August 14, 2025 • 15 mins
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Light: A Project Manager's Unexpected Summer Revelation
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Story Transcript:
Zh: 江伟是一个勤奋的项目经理，在一家大型公司里工作。
En: Jiang Wei is a diligent project manager working at a large company.
Zh: 夏天的办公室，空调嗡嗡作响，电脑屏幕的光在疲惫的眼睛上散开。
En: In the summer office, the air conditioner hums, and the light from the computer screen spreads across her tired eyes.
Zh: 快到七夕节了，江伟的心中充满了期待和紧张。
En: With the Qixi Festival approaching, Jiang Wei feels both anticipation and anxiety.
Zh: 最近，她负责一个重要项目，而同事张敏一直在竞争同一个升职机会。
En: Recently, she has been in charge of an important project, while her colleague, Zhang Min, has been competing for the same promotion opportunity.
Zh: 一天晚上，办公室里只剩下几个人。
En: One evening, only a few people were left in the office.
Zh: 江伟加班完成报告，她感到压力山大。
En: Jiang Wei was working overtime to complete a report, feeling immense pressure.
Zh: 她想，生活中似乎只有工作和竞争。
En: She thought that life seemed to be only about work and competition.
Zh: 就在此时，她注意到了一个正在调试电脑的人——刘明。
En: Just then, she noticed someone debugging a computer—Liu Ming.
Zh: 刘明是公司的IT专家，性格开朗，总是带着笑容。
En: Liu Ming was the company's IT expert, always cheerful, and smiling.
Zh: 这天，他恰好也在加班。
En: He happened to be working overtime that day too.
Zh: 刘明看到江伟，于是走了过来，“你还没走啊？”
En: Seeing Jiang Wei, he walked over, "You haven't left yet?"
Zh: 江伟叹了口气。“这项目太重要了，我得赶快完成。”
En: Jiang Wei sighed. "This project is too important; I have to finish it quickly."
Zh: 刘明微笑着说：“如果需要帮忙，尽管说。”
En: Liu Ming smiled and said, "If you need help, just let me know."
Zh: 正当刘明说话时，整栋楼突然陷入了黑暗。
En: As Liu Ming was speaking, the entire building suddenly plunged into darkness.
Zh: 停电了！
En: There was a power outage!
Zh: 只剩应急灯微弱的光。他们不得不中断手中的工作。
En: Only the faint light of emergency lamps remained, forcing them to pause their work.
Zh: 在那微光中，江伟和刘明坐下来。
En: In that dim light, Jiang Wei and Liu Ming sat down.
Zh: 初次，他们有机会好好聊天。
En: For the first time, they had the chance to have a proper conversation.
Zh: 刘明谈起了自己的家庭和梦想，江伟听得出神。
En: Liu Ming talked about his family and dreams, and Jiang Wei listened intently.
Zh: 她从没想过，朴实的幸福可以这样简单而真实。
En: She had never imagined that simple happiness could be so genuine and real.
Zh: 江伟也敞开了心扉，倾诉了自己的压力和迷茫。
En: Jiang Wei also opened up, sharing her stress and confusion.
Zh: 刘明认真地听着，递给她一杯温水。
En: Liu Ming listened attentively and handed her a cup of warm water.
Zh: “你很厉害，”刘明轻声说，“但有时候，也许努力生活比努力工作更重要。”
En: "You're amazing," Liu Ming said softly, "but sometimes, maybe living life well is more important than working hard."
Zh: 这句话，让江伟若有所思。
En: These words made Jiang Wei thoughtful.
Zh: 她从没意识到自己一直在追求的，正是这种简单的联系和温暖。
En: She had never realized that she had been pursuing exactly this kind of simple connection and warmth.
Zh: 停电持续了一阵。
En: The power outage lasted for a while.
Zh: 终于，灯光又亮起来，仿佛一切恢复正常。
En: Finally, the lights came back on, as if everything had returned to normal.
Zh: 但在江伟心中，一切已不再一样。
En: But in Jiang Wei's heart, everything had changed.
Zh: 她决定尝试打破一成不变的工作节奏，去发现生活中的美好。
En: She decided to try breaking the monotonous work routine and discover the beauty in life.
Zh: 七夕节那天，江伟和刘明一起去附近的公园散步。
En: On the day of Qixi Festival, Jiang Wei and Liu Ming went for a walk in a nearby park.
Zh: 夜空中星星闪烁，江伟第一次感受到心中充满了平静和期待。
En: Stars twinkled in the night sky, and for the first time, Jiang Wei felt her heart filled with peace and anticipation.
