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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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13:22

Blossoming Friendships at West Lake's Tea Gardens

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/10/12

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Blossoming Friendships at West Lake's Tea Gardens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-12-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 杭州的秋天，西湖边的茶园在微风中闪烁着金色的光辉。En: Autumn in Hangzhou, the tea gardens by West Lake shimmer with golden brilliance in the gentle breeze.Zh: 秋叶纷飞，空气中弥漫着乌龙茶和菊花茶的香气。En: Leaves flutter down, and the air is filled with the fragrance of oolong tea and chrysanthemum tea.Zh:

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14:52

Finding Harmony: A Cultural Awakening Amidst Red...

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2025/10/12

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Harmony: A Cultural Awakening Amidst Red Lanterns Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-12-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天的丽江古城，石板路在夜色中闪烁着微光，木制的老房子披着红灯笼的光辉。En: In the fall, the Lijiang Ancient Town, the stone-paved roads glitter with a gentle glow in the night, and the old wooden houses are adorned with the radiance of red lanterns.Zh: 在一座传统的纳西院子里，一场茶道正在热闹地进行。En: In a traditional Naxi

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14:06

Chasing Inspiration in Weinisi: Art and Cuisine Unveiled

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2025/10/11

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Chasing Inspiration in Weinisi: Art and Cuisine Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-11-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 威尼斯的秋天，金黄的树叶铺满古老的石板路，运河水静静流淌，反射着橘红的夕阳。En: In the autumn of Weinisi, golden leaves covered the ancient stone roads, and the canal water quietly flowed, reflecting the orange-red sunset.Zh: 在这样一个充满历史和艺术的城市中，来自北京的两位学生，梅和江，踏上了一段令人激动的文化交流旅程。En: In such a city rich with history and

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14:55

Lighting Up the Amalfi Coast: Diwali Magic Meets...

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2025/10/11

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lighting Up the Amalfi Coast: Diwali Magic Meets Business Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-11-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 李伟站在意大利的阿马尔菲海岸，眺望着大海。En: Li Wei stood on the Italy Amalfi Coast, gazing at the sea.Zh: 秋天的阳光洒在湛蓝的海水上，闪烁着波光粼粼。En: The autumn sunlight scattered on the azure waters, shimmering with glittering waves.Zh: 他是个精细的活动策划师，这次来这儿是为了组织一个国际商业会议。En: He is a meticulous event planner, and

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14:35

Li Ming's Journey: Finding Strength Beyond Skills

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/10/10

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Li Ming's Journey: Finding Strength Beyond Skills Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-10-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 金秋时节，武当山的枫叶如火一般红艳，与金黄的银杏交相辉映。En: In the golden autumn season, the Wudang Mountain maple leaves are as red as fire, contrasting beautifully with the golden ginkgo trees.Zh: 山间，凉爽的秋风伴随着树叶的飒飒声，令人心旷神怡。En: In the mountains, the cool autumn breeze accompanies the rustling sound of leaves,

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14:27

Harvest Harmony: Balancing Tradition and Innovation...

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2025/10/10

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Harvest Harmony: Balancing Tradition and Innovation in Longsheng Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-10-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天的早晨，龙胜的梯田如同金色的海洋。En: On an autumn morning, the Longsheng terraces resembled a golden ocean.Zh: 明宇站在梯田顶上，微风吹过，田里的稻穗随风舞动。En: Mingyu stood at the top of the terraces as a gentle breeze swept by, causing the heads of rice in the field to dance with the wind.Zh:

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13:58

Love and Resilience: A Mid-Autumn Stroll on the Great...

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2025/10/09

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Love and Resilience: A Mid-Autumn Stroll on the Great Wall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-09-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天的长城，如同一幅如梦似幻的画卷。En: The Great Wall in autumn is like a dreamy and enchanting painting.Zh: 五彩的树叶在微风中轻摇，阳光洒下，照在古老的石墙上，显得格外温暖。En: The colorful leaves sway gently in the breeze, and sunlight pours down, illuminating the ancient stone walls, making it feel particularly warm.Zh:

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13:26

Treasure Hunt Interrupted: Lessons from the...

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2025/10/08

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Treasure Hunt Interrupted: Lessons from the Mid-Autumn Ruins Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-08-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个秋日的午后，天空灰蒙蒙的，空气中弥漫着落叶的气味。En: On an autumn afternoon, the sky was gray, and the air was filled with the scent of fallen leaves.Zh: 古老的遗迹静静地矗立在森林的深处，满是岁月的痕迹和爬满藤蔓的石制建筑，诉说着一个早已遗忘的文明。En: Ancient ruins stood silently deep in the forest, with traces of time and stone structures

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13:14

Moonlit Mysteries: Uncovering the Secret of Ancient...

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2025/10/08

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Moonlit Mysteries: Uncovering the Secret of Ancient Ruins Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-08-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个秋日的下午，明亮的阳光穿过红色和金色的秋叶，洒在一片古老的遗迹上。En: On an autumn afternoon, bright sunlight filtered through the red and golden autumn leaves, casting a glow over an ancient ruin.Zh: 今天，梅、健和亮与他们的同班同学来到这里进行一次学校秋游。En: Today, Mei, Jian, and Liang joined their classmates for a school autumn

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14:01

Moonlit Farewell: Letting Go on Zhongqiu Jie

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2025/10/07

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Moonlit Farewell: Letting Go on Zhongqiu Jie Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-07-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在寂静的海滩上，月光如银，笼罩着整个世界。En: On the quiet beach, the moonlight was like silver, enveloping the entire world.Zh: 微风轻轻地吹，海浪拍打着岸边，似乎在低语着古老的秘密。En: A gentle breeze blew as the waves lapped against the shore, seeming to whisper ancient secrets.Zh: 秋天的夜晚，海边显得格外宁静。En: On this autumn night, the seaside

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13:41

Shanghai Nights: A Tale of Collaboration Under the...

