Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese

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 bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension. But we don't stop there. Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with. And our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who want to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to China? Maybe you want to speak Mandarin Chinese with your friends from Beijing or Shanghai? Our podcast will give you the cultural and linguistic background to fully immerse yourself in China. Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics, psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, and education to provide the most effective method for mastering Mandarin Chinese listening comprehension. Don't miss this opportunity, give our podcast a try and see the results for yourself. 今天开始,借助我们的中文故事来提升你的听力理解能力!

Episodes

June 3, 2025 14 mins
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lian's Artistic Triumph: Finding Inspiration in Limitation
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Zh: 在学校的走廊里,连、明和其他学生们忙碌地穿梭着,空气中弥漫着端午节的兴奋和期待。
En: In the school corridor, Lian, Ming, and other students busily shuttled back and forth, the air filled with the excitement and anticipation of the Duanwu Festival.

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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Friendship and Heritage: A Dragon Boat Festival Tale in Gùgōng
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fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-06-02-22-34-02-zh

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Zh: 清晨,故宫的城墙在阳光下闪耀着金色的光芒。
En: In the early morning, the walls of the Gùgōng shone with a golden glow under the sunlight.

Zh: 今天是端午节,彩色的龙舟装饰迎风摇曳,给这古老的宫殿增添了一抹节日的气息。
En: Today is the Dragon Boat Festival, and the ...
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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Friendship & Discovery: A Day at Shanghai's Science Museum
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fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-06-01-22-34-02-zh

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Zh: 上海科技馆的早晨,阳光透过玻璃洒在地上,学生们在馆内四处走动,兴奋地交谈。
En: In the morning at the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, sunlight filtered through the glass and spilled onto the floor as students wandered around excitedly...
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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Choosing Friendship Over Power: A Student Election Tale
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fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-31-22-34-02-zh

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Zh: 繁忙的社区中心内,学生们聚集在一起,准备参加学生会主席的选举。
En: In the bustling community center, students gathered together, preparing to participate in the election for student council president.

Zh: 白墙上贴满了五颜六色的海报,每张海报上都有不同的承诺和笑脸。
En: The ...
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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: High Stakes at Macau: Li Ming's Daring Gambit
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fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-30-22-34-02-zh

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Zh: 在澳门这个繁华的城市,灯光璀璨。
En: In the bustling city of Macau, the lights are dazzling.

Zh: 赌场里,.
En: In the casinos, the sounds of the slot machines are constant, filling the air with tension and anticipation.

Zh: slot机的声音不停地响,空气中充满了紧...
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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Office Desk to Dance Performance: Jiahao's Balancing Act
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fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-29-22-34-02-zh

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Zh: 在繁华的城市中心,高楼大厦耸立着。
En: In the bustling city center, skyscrapers stood tall.

Zh: 一个公司办公室,玻璃窗把外面的天空和城市缩影映在了房间里。
En: In a company office, the glass windows reflected the outside sky and the city’s silhouette int...
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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Solitude to Salad: How a Garden Party Forged New Bonds
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fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-28-22-34-02-zh

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Zh: 在一个春光明媚的早晨,阳光洒在一个小区里。
En: On a bright spring morning, sunshine poured over a neighborhood.

Zh: 这个小区的大门整齐,有一条条小路,两旁种满了五颜六色的花。
En: The entrance of this neighborhood was neat, with pathways lined with colorful fl...
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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unraveling the Mystery: A Journey Through Beijing Airport
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fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-27-22-34-02-zh

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Zh: 北京首都国际机场总是人来人往,旅客们匆匆忙忙地赶着航班。
En: Beijing Capital International Airport is always bustling with travelers hurrying to catch their flights.

Zh: 正值春季,空气中弥漫着一丝暖意和淡淡的花香。
En: As it was springtime, there was a hint of ...
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    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Chasing Dragons: A Market Tale of Fate and Fortune
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    fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-26-22-34-02-zh

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    Zh: 长安城的市场一片繁忙,各色小贩叫卖声此起彼伏,春天的阳光洒满大街小巷。
    En: The market in Chang'an city was bustling, with the cries of various vendors resounding one after another, and the spring sunshine spreading across the streets and alleys.

    Zh: 明、...
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    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Balancing Acts: A Freelancer's Journey Through Duty and Love
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    fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-25-22-34-02-zh

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    Zh: 在北京的某个繁忙上午,魏坐在自由职业者之家咖啡馆的一角,心事重重。
    En: On a busy morning in Beijing, Wei sat in a corner of the Freelancer's Home Café, deep in thought.

