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August 13, 2025 13 mins
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Love and Inspiration: Mei's Photographic Journey
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Story Transcript:

Zh: 梅喜欢摄影,她常常拿着相机到外面拍照。
En: Mei loves photography, and she often takes her camera outside to take pictures.

Zh: 但是,她总觉得自己的作品不够好。
En: However, she always feels her work isn't good enough.

Zh: 这是一个夏天的下午,阳光明媚。梅决定要去外滩寻找灵感。
En: One sunny summer afternoon, Mei decided to go to the Bund to seek inspiration.

Zh: 外滩是上海有名的地方,可以看到美丽的天际线。
En: the Bund is a famous place in Shanghai, where you can see a beautiful skyline.

Zh: 梅希望能拍出一组展现现代上海魅力的照片。
En: Mei hoped to capture a collection of photos that showcases the charm of modern Shanghai.

Zh: 梅到达外滩时,看到了很多人。
En: When Mei arrived at the Bund, she saw many people.

Zh: 她把相机挂在脖子上,自信地走进人群中。
En: She hung the camera around her neck and confidently walked into the crowd.

Zh: 她的好朋友小花一直鼓励她大胆尝试,
En: Her good friend Xiaohua always encouraged her to try boldly.

Zh: 小花说:“今天你一定会有不同的收获!”
En: Xiaohua said, "Today you will surely have different benefits!"

Zh: 就在这个时候,梅注意到一个男孩也在拍照。
En: Just then, Mei noticed a boy also taking photos.

Zh: 他叫李军,是一位充满魅力的导游。
En: His name was Li Jun, a charming tour guide.

Zh: 他不时地和游客交谈,给他们讲上海的故事。
En: He was chatting with tourists from time to time, telling them stories of Shanghai.

Zh: 李军的梦想是用电影讲述上海的精彩。
En: Li Jun's dream was to tell the wonders of Shanghai through film.

Zh: 他也和梅有同样的烦恼,想追求梦想却需要生活。
En: He also shared Mei's concern of pursuing dreams while needing to make a living.

Zh: 李军看到了梅,他微笑着走过去说:“你的相机会拍出什么美好瞬间呢?”
En: Li Jun saw Mei, and smiling, he walked over and said, "What beautiful moments will your camera capture?"

Zh: 梅脸微微一红,回答:“我想拍出展现上海活力的照片。”
En: Mei's face reddened slightly, and she replied, "I want to capture photos that showcase Shanghai's vitality."

Zh: 之后,两人很快聊起了摄影和对上海的热爱。
En: Afterward, the two quickly started chatting about photography and their love for Shanghai.

Zh: 李军邀请梅参加一个摄影聚会,这是小花介绍给她的。
En: Li Jun invited Mei to a photography gathering that Xiaohua had introduced to her.

Zh: 梅犹豫了一下,想起自己内心的害怕,但最后决定尝试。
En: Mei hesitated, recalling her inner fears, but finally decided to give it a try.

Zh: 几周后,七夕节到了。
En: A few weeks later, the Qixi Festival arrived.

Zh: 梅和李军在外滩合作一个摄影项目。
En: Mei and Li Jun collaborated on a photography project at the Bund.

Zh: 他们一起捕捉城市的美丽瞬间,不知不觉中,他们之间的互动加深了对彼此的了解。
En: They captured the city's beautiful moments together, and unwittingly, their interactions deepened their understanding of each other.

Zh: 在这次合作中,梅发现了从未有过的自信。
En: Through this collaboration, Mei discovered a confidence she had never had before.

Zh: 而李军也决定把更多时间放在自己的创作上,
En: And Li Jun decided to dedicate more time to his own creative projects.

Zh: 他们的梦想和努力让他们更接近彼此。
En: Their dreams and efforts brought them closer to each other.

Zh: 最后,梅的照片系列受到很多人的喜爱和认可,她心中的喜悦无以言表。
En: In the end, Mei's photo series was loved and recognized by many, and the joy in her heart was beyond words.

Zh: 故事的结尾是,梅和李军开始了新的恋情,两人在工作中也各自找到了新的灵感。
En: The story concludes with Mei and Li Jun starting a new relationship, each finding new inspiration in their work.

Zh: 他们相互支持,一同成长,梅变得更加自信,李军也更加专注于自己的创意梦想。
En: They support each other and grow together; Mei became more confident, and Li Jun focused more on his creative dreams.

Zh: 在上海的夜空下,他们的故事才刚刚开始。
En: Under the night sky of Shanghai, their story has just begun.


