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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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12:59

The Forbidden City's Steamy Secrets: A Tale of...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2024/01/24

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Forbidden City's Steamy Secrets: A Tale of Preservation and Passion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-forbidden-citys-steamy-secrets-a-tale-of-preservation-and-passion Story Transcript:Zh: 北京的清早格外安静，阳光斜照在紫禁城的红墙金瓦上，熠熠生辉。提着热茶的张伟，怀抱着对历史的热诚，循着早晨的光线踏进了这个古老的皇家园林。En: The early morning in Beijing was especially quiet, with the sunlight casting a golden glow on the red walls and glazed tiles of the Forbidden City. Zhang

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11:33

The Tea of Authenticity: A Journey of Embarrassment...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2024/01/23

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Tea of Authenticity: A Journey of Embarrassment and Enlightenment Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-tea-of-authenticity-a-journey-of-embarrassment-and-enlightenment Story Transcript:Zh: 在中国的一角，毫无预警地，短篇小说的开篇落在了李军身上。En: In a corner of China, without warning, the opening of a short story fell upon Li Jun.Zh: 他，一个平凡的年轻人，正坐在这儿，一个中国传统茶馆——采菊茶舍。En: He, an ordinary young man, was sitting here in a traditional Chinese

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11:38

Lessons in Respect: Finding One's Place in a Bustling...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2024/01/22

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lessons in Respect: Finding One's Place in a Bustling Metropolis Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/lessons-in-respect-finding-ones-place-in-a-bustling-metropolis Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京的这个熙熙攘攘的大都市里，象牙塔般的摩天大楼、繁星般点缀的霓虹灯与紧密的人群交织，形成一幅繁华而喧嚣的画卷。En: In the bustling metropolis of Beijing, ivory tower-like skyscrapers, star-like neon lights, and dense crowds intertwine, forming a picture of prosperity and noise.Zh:

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16:00

Library Melodies: A Symphony of Connection

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2024/01/21

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Library Melodies: A Symphony of Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/library-melodies-a-symphony-of-connection Story Transcript:Zh: 风在北京图书馆的古老槐树上摇晃，卷起一阵落叶雨，为平静的午后带来无声的乐章。En: The wind swayed on the old locust tree outside the Beijing Library, stirring up a rain of falling leaves and bringing a silent melody to the calm afternoon.Zh: 图书馆内部维持着必须尊守的安静，散落着不同领域的知识探寻者，不说话，只是静静地阅读。En: Inside the library, the sacred

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14:02

The Beijing Businessman: From Embarrassment to Triumph

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2024/01/19

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Beijing Businessman: From Embarrassment to Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-beijing-businessman-from-embarrassment-to-triumph Story Transcript:Zh: 繁华如锦的北京城，盛产富商大贾，决策重磅如泰山。在这样一个生机勃勃，独特的城市里，住着一个名叫李伟的商人，他擅长的是把握每个眼前的机会，营造有利的商业环境。李伟的助理，柳岩，聪明，机智，她是他商务战线上的得力助手。En: In the bustling city of Beijing, which is as vibrant as brocade, there are many wealthy merchants and influential decision-makers. In this unique

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14:22

The Hilarious Chili Pepper Incident: A Heartwarming...

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2024/01/18

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Hilarious Chili Pepper Incident: A Heartwarming Friendship in the Capital City Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-hilarious-chili-pepper-incident-a-heartwarming-friendship-in-the-capital-city Story Transcript:Zh: 在中国的首都北京，精彩的事情每天都在发生。En: In the capital city of China, Beijing, exciting things happen every day.Zh: 在北方的这个冬季傍晚，这个繁华的都市让人惊叹不已的景象正上演。En: On a winter evening in this bustling city in the north, a

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12:59

The Luck Pendant: Unveiling the Truths of Deception...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2024/01/17

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Luck Pendant: Unveiling the Truths of Deception in a Chaotic Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-luck-pendant-unveiling-the-truths-of-deception-in-a-chaotic-market Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个阳光透亮的午后，北京混乱的市场中，张伟迫不及待地展示他的新产品。他是一个狡猾而有影响力的老板，用他的游说能力去吸引路过的客人。他的商店，虽然被陈旧的摊位和大胆的绘画包围，却充满了迷人的氛围。买不买都是一种享受。En: On a bright sunny afternoon, amidst the chaotic market of Beijing, Zhang Wei eagerly displayed his new product. He

