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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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13:36

A Lantern's Glow: Finding Friendship's True Gift

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/09/26

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A Lantern's Glow: Finding Friendship's True Gift Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-26-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 水族馆里，墙壁上柔和的蓝绿色光线轻轻荡漾。En: In the shuizuguan, the gentle blue-green light on the walls softly ripples.Zh: 鱼缸里五彩斑斓的小鱼穿梭，无忧无虑。En: In the fish tank, colorful little fish dart back and forth, carefree and untroubled.Zh: 明、李和佳来到了这里，为迎接即将到来的中秋节寻找礼物。En: Ming, Li, and Jia came here to find gifts

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13:26

Rediscovering Friendship Under Aquarium Moons

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2025/09/26

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Rediscovering Friendship Under Aquarium Moons Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-26-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 北京海洋馆里，灯光闪烁，人声鼎沸。En: At the Beijing Aquarium, lights flickered and the place was bustling with noise.Zh: 圆圆的灯笼高高挂在天花板上，仿佛一个个微型月亮，庆祝着中秋节。En: Round lanterns hung high from the ceiling, resembling miniature moons celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival.Zh: 明、亮和花走在五光十色的水族箱间，想要过一个难忘的节日。En: Ming,

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13:09

Mystery in the Brew: Lina's Detective Debut

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2025/09/25

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Mystery in the Brew: Lina's Detective Debut Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-25-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个金黄色的秋天，咖啡烘焙店里弥漫着咖啡豆的浓郁香味。En: In a golden autumn, the coffee shop was filled with the rich aroma of coffee beans.Zh: 店里装饰着中秋节的红灯笼，透过大窗户，可以看到街道上人们团圆的笑脸。En: The shop was decorated with Zhongqiujie red lanterns, and through the large windows, one could see the smiling faces of people

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14:25

Heroic Brew: A Barista's Courage on Mid-Autumn Eve

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2025/09/25

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Heroic Brew: A Barista's Courage on Mid-Autumn Eve Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-25-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 天津咖啡烘焙坊里，秋天的气息弥漫开来。En: In the Tianjin coffee roasting shop, the scent of autumn fills the air.Zh: 这是中秋节的前夕，店里装饰着大大的月饼展示，空气中飘着浓郁的咖啡香气。En: It is the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the shop is decorated with large mooncake displays, while the rich aroma of coffee lingers in the

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12:47

A Moonlit Promise: Rebirth at Lingyin Temple

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2025/09/24

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A Moonlit Promise: Rebirth at Lingyin Temple Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-24-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 月亮高高挂在夜空，圆圆的像一个银盘。En: The moon hung high in the night sky, round like a silver plate.Zh: 秋风轻轻拂过，带来阵阵菊花和落叶的香气。En: A gentle autumn breeze wafted by, carrying the fragrance of chrysanthemums and fallen leaves.Zh: 灵隐寺在月光下显得格外宁静，灯笼在微风中摇曳，发出柔和的光芒。En: Lingyin Temple appeared especially serene in

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13:30

Finding Clarity: A Soulful Retreat at Wutai Mountain

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2025/09/24

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Clarity: A Soulful Retreat at Wutai Mountain Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-24-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 五台山，秋天的早晨，幽静的山林中弥漫着一层薄雾，橙黄的树叶在轻风中轻轻摇曳。En: Wutai Mountain, on an autumn morning, the serene mountain forest is enveloped in a thin mist, with orange-yellow leaves gently swaying in the breeze.Zh: 嘉浩和美琳正沿着通往古老寺庙的小径，踏上他们的灵修之旅。En: Jiahao and Meilin are walking along the path leading to

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12:13

Secrets of Xi'an: Unveiling Treasures on Mid-Autumn...

