August 26, 2025 • 14 mins
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Nervous Silence to Applause: Li Wei's Qixi Triumph
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Story Transcript:
Zh: 夏天的阳光透过树叶，洒在白云观安静的庭院里。
En: The summer sunlight filtered through the leaves, sprinkling onto the quiet courtyard of Baiyun Temple.
Zh: 李伟坐在石凳上，手里拿着一本关于七夕节故事的小册子。
En: Li Wei sat on a stone bench, holding a booklet about the story of the Qixi Festival in his hand.
Zh: 他的心情有些紧张。
En: He felt somewhat nervous.
Zh: 学校即将举办文化交流活动，而李伟希望能够在演讲中讲述一个扣人心弦的七夕节故事。
En: The school was about to host a cultural exchange event, and Li Wei hoped to tell a captivating Qixi Festival story during his presentation.
Zh: 白云观周围是典雅的中国传统建筑，青瓦朱墙，给人一种宁静的感觉。
En: Surrounding Baiyun Temple were elegant traditional Chinese buildings with azure tiles and red walls, giving a sense of tranquility.
Zh: 这里是李伟练习演讲的地方。
En: This was where Li Wei practiced his speeches.
Zh: 尽管李伟安静内向，但他对中国民间故事有着深刻的理解，尤其是七夕节牛郎与织女的传说。
En: Though he was quiet and introverted, he had a profound understanding of Chinese folk tales, especially the legend of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl from the Qixi Festival.
Zh: 李伟知道江明也参加这个演讲活动。
En: Li Wei knew that Jiang Ming was also participating in this speech event.
Zh: 江明从来都是自信满满，侃侃而谈。
En: Jiang Ming was always confident and spoke eloquently.
Zh: 李伟却常常因为害怕在众人面前讲话而紧张不已。
En: In contrast, Li Wei often felt extremely nervous about speaking in front of an audience.
Zh: 为了战胜这种恐惧，李伟每天都来白云观练习，周围的祥和让他感到些许安慰。
En: To overcome this fear, he practiced daily at Baiyun Temple, where the serene surroundings offered him some comfort.
Zh: 这天清晨，李伟深吸一口气，开始背诵他准备的故事。
En: That morning, Li Wei took a deep breath and began reciting the story he had prepared.
Zh: 他想要的不仅仅是复述一个老故事，而是用心去讲，用他自己的观点来打动别人。
En: He aimed not just to retell an old story but to speak from the heart and move others with his own perspective.
Zh: 山间的凉风轻抚他的面颊，他仿佛看到了牛郎与织女在星空下相会的场景。
En: A cool breeze from the mountains caressed his face, and he seemed to see the scene of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl meeting under the starry sky.
Zh: 想到这里，李伟嘴角微微上翘，心中更加坚定。
En: With this thought, Li Wei's lips curled into a slight smile, and his resolve strengthened.
Zh: 演讲当日，讲台上灯光明亮，观众静静等待。
En: On the day of the speech, the stage lights were bright, and the audience waited quietly.
Zh: 轮到李伟上场时，他的心跳加速，但他紧握双手，暗自鼓励自己。
En: When it was Li Wei's turn to take the stage, his heart raced, but he clasped his hands and quietly encouraged himself.
Zh: 走上台，他看见观众席上的期待的目光，脑海中又浮现出白云观宁静的画面。
En: Walking onto the stage, he saw the expectant looks in the audience and envisioned the tranquil scene of Baiyun Temple in his mind.
Zh: “七夕节不仅是牛郎与织女的故事，”李伟开口说道，声音有些颤抖，但语气坚定，“也是关于我们每个人对生活美好的向往和追求。
En: "The Qixi Festival is not only about the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl," Li Wei began, his voice slightly trembling but his tone firm, "it is also about each of our yearnings and pursuits for the beauty in life."
Zh: ”他的故事不仅讲述了传统的传说，还结合了他对爱与坚持的独特见解。
En: His story not only recounted the traditional legend but also incorporated his unique insights into love and perseverance.