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13:28

The Triumph of Wang Li: Discovering Confidence...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2024/01/16

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Triumph of Wang Li: Discovering Confidence through a Banana Peel Mishap Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-triumph-of-wang-li-discovering-confidence-through-a-banana-peel-mishap Story Transcript:Zh: 北京，都市繁华的城市，它的中心有一条看似普通，但又充满了热闹和繁荣的街道。在这里，生活就像一部电影，每一个平凡的瞬间都可能成为无数人的回忆。而在这片无数人梦寐以求的地方，有一个女人，她叫王丽。En: Beijing, a bustling city, has a seemingly ordinary but lively and prosperous street at its center. Life here is like a

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12:57

The Chaotic Market Mix-Up: Finding Order in Chaos

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2024/01/15

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Chaotic Market Mix-Up: Finding Order in Chaos Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-chaotic-market-mix-up-finding-order-in-chaos Story Transcript:Zh: 在古老的北京这座城市里，那里有一条熙熙攘攘的菜市场，每一天都会有许多人在那里买菜。而在这个熙攘的菜市场里，有三位主角，他们分别是张伟、李娜和王明。En: In the ancient city of Beijing, there was a bustling vegetable market, where many people would go to buy groceries every day. Within this bustling market, there were three main characters:

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14:11

The Mischievous Monkey: A Red Envelope Caper

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2024/01/14

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Mischievous Monkey: A Red Envelope Caper Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-mischievous-monkey-a-red-envelope-caper Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个灯火通明的冬夜，霓虹灯笼挂满北京这座繁华的城市中，张伟家的电视里正在播放春晚的欢笑达人。平时要么在北京城里忙碌、奔波，要么孑然一身的张伟、刘杰、和王鑫这个年呢，却笑得合不拢嘴，沙发上人聚齐了，乐得合家欢。这是张伟家的宠物猴，名叫欢欢，虽小，但狡猾成性，特别舞弄红包。En: On a brightly lit winter night, neon lanterns decorated the bustling city of Beijing. The TV in Zhang Wei's home was playing the

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13:02

Chopstick Confessions: A Tale of Friendship and...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2024/01/12

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Chopstick Confessions: A Tale of Friendship and Acceptance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/chopstick-confessions-a-tale-of-friendship-and-acceptance Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京的灯鱼胡同口，一条飘荡着串串烟的烧烤摊，两个衬衫袖扣闪烁着金光的男人坐在对面，他们的名字是李伟和张伟。En: At the mouth of Dengyu Hutong in Beijing, there was a barbecue stand with smoke floating in the air. Two men with sparkling gold cufflinks sat across from each other. Their names were Li Wei and

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13:42

The Chopsticks Challenge: Unraveling the Taste of...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2024/01/10

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Chopsticks Challenge: Unraveling the Taste of Chinese Culture Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-chopsticks-challenge-unraveling-the-taste-of-chinese-culture Story Transcript:Zh: 在京城的中心，有一个小餐馆，是张伟正在挑战他对中国文化和技能的理解之地。En: In the center of Beijing, there is a small restaurant where Zhang Wei is challenging his understanding of Chinese culture and skills.Zh:

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20:28

Dumpling Delight: Chaos, Laughter, and Love in the...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2024/01/09

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Dumpling Delight: Chaos, Laughter, and Love in the Heart of Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/dumpling-delight-chaos-laughter-and-love-in-the-heart-of-beijing Story Transcript:Zh: 晴朗的天空被淡金色的阳光染透，北京这座快节奏的城市里，人们如同丝绵洋溢的汤面，在繁华的大街小巷中流淌，编织出复杂又精彩的日常。在老北京了未央的小巷子深处，青砖红瓦间躲藏着一家传统的饺子馆。门口高挂招牌，书写着"来伟饺子馆"四个繁体字，字体端庄，看上去有些岁数了。饺子馆的主人是三位好友：李伟，陈伟和王伟，他们是北京人，人们亲切地称呼他们为"三伟"。En: On a sunny day, the clear sky was bathed in a delicate

