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

August 4, 2025 15 mins
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Mystery of the Enchanted Lanterns: A Qixi Surprise Unveiled
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fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-04-22-34-02-zh

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Zh: 成都的光明市场,大街小巷都挂满了五颜六色的灯笼和装饰。
En: The Guangming Market in Chengdu is adorned with colorful lanterns and decorations strung across its streets and alleys.

Zh: 空气中弥漫着炸鸡、烤串和其他各种美食的香味。
En: The air is filled with the...
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    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Harmony: Balancing Dreams and Family Ties
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    fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-03-22-34-02-zh

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    Zh: 炎炎夏日,知了在树上叫个不停。
    En: On a scorching summer day, the zhiliao wouldn't stop buzzing in the trees.

    Zh: 小区里,孩子们在外面玩耍,家人们在门廊上闲聊。
    En: In the neighborhood, children played outside while families chatted on their porches.

    Zh: 小区的...
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    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Balance and Inspiration on Shanghai's Vibrant Waitan
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    fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-02-22-34-02-zh

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    Zh: 清晨,上海的外滩笼罩在金色的阳光中。
    En: In the early morning, the Waitan in Shanghai is bathed in golden sunlight.

    Zh: 黄浦江的水面反射着迷人的光芒,天际线上的摩天大楼闪烁着光辉。
    En: The surface of the Huangpu River reflects enchanting light, and the sky...
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    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Flavorful Triumph: Ling's Unforgettable Mystery Tea Win
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    fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-01-22-34-02-zh

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    Zh: 在台北的一个热闹的夏日午后,阳光透过泡泡茶店的窗户,洒在颜色鲜艳的墙壁和柜台上,空气中弥漫着新鲜泡好的茶香。
    En: On a lively summer afternoon in Taipei, sunlight streamed through the windows of a bubble tea shop, casting its rays on the brightly colored walls and c...
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    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Missing Teapot: A Tale of Secrets and Reconciliation
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    fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-31-22-34-02-zh

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    Zh: 在成都竹林深处,有一家古色古香的茶馆。
    En: In the depths of a bamboo forest in Chengdu, there is a quaint and traditional tea house.

    Zh: 这茶馆装饰着木制屏风,温馨的灯笼散发出柔和的光,屋子里弥漫着乌龙和茉莉的幽香。
    En: This tea house is decorated with wooden screens, s...
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    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Love in Uniform: Finding Harmony Amidst Duty in Qingdao
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    fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-30-22-34-02-zh

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    Zh: 在青岛的一个夏日,海风轻轻吹拂,海洋的咸味在空气中弥漫。
    En: On a summer day in Qingdao, the sea breeze gently blew, and the salty scent of the ocean permeated the air.

    Zh: 海军基地的旗帜随风飘扬,军舰整齐地停泊在港口,整个基地显得忙碌而有序。
    En: The flags at the navy base f...
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    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lijiang's Lure: Finding Courage Amidst Ancient Beauty
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    fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-29-22-34-02-zh

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    Zh: 七月,一个阳光明媚的早晨,美玲漫步在丽江古城的小巷中。
    En: In July, on a sunny morning, Meiling strolled through the alleys of Lijiang's ancient town.

    Zh: 她的相机在手,捕捉着眼前的每一个美好瞬间。
    En: With her camera in hand, she captured every beautiful moment ...
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    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Destined Connections: A Journey Along the Great Wall
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    fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-28-22-34-02-zh

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    Zh: 长城在阳光下蜿蜒穿越绿意盎然的夏季景观,
    En: The Changcheng, or Great Wall, winds through the lush, verdant summer landscape under the sun.

    Zh: 古老的石墙吸引着无数游客徜徉其中,领略大自然的壮丽景色。
    En: The ancient stone wall attracts countless tourists who wand...
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    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Rediscovering Yiheyuan: A Tale of History and Photography
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    fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-27-22-34-02-zh

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    Zh: 夏天的颐和园,如同一幅生动的美丽画卷。
    En: The Summer Yiheyuan is like a vivid, beautiful painting.

    Zh: 周围满是游客,三三两两地漫步在湖边。
    En: The area is filled with tourists, strolling in twos and threes along the lakeside.

    Zh: 有的在拍照,有的在休息,
    En: S...
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    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unexpected Friendships and Flavors on Ferragosto
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    fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-26-22-34-01-zh

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    Zh: 明亮的太阳洒在阿马尔菲海岸湛蓝的海面上,海风轻拂,仿佛在邀请人们踏上一段不同寻常的旅程。
    En: The bright sun cast its rays on the Amalfi Coast's azure sea surface, with the sea breeze gently blowing, as if inviting people to embark on an unusual journey.

