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March 19, 2025 12 mins
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Desert Dilemma: Li Ming's Journey to Self-Discovery
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Zh: 在春天的戈壁沙漠,天地一片开阔,黄沙如海浪翻滚。
En: In the springtime, the Gobi Desert stretches out vast and open, with yellow sands rolling like ocean waves.

Zh: 李明是一位地质学家,他喜欢探索古老的化石。
En: Li Ming is a geologist who loves exploring ancient fossils.

Zh: 他总是怀疑自己的能力。
En: He often doubts his own abilities.

Zh: 和他一起在沙漠探险的还有陈伟和小兰。
En: Accompanying him on his desert adventure are Chen Wei and Xiao Lan.

Zh: 他们在沙漠的远方寻找古生物的痕迹。
En: They are searching for traces of prehistoric life in the far reaches of the desert.

Zh: 李明的目标是找到一种罕见的化石。
En: Li Ming's goal is to find a rare fossil.

Zh: 他希望能证明自己的能力,并在地质学界获得认可。
En: He hopes to prove his abilities and gain recognition in the field of geology.

Zh: 一天,他们离开营地,踏上了一段新的旅程。
En: One day, they leave their camp and set off on a new journey.

Zh: 沙漠在春天容易出现沙尘暴,但他们还是决定冒险一试。
En: In spring, sandstorms are common in the desert, but they decide to take the risk and try their luck.

Zh: 正当太阳在天空中高照时,突然风声大作,沙粒如雨般袭来。
En: Just as the sun is high in the sky, suddenly, the wind picks up fiercely, and sand particles rain down like a storm.

Zh: 沙尘暴袭击了他们,风暴迅速地包围了四周,视线在瞬间模糊。
En: A sandstorm strikes them, quickly surrounding them and obscuring their vision.

Zh: 陈伟喊道:“我们必须找到避难所!
En: Chen Wei shouts, "We must find shelter!"

Zh: ”李明心中纠结,他渴望找到化石,但也知道留在外面会很危险。
En: Li Ming is torn, eager to find fossils but aware that staying outside could be dangerous.

Zh: 他们试着寻找避难所,却在一片沙丘之间转来转去。
En: They attempt to find shelter but find themselves wandering among the dunes.

Zh: 就在风沙最猛烈之际,李明隐约看到了地上一块石头,那轮廓像是一块极为罕见的化石。
En: Just as the wind and sand reach their peak, Li Ming catches sight of a stone on the ground, vaguely resembling a rare fossil.

Zh: 他的心跳加速,手心冒汗。
En: His heart races, and his palms become sweaty.

Zh: 这是千载难逢的机会,可他也清楚继续留在这里可能意味着生命危险。
En: It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, yet he knows that staying might mean risking their lives.

Zh: 思考片刻,他决定放弃化石,带着伙伴迅速撤退。
En: After a moment's thought, he decides to abandon the fossil and quickly retreat with his companions.

Zh: 他们终于找到了一个临时避难的地方。
En: They eventually find a temporary shelter.

Zh: 风暴过后,李明望着远方,意识到自己的价值不仅仅是靠发现。
En: After the storm, Li Ming gazes into the distance, realizing that his worth is not solely determined by discoveries.

Zh: 他明白了生命和安全的重要性。
En: He understands the importance of life and safety.

Zh: 他们返回营地,彼此都感到轻松许多。
En: They return to camp, all feeling much relieved.

Zh: 经历这一劫难后,李明不再怀疑自己的决策能力。
En: After experiencing this ordeal, Li Ming no longer doubts his decision-making abilities.

Zh: 他与陈伟和小兰一起,把这次经历当成一堂宝贵的课,感激自己做出明智的选择。
En: Together with Chen Wei and Xiao Lan, he regards this experience as a valuable lesson, grateful for having made a wise choice.

Zh: 在戈壁的风沙中,李明学会了相信自己,明白了自我保护胜于外界的认可。
En: Amidst the sands of the Gobi, Li Ming learns to trust himself, understanding that self-preservation is more important than external validation.


Vocabulary Words:
  • vast: 开阔
  • exploring: 探索
  • fossils: 化石
  • traces: 痕迹
  • prehistoric: 古生物的
  • recognition: 认可
  • sandstorms: 沙尘暴
  • particles: 沙粒
  • obscuring: 模糊
  • shelter: 避难所
  • eager: 渴望
  • resembling: 像
  • sweaty: 冒汗
  • opportunity: 机会
  • retreat: 撤退
  • temporary: 临时
  • ordeal: 劫难
  • trust: 相信
  • self-preservation: 自我保护
  • validation: 认可
  • dunes: 沙丘
  • reaches: 远方
  • journey: 旅程
  • strikes: 袭来
  • fiercely: 大作
  • torn: 纠结
  • vaguely: 隐约
  • abandon: 放弃
  • decision-making: 决策
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Fluid Fluent Dorg.

