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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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13:14

Innovative Fashion in Beijing: The Chopstick Hairpin...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2024/05/04

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Innovative Fashion in Beijing: The Chopstick Hairpin Saga Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/innovative-fashion-in-beijing-the-chopstick-hairpin-saga Story Transcript:Zh: 在溢满浓浓玄武门历史气息的北京，有个名叫张伟的人，手中拿着一份旅游地图，像个孩子探索新世界那般兴奋。En: In Beijing, a city filled with the historical essence of Xuanwu Gate, there was a man named Zhang Wei, holding a tourist map in his hand and exploring the new world with excitement like a child.Zh:

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12:28

Noodle Shop Chronicles: Chopstick Challenge Unites...

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2024/05/02

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Noodle Shop Chronicles: Chopstick Challenge Unites Friends Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/noodle-shop-chronicles-chopstick-challenge-unites-friends Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京这座繁华的城市中，有一个古老的街区，餐馆林立，香气四溢。在这个街区中，有一个小小的面馆，打开门，你就能闻到那浓郁的面条香。就在这个小面馆，有三个朋友：张伟、李明和王芳，他们正在接受一个挑战：第一次尝试用筷子吃面条。En: In the bustling city of Beijing, there is an ancient neighborhood with numerous restaurants emitting fragrant aromas. In this

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12:50

The Chopstick Conundrum: A Tale of Authenticity and...

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2024/05/01

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Chopstick Conundrum: A Tale of Authenticity and Affection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-chopstick-conundrum-a-tale-of-authenticity-and-affection Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京的一家烟雾缭绕的中国餐馆，王伟含着一颗跳动的心，静静地盯着面前标志性的红色筷子。En: At a smoky Chinese restaurant in Beijing, Wang Wei sat with a pounding heart, silently staring at the iconic red chopsticks in front of him.Zh: 他知道，今天的晚餐不仅是他和刘欣的首次约会，更是他展现自己筷子技巧的大好时机。En: He knew that

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13:58

The Bicycle's Challenge: A Retro Ride to Triumph

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2024/04/30

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Bicycle's Challenge: A Retro Ride to Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-bicycles-challenge-a-retro-ride-to-triumph Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个阳光灿烂的早晨，北京的旺兴街角，张三独自一人站立在小巷中。他穿着一套绣着龙凤的传统中国服装，看起来就像是从古代画卷里走出来的人物。En: On a sunny morning at the corner of Wangxing Street in Beijing, Zhang San stood alone in the alley. He was dressed in a set of traditional Chinese clothing embroidered with dragons and phoenixes,

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12:37

The Lost Wanderer: A Tale of Discovery in Beijing's...

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2024/04/29

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Lost Wanderer: A Tale of Discovery in Beijing's Hutongs Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-lost-wanderer-a-tale-of-discovery-in-beijings-hutongs Story Transcript:Zh: 在繁忙、热闹的北京城，有个名叫王伟的年轻人正在胡同里开启了他的小奇遇。En: In the bustling and lively city of Beijing, a young man named Wang Wei was embarking on his small adventure in the hutongs.Zh: 王伟，是个纯真又善良的小伙子，这天，他高兴地漫步在北京独特的胡同里，欣赏着这座城市的独特魅力和生活节奏。En: Wang Wei, a pure and kind

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14:58

Li Wei: From Pajama Mishap to Fashion Fame

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2024/04/28

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Li Wei: From Pajama Mishap to Fashion Fame Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/li-wei-from-pajama-mishap-to-fashion-fame Story Transcript:Zh: 古老而热闹的京城，即使是分秒不停滴答动的时间，也难敌她的繁华。En: The ancient and bustling capital city, even with the relentless ticking of time, struggles to rival its vibrancy.Zh: 清晨五点的北京，赴一场尚未醒来的古都日出。En: At five o'clock in the morning in Beijing, it's the sunrise of an ancient capital that is yet to awaken.Zh:

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13:27

The Slipper Revolution: Wang Wei's Unforgettable...

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2024/04/27

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Slipper Revolution: Wang Wei's Unforgettable Fashion Faux Pas Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-slipper-revolution-wang-weis-unforgettable-fashion-faux-pas Story Transcript:Zh: 天就要黑了，京城里的路灯一片金黄，车水马龙。在这繁华的都市里，王伟也许正杜撰着自己的一段意犹未尽的故事。En: As the day was coming to an end, the street lights in the capital city glowed in golden hues, amid the bustling traffic. In this vibrant metropolis, Wang Wei might have been inventing

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13:19

Lost in Beijing's Hutongs: A Journey of Discovery and...

