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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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16:57

Finding Confidence in the Heart of a Village Festival

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2024/08/10

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Confidence in the Heart of a Village Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/finding-confidence-in-the-heart-of-a-village-festival Story Transcript:Zh: 在夏日的早晨，阳光洒在长城脚下的小村庄。En: On a summer morning, sunlight bathed the small village at the foot of the Great Wall.Zh: 村庄里的人们忙碌而愉快，准备着一年一度的村庄节日。En: The villagers were busy and joyful, preparing for the annual village festival.Zh: 杰和梅琳站在村庄的入口处，眼中满是期待。En: Jie and

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15:33

Balancing Passions: Li Wei's Qixi Festival Awakening

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2024/08/09

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Balancing Passions: Li Wei's Qixi Festival Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/balancing-passions-li-weis-qixi-festival-awakening Story Transcript:Zh: 烈日炎炎的夏天，热浪袭人。En: On a scorching summer day, the heatwave was relentless.Zh: 繁华的购物商场里，人群熙熙攘攘，到处都是红色和金色的装饰，庆祝即将到来的七夕节。En: Inside the bustling shopping mall, crowds shuffled about, and red and gold decorations were everywhere, celebrating the upcoming Qixi

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17:45

Unveiling Secrets: An Archaeologist's Qixi Festival...

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2024/08/08

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unveiling Secrets: An Archaeologist's Qixi Festival Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/unveiling-secrets-an-archaeologists-qixi-festival-adventure Story Transcript:Zh: 在内蒙古的呼伦贝尔大草原上，夏日的阳光洒满了草地。En: On the Hulunbuir Grasslands of Inner Mongolia, the summer sun bathed the vast fields in light.Zh: 梅琳、家俊和光正在探索这片辽阔的土地。En: Meilin, Jiajun, and Guang were exploring this expansive land.Zh: 今天是七夕节，这个传统的节日让他们感到特别兴奋。En:

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16:39

A Million-Dollar Joke: Harmony Beyond a Fake Lottery...

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2024/08/07

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A Million-Dollar Joke: Harmony Beyond a Fake Lottery Ticket Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/a-million-dollar-joke-harmony-beyond-a-fake-lottery-ticket Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个阳光明媚的夏天，家里到处挂满了五彩缤纷的灯笼和装饰，大家都在庆祝七夕节。En: On a bright and sunny summer day, colorful lanterns and decorations adorned the house, as everyone celebrated the Qixi Festival.Zh: 假豪、丽芬和美玲三个人一起住在一栋大房子里。En: Jiahao, Lifen, and Meiling lived together in a

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16:38

Sibling Struggles & Success: Dreams in Xi’an’s Muslim...

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2024/08/06

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Sibling Struggles & Success: Dreams in Xi’an’s Muslim Quarter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/sibling-struggles-success-dreams-in-xians-muslim-quarter Story Transcript:Zh: 在西安热闹的回民街，一个炎热的夏天，故事开始了。En: In the bustling Muslim Quarter of Xi'an, on a hot summer day, the story began.Zh: 明和丽华，是这家小吃摊的继承人。En: Ming and Lihua were the heirs to this small food stall.Zh: 他们的父亲最近去世了，摊位的运营变成了他们的责任。En: Their father had recently

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16:15

Finding Inspiration: A Summer Journey Along the Li River

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2024/08/05

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Inspiration: A Summer Journey Along the Li River Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/finding-inspiration-a-summer-journey-along-the-li-river Story Transcript:Zh: 阳朔的夏天，弥漫着清凉的河风和炙热的太阳。En: The summer in Yangshuo is filled with the cool breeze from the river and the scorching sun.Zh: 微莲，是两个初次相遇的旅行者。En: Wei and Lian were two travelers meeting for the first time.Zh: 微是一个内向的摄影师，莲是一个冒险的旅行博主。En: Wei was an introverted

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16:11

Friendship and Discovery: A Qixi Festival Journey in...

