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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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14:54

Midnight Meets: Kindred Spirits in Taipei's Night Market

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2025/12/12

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Midnight Meets: Kindred Spirits in Taipei's Night Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-12-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 台北的冬夜，夜市的灯笼在空中轻轻摇曳。En: On a winter night in Taipei, the lanterns at the night market swayed gently in the air.Zh: 街道两旁，燃起的小吃摊飘出各种诱人的香味。En: On both sides of the street, the small food stalls emitted a variety of enticing aromas.Zh: 美丽的红色和黄色装饰让这个地方充满了节日的气氛。En: The beautiful red

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14:17

Tea, Friendship, and the Perfect Balance: A Winter Tale

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2025/12/11

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Tea, Friendship, and the Perfect Balance: A Winter Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-11-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 丽娟坐在茶馆的窗边，透过窗户看着外面厚厚的雪。En: Lijuan sat by the window in the teahouse, looking out at the thick snow.Zh: 北方的冬天很冷，茶馆里却温暖如春。En: The winter in the north is very cold, but inside the teahouse, it was as warm as spring.Zh: 茶馆里飘着热茶的香味，墙上挂着圣诞节的装饰，空气中弥漫着节日的气氛。En: The aroma of hot tea

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13:48

Warm Reunion in Shanghai's Cozy Coffee Roastery

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/12/11

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Warm Reunion in Shanghai's Cozy Coffee Roastery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-11-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在上海的一个寒冷冬日，梅走进了位于市中心的一家咖啡烘焙房。En: On a cold winter day in Shanghai, Mei walked into a coffee roastery located in the city center.Zh: 这里的空气中弥漫着浓郁的咖啡香味，为外面冰冷的街道提供了一片温暖的避风港。En: The rich aroma of coffee filled the air, providing a warm haven from the icy streets outside.Zh:

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14:32

Finding Peace: A Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery

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2025/12/10

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Peace: A Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-10-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在南半球的夏季，宁静疗愈的一个修养地，绿意盎然的小山丘中，坐落着一个心灵静修所。En: In the summer of the southern hemisphere, nestled in a green, verdant hill, there is a serene and healing retreat.Zh: 这里有宁静的花园，潺潺的小溪，还有古朴的木屋，让每一个来访者都感受到心灵的宁和。En: This tranquil place lies a spiritual retreat center.Zh:

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12:10

Healing Bonds: A Winter's Tale of Courage and Friendship

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2025/12/10

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Healing Bonds: A Winter's Tale of Courage and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-10-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 冬天的峨眉山，被白雪覆盖，静谧而庄严。En: In winter, Emei Mountain is covered with white snow, serene and solemn.Zh: 空气清新，隐约传来僧侣们的诵经声。En: The air is fresh, with the faint sound of monks chanting in the distance.Zh: 灯笼点亮了通往寺庙的小路，为热闹的腊八节增添了几分欢乐的气氛。En: Lanterns light the path to the temple, adding a

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14:03

Finding Warmth: A Family's Winter Solstice on the...

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2025/12/09

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Warmth: A Family's Winter Solstice on the Great Wall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-09-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 李伟穿上厚厚的羽绒服，踏上了长城的石阶。En: Li Wei put on a thick down jacket and stepped onto the stone steps of the Great Wall.Zh: 这个冬至节，他和家人在长城上野餐。En: This winter solstice, he was having a picnic on the Great Wall with his family.Zh: 冬日的长城，上面覆盖着一层薄薄的雪，像银色的丝带蜿蜒山岭。En: In winter, the Great

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15:01

Finding Light: A Dongzhi Night at The Bund

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2025/12/09

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Light: A Dongzhi Night at The Bund Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-09-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 冬至节的晚上，上海的外滩一片热闹非凡。En: On the night of the Dongzhi Festival, Shanghai's The Bund was bustling with activity.Zh: 五光十色的灯光如同星星般点缀着历史悠久的滨水长廊，虽然天气清冷，但空气中弥漫着年糕和汤圆的香气，也有此起彼伏的欢声笑语。En: The colorful lights decorated the historic waterfront promenade like stars.Zh: 莲，一个思虑深邃的年轻人，站在岸边眺望黄浦江。En: Although

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15:17

Winter Solstice Serendipity: A Chance Encounter in...

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2025/12/08

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Winter Solstice Serendipity: A Chance Encounter in Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-08-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 冬至的北京，特别是颐和园，总是有一种宁静的美。En: On the winter solstice in Beijing, especially at the Summer Palace, there is always a tranquil beauty.Zh: 这里的雪覆盖在地上，像给大地盖了一层洁白的被子。En: The snow covers the ground, like a white blanket over the earth.Zh: 昆明湖的湖面结了冰，在清晨的柔光下闪闪发亮。En: Kunming Lake is

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13:50

Climb Towards Harmony: A Transformative Journey at...

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2025/12/08

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Climb Towards Harmony: A Transformative Journey at Mount Tai Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-08-08-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 黎华和健被公司派去泰山。En: Li Hua and Jian were assigned by their company to go to Mount Tai.Zh: 他们需要在这次活动中加深了解，并为来年的项目筹划策略。En: They needed to deepen their understanding during this event and plan strategies for next year's project.Zh: 泰山的秋末，薄雾笼罩，落叶铺满小径，幽静而壮丽。En: Late autumn at Mount

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12:46

Snowy Escapes: A Family’s Joy Beyond the Workload

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2025/12/07

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Snowy Escapes: A Family’s Joy Beyond the Workload Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-07-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 漫天飞雪的时候，刘伟驾驶着他的SUV，驶向深山中的一个小木屋。En: When snow was flying in all directions, Liu Wei drove his SUV toward a small cabin deep in the mountains.Zh: 他和妻子张美，还有儿子陈浩，一起度过一个渴望已久的假期。En: He, his wife Zhang Mei, and their son Chen Hao were yearning for a long-awaited vacation together.Zh:

