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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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13:03

Scarecrow Shenanigans: A Prank for Friendship in...

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2025/02/16

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Scarecrow Shenanigans: A Prank for Friendship in Winter Fields Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-02-16-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 冬天的稻田一片寂静，地面上露出褐色的泥土，树枝光秃秃的，一片萧瑟。En: The winter rice fields are silent, with patches of brown earth exposed, and the trees bare and desolate.Zh: 但不远处，有几盏五颜六色的灯笼，给这片宁静添了一丝节日的气息。En: But not far away, there are a few colorful lanterns adding a touch of festive atmosphere to

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13:00

Lanterns of Creativity: A Winter Night in Beijing

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2025/02/15

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lanterns of Creativity: A Winter Night in Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-02-15-23-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 灯光在雾霾中闪烁，街道上充满了节日的气息。En: The lights flickered through the haze, and the streets were filled with a festive atmosphere.Zh: 北京的城市丛林在冬天显得格外冷清，但灯笼节即将来临，为街头增添了许多色彩。En: Beijing's urban jungle seemed especially desolate in winter, but the Lantern Festival was about to arrive, adding a lot of

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12:59

Trapped in Time: A Hotpot Adventure to Remember

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2025/02/14

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Trapped in Time: A Hotpot Adventure to Remember Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-02-14-23-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在寒冷的冬季，整个城市都披上了一层洁白的雪。En: In the cold winter, the entire city was covered with a layer of white snow.Zh: 明和丽在办公室度过了一个漫长的工作日之后，觉得应该为自己找个地方好好休息一下。En: Ming and Li decided they needed a place to relax after a long workday at the office.Zh: 于是，他们相约去了办公楼地下室的一家隐藏的火锅餐厅。En: So, they agreed to go

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14:10

Laughter and Friendship Brew in a Teahouse Mishap

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2025/02/13

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Laughter and Friendship Brew in a Teahouse Mishap Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-02-13-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 茶馆里，红灯笼高挂，节日的气氛浓厚。En: In the teahouse, red lanterns hung high, creating a festive atmosphere.Zh: 香气四溢，各种茶叶香味飘荡在空气中，为严寒的冬日带来一丝温暖。En: The scent of various teas filled the air, bringing a touch of warmth to the harsh winter day.Zh: 这是春节期间，茶馆中到处都是欢声笑语，人们都在享受这喜庆的日子。En: It was during the

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13:13

Ancient Mysteries: A Puzzle Adventure in Shanghai's...

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2025/02/12

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Ancient Mysteries: A Puzzle Adventure in Shanghai's Yu Garden Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-02-12-23-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 连，梅和建走在上海的豫园。En: Lian, Mei and Jian are walking in Shanghai's Yu Garden.Zh: 冬天的空气清凉，四周是舞动的红灯笼和节日装饰。En: The winter air is cool, and all around are dancing red lanterns and festive decorations.Zh: 新春佳节的喜庆弥漫在每个角落。En: The joy of the Lunar New Year fills every corner.Zh:

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14:46

Navigating Success: Trust and Teamwork Amid...

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2025/02/11

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Navigating Success: Trust and Teamwork Amid Shanghai's Hustle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-02-11-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在上海创业孵化器，一个现代化的开放式办公室里，到处充满了热情的氛围。En: In a startup incubator in Shanghai, a modern open-office environment is filled with an atmosphere of enthusiasm.Zh: 彩色的春节装饰让房间显得喜庆而生动。En: The colorful Spring Festival decorations make the room festive and lively.Zh:

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13:46

Heartfelt Lanterns: A Tale of Tradition and Warmth in...

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2025/02/10

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Heartfelt Lanterns: A Tale of Tradition and Warmth in Táiběi Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-02-10-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 台北夜市的夜晚像是一幅色彩斑斓的画卷。En: The night at the Táiběi night market is like a colorful painting.Zh: 夜市的每一个角落都闪烁着红色和金色的灯光。En: Every corner of the market is illuminated with red and gold lights.Zh: 空气中弥漫着胡椒饼和臭豆腐的香气，令人垂涎欲滴。En: The air is filled with the aroma of hújiāobǐng and chòu

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13:12

Illuminating Connections: A Return to the Heart of Home

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2025/02/09

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Illuminating Connections: A Return to the Heart of Home Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-02-09-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 连是一位年轻的都市女性。En: Lian is a young urban woman.Zh: 在繁忙的城市生活中，她常常想念山村里的家人。En: In the hustle and bustle of city life, she often misses her family in the mountain village.Zh: 今年冬天，连决定回家过元宵节，心中充满了期待。En: This year, during winter, Lian decided to return home for the Lantern Festival, and

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12:59

From Flour to Laughs: A Dumpling Adventure Gone Awry

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2025/02/08

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Flour to Laughs: A Dumpling Adventure Gone Awry Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-02-08-23-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 春节快到了，北半球的大地被厚厚的雪覆盖，寒风呼啸着吹过街道。En: The Chun Jie, or Spring Festival, is fast approaching, and the northern hemisphere is blanketed in thick snow, with chilly winds howling past the streets.Zh: 在这样一个冬季里，家庭团聚是最温暖的事情。今天，Jian和Meiling要在一起为家人准备年夜饭。En: In such a winter, family gatherings

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12:01

Finding Love Amid Lanterns: A Festival Night to Remember

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2025/02/07

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Love Amid Lanterns: A Festival Night to Remember Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-02-07-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 元宵节的夜晚，豫园热闹非凡。En: On the night of the Yuanxiao Festival, Yuyuan Garden was bustling with excitement.Zh: 灯笼高高挂起，五颜六色，在冬夜中散发着温暖的光。En: Lanterns were hung high, colorful and radiating warm light in the winter night.Zh: 空气中弥漫着小吃的香味，笑声和谈话声此起彼伏。En: The air was filled with the aroma of

