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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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13:42

Denglong Dialogues: Reviving Tradition in the...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

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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12:29

Autumn Pranks and Moonlit Joy: A Tale of Mischief and...

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2025/10/02

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Autumn Pranks and Moonlit Joy: A Tale of Mischief and Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-02-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个被秋天色彩包围的小村庄里，坐落着一个孤儿院。En: In a small village surrounded by the colors of autumn, there was an orphanage.Zh: 院子里落满五颜六色的秋叶，是孩子们玩耍的好地方。En: The courtyard was covered with colorful autumn leaves, making it a perfect place for the children to play.Zh:

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14:44

Moonlit Connections: A Mid-Autumn Tale of Friendship

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/10/01

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Moonlit Connections: A Mid-Autumn Tale of Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-01-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 西湖的暮色中，月亮静静地升起，洒下银白色的光辉。En: In the twilight of Xihu, the moon quietly rises, casting a silvery white light.Zh: 湖面上漂浮着灯笼，随波荡漾，仿佛在述说古老的传说。En: Lanterns float on the lake, drifting with the waves, as if narrating ancient legends.Zh: 这是一个充满欢乐的中秋夜，杭州的西湖因节日的到来而变得更加迷人。En: It is a

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12:56

Finding Connection Under the Lanterns of Xī Hú

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2025/10/01

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Connection Under the Lanterns of Xī Hú Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-01-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 杭州的西湖边，繁星点点的天幕下，一年一度的中秋灯笼节正热闹进行。En: By the Xī Hú in Hángzhōu, under the star-studded sky, the annual Mid-Autumn dēnglóngjié (Lantern Festival) is bustling with excitement.Zh: 湖面上漂浮着无数明亮的灯笼，映射出五光十色的光芒。En: Countless bright lanterns float on the lake's surface, casting colorful

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15:56

Moonlight Mysteries: Finding Treasure Above Taipei 101

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/09/30

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Moonlight Mysteries: Finding Treasure Above Taipei 101 Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-30-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 台北101在秋天的夜色中如灯塔般发光，观景台上熙熙攘攘，人们都在欣赏城市的壮丽景色。En: Taipei 101 glows like a lighthouse in the autumn night, and the observatory is bustling with people admiring the magnificent cityscape.Zh: 空气中弥漫着中秋节月饼的香气，月亮高悬，给这座繁忙的城市披上了一层神秘的色彩。En: The air is filled with the fragrance of Mid-Autumn

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14:31

When Work Meets Mooncake: A Mid-Autumn Reunion Tale

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2025/09/30

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: When Work Meets Mooncake: A Mid-Autumn Reunion Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-30-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京的一个阳光明媚的秋天早晨，Lian 正在一家充满活力的创业孵化器里忙碌着。En: On a sunny autumn morning in Beijing, Lian was busy in a vibrant startup incubator.Zh: 她是这里杰出的软件开发者，总是走在技术的最前沿。En: She was an outstanding software developer there, always at the forefront of technology.Zh:

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15:21

Mystical Scrolls and Golden Terraces: A Journey...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/09/29

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Mystical Scrolls and Golden Terraces: A Journey Through Legends Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-29-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天的龙脊梯田如同黄金般闪耀。En: The Qiutian de Longji Titian shine like gold.Zh: 微风轻抚，稻香弥漫，让人沉醉其中。En: A gentle breeze caresses, and the fragrance of rice fills the air, intoxicating those who immerse themselves in it.Zh: 在这样一个凉爽而恬静的季节里，中秋节的灯笼在微风中轻轻摇曳，映在梯田的层层叠叠之上，显得格外梦幻。En: During

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14:09

Trailside Tales: A Serendipitous Connection on...

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2025/09/29

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Trailside Tales: A Serendipitous Connection on Dragon's Back Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-29-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在香港秋天的一个凉爽早晨，李明站在龙脊登山步道的起点。En: On a cool autumn morning in Xianggang, Li Ming stood at the starting point of the Dragon's Back hiking trail.Zh: 他深吸一口气，空气中弥漫着树叶清香。En: He took a deep breath, as the air was filled with the fresh scent of leaves.Zh:

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13:24

Lanterns of Love: A Tale of Hope and Heritage

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2025/09/28

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lanterns of Love: A Tale of Hope and Heritage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-28-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在群山环绕的小村庄，茶田层层叠叠，给秋天的季节披上了一层金色的外衣，空气中满是清新的茶叶香。En: In a small village surrounded by mountains, the tea fields layered upon each other, dressing the autumnal season in a golden cloak, and the air was filled with the fresh fragrance of tea leaves.Zh: 正值中秋节，村里的街道被五彩斑斓的灯笼照得如同白昼。En: It was the

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13:54

Chasing Dreams Under the Moon: Wei's Culinary Journey

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2025/09/28

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Chasing Dreams Under the Moon: Wei's Culinary Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-28-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天的一个夜晚，月亮圆满高挂，洒下银色的光辉，笼罩着这个迷人的山村。En: On an autumn night, the full moon hung high, casting its silver light and enveloping this charming mountain village.Zh: 村里的屋顶排列有序，隐约晃动着灯笼的光影。En: The rooftops in the village were neatly arranged, with the shadow and light of lanterns flickering

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12:11

Finding Harmony in Hot Springs: A Mid-Autumn Family Tale

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/09/27

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Harmony in Hot Springs: A Mid-Autumn Family Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-27-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在台湾山区，一个美丽的温泉度假村里，秋天的色彩点缀着周围。En: In the mountains of Taiwan, within a beautiful hot spring resort, the colors of autumn decorated the surroundings.Zh: 温泉的蒸汽在空气中升起，与家人在中秋节聚会时的热闹交谈相映成趣。En: The steam from the hot springs rose into the air, perfectly complementing the lively

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14:37

Tea, Love, and Letting Go: An Autumn Night in Hangzhou

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

2025/09/27

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Tea, Love, and Letting Go: An Autumn Night in Hangzhou Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-27-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 温暖的灯笼在茶馆的角落里轻轻摇曳，温柔的光影为整个空间增添了一份宁静的氛围。En: Warm lanterns swayed gently in the corner of the chaguan, their gentle light and shadow adding a peaceful ambiance to the entire space.Zh: 茶馆外，秋风悄然扫过，带来杭州湖边树木间那缤纷的秋叶。En: Outside the chaguan, the autumn wind quietly swept through, bringing

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13:36

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

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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

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

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

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

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

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

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

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

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

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

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...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese ·

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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