Zh: 经过这次经历，江伟明白了，工作固然重要，但人生中还有更值得珍惜的东西。
En: After this experience, Jiang Wei understood that while work is important, there are even more precious things in life.
Zh: 在不断奔波与追求中，她找到了一份意外的温暖。
En: Amidst the constant hustle and pursuit, she found an unexpected warmth.
Zh: 在这个特别的夏天，她决定让自己的人生变得更加丰满、有意义。
En: This special summer, she decided to make her life more fulfilling and meaningful.
Zh: 生活并不总是像办公楼的灯光那么耀眼，有时候，只要身边有一个能聆听和理解的人，日子就会有光和色彩。
En: Life isn't always as dazzling as the lights in an office building; sometimes, just having someone by your side who can listen and understand brings light and color to the days.
Zh: 江伟与刘明携手开启了一段新的旅程，在这条路上，她学会了勇敢地面对自己，拥抱生活与爱。
En: Jiang Wei and Liu Ming embarked on a new journey together, and along the way, she learned to face herself bravely and embrace life and love.
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Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-14-22-34-02-zh
Story Transcript:
Zh: 江伟是一个勤奋的项目经理，在一家大型公司里工作。
En: Jiang Wei is a diligent project manager working at a large company.
Zh: 夏天的办公室，空调嗡嗡作响，电脑屏幕的光在疲惫的眼睛上散开。
En: In the summer office, the air conditioner hums, and the light from the computer screen spreads across her tired eyes.
Zh: 快到七夕节了，江伟的心中充满了期待和紧张。
En: With the Qixi Festival approaching, Jiang Wei feels both anticipation and anxiety.
Zh: 最近，她负责一个重要项目，而同事张敏一直在竞争同一个升职机会。
En: Recently, she has been in charge of an important project, while her colleague, Zhang Min, has been competing for the same promotion opportunity.
Zh: 一天晚上，办公室里只剩下几个人。
En: One evening, only a few people were left in the office.
Zh: 江伟加班完成报告，她感到压力山大。
En: Jiang Wei was working overtime to complete a report, feeling immense pressure.
Zh: 她想，生活中似乎只有工作和竞争。
En: She thought that life seemed to be only about work and competition.
Zh: 就在此时，她注意到了一个正在调试电脑的人——刘明。
En: Just then, she noticed someone debugging a computer—Liu Ming.
Zh: 刘明是公司的IT专家，性格开朗，总是带着笑容。
En: Liu Ming was the company's IT expert, always cheerful, and smiling.
Zh: 这天，他恰好也在加班。
En: He happened to be working overtime that day too.
Zh: 刘明看到江伟，于是走了过来，“你还没走啊？”
En: Seeing Jiang Wei, he walked over, "You haven't left yet?"
Zh: 江伟叹了口气。“这项目太重要了，我得赶快完成。”
En: Jiang Wei sighed. "This project is too important; I have to finish it quickly."
Zh: 刘明微笑着说：“如果需要帮忙，尽管说。”
En: Liu Ming smiled and said, "If you need help, just let me know."
Zh: 正当刘明说话时，整栋楼突然陷入了黑暗。
En: As Liu Ming was speaking, the entire building suddenly plunged into darkness.
Zh: 停电了！
En: There was a power outage!
Zh: 只剩应急灯微弱的光。他们不得不中断手中的工作。
En: Only the faint light of emergency lamps remained, forcing them to pause their work.
Zh: 在那微光中，江伟和刘明坐下来。
En: In that dim light, Jiang Wei and Liu Ming sat down.
Zh: 初次，他们有机会好好聊天。
En: For the first time, they had the chance to have a proper conversation.
Zh: 刘明谈起了自己的家庭和梦想，江伟听得出神。
En: Liu Ming talked about his family and dreams, and Jiang Wei listened intently.
Zh: 她从没想过，朴实的幸福可以这样简单而真实。
En: She had never imagined that simple happiness could be so genuine and real.
Zh: 江伟也敞开了心扉，倾诉了自己的压力和迷茫。
En: Jiang Wei also opened up, sharing her stress and confusion.
Zh: 刘明认真地听着，递给她一杯温水。
En: Liu Ming listened attentively and handed her a cup of warm water.
Zh: “你很厉害，”刘明轻声说，“但有时候，也许努力生活比努力工作更重要。”
En: "You're amazing," Liu Ming said softly, "but sometimes, maybe living life well is more important than working hard."
Zh: 这句话，让江伟若有所思。
En: These words made Jiang Wei thoughtful.
Zh: 她从没意识到自己一直在追求的，正是这种简单的联系和温暖。
En: She had never realized that she had been pursuing exactly this kind of simple connection and warmth.
