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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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14:26

Mystic Jade: A Winter Night's Quest at Jiufen Teahouse

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2025/12/22

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Mystic Jade: A Winter Night's Quest at Jiufen Teahouse Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-22-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 冬至节的夜晚，九份的茶馆灯火通明，空气中弥漫着乌龙茶的香气。En: On the night of the Winter Solstice, the Jiufen teahouse was brightly lit, with the aroma of wulongcha wafting through the air.Zh: 九份坐落在山中，街道狭窄，充满了历史的痕迹。En: Jiufen is nestled in the mountains, its streets narrow and filled with traces of

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14:25

Legacy of the Solstice: Rekindling Family Ties in...

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2025/12/21

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Legacy of the Solstice: Rekindling Family Ties in Rural China Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-21-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在中国南方的一个安静的农村稻田，空气中弥漫着轻轻的冬霜。En: In a quiet rural rice field in southern China, the air is filled with a gentle winter frost.Zh: 稻田周围是连绵起伏的山丘，冬至节让这里显得格外祥和。En: The rice fields are surrounded by rolling hills, and the Winter Solstice festival makes the place look especially

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13:34

Tea Dreams: A Journey of Love and Independence

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2025/12/21

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Tea Dreams: A Journey of Love and Independence Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-21-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在杭州的一个清晨，茶园被冬日晨光轻轻地照亮。En: In the early morning in Hangzhou, the tea garden was gently illuminated by the winter morning light.Zh: 寒冷的空气中弥漫着清新的茶香。En: The cold air was filled with the fresh fragrance of tea.Zh: 梅在茶园的角落忙碌，为冬至节后的茶叶采摘做准备。En: Mei was busy in the corner of the tea garden,

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15:22

Finding Inspiration: A Winter Solstice Awakening

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2025/12/20

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Inspiration: A Winter Solstice Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-20-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 冬至节这天，天坛笼罩在一片宁静与庄严之中。En: On the day of the Winter Solstice, the Tiantan was enveloped in an atmosphere of tranquility and solemnity.Zh: 阳光微弱，如同薄纱，洒在雕刻精美的建筑和广阔的园林上。En: The sunlight was faint, like a thin veil, cascading over the intricately carved buildings and vast gardens.Zh:

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13:33

Luminous Adventures: Wei's Quest for the Perfect Lantern

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2025/12/20

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Luminous Adventures: Wei's Quest for the Perfect Lantern Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-20-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在冬天的北京，一个热闹的新年集市像都市丛林般充满活力。En: In the winter of Beijing, a lively New Year market is vibrant like an urban jungle.Zh: 街道上熙熙攘攘，彩色的小摊位挤满了每一个角落，浓郁的食物香气在空气中飘荡。En: The streets are bustling; colorful stalls fill every corner, and rich aromas of food waft through the air.Zh:

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13:45

Bunker Christmas: A Party to Remember

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2025/12/19

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Bunker Christmas: A Party to Remember Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-19-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个寒冷的冬天，明宇、嘉怡和浩然走进了地下的秘密掩体。En: On a cold winter day, Mingyu, Jiayi, and Haoran walked into an underground secret bunker.Zh: 那里灯光昏暗，四周是冰冷的钢铁墙壁。En: The lighting was dim, and all around were cold steel walls.Zh: 虽然环境严肃冷淡，他们却充满了兴奋，因为今天他们要在这里举办圣诞派对。En: Even though the environment was serious and

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14:18

From Darkness to Light: A Christmas Presentation...

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2025/12/19

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Darkness to Light: A Christmas Presentation Surprise Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-19-08-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在学校的深处，有一个不常用的地下室，大家称它为“秘密地堡”。En: Deep within the school, there is an infrequently used basement that everyone calls the "mìmì dìbǎo" (Secret Bunker).Zh: 墙上挂满了过去的海报，地上是积尘已久的旧家具。En: The walls are covered with old posters, and the floor is littered with dusty old furniture.Zh:

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13:13

Warm Hearts and Snowflakes: A Dongzhi Festival Tale

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2025/12/18

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Warm Hearts and Snowflakes: A Dongzhi Festival Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-18-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 大雪纷飞的冬至节，孤儿院里虽然寒冷，却充满了节日的温暖。En: On a snowy Dongzhi Festival, the orphanage, though cold, was filled with holiday warmth.Zh: 魏，是这里的一名志愿者，和孩子们一起给孤儿院挂上了彩色的灯笼和剪纸。En: Wei, a volunteer there, hung up colorful lanterns and paper cuttings with the children.Zh: 他有一个悲伤的过去，但他用心温暖了这里的每一个孩子。En:

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13:50

Unearthing Secrets: The Untold Legacy of Yun Shui Xuan

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2025/12/18

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unearthing Secrets: The Untold Legacy of Yun Shui Xuan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-18-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 杭州的冬天，寒风萧瑟，但西湖与茶馆的结合却是无比温暖。En: In the winter of Hangzhou, the cold wind was bitter, but the combination of West Lake and the teahouse was immensely warm.Zh: 茶馆名叫“云水轩”，是明先生开的。En: The teahouse was called Yun Shui Xuan, and it was run by Mr. Ming.Zh: 他热爱历史，尤其是那些久远的传统。En: He loved

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14:21

Finding Connection in Shanghai's Winter Wonderland

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2025/12/17

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Connection in Shanghai's Winter Wonderland Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-17-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 上海的冬天像一幅油画，尤其是在新天地这个繁华的娱乐区。En: The winter in Shanghai is like an oil painting, especially in Xintiandi, this bustling entertainment district.Zh: 圣诞节的灯光灿烂夺目，到处洋溢着节日的气息。En: The Christmas lights are dazzling and bright, filled with a festive atmosphere everywhere.Zh:

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13:28

Winter Rendezvous: Love Blossoms at the Temple of Heaven

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2025/12/17

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Winter Rendezvous: Love Blossoms at the Temple of Heaven Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-17-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 冬季的北京，空气清新而寒冷。En: In winter, Beijing is fresh and cold.Zh: 整座城市准备迎接春节的到来。En: The entire city is preparing for the upcoming Spring Festival.Zh: 而在天坛，李伟心跳如鼓。En: Meanwhile, at the Temple of Heaven, Li Wei’s heart was pounding like a drum.Zh: 他和静的第一次约会就在这里。En: His first date with

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14:44

Startup Sparks: A Christmas Eve Pitch That Changed...