Zh: 当李伟结束演讲时，观众爆发出热烈的掌声。
En: When Li Wei finished his speech, the audience erupted into warm applause.
Zh: 李伟的心中充满感激，他终于明白，自己的声音和观点同样有价值。
En: His heart was filled with gratitude, and he finally understood that his voice and viewpoint were valuable too.
Zh: 江明过来拍了拍他的肩膀，微笑着说：“做得好，李伟。
En: Jiang Ming came over and patted him on the shoulder, smiling and saying, "Well done, Li Wei."
Zh: ”这让李伟感到温暖与鼓舞。
En: This made Li Wei feel both warmth and encouragement.
Zh: 那天，李伟不仅赢得了掌声，也赢得了自信，知道自己能用心去触动他人。
En: That day, Li Wei not only earned applause but also gained confidence, knowing that he could touch others with his heart.
Zh: 这是属于他的胜利，一个以特别方式庆祝的七夕。
En: It was his victory, celebrating Qixi in a special way.
Vocabulary Words:
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-26-22-34-02-zh
Story Transcript:
Zh: 夏天的阳光透过树叶，洒在白云观安静的庭院里。
En: The summer sunlight filtered through the leaves, sprinkling onto the quiet courtyard of Baiyun Temple.
Zh: 李伟坐在石凳上，手里拿着一本关于七夕节故事的小册子。
En: Li Wei sat on a stone bench, holding a booklet about the story of the Qixi Festival in his hand.
Zh: 他的心情有些紧张。
En: He felt somewhat nervous.
Zh: 学校即将举办文化交流活动，而李伟希望能够在演讲中讲述一个扣人心弦的七夕节故事。
En: The school was about to host a cultural exchange event, and Li Wei hoped to tell a captivating Qixi Festival story during his presentation.
Zh: 白云观周围是典雅的中国传统建筑，青瓦朱墙，给人一种宁静的感觉。
En: Surrounding Baiyun Temple were elegant traditional Chinese buildings with azure tiles and red walls, giving a sense of tranquility.
Zh: 这里是李伟练习演讲的地方。
En: This was where Li Wei practiced his speeches.
Zh: 尽管李伟安静内向，但他对中国民间故事有着深刻的理解，尤其是七夕节牛郎与织女的传说。
En: Though he was quiet and introverted, he had a profound understanding of Chinese folk tales, especially the legend of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl from the Qixi Festival.
Zh: 李伟知道江明也参加这个演讲活动。
En: Li Wei knew that Jiang Ming was also participating in this speech event.
Zh: 江明从来都是自信满满，侃侃而谈。
En: Jiang Ming was always confident and spoke eloquently.
Zh: 李伟却常常因为害怕在众人面前讲话而紧张不已。
En: In contrast, Li Wei often felt extremely nervous about speaking in front of an audience.
Zh: 为了战胜这种恐惧，李伟每天都来白云观练习，周围的祥和让他感到些许安慰。
En: To overcome this fear, he practiced daily at Baiyun Temple, where the serene surroundings offered him some comfort.
Zh: 这天清晨，李伟深吸一口气，开始背诵他准备的故事。
En: That morning, Li Wei took a deep breath and began reciting the story he had prepared.
Zh: 他想要的不仅仅是复述一个老故事，而是用心去讲，用他自己的观点来打动别人。
En: He aimed not just to retell an old story but to speak from the heart and move others with his own perspective.
Zh: 山间的凉风轻抚他的面颊，他仿佛看到了牛郎与织女在星空下相会的场景。
En: A cool breeze from the mountains caressed his face, and he seemed to see the scene of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl meeting under the starry sky.
Zh: 想到这里，李伟嘴角微微上翘，心中更加坚定。
En: With this thought, Li Wei's lips curled into a slight smile, and his resolve strengthened.