Zh: 停电持续了一阵。
En: The power outage lasted for a while.
Zh: 终于，灯光又亮起来，仿佛一切恢复正常。
En: Finally, the lights came back on, as if everything had returned to normal.
Zh: 但在江伟心中，一切已不再一样。
En: But in Jiang Wei's heart, everything had changed.
Zh: 她决定尝试打破一成不变的工作节奏，去发现生活中的美好。
En: She decided to try breaking the monotonous work routine and discover the beauty in life.
Zh: 七夕节那天，江伟和刘明一起去附近的公园散步。
En: On the day of Qixi Festival, Jiang Wei and Liu Ming went for a walk in a nearby park.
Zh: 夜空中星星闪烁，江伟第一次感受到心中充满了平静和期待。
En: Stars twinkled in the night sky, and for the first time, Jiang Wei felt her heart filled with peace and anticipation.
Zh: 经过这次经历，江伟明白了，工作固然重要，但人生中还有更值得珍惜的东西。
En: After this experience, Jiang Wei understood that while work is important, there are even more precious things in life.
Zh: 在不断奔波与追求中，她找到了一份意外的温暖。
En: Amidst the constant hustle and pursuit, she found an unexpected warmth.
Zh: 在这个特别的夏天，她决定让自己的人生变得更加丰满、有意义。
En: This special summer, she decided to make her life more fulfilling and meaningful.
Zh: 生活并不总是像办公楼的灯光那么耀眼，有时候，只要身边有一个能聆听和理解的人，日子就会有光和色彩。
En: Life isn't always as dazzling as the lights in an office building; sometimes, just having someone by your side who can listen and understand brings light and color to the days.
Zh: 江伟与刘明携手开启了一段新的旅程，在这条路上，她学会了勇敢地面对自己，拥抱生活与爱。
En: Jiang Wei and Liu Ming embarked on a new journey together, and along the way, she learned to face herself bravely and embrace life and love.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
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Speaker 1 (01:41):
Teli shi gatinfa the Mutinli said Singo Sili Gunzo sat
in the Banshu coming the gang saipipe, the yenjin Shan
Sankai Quadaila, tell me the sinjung Chu Maja sizing tafu
(02:01):
IgA juya sam aton shi jungmi y jia zing Jian
tong igah jihue id yavanshah Bango shili jishinsatigen jahway Yaba
maan chung Balga tatan da Yaali Shanda tatiya shu hu
jung suhu ji O Gunzo h jing jung Su said,
Sushi taiju idiga June TiO. She did now dign liu
(02:25):
mian Liu mean she going through the a ti Juanzia
singer Tayla Sunshi da ji saoo g p n Tata.
How is a zaba you mean kaana dang way ishi
thow the golla inhamezoa the way tallakot ti Jisha mutai
jun Yalla with the gang quite van chung Liu min
(02:47):
way sail jeshuur you go see Abama zing guan shur
Jim darl min Shu Hua shi Jung dung Tu and
Seno la Haya ting Tiella Jishan Yindi dn we Rue
the Taman Buddho bujung dan Sho Jung the Gonzo Senawey
gang zong jahweh hl Minzo salad truth Sir tameyo di
(03:09):
hue hall out yet your mean tantility, the ya ting
krmanshah jah waiting the Tushan Tatomisian gour push the singh
fu cle jay and Ji and daa Jinshi jahweh ichangkalasinthe
simsula the Yai mma Yo mi rang Jinga Tingja didge
(03:30):
taibe wen shrek nih hen liha Yo mean ting sh
shure Dayoshira, is you noulishian who bin Uli Gunzo gang
Junya jiji Hua yan zhahweh Juyosus Tattomi Ishi da city
Ijisa Dreyoda Jungshija Junji and Dandeli and Sikha Wanna Pindi
(03:50):
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fu i hujumcha Danza Jahweh Sindo i Ibu sai Yah
Taji ding chang Shi da poi chung Ubien the Gonzo
Dizo to Fasien Sho hu Jun the may Ha seid
nat Yen sahwah Helman easy to foot in the Guyan
(04:12):
sambo ye kung jung sin sin Shang shut Jahweh did
Satan Sho da Sindong Toomla pins in her tea bag
singo Je sitting le Gaueman Bailah Gonzo guran jun yah
daenshan Jo Haya gang jid Jan siddun see saibud Bambo
dritil dun Taija Dalifan vide winner Saidaga turbid said Yan
(04:36):
tatiding Yan citydenshon bin the Guangzha from man yo Yi
shu hu bing bozoon Shi sam Banganda do guang dameya
ye yoshih Jia shanbi yo Igno linking herl she is Guangha.