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2024/08/04

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Friendship and Discovery: A Qixi Festival Journey in Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/friendship-and-discovery-a-qixi-festival-journey-in-beijing Story Transcript:Zh: 这是一个阳光明媚的夏日，三位好朋友决定去北京的故宫游玩。En: It was a sunny summer day, and three good friends decided to visit the Forbidden City in Beijing.Zh: Lien是一位书生，性格内敛，喜欢安静。En: Lien, a scholar, was introverted and liked quiet.Zh: Wei则是个爱冒险的人，活泼开朗。En: Wei was an

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16:29

Love and Redemption: Leon's Quest in the Forbidden City

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2024/08/03

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Love and Redemption: Leon's Quest in the Forbidden City Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/love-and-redemption-leons-quest-in-the-forbidden-city Story Transcript:Zh: 烈日当空，炙热的阳光洒在紫禁城破败的墙上。En: The blazing sun hung high in the sky, its scorching rays pouring over the decaying walls of the Forbidden City.Zh: 这里曾经辉煌，如今只剩下断壁残垣和浓密的草木。En: This place, once magnificent, now stood with only broken walls and dense vegetation.Zh:

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15:38

Summer Serenity: Reconnecting by the West Lake

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2024/08/02

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Summer Serenity: Reconnecting by the West Lake Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/summer-serenity-reconnecting-by-the-west-lake Story Transcript:Zh: 西湖边，夏日的黄昏，微风轻拂，蝉声阵阵。En: By the West Lake, on a summer evening, a gentle breeze was blowing, and the cicadas were singing in chorus.Zh: 这里是杭州西湖，李伟、安明和江慧每年夏天重聚的地方。En: This was the West Lake in Hangzhou, the place where Li Wei, An Ming, and Jiang Hui reunited every summer.Zh:

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13:38

Finding the Perfect Mooncake: A Night Market Adventure

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2024/08/01

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding the Perfect Mooncake: A Night Market Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/finding-the-perfect-mooncake-a-night-market-adventure Story Transcript:Zh: 夏夜的夜市场，在五彩斑斓的灯笼下熙熙攘攘，人声鼎沸。En: The night market on a summer evening was bustling and noisy under the colorful lanterns.Zh: 人们忙着为即将到来的中秋节做准备。En: People were busy preparing for the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival.Zh: 小明在市场入口处站着，微微焦虑。En: Xiaoming stood at the

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17:13

Survival and Discovery: A Perilous Journey through...

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2024/07/31

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Survival and Discovery: A Perilous Journey through Gobi’s Sands Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/survival-and-discovery-a-perilous-journey-through-gobis-sands Story Transcript:Zh: 到了夏天，戈壁沙漠变得非常炎热。En: In the summer, the Gobi Desert becomes exceedingly hot.Zh: 天空湛蓝无云，大地被烈日笼罩，仿佛一片金色的海洋。En: The sky is a clear blue without a cloud in sight, and the land is enveloped by the blazing sun, resembling a golden ocean.Zh:

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16:07

Balancing Tradition and Progress: Ming's...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2024/07/30

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Balancing Tradition and Progress: Ming's Valedictorian Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/balancing-tradition-and-progress-mings-valedictorian-journey Story Transcript:Zh: 明是一名雄心勃勃的学生，也是毕业演讲的优秀毕业生。En: Ming is an ambitious student and also the valedictorian of his graduating class.Zh: 六月的夏天，高中礼堂里挤满了毕业生和他们的家人。En: In the summer month of June, the high school auditorium was packed with graduates and their families.Zh:

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17:41

Melodies & High-Wires: A Tale of Courage at the Qixi...

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2024/07/29

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Melodies & High-Wires: A Tale of Courage at the Qixi Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/melodies-high-wires-a-tale-of-courage-at-the-qixi-festival Story Transcript:Zh: 在中国南方的一个风景如画的山区村庄，有一个中世纪主题的庆典。En: In a picturesque mountain village in southern China, there is a medieval-themed celebration taking place.Zh: 小村子古老的石头路旁，五彩缤纷的帐篷和舞台点缀其间，空气中弥漫着香炉的气味，传统音乐声飘扬。En: Colorful tents and stages dot the ancient stone

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16:09

Trapped in Wonder: A Summer Adventure Inside the...

