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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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12:17

The Sweet Mistake: When Dim Sum Meets Democracy

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2025/03/15

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Sweet Mistake: When Dim Sum Meets Democracy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-03-15-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 春天的早晨，阳光温暖地洒在街道上，鸟儿在树上轻轻歌唱。En: On a spring morning, the sunlight warmly spread over the streets, and birds gently sang in the trees.Zh: 明和亮满怀期待地走在去“新开张的点心店”的路上。En: Ming and Liang walked eagerly on their way to the "newly opened pastry shop."Zh: 明兴奋地说：“听说这里的点心是全城最好的！En: Ming said

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14:42

Gambling Destiny: Aomen's High-Stakes Redemption

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2025/03/14

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Gambling Destiny: Aomen's High-Stakes Redemption Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-03-14-22-34-00-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在澳门灯火辉煌的赌场深处，有一个昏暗的小房间。En: In the depths of the bright casinos of Aomen, there was a dimly lit small room.Zh: 房间里，几张沉重的黑色桌子排成一列。En: Inside the room, several heavy black tables were lined up in a row.Zh: 桌上，扑克牌和筹码堆积如山。En: On the tables, playing cards and chips were piled up like

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13:02

Balancing Act: Jiang Li's Journey Through Duty and...

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2025/03/13

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Balancing Act: Jiang Li's Journey Through Duty and Desire Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-03-13-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 江丽坐在办公室里，窗外是盛开的樱花树。En: Jiang Li sat in the office, outside the window were blossoming sakura trees.Zh: 春天来了，空气中充满了生机。En: Spring had arrived, and the air was filled with vitality.Zh: 而她的心情却不怎么轻松。En: However, her mood was not very light.Zh: 近来，她的心思总是围绕着工作和家庭打转。En: Recently, her

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13:38

Blossoms of Trust: Lihua's Hidden Past Revealed

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2025/03/12

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Blossoms of Trust: Lihua's Hidden Past Revealed Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-03-12-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 丽华是一位精致且低调的女士。En: Lihua is an elegant and low-key lady.Zh: 她住在一个安静的小区里。En: She lives in a quiet neighborhood.Zh: 这个小区四周都是高高的围墙，里面的环境非常整洁。有修剪得当的花草和盛开的樱花树。En: This community is surrounded by tall walls, and the environment inside is very tidy, with well-manicured flowers and blooming

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12:28

Saying Goodbye: A Sister's Leap Toward New Horizons

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2025/03/11

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Saying Goodbye: A Sister's Leap Toward New Horizons Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-03-11-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 北京首都国际机场总是那么繁忙。En: Beijing Capital International Airport is always so busy.Zh: 人群匆匆忙忙，广播不断地播报着各航班的信息。En: The crowd is bustling, and the announcements continuously broadcast information about various flights.Zh: 门外，春天的樱花正在悄然绽放。En: Outside, the spring cherry blossoms are quietly

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12:46

Spring Secrets: Unveiling Mysteries of the Changcheng

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2025/03/10

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Spring Secrets: Unveiling Mysteries of the Changcheng Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-03-10-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 春天的长城像一条巨龙蜿蜒在山脉之间，古老的砖石在阳光的照耀下显得格外温暖。En: In the spring, the Changcheng, like a giant dragon, winds through the mountains, and the ancient bricks and stones appear particularly warm under the sunlight.Zh: 周围的山坡上，桃花开得灿烂，像是给大地铺上了一层粉色的毯子。En: On the surrounding slopes, peach blossoms

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15:04

When Allergies Led to Unexpected Connections at...

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2025/03/09

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: When Allergies Led to Unexpected Connections at Ziyoujia Café Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-03-09-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 明走进了自由家的咖啡馆，他深吸一口气，闻到了春天的气息。En: Ming walked into Ziyoujia coffee shop and took a deep breath, inhaling the scent of spring.Zh: 今天是清明节，店里摆满了鲜花和绿色植物，纪念先人。En: Today was Qingming Festival, and the shop was filled with fresh flowers and green plants to commemorate the

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14:33

Li Ming's Brushstrokes of Courage: A Tale of Artistic...