Speaker 2 (00:09):
Welcome to Fluent Fiction Mandarin Chinese, the podcast where we
bring you bilingual stories to supercharge your listening comprehension. In
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and Mandarin Chinese with the aim of helping you to
improve your listening comprehension.

Speaker 3 (00:25):
In this episode, we'll delve into the heart pounding journey
of Li Ming, a geologist in the Gobi Desert, as
he faces a life altering choice between ambition and survival
amidst a relentless sandstorm.

Speaker 2 (00:36):
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Speaker 1 (01:45):
So Trintiina Gurbi Chamur pen d E Pien Taikur, Juan
shah Uhi langfangu Li Minshi Yue digit yeah Passi, juans
Gula Tatsu sh Huai City, thenn li r Tahitiza Shamo
tansiend the hayro Chenwa Hsu Line Tamanza Shahmodo, Yun fund

(02:06):
Sinjo Gushin Wuda Hansi Liming the mubail shi jado I
ju Hansi and Huaishi Tatsi on Jaman s didn Li
Binzadi Jesuit houdu jnkar Ityan, Tamili kay Indeed Taishani Ibn
sind Lu Chuan Shamo the Tunian Junichusin Sha Chamba Than

(02:27):
Taman Hashi did In Mansia Isshi jim Dan Tayan Sating
kung jung Jaoshi tu Yan fun s Dasur Sha Li
Rui ben Si La Sha Chambau Sidi La Taman fum
balsin Suda bat with s Jo Shi saying Sa Shundia
mohu changwahanda women bishu Jao daar Binansur Liman sin jung

(02:49):
Zudi takawan Jo da Huashi Dane jida li zavaimen Huihan
wais Ya tamashi Ji Sunjo Binansur Tu say ipian shatyu Ji.
Then John ly joint you Joseph from chaman ly Jit,
I mean you candle the dish and equation talk now
loung ko sen she equied you way hand and Huahi

(03:11):
Tatadasu show shima hart jes ten than nine from the
d hue tie it into disulo Zajeri curl Evaja Shaman
ways yet circapian kur Taji Dingfanti Huaishi Diaijaho Banshin suit
her tread Tama john Ja da Eagerlin should be nane
the difun from bagaho leaming one j un fund Ye

(03:35):
should out the judge pudding Shika Fasi timing Bayla shiming
her unturned junior singh Tama fund Hue indeed beats the
dogan dating SONSI do singly jn ho Leming Buddha huay
did you turn on le Tau turn away her sal
lan Eti by j siting Lee, don't Tambagua the kur

(03:58):
Danticityu Minchi Sensu Sagurbi, the fun Shadu Liming Shi Huan
sin Citi Mianvaba hu Shun Yuaiji the yuen Ku.

Speaker 3 (04:10):
Let's take another listen. Listen closely to any parts you
may have missed.

Speaker 1 (04:14):
Sai Chun Tien the Gurbi sham Mo tiend Pien Kai
kur Huang shah Ruhi Lang fung Gu.

Speaker 3 (04:23):
In the springtime, the Gobi desert stretches out vast and open,
with yellow sands rolling like ocean waves.

Speaker 1 (04:29):
Li Mien shi Wee di ji Ya Tatsi Ran Tansu
Gula the hu.

Speaker 3 (04:35):
Shi Liming is a geologist who loves exploring ancient fossils.

Speaker 1 (04:40):
Tatsun Shu Huai Siti the nang Li.

Speaker 3 (04:44):
He often doubts his own abilities.

Speaker 1 (04:46):
Hutai sham Tan siend Hayo Chenolan.

Speaker 3 (04:52):
Accompanying him on his desert adventure. Archen Worri Fan Chaklan.

Speaker 1 (04:56):
Tamanz Shammo the Yuen Fung Shinjao gush hen Si.

Speaker 3 (05:02):
They're searching for traces of prehistoric life in the far
reaches of the desert.

Speaker 1 (05:06):
Liming mubashi Ja Dai ju Han Sienna.

Speaker 3 (05:10):
Huah leming As goal is to find a rare fossil.

Speaker 1 (05:15):
Tas ann jung min si nan Li diinzeji hod jen Khu.

Speaker 3 (05:23):
He hopes to prove his abilities and gain recognition in
the field of geology.

Speaker 1 (05:27):
I Tye Tamili ka Yin di Taisha lid Sinda li Chung.

Speaker 3 (05:34):
One day they leave their camp and set off on
a new journey.

Speaker 1 (05:37):
Shammo ze Chun Tien jungi Chu si Sha Chimba, then
Taima Hashi di Masi Yhi In spring.

Speaker 3 (05:47):
Sandstorms are common in the desert, but they decide to
take the risk and try their luck.

Speaker 1 (05:51):
Jun Dan ta Ye setien Kun jun Jao Shi Tuya
and fun Shun Datsur shah li rui Besila.

Speaker 3 (06:01):
Just as the sun is high in the sky, suddenly
the wind picks up fiercely and sand particles rain down
like a storm.