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2025/09/23

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Secrets of Xi'an: Unveiling Treasures on Mid-Autumn Night Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-23-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天的夜晚，西安的古城墙在明亮的灯笼中显得格外神秘。En: On an autumn night, the ancient city walls of Xi'an appeared particularly mysterious under the bright lanterns.Zh: 凉爽的秋风夹杂着月饼和菊花的香味，让人心情愉悦。En: The cool autumn breeze mixed with the scent of mooncakes and chrysanthemums, putting people in a joyful

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10:59

Balancing Books and Joy: Mei's Autumn Revelation

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2025/09/22

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Balancing Books and Joy: Mei's Autumn Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-22-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天，长城在晴朗的天空下延伸。En: In the autumn, the Great Wall stretches under the clear sky.Zh: 红色、橙色和金色的叶子在风中飞舞，云朵懒洋洋地飘过，给古老的石墙投下轻柔的影子。En: Red, orange, and golden leaves dance in the wind, and clouds lazily drift by, casting gentle shadows on the ancient stone walls.Zh: 这是学校的秋游，学生们兴奋不已。En: This is

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14:19

Warmth and Friendship: A Mountain Cabin Adventure

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2025/09/21

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Warmth and Friendship: A Mountain Cabin Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-21-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 清晨，阳光透过山间的松树洒在小木屋上。En: In the early morning, sunlight filtered through the pine trees between the mountains and fell on the small wooden cabin.Zh: 小木屋及时地给山中路过的人们提供温暖的避风港。En: The cabin served as a timely warm haven for people passing through the mountains.Zh: 这天，正值秋天，空气中弥漫着清凉的气息。En:

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15:15

Innovative Dreams: Mei Lin's Journey at the Tech Expo

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2025/09/19

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Innovative Dreams: Mei Lin's Journey at the Tech Expo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-19-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 高科技城市在秋天显得格外繁忙。En: The high-tech city looks particularly busy in the autumn.Zh: 城市中心的科技博览会上，最新的创新产品在展出，各路创业者在寻找机遇。En: At the tech expo in the city center, the latest innovative products are on display, and all kinds of entrepreneurs are seeking opportunities.Zh:

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12:33

Balancing Duty and Family: A Mid-Autumn Insight

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2025/09/18

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Balancing Duty and Family: A Mid-Autumn Insight Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-18-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个秋日的早晨，医院里满是忙碌的医护人员。En: On an autumn morning, the hospital was full of busy medical staff.Zh: 李伟是一名尽责的医生，他的办公室里挂满了感恩卡片，是患者们对他的感谢。En: Li Wei was a dedicated doctor, and his office was filled with thank-you cards from grateful patients.Zh: 今天是中秋节，他希望能早点下班，与家人团聚。En: Today was the

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14:26

Yoga on the Great Wall: A Journey of Balance and...

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2025/09/17

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Yoga on the Great Wall: A Journey of Balance and Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-17-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 漫步在秋天的长城，微风把黄色和橙色的落叶轻轻吹落在路上，空气中弥漫着浓郁的季节气息。En: Strolling along the Chang Cheng in autumn, the breeze gently blew the yellow and orange fallen leaves onto the path, filling the air with a rich seasonal scent.Zh: 李伟充满期待地踏上了这条古老的石道，En: Li Wei stepped onto this ancient stone path

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12:54

Rain-Soaked Revelry: Mei & Jun's Enchanting Lantern...

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2025/09/16

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Rain-Soaked Revelry: Mei & Jun's Enchanting Lantern Night Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-16-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 西安的秋天很美。En: Xi'an in the autumn is beautiful.Zh: 城墙上的天空，挂满了明亮的灯笼。En: The sky above the city wall is adorned with bright lanterns.Zh: 空气中有桂花的香味，远处还传来轻轻的音乐声。En: There is the scent of osmanthus in the air, and faint music comes from afar.Zh: 中秋节到了，梅和君正在去看灯笼节的路上。En: The

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13:46

Balancing Acts: A Mid-Autumn Reunion Saga

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2025/09/14

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Balancing Acts: A Mid-Autumn Reunion Saga Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-14-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 阳光透过办公室的窗户，洒在李伟的办公桌上。En: Sunlight spilled across Li Wei's desk through the office window.Zh: 秋天的气息使得这个繁忙的办公室显得更加冷清。En: The autumn air made this busy office feel even more desolate.Zh: 公司里，员工们正忙于各自的工作，走廊里充满了敲打键盘和电话铃声的交响乐。En: In the company, employees were busy with their own tasks, and the

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13:06

Rekindling Old Friendships Under Shanghai's Moonlit...