    Zh: 今天是特别...
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    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Surprise Talent Show Unites Hearts by the Changjiang River
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    fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-25-22-34-02-zh

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    Zh: 阳光透过树叶洒在长江边的训练营,
    En: The sunshine filtered through the leaves, sprinkling onto the training camp by the Changjiang River.

    Zh: 波光粼粼的水面反射出金色的光芒。
    En: The shimmering water reflected a golden glow.

    Zh: 美兰站在营地的木制舞台旁,心...
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    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lost and Found on the Great Wall: Liu's Historic Quest
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    fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-23-22-34-02-zh

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    Zh: 夏日的长城,延绵不绝,宛如一条巨龙。
    En: The summer Changcheng, stretches endlessly, like a giant dragon.

    Zh: 天蓝如洗,几片白云点缀着夏日的晴空。
    En: The sky is as blue as if it were washed clean, with a few white clouds adorning the summer sky.

    Zh: ...
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    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Lake Dreams to Latte Ambitions: A Journey Begins
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    fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-22-22-34-02-zh

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    Zh: 微风轻轻地拂过西湖,荷花盛开,湖水轻轻拍打着岸边。
    En: The breeze gently brushed over West Lake, the lotus flowers were in full bloom, and the lake water softly patted against the shore.

    Zh: 微和朋友凌、江一起坐在湖边的长椅上,享受着夏日的美好时光。
    En: Wei sat on a be...
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    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Kites on the Great Wall: A Windy Adventure
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    fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-21-22-34-02-zh

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    Zh: 在中国长城上,阳光灿烂,一片喧闹。
    En: On the Great Wall of China, the sun shone brightly, and the atmosphere was bustling with activity.

    Zh: 明、丽丽和杰三个人兴奋地站在墙上,手中紧握一只巨大的风筝。
    En: Ming, Lili, and Jie stood excitedly on the wall, holding a gigantic...
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    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Weathering the Storm: A Community's Strength in Unity
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    fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-20-22-34-02-zh

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    Zh: 夏天的清晨,阳光洒在绿色的稻田上,空气中弥漫着清新的泥土气息。
    En: On a summer morning, sunlight spilled over the green fields of rice, and a fresh earthy scent filled the air.

    Zh: 这是一个安静而美好的早晨,李伟却满心忧虑。
    En: It was a quiet and beautiful morning, y...
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    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Rekindling Bonds: A Qixi Festival Reunion on Shanghai Bund
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    fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-19-22-34-02-zh

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    Zh: 梅站在上海外滩,雨滴轻轻地落在她的雨伞上。
    En: Mei stood on the Shanghai Bund, raindrops gently falling on her umbrella.

    Zh: 天空被灰色的云层笼罩着,黄浦江的水面泛起阵阵涟漪。
    En: The sky was shrouded in gray clouds, and ripples spread across the surface o...
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    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unveiling Shadows: The Historian’s Hidden Manuscript Breakthrough
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    fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-18-22-34-02-zh

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    Zh: 地下室里,李伟坐在他那张布满灰尘的长桌前,聚精会神地阅读着一本古老的手稿。
    En: In the basement, Li Wei sat in front of his dust-covered long table, engrossed in reading an ancient manuscript.

    Zh: 夏天的阳光透过唯一的小窗射进来,照在他脑袋上,形成一个耀眼的光圈。
    En: The su...
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    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Hope and Trust: A Heartwarming Orphanage Tale
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    fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-17-22-34-02-zh

    Story Transcript:

    Zh: 夏天的阳光透过孤儿院的窗户洒在地板上,随着清风轻轻摇曳。
    En: The summer sunlight filtered through the windows of the orphanage, flickering gently with the breeze.

    Zh: 李梅坐在窗边,紧握手中的书。
    En: Li Mei sat by the window, tightly clutching the book in her hands...
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    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lotus Blossoms and Brush Strokes: Liwei's Artful Journey
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    fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-16-22-34-00-zh

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    Zh: 在一个阳光明媚的夏天,丽伟、小美和陈明来到了颐和园。
    En: On a sunny summer day, Liwei, Xiaomei, and Chen Ming went to the Yiheyuan.

    Zh: 他们正为学校的艺术项目做准备。
    En: They were preparing for a school art project.

    Zh: 颐和园的花园很美丽,古老的建筑充满了灵感。
    En: The gard...
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    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Startup Dreams and Life Lessons: Mei's Journey to Balance
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    fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-15-22-34-02-zh

    Story Transcript:

    Zh: 在一个炎热的夏日早晨,北京的一家创业孵化器里,忙碌的年轻人们似乎比外面的天气还要热情。
    En: On a hot summer morning, inside a startup incubator in Beijing, the busy young people seemed even more enthusiastic than the weather outside.

    Zh: 这里是创业的世界,电子产品的鸣响...
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