Speaker 1 (06:08):
Sha Chimbo La Tama fun Ba s sud Baju Shi
Shini Mohu.

Speaker 3 (06:17):
A sandstorm strikes them quickly surrounding them and obscuring their.

Speaker 1 (06:21):
Vision chenhanda woman bid b.

Speaker 3 (06:25):
Nan sur Chenwri shouts, we must find shelter.

Speaker 1 (06:30):
Limin shinjunsi taku jo daha shi dan jida Liza mi
Hui Hui.

Speaker 3 (06:39):
Leming is torn, eager to find fossils, but aware that
staying outside could be dangerous tamashi.

Speaker 1 (06:45):
Ji shinjao bi nas sur jiza y piha j l jun.

Speaker 3 (06:52):
They attempt to find shelter, but find themselves wandering among
the dunes.

Speaker 1 (06:57):
Juz bi mi ye kan da la di cha ye
kuesh ta na lunkur senchi y kuai tiue hansien no
hu Shi.

Speaker 3 (07:09):
Just as the wind and sand reach their peak, Leaming
catches sight of a stone on the ground, vaguely resembling
a rare fossil.

Speaker 1 (07:16):
Tadhi sintia jassu sho si Maahat.

Speaker 3 (07:21):
His heart races and his palms become sweaty.

Speaker 1 (07:24):
Jish tin za nan fund ti hu katayetin chu tisulu
zai jili kun yue jishu min wi ye.

Speaker 3 (07:34):
It is a once in a lifetime opportunity, yet he
knows that staying might mean risking their lives.

Speaker 1 (07:40):
Sukho Pien Kur Tatsia Dinfuan Si Hua Shi dai Jehu
ban Shin su che Tu.

Speaker 3 (07:47):
After a moment's thought, he decides to abandon the fossil
and quickly retreat with his companions.

Speaker 1 (07:53):
Taman ju Yi Jiao Da La Ga Li should be
Nanda Difa.

Speaker 3 (07:58):
They eventually find at tempt biary shelter.

Speaker 1 (08:01):
Fumba guj Li mien wan Ji Yuenfa Yeshido Siza Chi
Pujinji Shikha Fa Si.

Speaker 3 (08:10):
After the storm, Liming gazes into the distance, realizing that
his worth is not solely determined by discoveries.

Speaker 1 (08:17):
Taming bay La hung mi h anenj Singh.

Speaker 3 (08:22):
He understands the importance of life and safety.

Speaker 1 (08:25):
Tamanfan Hu Yindi bisdal tin so Sito.

Speaker 3 (08:31):
They returned to camp, all feeling much relieved.

Speaker 1 (08:34):
Jing lij Zi nan Ju Li Ming Buza Huai junan Li.

Speaker 3 (08:41):
After experiencing this ordeal, Liming no longer doubts his decision
making abilities.

Speaker 1 (08:46):
Tay chen La Yizi Baja Si Jin Lidan Chi Tamba
the Kur Danji Siji so Chu min Chien Su.

Speaker 3 (08:58):
Together with Chenwari Aanschan, he regards this experience as a
valuable lesson, grateful for having made a wise choice.

Speaker 1 (09:06):
Segubi the funha ju y min shu hu lis sensiti
mean ba la su baohu shun yu waisi jinku.

Speaker 3 (09:16):
Amidst the sands of the Goobi. Lemingo learns to trust himself,
understanding that self preservation is more important than external validation.

Speaker 2 (09:30):
Today's vocabulary words are coming up right after this commercial break.
Here are today's vocabulary words, first in Mandarin Chinese, then
in English.

Speaker 1 (09:46):
Kaiku, kaiku, kaiko, fast, pensu, pensu, pen su, exploring washihi washi, fossils,
hen see hansi, hansi, traces, gush da, gush dash da,

(10:08):
prehistoric jinkut, jinkut, jinkut, recognition, shat him bah shat him
bab shat, chimbah, sandstorms, shall y shay shay, particles, mohu, mohu, mohu,
obscuring binan su, binan sur b nansur, shelter, kuh wah,

(10:32):
kuh wah, kuh wah, eager sans sa, resembling mahat mahant,
mahat sweaty zi hui hu ji hue.

Speaker 3 (10:45):
Opportunity, chill, twit, chill, twit, chill, twit, retreat, niche, niche, nicheshe, temporary,
zien that Zienna Sienna ordeal, Shanxi shang Shin, shan Shin.

Speaker 1 (11:02):
Trust sibou, who s about who s about who? Self preservation,
jin cut, jinku jin cut, validation, Shatyo shatyo shat yo,
dunes yen pha yuenfha yuenfha riches lie chang Li chang

(11:23):
Li Chang journey Hi la Chi la si la strikes.
That's all, that's what, that's all. Fiercely do tie douie
tu tia torn ye ye ye yeah, yee yeah, vaguely
fun ti fun ti fun Chi abandoned jietzru jietsrue jet

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true decision making.

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