Zh: 演讲当日，讲台上灯光明亮，观众静静等待。
En: On the day of the speech, the stage lights were bright, and the audience waited quietly.
Zh: 轮到李伟上场时，他的心跳加速，但他紧握双手，暗自鼓励自己。
En: When it was Li Wei's turn to take the stage, his heart raced, but he clasped his hands and quietly encouraged himself.
Zh: 走上台，他看见观众席上的期待的目光，脑海中又浮现出白云观宁静的画面。
En: Walking onto the stage, he saw the expectant looks in the audience and envisioned the tranquil scene of Baiyun Temple in his mind.
Zh: “七夕节不仅是牛郎与织女的故事，”李伟开口说道，声音有些颤抖，但语气坚定，“也是关于我们每个人对生活美好的向往和追求。
En: "The Qixi Festival is not only about the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl," Li Wei began, his voice slightly trembling but his tone firm, "it is also about each of our yearnings and pursuits for the beauty in life."
Zh: ”他的故事不仅讲述了传统的传说，还结合了他对爱与坚持的独特见解。
En: His story not only recounted the traditional legend but also incorporated his unique insights into love and perseverance.
Zh: 当李伟结束演讲时，观众爆发出热烈的掌声。
En: When Li Wei finished his speech, the audience erupted into warm applause.
Zh: 李伟的心中充满感激，他终于明白，自己的声音和观点同样有价值。
En: His heart was filled with gratitude, and he finally understood that his voice and viewpoint were valuable too.
Zh: 江明过来拍了拍他的肩膀，微笑着说：“做得好，李伟。
En: Jiang Ming came over and patted him on the shoulder, smiling and saying, "Well done, Li Wei."
Zh: ”这让李伟感到温暖与鼓舞。
En: This made Li Wei feel both warmth and encouragement.
Zh: 那天，李伟不仅赢得了掌声，也赢得了自信，知道自己能用心去触动他人。
En: That day, Li Wei not only earned applause but also gained confidence, knowing that he could touch others with his heart.
Zh: 这是属于他的胜利，一个以特别方式庆祝的七夕。
En: It was his victory, celebrating Qixi in a special way.
Vocabulary Words:
- filtered: 透过
- courtyard: 庭院
- booklet: 小册子
- nervous: 紧张
- cultural: 文化
- exchange: 交流
- event: 活动
- captivating: 扣人心弦的
- elegant: 典雅的
- profound: 深刻的
- introverted: 内向
- legend: 传说
- eloquently: 侃侃而谈
- audience: 观众
- serene: 祥和
- perspective: 观点
- caressed: 轻抚
- resolve: 坚定
- stage: 讲台
- clasped: 紧握
- expectant: 期待的
- yearnings: 向往
- pursuits: 追求
- incorporated: 结合
- insights: 见解
- perseverance: 坚持
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danji don Liue dyeshu yan Jiangshi gwan jumba fa chusually
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Liue Jaya Liue ganda wan nan you go not ye
Liue budding du la junction ye ing the li si
si Chida sidin no yum sing tu cho dong taje
Jieshishu tatashang li yigypifang shi tingtu the t si.
Speaker 2 (04:39):
Let's take another listen. Listen closely to any parts you
may have missed.
Speaker 4 (04:44):
Sat in the yan guang Toogu shu ye said sa
by yingua an sing the ting Yeli.
Speaker 2 (04:51):
The summer sunlight filtered through the leaves, sprinkling onto the
quiet courtyard of baying Gone.
Speaker 4 (04:56):
Liue Zuza Shi Duan Shah shurely Naji.
Speaker 2 (05:01):
Si Lewei sat on a stone bench holding a booklet
about the story of the Chi Shijia in his hand.
Speaker 4 (05:11):
Tad Shiniyu sin Jan.
Speaker 2 (05:14):
He felt somewhat nervous.
Speaker 4 (05:16):
Six jizanzu ba hu hu ear Liuei Siuan nango Za
Yenzian jun Jian Shukinisius.