    Zh: 这家咖啡馆总是弥漫着新煮咖啡的香气,是很多像魏这样的自由职业者的“办公室”。
    En: This café always filled t...
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    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Awakening Artistry: A Holiday Journey at Shanghai Museum
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    fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-24-22-34-02-zh

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    Zh: 在上海的五一劳动节假期,天气晴朗,阳光洒在街道上。
    En: During the wuyi laodong jie holiday in Shanghai, the weather was clear, and sunlight sprinkled down on the streets.

    Zh: 连和金两人站在上海艺术博物馆门口,心中充满期待。
    En: Lian and Jin stood at the entranc...
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    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Shanghai Heist: Unveiling Secrets in a Skyscraper Gallery
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    fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-23-22-34-02-zh

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    Zh: 在上海繁华的街头,一座现代化的摩天大楼矗立着。
    En: In the bustling streets of Shanghai, a modern skyscraper stands tall.

    Zh: 它是玻璃和钢铁的奇迹,楼内是简约而又豪华的设计。
    En: It is a marvel of glass and steel, with an interior design that is both minimali...
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    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Cherry Blossoms & Paths: Inspiration in Taipei's Night Market
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    fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-22-22-34-02-zh

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    Zh: 在台北的一个春日夜晚,明宇和晓洁都走进了热闹的夜市。
    En: On a spring evening in Taipei, Mingyu and Xiaojie both wandered into the bustling night market.

    Zh: 那里灯火辉煌,人声鼎沸,各式摊位上陈列着琳琅满目的食品、手工艺品和小饰物。
    En: The place was brilliantly lit,...
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    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Tea Tales: How A Teahouse Friendship Blossomed in Chengdu
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    fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-21-22-34-00-zh

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    Zh: 在成都市的一家传统茶馆里,春天的阳光透过窗户洒进来,温暖了整个房间。
    En: In a traditional teahouse in Chengdu, the spring sunlight streams through the windows, warming the entire room.

    Zh: 木质的内部装饰,挂着的传统灯笼,和弥漫在空气中的茶香,让人十分放松。
    En: The wooden interi...
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    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Brewing Legends: Inspiration in Every Sip at the Simiao Tale
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    fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-20-22-34-01-zh

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    Zh: 春天的早晨,阳光透过茶馆的窗户洒在木桌上。
    En: On a spring morning, sunlight trickled onto the wooden tables through the windows of the chaguan (teahouse).

    Zh: 茶馆里弥漫着茉莉花茶的香气,让人感到放松和安宁。
    En: The air inside was filled with the fragr...
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    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Tranquility: A Dragon Boat Festival Tale
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    fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-19-22-34-02-zh

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    Zh: 在苏州的明亮集市,龙舟节的早晨,阳光温暖。
    En: On a bright morning of the Dragon Boat Festival at the Suzhou market, the sun was warm.

    Zh: 梅琳、凯和小云穿过热闹的摊位。
    En: Mei Lin, Kai, and Xiao Yun walked through the bustling stalls.

    Zh: 彩色的灯笼挂在四周,空气中弥漫着...
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    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Melodic Whispers: A Spring Tale of Community Harmony
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    fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-18-22-34-02-zh

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    Zh: 春天的晚上,李薇打开窗户,温暖的微风轻轻抚过面颊。
    En: On a spring evening, Li Wei opened the window, and a warm breeze gently brushed her cheek.

    Zh: 天空被淡淡的夕阳染成粉红,空气中飘来淡淡的花香。
    En: The sky was tinted pink by the soft sunset, and a faint fl...
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    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Fashion Dreams and Friendship: A Shanghai Riverside Reunion
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    fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-17-22-34-02-zh

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    Zh: 明媛站在外滩江边,感受着微风拂面。
    En: Mingyuan stood by the riverside at the Bund, feeling the gentle breeze on her face.

    Zh: 上海的春天,总是带着一丝凉意,却也预示着新的希望。
    En: Springtime in Shanghai always carries a hint of chill, yet it also si...
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    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Light: Self-Discovery in the Psychiatric Ward
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    fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-16-22-34-02-zh

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    Zh: 阳光透过窗户洒在精神病房的地板上,温暖了这里冰冷的环境。
    En: The sunlight streaming through the window warmed the cold environment of the psychiatric ward as it spread across the floor.

    Zh: 方济总是坐在窗边,她很喜欢看窗外的花园。
    En: Fang Ji always sat by the wi...
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    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A Springtime Choice: Honesty's Reward on Shanghai's Bund
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    fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-15-22-34-02-zh

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    Zh: 上海的春天,黄浦江畔,外滩熙熙攘攘。
    En: Springtime in Shanghai, along the Huangpu River, the Bund was bustling with activity.

    Zh: 阳光洒在江面上,波光粼粼,映照着来往的游人。
    En: Sunlight sprinkled on the river's surface, shimmering and reflecting the...
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