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2024/04/26

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lost in Beijing's Hutongs: A Journey of Discovery and Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/lost-in-beijings-hutongs-a-journey-of-discovery-and-connection Story Transcript:Zh: 太阳慵懒地躺在北京的天际线上，照亮了那些灵动的建筑，张伟抬头看着这个城市的早晨，心中充满了新奇和期待。这个从小生活在南方小镇的青年第一次走出家门，踏上了远离亲人，寻找新生活的旅程。然而，就在他兴奋地欣赏着北京的古老和现代交织的时候，发现自己已在城市的胡同中迷路。En: The sun lazily lay on the skyline of Beijing, illuminating the dynamic buildings. Zhang Wei looked up at

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14:07

The Mahjong Revelation: Friendship in the Hutongs of...

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2024/04/25

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Mahjong Revelation: Friendship in the Hutongs of Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-mahjong-revelation-friendship-in-the-hutongs-of-beijing Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京的老城区，隐藏在一条狭窄的胡同里，有一家古色古香的茶馆，名叫"胡同三味"。这儿是李伟、张明和王芳的乐园或者更准确地说，他们的麻将桌。En: In the old city of Beijing, hidden in a narrow alley, there is an old-fashioned teahouse called "Three Flavors of Hutong". Here is the paradise of Li Wei, Zhang Ming, and Wang

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13:06

The Flavors of Beijing: A Spicy Hot Pot Adventure

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2024/04/23

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Flavors of Beijing: A Spicy Hot Pot Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-flavors-of-beijing-a-spicy-hot-pot-adventure Story Transcript:Zh: 在繁华的北京市中心，有一条被香料味道充满的老街。En: In the bustling center of Beijing, there is an old street filled with the fragrance of spices.Zh: 这条街的主角是两个好朋友名字叫张伟和李娜。En: The main characters of this street are two good friends named Zhang Wei and Li Na.Zh:

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10:15

A Night in Beijing: Soup, Smiles, and Serendipity

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2024/04/22

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A Night in Beijing: Soup, Smiles, and Serendipity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/a-night-in-beijing-soup-smiles-and-serendipity Story Transcript:Zh: 在深蓝色的夜晚，北京的繁华灯火在我眼前展开，霓虹灯下，拥挤的南锣鼓巷充满了文艺气息。有一杯浓浓的茶，热气腾腾，岁月静静。“啪！”如炸雷的声音，直接把我从这充满禅意的美景中拉回现实。En: On a dark blue night, the bustling lights of Beijing unfolded before my eyes. Under the neon lights, the crowded Nanluoguxiang Alley was filled with an artistic atmosphere. With

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13:09

The Tale of Zhang Wei: Shanghai's Unforgettable...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2024/04/21

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Tale of Zhang Wei: Shanghai's Unforgettable Slipper Mishap Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-tale-of-zhang-wei-shanghais-unforgettable-slipper-mishap Story Transcript:Zh: 开头：上海，一个古老又豪华的城市，常常充满了不尽的惊喜。然而，对于张伟来说，他在这个城市中的一次惊喜变得尤其难忘。En: Beginning: Shanghai, an ancient and luxurious city, is often full of endless surprises. However, for Zhang Wei, a particular surprise in this city became unforgettable.Zh:

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13:54

Unexpected Delights at Beijing's Number One Building

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2024/04/20

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unexpected Delights at Beijing's Number One Building Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/unexpected-delights-at-beijings-number-one-building Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京的一家老北京大饭店，又名“京城第一楼”，正对着天安门。这里的菜品名字奇特，味道不可言喻，令人总是惊喜连连。这个晚上，张伟带着他的约会对象刘英，准备在这享受一顿丰盛的晚餐。En: At a famous old Beijing restaurant in Beijing, known as Beijing's Number One Building, facing Tiananmen Square, the dishes here have unique names and indescribable flavors,

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12:24

The Noodle Chronicles: A Comedy of Chopsticks in Beijing

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2024/04/18

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Noodle Chronicles: A Comedy of Chopsticks in Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-noodle-chronicles-a-comedy-of-chopsticks-in-beijing Story Transcript:Zh: 正当午夜的钟声在北京的午夜天空中回响时，三个朋友，张伟、李华和王雷聚在一起。在北京这个都市的心脏，他们在一家著名的面馆里打算品尝一顿地道的中国面条。不过，这并不简单，因为这是他们第一次尝试用筷子吃面条。En: As the midnight bell echoed in the midnight sky of Beijing, three friends, Zhang Wei, Li Hua, and Wang Lei, gathered together. In the heart of this