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2025/09/13

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Rekindling Old Friendships Under Shanghai's Moonlit Garden Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-13-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 晚上，玉兰灯笼在上海的豫园里闪烁着，映照着池塘里的锦鲤。En: In the evening, the yulan lanterns shimmered in Shanghai's Yuyuan Garden, illuminating the pond with koi fish.Zh: 这个夜晚，月亮格外明亮。En: The moon was particularly bright that night.Zh: 梅走在小路上，手心微微出汗，她即将见到久违的童年好友，健和亮。En: Mei walked along the path, her

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15:17

Amid the Tempest: A Mid-Autumn Shelter Saga

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2025/09/12

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Amid the Tempest: A Mid-Autumn Shelter Saga Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-12-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋风在地面上狂啸，雨水像泼，街道变成了河流。En: The autumn wind howled fiercely across the ground, rain poured like a torrent, and the streets turned into rivers.Zh: 在这样的风雨交加之夜，李明、陈伟、张华三人正蜷缩在一座地下掩体中。En: On this stormy night, Li Ming, Chen Wei, and Zhang Hua were huddled in an underground shelter.Zh:

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14:32

Bamboo Grove Reconciliation: Healing Old Wounds

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2025/09/11

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Bamboo Grove Reconciliation: Healing Old Wounds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-11-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在郁郁葱葱的竹林中，夏季的尾声悄然降临。En: In the lush zhulin, the end of summer arrives quietly.Zh: 阳光透过竹叶，洒下斑驳的光影，大地上弥漫着泥土和新鲜竹子的清香，一切显得格外宁静。En: Sunlight filters through the bamboo leaves, casting dappled shadows, and the earth is filled with the fresh scent of soil and bamboo.Zh: 小辉在竹林里漫步。En: Everything

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14:29

Rebuilding Bonds: A Mid-Autumn Reunion on the Great Wall

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2025/09/10

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Rebuilding Bonds: A Mid-Autumn Reunion on the Great Wall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-10-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 长城在秋天的色彩中绵延不绝，金色的阳光洒在古老的砖石上。En: The Great Wall stretched endlessly in the autumn colors, with golden sunlight spilling over the ancient bricks.Zh: 远处传来欢声笑语，这是来自附近村庄的中秋节庆祝声。En: From afar came sounds of laughter and joy, the celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival from nearby

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12:25

Rekindling Promises Under the Mid-Autumn Moon

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2025/09/09

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Rekindling Promises Under the Mid-Autumn Moon Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-09-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 明亮的圆月挂在天空，洒下银色的光辉。En: A bright full moon hung in the sky, casting a silvery glow.Zh: 湖面像一面镜子，倒映出红色和金色的树叶。En: The lake surface resembled a mirror, reflecting the red and golden leaves.Zh: 这里是月明湖公园，灯笼高挂，家家户户都在欢庆中秋节。En: This is Yueminghu Park, where lanterns hang high, and every household is

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12:58

From Duty to Delight: Mei's Night at the Lantern...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/09/08

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Duty to Delight: Mei's Night at the Lantern Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-08-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在黄浦江旁，流光溢彩的外滩正准备迎接一年一度的中秋节。En: By the Huangpu River, the brilliantly illuminated Bund is getting ready to welcome the annual Mid-Autumn Festival.Zh: 五光十色的灯笼随着秋风微微摇摆，散发出温暖的光辉。En: The multicolored lanterns sway gently with the autumn breeze, radiating a warm glow.Zh:

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