Speaker 2 (05:28):
The school was about to host a cultural exchange event.
Ami Wuri hoped to tell a captivating Shijia story during
his presentation.
Speaker 4 (05:36):
Bay Guen Juei shi Ya the Jungunen Ju Singha ju
tien g juning Ganjie.
Speaker 2 (05:46):
Surrounding by Unghan were elegant traditional Chinese buildings with azure
tiles and red walls, giving a sense of tranquility.
Speaker 4 (05:54):
Chili Shi li li Sienzian Dadifa.
Speaker 2 (05:58):
This was where Lee Wori practiced his speeches.
Speaker 4 (06:01):
Jinghua liue An Jinnisya Dantado Jungo means hienu shi Yogishin
khu de lisi Yo Tishi Tisien Noo lang ye jinny
the Changshuur.
Speaker 2 (06:14):
Though he was quiet and introverted, he had a profound
understanding of Chinese folk tales, especially the legend of the
Cowherd and the weaver Girl from the Chishi Jia.
Speaker 4 (06:24):
Liui Jida tell min ye is Hanzha jig Yen zia
h Do.
Speaker 2 (06:30):
Liwei knew that Jiangming was also participating in this speech event.
Speaker 4 (06:33):
Jiao min to la Doma Ma Kang kat Han.
Speaker 2 (06:39):
Jiang Ming was always confident and spoke eloquently.
Speaker 4 (06:42):
Liui te Chiang Chang yim Hypaza Julia Mien ten Xian
hua er Jin jumpu Ye.
Speaker 2 (06:50):
In contrast, Leeway often felt extremely nervous about speaking in
front of an audience.
Speaker 4 (06:55):
Will A jenshin ji jun kun ti Liue mate tiendo
by si johe de siang hu Jian Tadanda sishy an Whi.
Speaker 2 (07:07):
To overcome this fear, he practiced daily at bay and Gane,
where the serene surroundings offered him some comfort.
Speaker 4 (07:13):
Jidyanxing Chen Liue shin Shi Kosi kaishi be suntajun be
the gush.
Speaker 2 (07:21):
That morning, Lee Worry took a deep breath and began
reciting the story he had prepared.
Speaker 4 (07:26):
Taisan Yao the bujinji Hifu Shu La gushi a Shi
Yun Sinchi tya Junta the gig.
Speaker 2 (07:38):
He am not just to retell an old story, but
to speak from the heart and move others with his
own perspective.
Speaker 4 (07:44):
Shenzia Nelan fung xing fu had Mienzia Taifang Fukanda La
Nio lag Ye jenni zai sing khunia se Hu the
chan Xi.
Speaker 2 (07:56):
A cool breeze from the mountains caressed his face, and
he seemed to see the scene of the cowherd and
the weaver girl meeting under the starry sky.
Speaker 4 (08:04):
Sendar Jielli liue Zeizeliwei Shantia sin Jun guangzha diend.
Speaker 2 (08:11):
With this thought, Leeweyas's lips curled into a slight smile,
and his resolve strengthened.
Speaker 4 (08:16):
Yen Jian Dan Jizan Tai shan don gaming Lia gwen
Jun sing Zindanda.
Speaker 2 (08:23):
On the day of the speech, the stage lights were
bright and the audience waited quietly.
Speaker 4 (08:29):
Bunda Liuei shan chan Shi Tata sintia ja su dantatjin
Wu Schanchau Azukuliszi.
Speaker 2 (08:38):
When it was Lee Wheyes turned to take the stage.
His heart raised, but he clasped his hands and quietly
encouraged himself.
Speaker 4 (08:45):
So Shantai ta Khanji and guan jun Si shaan nazita
de mougua now hi jung Yefu Sien Chou bay yin
Gua ninjing de jua Mier.
Speaker 2 (08:56):
Walking on to the stage, he saw the expectant looks
in the audience and envisioned the tranquil scene of buying
gone in his mind.