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2025/12/16

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Startup Sparks: A Christmas Eve Pitch That Changed Everything Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-16-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个寒冷的冬日，城市的天空灰蒙蒙的，气温降得很低。En: On a cold winter day, the city's sky was gray and the temperature dropped significantly.Zh: 然而，在这座现代的创业孵化器内，却充满了热情和希望。En: However, inside this modern incubator, there was an atmosphere of enthusiasm and hope.Zh:

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15:25

How a Tech Mishap Turned into a Triumph of Heart and...

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2025/12/16

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: How a Tech Mishap Turned into a Triumph of Heart and Innovation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-16-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在这个寒冷的冬季早晨，创业孵化器里充满了期待和紧张。En: On this cold winter morning, the startup incubator was filled with anticipation and tension.Zh: 一群满怀梦想的创业者们正在这里准备展示他们的创意。En: A group of dream-filled entrepreneurs were preparing to showcase their innovations here.Zh:

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15:47

Illuminate Your Journey: Love and Dreams at Yuyuan...

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2025/12/15

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Illuminate Your Journey: Love and Dreams at Yuyuan Lanterns Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-15-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 夜色笼罩着上海，豫园的灯笼节如梦如幻。En: The night enveloped Shanghai, and the lantern festival at Yuyuan Garden felt like a scene out of a dream.Zh: 五颜六色的灯笼在古老的建筑间轻轻摇曳，映出一片温暖的光芒。En: Colorful lanterns swayed gently among the ancient buildings, casting a warm glow.Zh:

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13:07

Lanterns of Love: A Sibling Bond Amidst Zhangjiajie...

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2025/12/15

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lanterns of Love: A Sibling Bond Amidst Zhangjiajie Mystique Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-15-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在冬至这天，梁和梅开车驶入了张家界国家森林公园。En: On the day of the winter solstice, Liang and Mei drove into Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.Zh: 车窗外，巨大的砂岩柱在冬日薄雾中显得神秘而美丽。En: Outside the car window, the giant sandstone pillars appeared mysterious and beautiful in the winter's light mist.Zh:

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14:41

A Frosty Festival of Friendship: Li Na’s Winter Quest

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2025/12/14

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A Frosty Festival of Friendship: Li Na’s Winter Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-14-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 山村上冬的气氛已经很浓厚，空气中弥漫着松木的清香和远处壁炉的烟雾味。En: In the mountain village, the atmosphere of winter was already very strong, with the air filled with the fresh scent of pine wood and the smoky aroma from distant fireplaces.Zh: 村里的人们忙着为冬至节做准备。En: The villagers were busy preparing for the

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13:47

Winter Bonds: A Sibling Journey on the Great Wall

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2025/12/14

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Winter Bonds: A Sibling Journey on the Great Wall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-14-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 长城在冬天有一种特别的魅力。En: The Changcheng has a special charm in the winter.Zh: 白雪轻轻躺在墙头，仿佛给这历史悠久的建筑披上了一层洁白的披风。En: The white snow gently lies on the walls, as if draping a white cloak over this ancient structure.Zh: 在这个冬至节，连和她的哥哥伟决定来到这里旅行。En: On this Dongzhi Festival, Lian and her brother Wei

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16:35

Rekindling Family Ties Under the Winter Solstice Moon

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2025/12/13

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Rekindling Family Ties Under the Winter Solstice Moon Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-13-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 冬至的黄昏，飘着细细的雪花，明怀着复杂的心情走进了乡下的家。En: On the winter solstice evening, fine snowflakes were falling as Ming entered his rural home with a complicated heart.Zh: 房子虽小但温馨，内壁上的春联已经有些褪色，但仍显得喜庆。En: The house was small but cozy, and the spring couplets on the inner walls had faded a bit but

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13:44

Solstice Ties: A Family's Journey to Harmony and...

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2025/12/13

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Solstice Ties: A Family's Journey to Harmony and Understanding Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-13-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 窗外飘着雪，屋内暖意融融。En: Snow was falling outside, while indoors it was warm and cozy.Zh: 梅围着围裙，忙着准备冬至家宴。En: Mei, wearing an apron, was busy preparing the winter solstice family feast.Zh: 她是姐姐，觉得自己有责任让家人保持在一起。En: As the elder sister, she felt it was her responsibility to keep the

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14:29

Winter Solstice Reunion: Healing at the Temple of Heaven

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2025/12/12

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Winter Solstice Reunion: Healing at the Temple of Heaven Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-12-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 冬至节的清晨，阳光透过薄雾洒在天地之间，笼罩着整个北京。En: On the morning of the Dongzhi Festival, sunlight seeped through the light fog, enveloping the entire city of Beijing.Zh: 天坛，古老而神圣，静静地伫立在冬日的寒风中。En: The Temple of Heaven, ancient and sacred, stood quietly in the winter's chill winds.Zh:

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