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15:14

Love Brews in the Moonlit Teahouse

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2024/01/08

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Love Brews in the Moonlit Teahouse Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/love-brews-in-the-moonlit-teahouse Story Transcript:Zh: 全世界都沉浸在月色下的时刻，一个精致的菊花茶盏轻轻碰碎了全场的寂静。En: In a moment immersed in the moonlight that engulfed the whole world, a delicate chrysanthemum tea cup gently shattered the silence of the entire room.Zh: 在京城最负盛名的茶馆，东盛阁内，实木家具在灯光的映照下散发出微光，淡金的茶香融入空气中，使得每个人都仿佛沉迷在这独特的温馨中。然而，这天晚上的茶会却因为一些意外之事，破坏了原本的氛围。En: In the most

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15:06

Finding Inner Peace: Tranquility Amidst Chaos

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2024/01/07

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Inner Peace: Tranquility Amidst Chaos Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/finding-inner-peace-tranquility-amidst-chaos Story Transcript:Zh: 当太阳从东方的地平线冉冉升起，把天空染成一片橙黄，张伟正坐在古老的寺庙里，大腿一直伸到脚踝，正尝试打坐。他是一个平凡的上班族，希望借着早上的片刻宁静，找到内心的平静。En: As the sun rose slowly from the eastern horizon, dyeing the sky a shade of orange, Zhang Wei sat in an ancient temple with his legs extended to his ankles, attempting meditation. He was an

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11:49

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

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2024/01/06

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Chopstick Conundrum: A Tale of Perseverance and Surprise Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-chopstick-conundrum-a-tale-of-perseverance-and-surprise Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京的一条熙熙攘攘的街道上，有一个小面馆，每天都会散发出令人垂涎的香气。这儿的老板有个非常特殊的客人，他名叫张伟。张伟是个开朗的大男孩，每日午餐休息都会光顾这家面馆，然而，有一个共性始终困扰着他——他无法正确地使用筷子吃面。En: On a bustling street in Beijing, there was a small noodle shop that emitted a mouth-watering aroma every day. The owner of this

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13:05

The Heatwave Challenge: A Spicy Test of Friendship

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2024/01/05

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Heatwave Challenge: A Spicy Test of Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-heatwave-challenge-a-spicy-test-of-friendship Story Transcript:Zh: 在繁华喧闹的北京，这个城市的灯光是炙热的，就像那盘子里红通通的川菜。En: In the bustling and lively city of Beijing, the lights are as fiery as the plate of red Sichuan dishes.Zh: “7级辣味，大爷，绝对火辣。En: "Level 7 spiciness, sir, absolutely hot!"Zh: ”菜品的名字正如服务员的描述，叫「火辣热浪」，这是北京最闻名的川菜馆之一的特色招牌菜。En: The name of

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12:37

Chopstick Fails: A Tale of Laughter and Friendship

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2024/01/04

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Chopstick Fails: A Tale of Laughter and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/chopstick-fails-a-tale-of-laughter-and-friendship Story Transcript:Zh: 在遥远的东方，有一个繁华的城市，名叫北京。这座城市矗立着数不清的现代化大楼，充满了繁忙的市井生活。在这天橙火热烈的夏日里，我们的三位主角，张伟、李娜、王鑫，正坐在一家传统的中式餐厅里。餐桌上摆放着热腾腾的面条，送自厨房的香气就像一首召唤曲，挑逗着他们的味蕾。En: In the distant East, there is a bustling city called Beijing. This city is filled with countless modern buildings and busy city life

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11:56

The Great Wall's Grip: A Tale of Friendship and...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2024/01/03

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Great Wall's Grip: A Tale of Friendship and Perseverance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-great-walls-grip-a-tale-of-friendship-and-perseverance Story Transcript:Zh: 在中国那一片被岁月磨炼得苍老而坚韧的石砌上，一个电子的叮咚声在清早打破了长城的宁静。En: On the aged and resilient stone walls of China, which have been weathered by time, the sound of an electronic beep broke the tranquility of the Great Wall in the early morning.Zh:

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14:27

Spicy Surprises: A Taste of Beijing Friendship

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2024/01/02

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Spicy Surprises: A Taste of Beijing Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/spicy-surprises-a-taste-of-beijing-friendship Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京市中心的一家热闹的餐馆里，王伟的面庞像一束火焰，通红而热烈。炽热的刺激像烈火一样爬上他的喉咙，沿着他的脖颈向下蔓延，使他的口腔变得干燥燥。就在此时，李明则坐在对面，笑得像个开心的孩子。En: In a bustling restaurant in the center of Beijing, Wang Wei's face resembled a flame, burning red and passionate. The scorching sensation crawled up his throat like a raging

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