Vocabulary Words:
  • photography: 摄影
  • capture: 捕捉
  • confidence: 自信
  • charm: 魅力
  • inspiration: 灵感
  • vitality: 活力
  • reconcile: 和解
  • collaborate: 合作
  • interaction: 互动
  • recognize: 认可
  • acquire: 获得
  • dedicate: 奉献
  • creative: 创意
  • reflection: 反思
  • translate: 翻译
  • showcase: 展示
  • pursue: 追求
  • moment: 瞬间
  • unwittingly: 不知不觉
  • tourist: 游客
  • encourage: 鼓励
  • hesitate: 犹豫
  • dream: 梦想
  • project: 项目
  • dedicate: 奉献
  • series: 系列
  • beyond: 超越
  • support: 支持
  • growth: 成长
  • festival: 节日
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her artistic journey and personal life.

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Speaker 1 (04:24):
Let's take another listen. Listen closely to any parts you
may have missed.

Speaker 4 (04:28):
Maisu shi ying tai Chan chang Naige Sansidan Taija.

Speaker 1 (04:35):
May loves photography, and she often takes her camera outside
to take pictures.

Speaker 4 (04:40):
Then Shi tatsun this Sizi the zupin Bugoha.

Speaker 1 (04:45):
However, she always feels her work isn't good enough.

Speaker 4 (04:48):
Jishiza Tyen shau Yaan Guangming Maji di ya Zuwai ta
sun Jaolinga.

Speaker 1 (04:57):
One sunny summer afternoon, May the decided to go to
the bund to seek inspiration.

Speaker 4 (05:02):
Wai Tai shisha hi Yu ming the Difa Krikan da
Meili the Tin si Sie.

Speaker 1 (05:09):
The Bund is a famous place in Shanghai where you
can see a beautiful skyline.

Speaker 4 (05:14):
May Siua Nampatui zu Jan Sien Siendai Shaha Meili the
Jao Pii.

Speaker 1 (05:21):
May hope to capture a collection of photos that showcases
the charm of modern Shanghai.

Speaker 4 (05:26):
Maydao Dao Wai tay Shikandala jundur Je.

Speaker 1 (05:31):
When May arrived at the Bund, she saw many people.

Speaker 4 (05:34):
Tabai Sansi Guazabu sha su Sindazzi yin shin Chu.

Speaker 1 (05:40):
She hung the camera around her neck and confidently walked
into the crowd.

Speaker 4 (05:44):
Tada Halponyo sa Hua Yjiguli.

Speaker 1 (05:47):
Ta da dan chang Shi. Her good friend Siahua always
encouraged her to try boldly.

Speaker 4 (05:54):
Sahui shur zintien ni di Huiyu putun de sho.

Speaker 1 (05:58):
Hu Siahua said, today you will surely have different benefits.

Speaker 4 (06:04):
Jiu zajishi hu ma juidao Igenna haize pai Jiao.

Speaker 1 (06:10):
Just then, may notice the boy also taking photos tajio
Li Jiu shi Hui chu Ma may Li the dao Yo.
His name was Lee June, a charming tour guide.

Speaker 4 (06:21):
Tabu Shi de Ryo Krijeotin Getamnzian shah Hi de gu Shi.

Speaker 1 (06:28):
He was chatting with tourists from time to time, telling
them stories of Shanghai li.

Speaker 4 (06:32):
Jin de Mounsieen Shi Undi y Jian Shou shahade Jinzha.

Speaker 1 (06:38):
Lee June's dream was to tell the wonders of Shanghai
through film.

Speaker 4 (06:42):
Taye jemel Tounya Lafan now sandriz Hu mun Sien Tu
Siao shun Hu.

Speaker 1 (06:49):
He also shared may ask concern of pursuing dreams while
needing to make a living.

Speaker 4 (06:54):
Lid Jun Khanda a la may Tahuei Shojizou Gutu Shu
Nide sen ji Hue Petrusha ma Meehau Shinziena.

Speaker 1 (07:04):
Lee June saw Mae and smiling, he walked over and said,
what beautiful moments will your camera capture?

Speaker 4 (07:10):
Meilien Wei Wii jun Huida Whissan Petru Jen Sien sha
Ha Houli de Jao Pien.

Speaker 1 (07:18):
Maea's face reddened slightly, and she replied, I want to
capture photos that showcase Shanghai's Vitality.

Speaker 4 (07:24):
Chihu ya ya hun Khuai Lao Ti Leshe Yin hu
de shah de ju I.