Third time theah way Yulu mean se Sho Kati and
Sindhalu chung Saija ta Lusha tatt j Hurla Yu Yungbao
(05:02):
shu hu yi Ah.
Speaker 3 (05:03):
Let's take another listen listen closely to any parts you
may have missed.
Speaker 1 (05:08):
Jieng shi Ga Tinfa de s mujin li say Ja
da sing Sili Gunzu.
Speaker 3 (05:15):
Jiongwi is a diligent project manager working at a large company.
Speaker 1 (05:20):
Sat in the Bangun Shu kum kioun Suyaden now ping
mu de guang Saipi bee the yin Jin shan Shanka.
Speaker 3 (05:30):
In the summer office. The air conditioner hums and the
light from the computer screen spreads across her tired eyes.
Speaker 1 (05:36):
Quada ji la Jehu the sin Jung Chung male Jo.
Speaker 3 (05:43):
With the Chishi festival approaching, Jiongwei feels both anticipation and anxiety.
Speaker 1 (05:48):
SiZ tafuah jung Ni Yiji sai jin jung to shinji Hu.
Speaker 3 (05:59):
Recently, she has been in charge of an important project
while her colleague Jong Min has been competing for the
same promotion opportunity.
Speaker 1 (06:07):
Yidya Masha Bangshi Li Jishu.
Speaker 3 (06:12):
One evening, only a few people were left in the office.
Speaker 1 (06:16):
Ze Jaba man Chung Balga tadan da yaalishen Da.
Speaker 3 (06:22):
Jiong Wei was working over time to complete a report,
feeling immense pressure.
Speaker 1 (06:26):
Tatya shu Hu Jung suhu Jiu gunzu Ing Jung.
Speaker 3 (06:32):
She thought that life seemed to be only about work
and competition.
Speaker 1 (06:36):
Juza Sushi Tachu d li jun Liu Miing.
Speaker 3 (06:43):
Just then she noticed someone debugging a computer.
Speaker 1 (06:46):
Loo Ming Liu min Shi gun suda a Ti jun
Zia Singo Khai La Sounjo.
Speaker 3 (06:55):
Lou Ming was the company's I T expert, always cheerful
and smiling.
Speaker 1 (06:59):
Gy Pierre Tatya howya.
Speaker 3 (07:03):
He happened to be working over time that day too.
Speaker 1 (07:06):
Liu min Cana jeng weet yeshizol go la Mihemezoa.
Speaker 3 (07:12):
Seeing jiang Wei, he walked over, you haven't left yet.
Speaker 1 (07:16):
Jianhuei Taylakoti Jiza Mutai Junya La with a gang Kuo Laen.
Speaker 3 (07:22):
Chong Jiangwai sighed, this project is too important. I have
to finish it quickly.
Speaker 1 (07:29):
Liu min Wei Shao Jishur jug Sieo bumm Jinghua Shur.
Speaker 3 (07:35):
Lou Ming smiled and said, if you need help, just
let me know.
Speaker 1 (07:39):
Jun Danlu Minshu Hua shi Jiung Dounglo Tu.
Speaker 3 (07:45):
As lu Ming was speaking, the entire building suddenly plunged
into darkness.
Speaker 1 (07:50):
Dingdiela.
Speaker 3 (07:52):
There was a power outage.
Speaker 1 (07:54):
Jishu Yinzi Donguiju de gu tammbudojun cho jun the gun Su.
Speaker 3 (08:02):
Only the faint light of emergency lamps remained, forcing them
to pause their work.
Speaker 1 (08:07):
Sen Naui guang jung zehuehlu Minsu Sahlah.
Speaker 3 (08:12):
In that dim light, Jiangwei and lu Ming sat down.
Speaker 1 (08:15):
Chu Si tamuji hu ha ha la tie.
Speaker 3 (08:20):
For the first time, they had the chance to have
a proper conversation.
Speaker 1 (08:24):
Liu Miing Pansili Sizi the jad hing humun sha Jehue tinga.
Speaker 3 (08:29):
Chush lou Ming talked about his family and dreams, and
Jiangwi listened intently.
Speaker 1 (08:35):
Tas Humei siaenku pushe de sing fu kri jianziendaal Jeshi.
Speaker 3 (08:43):
She had never imagined that simple happiness could be so
genuine and real.
Speaker 1 (08:47):
Jehue Yi Chiang khalisinfe Jing Sulazizi the yali Huni.
Speaker 3 (08:53):
Ma Jionggwi also opened up, sharing her stress and confusion.
Speaker 1 (08:58):
Liu minin Jin the ting j Tige Taibi.