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14:58

Harmonizing Friendship: A Shanghai Coffee Shop Tale

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2024/04/17

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Harmonizing Friendship: A Shanghai Coffee Shop Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/harmonizing-friendship-a-shanghai-coffee-shop-tale Story Transcript:Zh: 在风花雪月的上海，有三个好朋友：张伟，李娜和王雷。En: In the picturesque city of Shanghai, there were three good friends: Zhang Wei, Li Na, and Wang Lei.Zh: 在浦江边的一家咖啡店，他们经常聚在一起，分享生活的欢笑和心酸。En: They often gathered at a coffee shop by the Pujiang River, sharing the joys and sorrows of life.Zh:

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14:08

Dessert House Chronicles: The Legendary 'Dessert War'

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2024/04/16

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Dessert House Chronicles: The Legendary 'Dessert War' Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/dessert-house-chronicles-the-legendary-dessert-war Story Transcript:Zh: 全世界最臭名昭著的“甜点战争”在上海一家叫做“甜品屋”的点心餐厅展开了。这个地方充满了柔和的灯光和精致的细节，美味的甜点在餐厅的橱窗里亮晶晶的。中午，热闹的餐厅里充满了各种各样的气味：新鲜出炉的蛋糕，香甜的熔岩巧克力，还有经典的上海小笼包。这就是张伟、李杰和王涛三位好友相约参加胃口之战的舞台。En: The most notorious "Dessert War" in the world took place at a dessert restaurant named "Dessert House" in

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12:45

The Slipper Chronicles: Wang Wei's Misstep to Success

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2024/04/15

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Slipper Chronicles: Wang Wei's Misstep to Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-slipper-chronicles-wang-weis-misstep-to-success Story Transcript:Zh: 在中国最繁华的都市，北京，就在这里，有一个名叫王伟的年轻人。他喜欢简单的生活，就算是在这个节奏快速并且复杂的大都市。而正是由于他的乐于生活和随和态度，他发生了一件滑稽的事。En: In the bustling metropolis of Beijing, China, there was a young man named Wang Wei. He enjoyed living a simple life, even in this fast-paced and complex city. It was his

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11:58

Echoes of Friendship: Laughter in the Hutongs of Beijing

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2024/04/13

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Echoes of Friendship: Laughter in the Hutongs of Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/echoes-of-friendship-laughter-in-the-hutongs-of-beijing Story Transcript:Zh: 在繁华世界的中心，那个每个角落都散发着顽强精神和持久不懈的城市—北京，住着一位名叫张伟的单纯少年。他和他的好朋友，李娜，常常在老北京的胡同中嬉戏打闹，笑声总是能在四周的老石墙上回荡久久。En: At the center of the bustling world, in the city of Beijing with a resilient spirit and persistence in every corner, lived a simple young man named Zhang Wei

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12:55

Love Found in Beijing's Hot Pot: A Mandarin Romance

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2024/04/12

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Love Found in Beijing's Hot Pot: A Mandarin Romance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/love-found-in-beijings-hot-pot-a-mandarin-romance Story Transcript:Zh: 那天，张伟醒来时，阳光照在他的床上。他在心里简单练习了几句普通话，然后走出家门，一个人在北京的街头走走。“今天，就是今天。”他对自己说。En: That day, when Zhang Wei woke up, the sunlight shone on his bed. He practiced a few simple Mandarin sentences in his mind, then walked out of the house alone in the streets of Beijing. "Today, is

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12:58

Finding Serenity: Lost in Beijing's Hutongs

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2024/04/11

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Serenity: Lost in Beijing's Hutongs Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/finding-serenity-lost-in-beijings-hutongs Story Transcript:Zh: 一道独特的阳光从北京的天际线垂直直射下来，穿过狭窄的胡同，照在张伟、李娜和王明三人的脸上。En: A unique beam of sunlight vertically penetrated the Beijing skyline, shining down through the narrow hutongs onto the faces of Zhang Wei, Li Na, and Wang Ming.Zh: 他们是公共关系公司的团队，是第一次来北京，但他们现在迷路了。En: They were a team from a public

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