Speaker 1 (07:31):
Afterward, the two quickly started chatting about photography and their
love for Shanghai.

Speaker 4 (07:36):
Lidi Yeo Ti Mae Tendaishin tie Hu Jishi su Hua
tieshall Geta Da.

Speaker 1 (07:44):
Lee Jun invited Mae to a photography gathering that Siaha
had introduced to her.

Speaker 4 (07:49):
Mayo Yilisha Sansi Sindahai Pa tan zu hu ji ding.

Speaker 1 (07:55):
Chang sh May hesitated recalling her interfears, but finely decided
to give it a try. Si Juhui Dala. A few
weeks later, the Chishi Festival arrived.

Speaker 4 (08:08):
Mai Huli Jiu Zai tang hu Zuhe.

Speaker 1 (08:12):
S Mo, May and le June collaborated on a photography
project at the Bund Tamei.

Speaker 4 (08:19):
Ji Puju chung Shi the Meli Shun Tie Puju pu
t Ju Tamizi the Hu dosh lad Bi Laie.

Speaker 1 (08:30):
They captured the city's beautiful moments together, and unwittingly, their
interactions deepened their understanding of each other.

Speaker 4 (08:37):
Sage Huzu Jun May Facia las Kuss.

Speaker 1 (08:43):
Through this collaboration, May discovered a confidence she had never
had before early.

Speaker 4 (08:48):
Ji j diing bakund s Fani the chuangsu Sha.

Speaker 1 (08:54):
And Lee June decided to dedicate more time to his
own creative projects.

Speaker 4 (08:59):
Tam De muns Hu Li Jan Tamen Gunzi Zimbi.

Speaker 1 (09:04):
Their dreams and efforts brought them closer to each other.

Speaker 4 (09:07):
Sir h may the Jao pien Li Sho dad A
Jenkhu Tai shinjung Li si Yeui yen Bia.

Speaker 1 (09:18):
In the end, Maya's photo series was loved and recognized
by many, and the joy in her heart was beyond words.

Speaker 4 (09:25):
Gushi des sh mahrl jin Kaishle Sinda Lin singh Ya
Yinza Gunzu jung Ye Guzijao Da Sinda Lina.

Speaker 1 (09:37):
The story concludes with Mae and Lee June starting a
new relationship, each finding new inspiration in their work.

Speaker 4 (09:44):
Tamisel Houjichi y Hong Chuang Jao maybe in the gun
Zazu s Lizi Ye Gunzhaju and Ju Yizizi the chung
Yi Munsia.

Speaker 1 (09:55):
They support each other and grow together. May became more
confident and Liju focused more on his creative dreams.

Speaker 4 (10:02):
Se shahid Yeah, Kunsia, tamandu shi tae gangdan kishi.

Speaker 1 (10:08):
Under the night sky of Shanghai. Their story has just begun.

Speaker 2 (10:18):
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 (10:34):
Chi Yin, chi yin, che yin, photography, buju, buju, bu chu, capture.

Speaker 4 (10:42):
Sishin, sishin, sishin.

Speaker 1 (10:45):
Confidence, maie, maie, mailee, charm linka linka linka inspiration, houi
houi holy, vitality, uti, utier, hutier, reconcile, hus up, hus up,
hurds up, collaborate, hu don hu don hoo, don't interaction,

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jen kur yen kur, jen kur, recognize hudur, hudur, hoho, deur,
acquire fun sie, fun sie, fun sie, dedicate, chang yi,
chang yi, chang yie, creative fence, fence, fence, reflection, fai

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fai faii, translate, jiangshi chiangshi jiang shi, showcase, jiyo ji,
TiO ji TiO, pursue.

Speaker 4 (11:45):
Shintie, shintie, shintie.

Speaker 1 (11:49):
Moment, buchi botur, buchi, bu dieu, buju, bu tueur unwillingly
Yo Curt Yo Curt Yo Curt, Tourist, Guli Ghuli, Guli,
Encourage Yu Yi Yo Yi Yu Yi, Hesitate.

Speaker 4 (12:07):
Munsie, Munsieur Munsia.

Speaker 1 (12:11):
Dream Sell MoU Sell Mo Sell Mo Project.

Speaker 4 (12:16):
Funcie, fun Sie fun Sie.

Speaker 1 (12:19):
Dedicate Celia Celia Celie Series, Chao Ya chao Ya, chao
yea Beyond Chit Chit Chit Chit Chit Chit Support, chug
Ja chuang Ja, chug Ja Growth, Sieghi Sieghi Sieghi Festival.

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