Speaker 4 (09:03):
Si Si ti pujin sho lay Jeni the gu s
Yui kai ko shura da che yi yo sie Chando
dan yi Xi Tiendi Yeshigua Yu woman mai ga yen
de hu hume ha de sl Ma Hudrichiu.
Speaker 2 (09:21):
The chi Shijia is not only about the cowherd and
the weaver girl. Leewi began, his voice, slightly trembling, but
his tone firm. It is also about each of our
yearnings and pursuits for the beauty in life.
Speaker 4 (09:32):
Tad gu shi bujin Zien Shula Trenton de Tranchur Hiji
Hula tad Ai y Zien schid d t Jensie.
Speaker 2 (09:42):
His story not only recounted the traditional legend, but also
incorporated his unique insights into love and perseverance.
Speaker 4 (09:50):
Da Lui tieshu yen zien sh gwen jun balfa chu
ju li de juan Chu.
Speaker 2 (09:56):
When Ywei finished his speech, the audience erupted int to
warm applause.
Speaker 4 (10:01):
Liwe the sin jung Chu mangan si tai jung y
min ba sisi the shun yi hu guandie tung ya
yo ja ji.
Speaker 2 (10:11):
His heart was filled with gratitude, and he finally understood
that his voice and viewpoint were valuable too.
Speaker 4 (10:17):
Zia Minua lay palla pet had jimba Wei Shao Jeshu
z da ha.
Speaker 2 (10:24):
Liue Jiangman came over and patted him on the shoulder,
smiling and saying, well done, Lee Worry.
Speaker 4 (10:31):
Jiya Liue gandal wunna ye gu.
Speaker 2 (10:35):
This made Reworry feel both warmth and encouragement.
Speaker 4 (10:38):
Nat Ye li Ue bu ji ying de la juan
shun ye yind la si si ji Dao sizi no
yum sin te chu dun Taje.
Speaker 2 (10:49):
That day, Lie Worrri not only earned applause, but also
gained confidence, knowing that he could touch others with his heart.
Speaker 4 (10:56):
Jishishu tadashng li Yigi y tupi a fun sh tingtu
the t si.
Speaker 2 (11:02):
It was his victory, celebrating chi shi in a special way.
Speaker 1 (11:11):
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, toqua, tokua, toqua, filtered, ping ya king Ye,
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ping Ye, courtyard, Southshod's it, Southsho's it, Southshod's it, booklet,
Zinjan Xinjiang, Xinjiang.
Speaker 2 (11:44):
Nervous, guan Hua, guan Hua, wuen Hua, cultural jiulo, jiulo, xiaolo, exchange,
hutu hut whut event, codin cienda, codin sincienda, coding, sin senda, captivating, bienyada,
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da yadda, dan YadA, elegant, shin khurda, shinhurda, shinkhurda, Profoundnisahnisia, Nisha, introverted, Chrenshuur, Trenshuur, Trenshuur, legend,
Kang Caratan, Kang Caratan, Kang Caratan.
Speaker 4 (12:25):
Eloquently gwen Zhou, Guanzhou, Guangzhou, audience, shiang Hu, Hianghu shiang Hu, serene, gwenda, gwende, gwande, perspective,
zing Fu xin Fu sing Fu caressed, zien bing jian
bin ziending, resolve, Ziantai Jianhai Xiang Thai stage Zin wo
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Zin wo Zin War clasped, Zibai Da Sidaida Sidaida, expect
cell La cell La, cell La Yearnings, J Hill, J Hill,
j Hill Pursuits, zih Hu Zieh huh Zi Hu Incorporated, Cienzie, Cienzie, Tiensie.
Speaker 2 (13:16):
Insights, Zenschi Jinshi Tiensche perseverance, Jiangshill Jiangshill Jiangshill applause, Ghanzi Ghanzi, Ghanzi, gratitude,
Gool Gool Gool, encouragement, shan Li, shan Li, shan Li Victory.