Speaker 3 (09:02):
Shit lou Ming listened attentively and handed her a cup
of warm water.
Speaker 1 (09:07):
Nihn li ha Yo Mean ting shin Shu da yo
Shiho yes hin Nuli shu hu b Nuli Gunzu gung
jun Ya.
Speaker 3 (09:18):
You're amazing, Loo Ming said softly, But sometimes maybe living
life well is more important than working hard.
Speaker 1 (09:24):
Ji Zuhua yang zienhue ju yusus s.
Speaker 3 (09:29):
These words made Joan Wai thoughtful pas.
Speaker 1 (09:32):
Hu Mei yeshida, Sizii jize jizio da jiu shi ji
Junjien dan li and sihu Unda.
Speaker 3 (09:40):
She had never realized that she had been pursuing exactly
this kind of simple connection.
Speaker 1 (09:45):
And warmth pingdi and chi shili yi Jin.
Speaker 3 (09:49):
The power outage lasted for a while.
Speaker 1 (09:51):
Jung Yi dong Guo yo l'an sila faun fuichi Huifu
jung cha.
Speaker 3 (09:58):
Finally the lights came back on, as if everything had
returned to normal.
Speaker 1 (10:02):
Then Zai Jeli sin jung zie buzei ya.
Speaker 3 (10:07):
But in Jiangwi's heart, everything had changed.
Speaker 1 (10:10):
Taji ding chuang Shi da pu Yi chung Fu Bien
Gunzu Tiezu tofa Sien Shuhu Junda mah ha.
Speaker 3 (10:19):
She decided to try breaking the monotonous work routine and
discover the beauty in life.
Speaker 1 (10:24):
Sizii natye jehu jlu Ming Yi Si chu fujiny Sampo.
Speaker 3 (10:32):
On the day of Chishi Festival, Jiangwei and lu Ming
went for a walk in a nearby park.
Speaker 1 (10:37):
Yea kun jun sin Sin sh shu Jehu Dizgan Shoda
sindjung Chu Ma La pin Jinha.
Speaker 3 (10:46):
Stars twinkled in the night sky, and for the first time,
Jiangwei felt her heart filled with peace and anticipation.
Speaker 1 (10:53):
Sing j jing li Zehu miing ba La Gounzu guy
and jun Ya the sham jun Hayo gun ji ji
don Si.
Speaker 3 (11:04):
After this experience, jiong Wei understood that while work is important,
there are even more precious things in life.
Speaker 1 (11:12):
By Jizo jun Taja dhli if Ye why the winna.
Speaker 3 (11:18):
Amidst the constant hustle and pursuit, she found an unexpected warmth.
Speaker 1 (11:23):
Sejegutu desatie tatty shun bin the gun Zhafu ma yo Yi.
Speaker 3 (11:32):
This special summer, she decided to make her life more
fulfilling and meaningful.
Speaker 1 (11:37):
Shohu bin Buzu Shiza Donna miya ye Yoshi Hu Jiao
shimpie Yo yign Lin Tin Li Jizu Huyo guang h
sus Hat.
Speaker 3 (11:52):
Life isn't always as dazzling as the lights in an
office building. Sometimes just having someone by your side who
can listen and understand brings light and color to the days.
Speaker 1 (12:01):
Xiaohua Yulu, Mian Sieisho, Khasi, lid, Sindhlu chung Saji Ta Lusha, Tasyu,
Hula Yungda and the Mini Yumbao shu Hu.
Speaker 3 (12:13):
Yah Jiongwei and lou Ming embarked on a new journey together,
and along the way she learned to face herself bravely
and embrace life and love.
Speaker 2 (12:28):
Today's vocabulary words are coming up right after this commercial break.
Here are today's vocabulary words, first in Mandarin Chinese, then.
Speaker 1 (12:38):
In English, sinfunda, zinfanda, sinfunda.
Speaker 3 (12:48):
Diligent, chiba, chiba chib anticipation, xin ja jinja, jin jia, anxiety,
xing jong, xin jong sing jill, competing, tu da tod to,
d immense, kaoshi kiaoshi kiao shi, debugging, kai luanda kai
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luanda kai landa, cheerful senou senju senjo plunged, waiyurda wee
yoda way yurda, faint yinji yinji yin ti, emergency, chushenda chushenda,
chushenda intently jinshu janshu jenshu, genuine Mi ma Mi ma,
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Mi ma, confusion.
Speaker 1 (13:41):
Jenjenda, jenjenda, jen jenda attentively Yi Chumbubienda Yi chumbubienda Yi
chungbu bienda, Monotonists, Shangshur Shangshur Shangshur twinkled, Fung Manda, Fung Manda,
fung Manda, filling Yao yen da ya yen da Yao,
(14:03):
yen da.