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2025/10/07

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Shanghai Nights: A Tale of Collaboration Under the Lanterns Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-07-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 上海的夜晚在秋天的凉风中显得特别迷人。En: The nights in Shanghai during autumn become especially enchanting in the cool breeze.Zh: 外滩的天际线在灯光的映衬下熠熠生辉，灯笼和闪烁的装饰品为即将到来的中秋节增添了几分温馨的气氛。En: The skyline of the Bund sparkles under the lights, and the lanterns and twinkling decorations add to the cozy

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12:06

Rediscovering Home: A Mid-Autumn Reunion Story

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2025/10/06

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Rediscovering Home: A Mid-Autumn Reunion Story Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-06-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 小镇的天空挂满了各色的灯笼，金桂的香气弥漫在空气中。En: The sky of the small town was filled with lanterns of various colors, with the scent of jingui permeating the air.Zh: 小镇在桂林的郊外，这里的人们正在为中秋节做准备。En: The town is on the outskirts of Guilin, where the people are preparing for the Mid-Autumn Festival.Zh:

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12:41

A Moonlit Memory: Tea, Family, and Festive Traditions

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2025/10/06

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A Moonlit Memory: Tea, Family, and Festive Traditions Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-06-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在杭州，有一家古老而温馨的茶馆。En: In Hangzhou, there was an ancient and cozy teahouse.Zh: 秋天的微风轻轻吹过，灯笼在屋檐下微微摇晃。En: The autumn breeze gently blew, and lanterns swayed slightly under the eaves.Zh: 这里充满了各种茶香，让人心情愉悦。En: The place was filled with various tea aromas, making people feel joyous.Zh:

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15:37

Embracing Change: A Harvest of Wisdom and Unity

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2025/10/05

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Embracing Change: A Harvest of Wisdom and Unity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-05-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天的早晨，层层叠叠的稻田像金色的阶梯铺在山坡上。En: On an autumn morning, the layered rice fields lay like golden steps on the hillside.Zh: 薄雾笼罩远处的山峦，仿佛为这个风景如画的村庄披上了一层神秘的面纱。En: A thin mist shrouded the mountains in the distance, as if draping this picturesque village in a veil of mystery.Zh:

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13:07

Harvesting Friendship: A Rice Farmer's Journey to Unity

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/10/05

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Harvesting Friendship: A Rice Farmer's Journey to Unity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-05-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天的天空清澈如洗，金色的稻田在夕阳的映照下，散发着温暖的光芒。En: The autumn sky was as clear as if it had been washed, and the golden rice fields shone warmly under the glow of the setting sun.Zh: 稻田边缘是连绵的山峦，仿佛为这个小村庄围上了一道天然的屏障。En: At the edges of the fields were rolling mountains, as if they were a natural

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15:33

Moonlit Serendipity: Finding Inspiration and Peace at...

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2025/10/04

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Moonlit Serendipity: Finding Inspiration and Peace at Yiheyuan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-04-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天的颐和园，金黄色的树叶在微风中沙沙作响，昆明湖水面波光粼粼，En: In the autumn at Yiheyuan, the golden leaves rustle gently in the breeze, and the surface of Kunming Lake glistens with light.Zh: 偶尔有只小船划过水面，打破了湖面的宁静。En: Occasionally, a small boat glides across, breaking the lake's tranquility.Zh:

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13:21

Moonlit Revelations: Mei's Bold Journey in Beijing

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/10/04

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Moonlit Revelations: Mei's Bold Journey in Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-04-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 北京的秋天，天空高远，空气中弥散着桂花和月饼的香味。En: Autumn in Beijing is marked by a vast sky, with the air filled with the fragrance of osmanthus and mooncakes.Zh: 繁忙的市场在一片红红绿绿的灯笼光影中，充满了节日的气氛。En: The bustling market, awash with red and green lantern lights, is brimming with a festive atmosphere.Zh:

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14:51

Mystery in Moonlight: A Mid-Autumn Adventure in Beijing

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2025/10/03

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Mystery in Moonlight: A Mid-Autumn Adventure in Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-03-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京胡同的清晨，微凉的秋风轻轻拂过，给人一种温柔的触感。En: In the early morning of a Beijing alley, a cool autumn breeze gently brushes by, giving a feeling of soft touch.Zh: 街道上，一个个大红灯笼高高挂起，风中飘来一阵阵月饼的香味。En: On the street, large red lanterns are hung high, and the aroma of mooncakes drifts through the

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13:42

Denglong Dialogues: Reviving Tradition in the...

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2025/10/03

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Denglong Dialogues: Reviving Tradition in the Mountain Village Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-03-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在遥远的山中村庄，秋风轻轻吹拂着金黄色的梯田。En: In the distant mountain village, the autumn breeze gently brushed over the golden terraced fields.Zh: 村子里，小路迂回曲折，围绕着古老的石板路和火红的枫树。En: In the village, winding paths meandered around ancient stone roads and fiery red maple trees.Zh:

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14:42

Balancing Budget and Joy: A Mid-Autumn Festival Tale

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2025/10/02

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Balancing Budget and Joy: A Mid-Autumn Festival Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-02-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 中秋节快到了，北京的市场充满了节日的气息。En: The Zhongqiujie is approaching, and the markets in Beijing are full of festive spirit.Zh: 秋风轻轻拂过，带来了丝丝凉意。En: The autumn breeze gently brushes by, bringing a hint of coolness.Zh: 市场上，摊位林立，红红的灯笼，香甜的月饼，精致的饰品，琳琅满目。En: The market is lined with stalls, filled

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