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2025/03/08

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Li Ming's Brushstrokes of Courage: A Tale of Artistic Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-03-08-23-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 国立艺术博物馆宏伟壮观，冬日的阳光透过高高的窗户，将金色光芒洒在馆内的每一处角落。En: The National Art Museum is grand and magnificent, with the winter sunlight streaming through the tall windows, casting golden rays into every corner of the museum.Zh: 这里正举办一场激烈的艺术比赛，吸引了来自各地的艺术爱好者。En: An intense art competition

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12:54

Mystery Unveiled: Secrets Behind the Glass Skyscraper

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2025/03/07

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Mystery Unveiled: Secrets Behind the Glass Skyscraper Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-03-07-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 冬天快结束了，整个城市都在准备元宵节的庆祝活动。En: Winter was nearing its end, and the entire city was preparing for the Yuanxiao Festival celebrations.Zh: 但在城市中心的高楼大厦里，还有一个未解的谜团。En: But in the skyscraper at the city center, there was an unresolved mystery.Zh: 连是一名建筑师，她工作在这座高楼里。En: Lian was an architect

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14:06

Leading the Way: Yuxi's Brave Adventure on the Great...

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2025/03/06

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Leading the Way: Yuxi's Brave Adventure on the Great Wall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-03-06-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 阳光明媚的春天，长城在北方青山绿水间如同一条坚毅的巨龙，吸引成群结队的游客。En: On a bright and sunny spring day, the Changcheng (Great Wall of China) stretches like a steadfast giant dragon amidst the lush mountains and flowing waters of the north, attracting throngs of tourists.Zh:

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13:33

Unveiling the Secret: A Laboratory Quest for Friendship

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2025/03/05

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unveiling the Secret: A Laboratory Quest for Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-03-05-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个神秘的春日，宜静、威和丽娜来到了一个秘密实验室。En: On a mysterious spring day, Yijing, Wei, and Lina arrived at a secret laboratory.Zh: 宜静是个充满好奇心的科学家，总是渴望知识的追求。En: Yijing is a scientist full of curiosity, always eager to pursue knowledge.Zh: 威则是宜静和丽娜的小心翼翼的朋友，注重安全和务实。En: Wei is the cautious friend

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13:49

Teahouse Treasure: Mei's Puzzle Adventure in Beijing

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2025/03/04

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Teahouse Treasure: Mei's Puzzle Adventure in Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-03-04-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 茶店里弥漫着茉莉花茶的香气，窗外的樱花恣意地开放。En: The tea shop was filled with the fragrance of molihuacha, and outside the window, yinghua were blooming freely.Zh: 店内的每个角落都透着一股温暖的气息。En: Every corner of the shop exuded a warm atmosphere.Zh: 梅在角落的柜台后忙碌着，她是这家北京小茶店里年轻的职员，生活平静而简单。En: Mei was busy behind

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13:11

Finding Serenity: Mei's Lantern Festival Quest of Love

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2025/03/03

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Serenity: Mei's Lantern Festival Quest of Love Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-03-03-23-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 梅静静地走在明亮集市。En: Mei walked quietly through the bright market.Zh: 今天是元宵节，春天的气息充满了空气。En: Today is the Lantern Festival, and the breath of spring filled the air.Zh: 这里到处都是缤纷的颜色，甜美的糕点和可口的点心香味飘荡在四周。En: Everywhere, there were vibrant colors; the sweet smell of pastries and the aroma of

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13:40

Unexpected Bonds: Lantern Festival Tales of Kindness

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2025/03/02

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unexpected Bonds: Lantern Festival Tales of Kindness Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-03-02-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 天坛的冬天，有一种特殊的宁静。En: The winter at Tiantan, the Temple of Heaven, has a special tranquility.Zh: 那天是元宵节，天坛周围挂满了五颜六色的灯笼，微风中飘荡着笑声和节日的喜悦。En: That day was the Lantern Festival, and the area around Tiantan was adorned with colorful lanterns, with laughter and the joy of the festival

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14:41

Dreams Illuminated: A Lantern Festival Decision in...