Speaker 3 (14:04):
Dazzling, bimboo, bimbo, bimboo, hustle, jung bah yung bab jung
bah embrace.
Speaker 1 (14:13):
Si Hui Hui.
Speaker 3 (14:15):
Hue, opportunity, shim Ji, shim Ji, shun Chi promotion, yali
Yai Yaai pressure, zoo zo routine ye wada ye waida
ye wada, unexpected Li Chang Lie Chang Li Chang journey.
Speaker 1 (14:38):
Boo, Khan Jung Fudha Boo, Khan Jong Fudha Pu Khan
Jung Fuda, overwhelmed, Fu Fu Fuada complex Si Shah Sisha
Si Shah appreciation Pinjin Pin Tin Pin Tin tranquil.
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Speaker 1 (01:41):
Teli shi gatinfa the Mutinli said Singo Sili Gunzo sat
in the Banshu coming the gang saipipe, the yenjin Shan
Sankai Quadaila, tell me the sinjung Chu Maja sizing tafu
(02:01):
IgA juya sam aton shi jungmi y jia zing Jian
tong igah jihue id yavanshah Bango shili jishinsatigen jahway Yaba
maan chung Balga tatan da Yaali Shanda tatiya shu hu
jung suhu ji O Gunzo h jing jung Su said,
Sushi taiju idiga June TiO. She did now dign liu
(02:25):
mian Liu mean she going through the a ti Juanzia
singer Tayla Sunshi da ji saoo g p n Tata.
How is a zaba you mean kaana dang way ishi
thow the golla inhamezoa the way tallakot ti Jisha mutai
jun Yalla with the gang quite van chung Liu min
(02:47):
way sail jeshuur you go see Abama zing guan shur
Jim darl min Shu Hua shi Jung dung Tu and
Seno la Haya ting Tiella Jishan Yindi dn we Rue
the Taman Buddho bujung dan Sho Jung the Gonzo Senawey
gang zong jahweh hl Minzo salad truth Sir tameyo di
(03:09):
hue hall out yet your mean tantility, the ya ting
krmanshah jah waiting the Tushan Tatomisian gour push the singh
fu cle jay and Ji and daa Jinshi jahweh ichangkalasinthe
simsula the Yai mma Yo mi rang Jinga Tingja didge
(03:30):
taibe wen shrek nih hen liha Yo mean ting sh
shure Dayoshira, is you noulishian who bin Uli Gunzo gang
Junya jiji Hua yan zhahweh Juyosus Tattomi Ishi da city
Ijisa Dreyoda Jungshija Junji and Dandeli and Sikha Wanna Pindi
(03:50):
and Chi suliijin jung y donng go Yo lantilad found
fu i hujumcha Danza Jahweh Sindo i Ibu sai Yah
Taji ding chang Shi da poi chung Ubien the Gonzo
Dizo to Fasien Sho hu Jun the may Ha seid
nat Yen sahwah Helman easy to foot in the Guyan
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sambo ye kung jung sin sin Shang shut Jahweh did
Satan Sho da Sindong Toomla pins in her tea bag
singo Je sitting le Gaueman Bailah Gonzo guran jun yah
daenshan Jo Haya gang jid Jan siddun see saibud Bambo
dritil dun Taija Dalifan vide winner Saidaga turbid said Yan
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tatiding Yan citydenshon bin the Guangzha from man yo Yi
shu hu bing bozoon Shi sam Banganda do guang dameya
ye yoshih Jia shanbi yo Igno linking herl she is Guangha.
Third time theah way Yulu mean se Sho Kati and
Sindhalu chung Saija ta Lusha tatt j Hurla Yu Yungbao
(05:02):
shu hu yi Ah.
Speaker 3 (05:03):
Let's take another listen listen closely to any parts you
may have missed.
Speaker 1 (05:08):
Jieng shi Ga Tinfa de s mujin li say Ja
da sing Sili Gunzu.
Speaker 3 (05:15):
Jiongwi is a diligent project manager working at a large company.
Speaker 1 (05:20):
Sat in the Bangun Shu kum kioun Suyaden now ping
mu de guang Saipi bee the yin Jin shan Shanka.
Speaker 3 (05:30):
In the summer office. The air conditioner hums and the
light from the computer screen spreads across her tired eyes.
Speaker 1 (05:36):
Quada ji la Jehu the sin Jung Chung male Jo.
Speaker 3 (05:43):
With the Chishi festival approaching, Jiongwei feels both anticipation and anxiety.