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2024/07/28

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Trapped in Wonder: A Summer Adventure Inside the Science Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/trapped-in-wonder-a-summer-adventure-inside-the-science-museum Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个炎热的夏天的下午，丽美和浩然来到科学博物馆。En: One scorching summer afternoon, Li Mei and Hao Ran visited the science museum.Zh: 博物馆里有许多有趣的展品。En: The museum was filled with fascinating exhibits.Zh: 丽美是一个充满好奇心和冒险精神的年轻女子，而浩然是一个谨慎且讲逻辑的男人。En: Li Mei was a curious

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17:30

Balancing Love and Duty: A Qixi Festival Election Tale

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2024/07/27

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Balancing Love and Duty: A Qixi Festival Election Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/balancing-love-and-duty-a-qixi-festival-election-tale Story Transcript:Zh: 夏日的阳光洒在社区中心，鲜花的香气沁人心脾。En: The summer sunlight spilled over the community center, with the fragrance of flowers permeating the air.Zh: 今天是七夕节，然而整个投票中心却比往常更加热闹。En: Today was Qixi Festival, but the voting center was busier than usual.Zh:

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15:06

High Stakes and Inner Turmoil: A Night of Poker in...

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2024/07/26

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: High Stakes and Inner Turmoil: A Night of Poker in Shanghai Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/high-stakes-and-inner-turmoil-a-night-of-poker-in-shanghai Story Transcript:Zh: 在上海的夏夜，一间灯光昏暗的高级俱乐部里，空气中弥漫着烟雾和低语声。En: On a summer night in Shanghai, in a dimly lit upscale club, the air was filled with smoke and whispers.Zh: 玻璃杯的碰撞声和扑克牌的洗牌声让气氛更加紧张。En: The clinking of glasses and the shuffling of playing cards heightened the

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17:14

Li Wei's Bold Step: Turning Hard Work into Opportunity

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2024/07/25

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Li Wei's Bold Step: Turning Hard Work into Opportunity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/li-weis-bold-step-turning-hard-work-into-opportunity Story Transcript:Zh: 夏天的中午，烈日当头。En: At midday in the summer, the sun was blazing overhead.Zh: 李伟坐在办公室的窗边，热浪透过大玻璃窗扑面而来，令他感到一丝不安。En: Li Wei sat by the office window, heat waves coming through the large glass spread across his face, causing him some unease.Zh: 今天是季度业绩评估的日子。En: Today

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16:05

From Plans to Joy: How a Neighborhood BBQ United Us All

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2024/07/24

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Plans to Joy: How a Neighborhood BBQ United Us All Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/from-plans-to-joy-how-a-neighborhood-bbq-united-us-all Story Transcript:Zh: 夏天的一个早晨，阳光明媚，鸟儿在歌唱，En: One summer morning, the sun was shining brightly, and the birds were singing.Zh: 北京的一个高档社区里，细致的夏雨正在计划一场完美的烧烤活动。En: In an upscale neighborhood in Beijing, meticulous Xia Yu was planning a perfect barbecue event.Zh:

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14:50

Airport Encounter: A Heartwarming Tale of Gifts and...

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2024/07/23

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Airport Encounter: A Heartwarming Tale of Gifts and Gratitude Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/airport-encounter-a-heartwarming-tale-of-gifts-and-gratitude Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京首都国际机场的免税店，夏天的阳光透过大窗户照进来，照亮了店里的每一个角落。En: At the duty-free shop of Beijing Capital International Airport, the summer sunlight streamed through the large windows, illuminating every corner of the store.Zh: 拥挤的人群中，明和佳都在为各自的重要任务而忙碌。En: Amid the

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14:23

Forbidden City Shenanigans: Summer's Ultimate TikTok...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2024/07/22

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Forbidden City Shenanigans: Summer's Ultimate TikTok Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/forbidden-city-shenanigans-summers-ultimate-tiktok-adventure Story Transcript:Zh: 紫禁城的夏天, 天空湛蓝，阳光灿烂。En: The summer at the Forbidden City featured a clear blue sky and brilliant sunshine.Zh: 美、欣和晨，三个表兄妹并肩走在宫殿间，假扮成普通游客。En: Mei, Xin, and Chen, three cousins, walked side by side among the palaces, pretending to be ordinary

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