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Welcome to Fluent Fiction Mandarin Chinese, the podcast where we
bring you bilingual stories to supercharge your listening comprehension. In
each episode, will present a short story in both English
and Mandarin Chinese with the aim of helping you to
improve your listening comprehension.
Speaker 2 (00:25):
Follow Away on his journey from nervousness to applause as
he brings the magic of the Chieshy Festival to life
with heartwarming storytelling.
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Speaker 4 (01:42):
Satiny Ye sat At bay un atli Lewis Oshudan Shah,
Shurely Najib patcintiyositin ja Elywei Siwan Dongo za Yen Tian
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jun Zan Shuiga Kolin Sisi and the Tisidi Gushi by
Yunguen Jowey, She didn't Ya the Jungo Tuan Tondi and
ju Singha Jutia g y jouning tingda ganji Jeelishi Liveey
Lindsay and Tanda Diva Singua liwey Anti Naisia, Tantado, Jungo,
Minsian Gushi Yodisian kurd Lidi Yo Tishi Tisidi no long
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eugen Ne the train Shore livee Jidda, Zia Minye Tanha
ji Yen Zian Hohodo Za Miing Tong Ledo, sh s
Sin my Man Kanta returned Li Wait to Chang Chang
y may Ha Pasa Juni Minting tan hua a zim
Jumbouyi will the jansh jijun Konti we Way made Tien
Doo Li by Yungua Lin Si Jouey, the Sangho Janta
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Dandal Sisi and wait Jatin ting Chan Livashian Siko Ti
Taishi bay Song Taijuan Bade, the Gushi Taisan YadA Budindin
shifush wel Ou Gushi and sh Ung sing Tisya Yung Tatisi,
the Guandha Laba don Be Shandian Lang Fong singh Fu
Tadamensia Tafang Fu Kandala no long Eugenie, Tai sing Kunza
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san hu Chanzing Sanda Jeli z A Wawa Shantia sin
Jung Gangza ding Ding Yen Zia dung j Zantai Shandan
Guaman La Guanjung Singing Dan Dae berndar Liwei Shan Changshi
Tatta Da Su Tantatin Wi shang Sha and the Guli
Citi So Shantai Takandi and Guangjunxi Shada Ti Dad Muguan
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now hidroun Yo Fu Centro by yunguaning Huama Tisidi Pudding
Shi no Lang Eugenie, the Gushi you way Kaiko Shu
Da Shi Yo Si Chanda than you Ti ding ding
yesh got you woman Maka and to shohome how the
seng one her drisio Tata Gushi pudding dan shula trent
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on the transhure Taida tada ay yeujin shid do t
danji don Liue dyeshu yan Jiangshi gwan jumba fa chusually
the junction liwe the sin jung chou man ganzi taijo
y mean ba said sh Yhu Guandhian tong ya yo
dadji teamingua lay palapatada jemba We sail Jeshu soda ha
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Liue Jaya Liue ganda wan nan you go not ye
Liue budding du la junction ye ing the li si
si Chida sidin no yum sing tu cho dong taje
Jieshishu tatashang li yigypifang shi tingtu the t si.
Speaker 2 (04:39):
Let's take another listen. Listen closely to any parts you
may have missed.
Speaker 4 (04:44):
Sat in the yan guang Toogu shu ye said sa
by yingua an sing the ting Yeli.
Speaker 2 (04:51):
The summer sunlight filtered through the leaves, sprinkling onto the
quiet courtyard of baying Gone.
Speaker 4 (04:56):
Liue Zuza Shi Duan Shah shurely Naji.
Speaker 2 (05:01):
Si Lewei sat on a stone bench holding a booklet
about the story of the Chi Shijia in his hand.
Speaker 4 (05:11):
Tad Shiniyu sin Jan.
Speaker 2 (05:14):
He felt somewhat nervous.
Speaker 4 (05:16):
Six jizanzu ba hu hu ear Liuei Siuan nango Za
Yenzian jun Jian Shukinisius.