Speaker 1 (05:48):
SiZ tafuah jung Ni Yiji sai jin jung to shinji Hu.
Speaker 3 (05:59):
Recently, she has been in charge of an important project
while her colleague Jong Min has been competing for the
same promotion opportunity.
Speaker 1 (06:07):
Yidya Masha Bangshi Li Jishu.
Speaker 3 (06:12):
One evening, only a few people were left in the office.
Speaker 1 (06:16):
Ze Jaba man Chung Balga tadan da yaalishen Da.
Speaker 3 (06:22):
Jiong Wei was working over time to complete a report,
feeling immense pressure.
Speaker 1 (06:26):
Tatya shu Hu Jung suhu Jiu gunzu Ing Jung.
Speaker 3 (06:32):
She thought that life seemed to be only about work
and competition.
Speaker 1 (06:36):
Juza Sushi Tachu d li jun Liu Miing.
Speaker 3 (06:43):
Just then she noticed someone debugging a computer.
Speaker 1 (06:46):
Loo Ming Liu min Shi gun suda a Ti jun
Zia Singo Khai La Sounjo.
Speaker 3 (06:55):
Lou Ming was the company's I T expert, always cheerful
and smiling.
Speaker 1 (06:59):
Gy Pierre Tatya howya.
Speaker 3 (07:03):
He happened to be working over time that day too.
Speaker 1 (07:06):
Liu min Cana jeng weet yeshizol go la Mihemezoa.
Speaker 3 (07:12):
Seeing jiang Wei, he walked over, you haven't left yet.
Speaker 1 (07:16):
Jianhuei Taylakoti Jiza Mutai Junya La with a gang Kuo Laen.
Speaker 3 (07:22):
Chong Jiangwai sighed, this project is too important. I have
to finish it quickly.
Speaker 1 (07:29):
Liu min Wei Shao Jishur jug Sieo bumm Jinghua Shur.
Speaker 3 (07:35):
Lou Ming smiled and said, if you need help, just
let me know.
Speaker 1 (07:39):
Jun Danlu Minshu Hua shi Jiung Dounglo Tu.
Speaker 3 (07:45):
As lu Ming was speaking, the entire building suddenly plunged
into darkness.
Speaker 1 (07:50):
Dingdiela.
Speaker 3 (07:52):
There was a power outage.
Speaker 1 (07:54):
Jishu Yinzi Donguiju de gu tammbudojun cho jun the gun Su.
Speaker 3 (08:02):
Only the faint light of emergency lamps remained, forcing them
to pause their work.
Speaker 1 (08:07):
Sen Naui guang jung zehuehlu Minsu Sahlah.
Speaker 3 (08:12):
In that dim light, Jiangwei and lu Ming sat down.
Speaker 1 (08:15):
Chu Si tamuji hu ha ha la tie.
Speaker 3 (08:20):
For the first time, they had the chance to have
a proper conversation.
Speaker 1 (08:24):
Liu Miing Pansili Sizi the jad hing humun sha Jehue tinga.
Speaker 3 (08:29):
Chush lou Ming talked about his family and dreams, and
Jiangwi listened intently.
Speaker 1 (08:35):
Tas Humei siaenku pushe de sing fu kri jianziendaal Jeshi.
Speaker 3 (08:43):
She had never imagined that simple happiness could be so
genuine and real.
Speaker 1 (08:47):
Jehue Yi Chiang khalisinfe Jing Sulazizi the yali Huni.
Speaker 3 (08:53):
Ma Jionggwi also opened up, sharing her stress and confusion.
Speaker 1 (08:58):
Liu minin Jin the ting j Tige Taibi.
Speaker 3 (09:02):
Shit lou Ming listened attentively and handed her a cup
of warm water.
Speaker 1 (09:07):
Nihn li ha Yo Mean ting shin Shu da yo
Shiho yes hin Nuli shu hu b Nuli Gunzu gung
jun Ya.
Speaker 3 (09:18):
You're amazing, Loo Ming said softly, But sometimes maybe living
life well is more important than working hard.
Speaker 1 (09:24):
Ji Zuhua yang zienhue ju yusus s.
Speaker 3 (09:29):
These words made Joan Wai thoughtful pas.
Speaker 1 (09:32):
Hu Mei yeshida, Sizii jize jizio da jiu shi ji
Junjien dan li and sihu Unda.
Speaker 3 (09:40):
She had never realized that she had been pursuing exactly
this kind of simple connection.
Speaker 1 (09:45):
And warmth pingdi and chi shili yi Jin.
Speaker 3 (09:49):
The power outage lasted for a while.
