化的创业孵化器里，气氛紧张而又充满期待。En: In a modern startup incubator, the atmosphere was tense yet filled with anticipation.Zh: 桌子上摆满了笔记本电脑，墙上贴满了五颜六色的便利贴，空气中弥漫着新鲜咖啡的香味和无限的可能性。En: Laptops were spread across the tables, colorful sticky notes covered the walls, and the air was filled with the aroma of

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13:10

A Dance of Dragons: Adventure Along the Great Wall

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/04/28

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A Dance of Dragons: Adventure Along the Great Wall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-04-28-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 春季的长城蜿蜒在绿意盎然的山坡上，樱花随风轻舞，空气中弥漫着淡淡的花香。En: The Great Wall snakes through the lush green slopes in spring.Zh: 今天是清明节，许多游客在这里欣赏壮丽的风景，同时祭拜祖先。En: Cherry blossoms dance lightly in the wind, and a faint floral fragrance fills the air.Zh: 这是一幅春日明媚的图景。En: Today is Qingming Festival, and many

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13:49

The Mountain Mystery: Unearthing Our Family Heritage

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2025/04/27

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Mountain Mystery: Unearthing Our Family Heritage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-04-27-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在武夷山的一个安静的小村庄里，春天的气息弥漫着。En: In a quiet small village in Wuyi Mountain, the scent of spring filled the air.Zh: 村里房屋古朴，茶田绿色如海，空气中飘散着花香。En: The village houses were quaint, the tea fields as green as the sea, and the air carried the fragrance of flowers.Zh: 村子里的人们正忙于为即将到来的劳动节做准备。En:

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14:20

Finding Belonging: A Qingming Festival Revelation

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/04/26

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Belonging: A Qingming Festival Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-04-26-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 春天来了，明亮的阳光洒在院子里。En: Spring arrived, and the bright sunlight sprinkled over the courtyard.Zh: 梅站在庭院的角落，心中感到一丝不安。En: Mei stood in a corner of the courtyard, feeling a bit uneasy.Zh: 今天是清明节，家族聚会如期而至。En: Today was Qingming Festival, and the family gathering was taking place as usual.Zh:

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14:34

Cherry Blossoms & Tea: A Journey to Cultural Awakening

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/04/25

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Cherry Blossoms & Tea: A Journey to Cultural Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-04-25-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在四月的一个清晨，连走进了北京的天坛。En: On an early April morning, Lian walked into the Beijing Temple of Heaven.Zh: 春天的气息在空气中弥漫，樱花盛开，给四周增添了不少色彩。En: The essence of spring filled the air, with cherry blossoms in full bloom, adding a splash of color to the surroundings.Zh:

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13:39

Cherry Blossoms and Coffee: A Creative Spark in Chengdu

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2025/04/24

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Cherry Blossoms and Coffee: A Creative Spark in Chengdu Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-04-24-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在成都的一个春天，有一个地方总是充满了咖啡的香气。En: In a springtime in Chengdu, there was a place always filled with the aroma of coffee.Zh: 那是一个温馨的咖啡烘焙店，墙壁是红砖砌成的，窗子宽大，外面可以看见开满樱花的小街。En: It was a cozy coffee roasting shop, with walls made of red bricks and large windows through which you could see a

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13:12

Rediscovering Inspiration: A Journey Through Jiuzhaigou

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2025/04/23

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Rediscovering Inspiration: A Journey Through Jiuzhaigou Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-04-23-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个晴朗的春天早晨，魏、丽玲和耀来到了九寨沟。En: On a clear spring morning, Wei, Liling, and Yao arrived at Jiuzhaigou.Zh: 魏是一个热爱摄影的年轻人，但最近总感到灵感枯竭。En: Wei is a young man who loves photography, but recently he's been feeling uninspired.Zh: 他希望在这个清明节，能找到一张唤起他热情的照片。En: He hopes that during this

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