Speaker 2 (05:28):
The school was about to host a cultural exchange event.
Ami Wuri hoped to tell a captivating Shijia story during
his presentation.
Speaker 4 (05:36):
Bay Guen Juei shi Ya the Jungunen Ju Singha ju
tien g juning Ganjie.
Speaker 2 (05:46):
Surrounding by Unghan were elegant traditional Chinese buildings with azure
tiles and red walls, giving a sense of tranquility.
Speaker 4 (05:54):
Chili Shi li li Sienzian Dadifa.
Speaker 2 (05:58):
This was where Lee Wori practiced his speeches.
Speaker 4 (06:01):
Jinghua liue An Jinnisya Dantado Jungo means hienu shi Yogishin
khu de lisi Yo Tishi Tisien Noo lang ye jinny
the Changshuur.
Speaker 2 (06:14):
Though he was quiet and introverted, he had a profound
understanding of Chinese folk tales, especially the legend of the
Cowherd and the weaver Girl from the Chishi Jia.
Speaker 4 (06:24):
Liui Jida tell min ye is Hanzha jig Yen zia
h Do.
Speaker 2 (06:30):
Liwei knew that Jiangming was also participating in this speech event.
Speaker 4 (06:33):
Jiao min to la Doma Ma Kang kat Han.
Speaker 2 (06:39):
Jiang Ming was always confident and spoke eloquently.
Speaker 4 (06:42):
Liui te Chiang Chang yim Hypaza Julia Mien ten Xian
hua er Jin jumpu Ye.
Speaker 2 (06:50):
In contrast, Leeway often felt extremely nervous about speaking in
front of an audience.
Speaker 4 (06:55):
Will A jenshin ji jun kun ti Liue mate tiendo
by si johe de siang hu Jian Tadanda sishy an Whi.
Speaker 2 (07:07):
To overcome this fear, he practiced daily at bay and Gane,
where the serene surroundings offered him some comfort.
Speaker 4 (07:13):
Jidyanxing Chen Liue shin Shi Kosi kaishi be suntajun be
the gush.
Speaker 2 (07:21):
That morning, Lee Worry took a deep breath and began
reciting the story he had prepared.
Speaker 4 (07:26):
Taisan Yao the bujinji Hifu Shu La gushi a Shi
Yun Sinchi tya Junta the gig.
Speaker 2 (07:38):
He am not just to retell an old story, but
to speak from the heart and move others with his
own perspective.
Speaker 4 (07:44):
Shenzia Nelan fung xing fu had Mienzia Taifang Fukanda La
Nio lag Ye jenni zai sing khunia se Hu the
chan Xi.
Speaker 2 (07:56):
A cool breeze from the mountains caressed his face, and
he seemed to see the scene of the cowherd and
the weaver girl meeting under the starry sky.
Speaker 4 (08:04):
Sendar Jielli liue Zeizeliwei Shantia sin Jun guangzha diend.
Speaker 2 (08:11):
With this thought, Leeweyas's lips curled into a slight smile,
and his resolve strengthened.
Speaker 4 (08:16):
Yen Jian Dan Jizan Tai shan don gaming Lia gwen
Jun sing Zindanda.
Speaker 2 (08:23):
On the day of the speech, the stage lights were
bright and the audience waited quietly.
Speaker 4 (08:29):
Bunda Liuei shan chan Shi Tata sintia ja su dantatjin
Wu Schanchau Azukuliszi.
Speaker 2 (08:38):
When it was Lee Wheyes turned to take the stage.
His heart raised, but he clasped his hands and quietly
encouraged himself.
Speaker 4 (08:45):
So Shantai ta Khanji and guan jun Si shaan nazita
de mougua now hi jung Yefu Sien Chou bay yin
Gua ninjing de jua Mier.
Speaker 2 (08:56):
Walking on to the stage, he saw the expectant looks
in the audience and envisioned the tranquil scene of buying
gone in his mind.