Speaker 1 (09:51):
Jung Yi dong Guo yo l'an sila faun fuichi Huifu
jung cha.
Speaker 3 (09:58):
Finally the lights came back on, as if everything had
returned to normal.
Speaker 1 (10:02):
Then Zai Jeli sin jung zie buzei ya.
Speaker 3 (10:07):
But in Jiangwi's heart, everything had changed.
Speaker 1 (10:10):
Taji ding chuang Shi da pu Yi chung Fu Bien
Gunzu Tiezu tofa Sien Shuhu Junda mah ha.
Speaker 3 (10:19):
She decided to try breaking the monotonous work routine and
discover the beauty in life.
Speaker 1 (10:24):
Sizii natye jehu jlu Ming Yi Si chu fujiny Sampo.
Speaker 3 (10:32):
On the day of Chishi Festival, Jiangwei and lu Ming
went for a walk in a nearby park.
Speaker 1 (10:37):
Yea kun jun sin Sin sh shu Jehu Dizgan Shoda
sindjung Chu Ma La pin Jinha.
Speaker 3 (10:46):
Stars twinkled in the night sky, and for the first time,
Jiangwei felt her heart filled with peace and anticipation.
Speaker 1 (10:53):
Sing j jing li Zehu miing ba La Gounzu guy
and jun Ya the sham jun Hayo gun ji ji
don Si.
Speaker 3 (11:04):
After this experience, jiong Wei understood that while work is important,
there are even more precious things in life.
Speaker 1 (11:12):
By Jizo jun Taja dhli if Ye why the winna.
Speaker 3 (11:18):
Amidst the constant hustle and pursuit, she found an unexpected warmth.
Speaker 1 (11:23):
Sejegutu desatie tatty shun bin the gun Zhafu ma yo Yi.
Speaker 3 (11:32):
This special summer, she decided to make her life more
fulfilling and meaningful.
Speaker 1 (11:37):
Shohu bin Buzu Shiza Donna miya ye Yoshi Hu Jiao
shimpie Yo yign Lin Tin Li Jizu Huyo guang h
sus Hat.
Speaker 3 (11:52):
Life isn't always as dazzling as the lights in an
office building. Sometimes just having someone by your side who
can listen and understand brings light and color to the days.
Speaker 1 (12:01):
Xiaohua Yulu, Mian Sieisho, Khasi, lid, Sindhlu chung Saji Ta Lusha, Tasyu,
Hula Yungda and the Mini Yumbao shu Hu.
Speaker 3 (12:13):
Yah Jiongwei and lou Ming embarked on a new journey together,
and along the way she learned to face herself bravely
and embrace life and love.
Speaker 2 (12:28):
Today's vocabulary words are coming up right after this commercial break.
Here are today's vocabulary words, first in Mandarin Chinese, then.
Speaker 1 (12:38):
In English, sinfunda, zinfanda, sinfunda.
Speaker 3 (12:48):
Diligent, chiba, chiba chib anticipation, xin ja jinja, jin jia, anxiety,
xing jong, xin jong sing jill, competing, tu da tod to,
d immense, kaoshi kiaoshi kiao shi, debugging, kai luanda kai
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luanda kai landa, cheerful senou senju senjo plunged, waiyurda wee
yoda way yurda, faint yinji yinji yin ti, emergency, chushenda chushenda,
chushenda intently jinshu janshu jenshu, genuine Mi ma Mi ma,
(13:38):
Mi ma, confusion.
Speaker 1 (13:41):
Jenjenda, jenjenda, jen jenda attentively Yi Chumbubienda Yi chumbubienda Yi
chungbu bienda, Monotonists, Shangshur Shangshur Shangshur twinkled, Fung Manda, Fung Manda,
fung Manda, filling Yao yen da ya yen da Yao,
(14:03):
yen da.
Speaker 3 (14:04):
Dazzling, bimboo, bimbo, bimboo, hustle, jung bah yung bab jung
bah embrace.
Speaker 1 (14:13):
Si Hui Hui.
Speaker 3 (14:15):
Hue, opportunity, shim Ji, shim Ji, shun Chi promotion, yali
Yai Yaai pressure, zoo zo routine ye wada ye waida
ye wada, unexpected Li Chang Lie Chang Li Chang journey.
Speaker 1 (14:38):
Boo, Khan Jung Fudha Boo, Khan Jong Fudha Pu Khan
Jung Fuda, overwhelmed, Fu Fu Fuada complex Si Shah Sisha
Si Shah appreciation Pinjin Pin Tin Pin Tin tranquil.
Speaker 2 (15:03):
We hope you've enjoyed this episode of fluent fiction. Mandarin Chinese.
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