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15:17

Embracing New Beginnings: A Teahouse Reunion in Chengdu

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2025/02/06

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Embracing New Beginnings: A Teahouse Reunion in Chengdu Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-02-06-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 茶馆里，温暖的气息扑面而来，沁人的茶香在空气中飘荡，红灯笼轻轻摇曳。En: In the teahouse, a warm atmosphere greeted him as the enchanting aroma of tea wafted through the air, and the red lanterns swayed gently.Zh: 春节将至，每一处都挂满了喜庆的装饰。En: The Chunjie, the Chinese New Year, was approaching, and every corner was

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12:19

Moonlit Paths: Discovering Inspiration at the Festival

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2025/02/05

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Moonlit Paths: Discovering Inspiration at the Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-02-05-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在清冷的冬夜，颐和园的月下阁楼被璀璨的灯笼点缀，一片热闹。En: On a chilly winter night, the Yiheyuan was bustling, its pavilion under the moon adorned with brilliant lanterns.Zh: 正值春节，空气中弥漫着鞭炮的声响和人们的欢笑。En: It was the Spring Festival, and the air was filled with the sounds of firecrackers and people's

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13:36

Unveiling the Great Wall's Hidden Secrets

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2025/02/04

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unveiling the Great Wall's Hidden Secrets Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-02-04-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 梅站在满是白雪的长城上。En: Mei stood on the Great Wall, covered in white snow.Zh: 冬天的空气很冷，但她的心中有一种热情无法熄灭。En: The winter air was cold, but there was a passion in her heart that couldn't be extinguished.Zh: 传言说这片墙里藏着一件古代失落的文物。En: Rumor had it that within this wall lay a lost ancient artifact.Zh:

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15:57

Bridging Traditions: A Journey Through Chunjie on the...

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2025/02/03

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Bridging Traditions: A Journey Through Chunjie on the Great Wall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-02-03-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 长城上，一层薄雪覆盖着崎岖的石阶，寒冷的冬天让空气中带着刺骨的凉意。En: On the Chang Cheng, a layer of thin snow covers the rugged stone steps, and the cold winter fills the air with a piercing chill.Zh: 挂着的红灯笼在风中轻轻摇曳，到处都是春节的装饰，增添了节日的气氛。En: Hanging red lanterns sway gently in the wind, and everywhere

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14:22

From Scarcity to Abundance: Ming and Li's Winter...

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2025/02/02

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Scarcity to Abundance: Ming and Li's Winter Festival Feast Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-02-02-23-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在雪花轻轻飘落的冬日，明和李两位好朋友正走向小镇的集市。En: On a winter day when the snowflakes were gently falling, Ming and Li, two good friends, were heading towards the town's market.Zh: 窗外，温暖的小木屋看上去舒适而惬意，令人心生向往。En: Outside, the warm little wooden cottages looked cozy and inviting, stirring a

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15:05

Spring Festival Serenity: A Teahouse Tale of Trust &...

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2025/02/01

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Spring Festival Serenity: A Teahouse Tale of Trust & Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-02-01-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 杭州的茶馆在春节期间总是格外热闹。En: The Hangzhou teahouse is always exceptionally lively during the Spring Festival.Zh: 窗外虽然是冬天的寒冷，而茶馆内却是温暖如春。En: Although it is cold outside in the winter, inside the teahouse it is as warm as spring.Zh: 长桌上排放着精美的茶具，空气中弥漫着龙井茶的清香，En: The long table is

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14:14

Balancing Books and Lanterns: Li Ang's Festival Journey

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/01/31

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Balancing Books and Lanterns: Li Ang's Festival Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-01-31-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 高科技城市的冬天，寒风袭来，红灯笼在高楼间摇曳。En: In the winter of the high-tech city, cold winds swept through, and red lanterns swayed between the tall buildings.Zh: 此时此刻，李昂坐在学校图书馆窗边，窗外是热闹非凡的春节装饰，但他眉头紧锁，眼前满是不及消化的课本。En: At this moment, Li Ang sat by the window in the school library.Zh:

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14:59

Finding Friendship: A Heartwarming Spring Festival Tale

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2025/01/30

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Friendship: A Heartwarming Spring Festival Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-01-30-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 冬天到了，医院的庭院里到处挂满了红灯笼和新年横幅。En: Winter had arrived, and the hospital courtyard was filled with red lanterns and New Year banners.Zh: 虽然天气很冷，但这些装饰让人感到一丝暖意。En: Although the weather was cold, these decorations brought a slight warmth to the people.Zh:

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14:02

Mei's Journey: Embracing Tradition at the Great Wall

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2025/01/29

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Mei's Journey: Embracing Tradition at the Great Wall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-01-29-23-34-00-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 梅和她的家人来到长城上过春节。En: Mei and her family came to the Great Wall of China to celebrate the Spring Festival.Zh: 天很冷，雪覆盖了大地，但他们的心是暖的。En: The weather was very cold, and snow covered the ground, but their hearts were warm.Zh: 红灯笼高挂，彩带随风飘扬。En: Red lanterns hung high, and colored ribbons

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15:23

Mysteries Unveiled: Meilin's Quest in the Ancient Temple

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2025/01/28

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Mysteries Unveiled: Meilin's Quest in the Ancient Temple Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-01-28-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在黄山的朦胧山雾中，藏着一座神秘的古庙。En: In the misty fog of Huangshan, there is a mysterious ancient temple.Zh: 这个冬季，梅琳和山跟随学校来这里旅行。En: This winter, Meilin and Shan followed their school on a trip here.Zh: 这是春节的时候，庙里的灯笼摇曳，增添了几分节日的气氛。En: It was during the Spring Festival, and the lanterns in the

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