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2025/03/01

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Dreams Illuminated: A Lantern Festival Decision in Shanghai Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-03-01-23-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 上海，春天的早晨，阳光透过绚丽的灯笼洒在热闹的街市上。En: In a spring morning in Shanghai, sunlight filtered through the dazzling lanterns, casting its glow on the bustling market street.Zh: 小明夹在人群中，缓缓前行。En: Xiaoming, nestled in the crowd, moved forward slowly.Zh: 市场上，叫卖声此起彼伏，空气中弥漫着煎饼果子和糖葫芦的甜香。En: The

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14:22

Rekindling Bonds: A Brotherly Reunion in Chengdu's...

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2025/02/28

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Rekindling Bonds: A Brotherly Reunion in Chengdu's Lantern Glow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-02-28-23-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在成都的一家温馨茶馆里，空气中弥漫着茉莉花茶的香气。En: In a cozy tea house in Chengdu, the air is filled with the fragrance of jasmine tea.Zh: 即便是冬季，茶馆内依旧温暖如春，窗外的五彩灯笼随着风轻轻晃动，为夜晚的城市增添了一抹浪漫的色彩。En: Even in winter, the tea house remains warm like spring, while the colorful lanterns outside the

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14:36

Rekindling Dreams: A Teahouse Reunion and a Lantern...

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2025/02/27

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Rekindling Dreams: A Teahouse Reunion and a Lantern Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-02-27-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 城里的茶馆总是充满温暖与活力。En: The teahouse in the city is always filled with warmth and vitality.Zh: 茶馆里，几盏彩色的灯笼悬挂着，正为元宵节做准备。En: Inside the teahouse, a few colorful lanterns are hanging, preparing for the Lantern Festival.Zh: 空气中飘散着茉莉花茶的香气，四周充满了轻声细语。En: The aroma of jasmine tea wafts

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13:48

Spicy Surprise: Leadership Lessons at Qingdao Naval Base

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2025/02/26

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Spicy Surprise: Leadership Lessons at Qingdao Naval Base Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-02-26-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 冬天的青岛海军基地，寒风凛冽，但并没有使士兵们的热情减退。En: In the winter at the Qingdao naval base, the cold wind was biting, but it did not dampen the soldiers' enthusiasm.Zh: 码头上，巨大的军舰停泊着，士兵们在甲板上忙碌着。En: On the dock, massive warships were moored, and soldiers were busy on deck.Zh:

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14:06

Love Across Continents: New Year's Reunion Plan

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2025/02/24

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Love Across Continents: New Year's Reunion Plan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-02-24-23-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 夜里的外滩，灯光闪烁，黄浦江畔的倒影格外夺目。En: The Waitan at night, with its flickering lights, casts stunning reflections along the Huangpu River.Zh: 李伟站在心爱的景色前，思绪万千。En: Li Wei stood before the beloved scenery, his thoughts racing.Zh: 这是他和梅玲最爱的地方。En: This was his and Mei Ling's favorite spot.Zh:

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12:17

Finding Joy and Simplicity at the Festive Wàitān

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2025/02/23

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Joy and Simplicity at the Festive Wàitān Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-02-23-23-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 外滩灯火辉煌，彩灯高挂，照亮冬日。En: The Wàitān was brilliantly lit, with colorful lights hanging high, illuminating the winter days.Zh: 人群熙熙攘攘，商店林立。En: The crowds bustled, and shops lined the streets.Zh: 空气中弥漫着街头小吃的香味，还有欢庆的声音。En: The air was filled with the scent of street food and the sound of

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