Speaker 4 (09:03):
Si Si ti pujin sho lay Jeni the gu s
Yui kai ko shura da che yi yo sie Chando
dan yi Xi Tiendi Yeshigua Yu woman mai ga yen
de hu hume ha de sl Ma Hudrichiu.
Speaker 2 (09:21):
The chi Shijia is not only about the cowherd and
the weaver girl. Leewi began, his voice, slightly trembling, but
his tone firm. It is also about each of our
yearnings and pursuits for the beauty in life.
Speaker 4 (09:32):
Tad gu shi bujin Zien Shula Trenton de Tranchur Hiji
Hula tad Ai y Zien schid d t Jensie.
Speaker 2 (09:42):
His story not only recounted the traditional legend, but also
incorporated his unique insights into love and perseverance.
Speaker 4 (09:50):
Da Lui tieshu yen zien sh gwen jun balfa chu
ju li de juan Chu.
Speaker 2 (09:56):
When Ywei finished his speech, the audience erupted int to
warm applause.
Speaker 4 (10:01):
Liwe the sin jung Chu mangan si tai jung y
min ba sisi the shun yi hu guandie tung ya
yo ja ji.
Speaker 2 (10:11):
His heart was filled with gratitude, and he finally understood
that his voice and viewpoint were valuable too.
Speaker 4 (10:17):
Zia Minua lay palla pet had jimba Wei Shao Jeshu
z da ha.
Speaker 2 (10:24):
Liue Jiangman came over and patted him on the shoulder,
smiling and saying, well done, Lee Worry.
Speaker 4 (10:31):
Jiya Liue gandal wunna ye gu.
Speaker 2 (10:35):
This made Reworry feel both warmth and encouragement.
Speaker 4 (10:38):
Nat Ye li Ue bu ji ying de la juan
shun ye yind la si si ji Dao sizi no
yum sin te chu dun Taje.
Speaker 2 (10:49):
That day, Lie Worrri not only earned applause, but also
gained confidence, knowing that he could touch others with his heart.
Speaker 4 (10:56):
Jishishu tadashng li Yigi y tupi a fun sh tingtu
the t si.
Speaker 2 (11:02):
It was his victory, celebrating chi shi in a special way.
Speaker 1 (11:11):
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, toqua, tokua, toqua, filtered, ping ya king Ye,
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ping Ye, courtyard, Southshod's it, Southsho's it, Southshod's it, booklet,
Zinjan Xinjiang, Xinjiang.
Speaker 2 (11:44):
Nervous, guan Hua, guan Hua, wuen Hua, cultural jiulo, jiulo, xiaolo, exchange,
hutu hut whut event, codin cienda, codin sincienda, coding, sin senda, captivating, bienyada,
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da yadda, dan YadA, elegant, shin khurda, shinhurda, shinkhurda, Profoundnisahnisia, Nisha, introverted, Chrenshuur, Trenshuur, Trenshuur, legend,
Kang Caratan, Kang Caratan, Kang Caratan.
Speaker 4 (12:25):
Eloquently gwen Zhou, Guanzhou, Guangzhou, audience, shiang Hu, Hianghu shiang Hu, serene, gwenda, gwende, gwande, perspective,
zing Fu xin Fu sing Fu caressed, zien bing jian
bin ziending, resolve, Ziantai Jianhai Xiang Thai stage Zin wo
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Zin wo Zin War clasped, Zibai Da Sidaida Sidaida, expect
cell La cell La, cell La Yearnings, J Hill, J Hill,
j Hill Pursuits, zih Hu Zieh huh Zi Hu Incorporated, Cienzie, Cienzie, Tiensie.
Speaker 2 (13:16):
Insights, Zenschi Jinshi Tiensche perseverance, Jiangshill Jiangshill Jiangshill applause, Ghanzi Ghanzi, Ghanzi, gratitude,
Gool Gool Gool, encouragement, shan Li, shan Li, shan Li Victory.
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