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13:29

Whispers of Strength: A Winter Night at Anjing Teahouse

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2025/12/07

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Whispers of Strength: A Winter Night at Anjing Teahouse Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-07-08-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 傍晚，北风呼啸，冬夜的寒意笼罩着整个城镇。En: In the evening, the north wind howled, and the chill of the winter night enveloped the entire town.Zh: 空气中弥漫着安静茶屋的清香。En: The air was filled with the tranquil aroma of the Anjing teahouse.Zh: 木制墙壁在柔和的灯笼光下泛出微光，茶杯的轻轻碰撞声为这个地方增添了一份宁静。En: The wooden walls

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12:20

Winning Waves: Trust and Creativity by the Sea

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2025/12/06

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Winning Waves: Trust and Creativity by the Sea Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-06-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在南方的海滨城市，一所高中坐落于海岸边，学校的教室窗户可以看到蔚蓝的海洋。En: In a southern coastal city, a high school is located by the shore, where the classroom windows provide a view of the azure sea.Zh: 冬天的寒风轻轻拂过，校园里却洋溢着学生们对即将到来的寒假的憧憬。En: The winter wind gently breezes through, yet the campus is filled with the

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14:38

Snowfall and Solstice: Reviving Traditions on the...

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2025/12/06

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Snowfall and Solstice: Reviving Traditions on the Great Wall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-06-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 白雪轻轻覆盖在古老的长城上，整个北方的景色显得空旷而美丽。En: The snow gently covered the ancient Great Wall, making the entire northern landscape appear vast and beautiful.Zh: 严冬的寒风带着历史的肃穆，冷冽地环绕在人们的耳边。En: The cold wind of the severe winter carried the solemnity of history, chillingly blowing around

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12:37

Tech Treasure Hunt: Navigating Smartphone Choices...

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2025/12/05

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Tech Treasure Hunt: Navigating Smartphone Choices With Wisdom Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-05-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在高科技城的一个冬日，天气寒冷，电子商城里却热闹非凡。En: On a winter day in the high-tech city, the weather was cold, but the electronic mall was bustling with excitement.Zh: 里面人头攒动，到处是色彩斑斓的显示屏，满是热心的科技迷和正在尝试最新小玩意的购物者。En: Inside, it was crowded with people, everywhere were colorful displays, filled

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12:24

Rediscovering Tradition: A Heartfelt New Year in...

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2025/12/05

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Rediscovering Tradition: A Heartfelt New Year in High-Tech City Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-05-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 广东的高科技城购物中心在冬季显得格外热闹。En: The Guangdong High-Tech City Shopping Center is especially lively during the winter.Zh: 五光十色的灯饰和节日装饰，让人感受到浓厚的春节气氛。En: The colorful lights and festive decorations give people a strong sense of the Chinese New Year atmosphere.Zh:

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13:32

Snowy Dreams: Lian's Journey to Medical Empowerment

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2025/12/04

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Snowy Dreams: Lian's Journey to Medical Empowerment Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-04-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在这个寒冷的冬天，辽阔的白雪覆盖了地面，空气中飘着细小的雪花。En: In this cold winter, the vast white snow covered the ground, with tiny snowflakes floating in the air.Zh: 一群高中生来到医院，他们是来了解医疗工作者的职业生涯。En: A group of high school students arrived at the hospital; they came to learn about the careers of healthcare

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14:26

Healing Hearts: A Hospital Ward Reunion Amidst Tensions

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2025/12/04

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Healing Hearts: A Hospital Ward Reunion Amidst Tensions Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-04-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 医院走廊里总是充满了忙碌的脚步声和轻声的交谈，那股特殊的消毒水味飘荡在空气中，与从微微开着的窗户吹进来的冬日寒风混合在一起，让人清醒。En: The corridor of the hospital was always filled with the sound of busy footsteps and soft conversations, with the distinct smell of disinfectant wafting in the air, mixing with the cold winter breeze blowing

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12:47

Love and Resilience: A Journey Along the Snowy Great...

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2025/12/03

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Love and Resilience: A Journey Along the Snowy Great Wall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-03-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 长城在冬至这一天显得格外雄伟。En: The Changcheng appeared particularly majestic on the day of the Winter Solstice.Zh: 白色的雪覆盖在城墙上，阳光下闪烁着点点亮光，大地静谧而广袤，仿佛世界也停了下来。En: White snow covered the walls, sparkling under the sunlight, the land vast and silent, as if the world had come to a halt.Zh:

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14:36

Reconnecting with Roots: Li Wei's Journey Home to...

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2025/12/03

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Reconnecting with Roots: Li Wei's Journey Home to Huangshan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-03-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 黄山的冬天宁静而美丽，白雪覆盖在连绵的山峰上，仿佛给整个世界披上一层纯白的外衣。En: The winter in Huangshan is tranquil and beautiful, with white snow covering the continuous mountain peaks, as if draping the entire world in a pure white coat.Zh: 这时正值冬至节，李伟站在山脚下，心里有些紧张。En: It was the time of the Winter Solstice

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14:58

Unearthed Secrets: A Journey Through Time in Zijincheng

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2025/12/02

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unearthed Secrets: A Journey Through Time in Zijincheng Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-02-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 冬天的清晨，紫禁城被一层淡淡的雾气笼罩。En: On a winter morning, the Zijincheng was shrouded in a light layer of mist.Zh: 漫步在宏伟的宫殿间，莲心中充满了好奇。En: As Lian strolled among the magnificent palaces, her heart was filled with curiosity.Zh: 莲是一名历史学的学生，特别迷恋古代文物。En: Lian is a student of history, particularly

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