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August 16, 2025 14 mins
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Liang's Market Adventure: Fresh Ingredients, Fresh Dreams
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Story Transcript:

Zh: 梁今天特别兴奋。
En: Liang was particularly excited today.

Zh: 他走进熙熙攘攘的市场,心里满是期待。
En: As he walked into the bustling market, his heart was full of anticipation.

Zh: 夏天的阳光洒在市场上,大家都在忙着采购新鲜的食材。
En: The summer sun shone down on the market, and everyone was busy purchasing fresh ingredients.

Zh: 旁边有一条长长的队伍,那是人们在排队进行投票。
En: There was a long queue beside him, where people were lining up to vote.

Zh: 这样的热闹场面,让梁觉得生活很有活力。
En: Such a lively scene made Liang feel that life was very vibrant.

Zh: 梁一边想象着晚上的家庭聚会,一边仔细挑选着每一个食材。
En: While imagining the family gathering in the evening, Liang carefully selected each ingredient.

Zh: 他想为家人准备一道传统的美味菜肴,并趁机宣布一个惊喜。
En: He wanted to prepare a traditional delicious dish for his family and take the opportunity to announce a surprise.

Zh: 然而,他发现市场上的供应却并不如往常。
En: However, he found that the market's supply was not as ample as usual.

Zh: 几个熟悉的摊位都因为供货延迟,蔬菜水果的选择变少了。
En: Several familiar stalls had fewer choices of fruits and vegetables due to delivery delays.

Zh: 梁稍微有些失望,他必须迅速做出决策。
En: Liang felt slightly disappointed; he had to make a quick decision.

Zh: "今天怎么了,这么多人都在抢购?" 美站在他旁边,也是为晚上的聚会准备食材。
En: "What’s going on today, why is everyone rushing to buy?" Mei stood next to him, also preparing to buy ingredients for the evening gathering.

Zh: 陈也过来了,帮着挑选。
En: Chen came over to help choose as well.

Zh: "听说是因为最近供应紧张,大家赶着买好东西呢。" 陈一边说,一边拿起一个新鲜的茄子。
En: "I heard it's because of recent supply tensions, everyone is rushing to get good stuff," Chen said while picking up a fresh eggplant.

Zh: 梁皱起眉头。
En: Liang frowned.

Zh: 他想要最鲜嫩的食材,但现在看来,可选择的空间有限。
En: He wanted the freshest ingredients, but it seemed that the options were limited.

Zh: 这时,一个灵感闪过他的脑海——他记得有个本地农民的田地就在附近,也许能直接去那里买到最新鲜的菜。
En: Then, a spark of inspiration flashed in his mind—he remembered there was a local farmer’s field nearby; perhaps he could go there directly to buy the freshest produce.

Zh: 他迅速决定不浪费时间。
En: He quickly decided not to waste time.

Zh: "我要去趟农场,你们在这里等我一会儿," 梁对美和陈说,然后快步向市场外走去。
En: "I'm going to the farm, wait for me here for a while," Liang said to Mei and Chen, then briskly walked out of the market.

Zh: 烈日下,梁赶到了农民的田地。
En: Under the blazing sun, Liang arrived at the farmer’s field.

Zh: 田地里果然有他需要的新鲜蔬菜。
En: Indeed, there were fresh vegetables he needed in the field.

Zh: 他与农民聊了几句,顺利买到了最好的食材。
En: He chatted with the farmer for a few moments and managed to buy the best ingredients.

Zh: 虽然时间紧张,但他心中充满了欣喜,这不仅仅是为了那个菜,也是因为他即将告诉家人他的新计划。
En: Although time was tight, his heart was full of joy, not just for the dish but because he was about to share his new plan with his family.

Zh: 回到家中,梁马上开始准备。
En: Back home, Liang immediately began his preparations.

Zh: 他把新的食材处理得恰到好处,做出了一道让家人啧啧称赞的传统美味。
En: He handled the new ingredients perfectly, creating a traditional delicious dish that his family praised highly.

Zh: 当家人们吃着他精心烹制的菜时,梁感到无比自豪。
En: As his family ate the meticulously prepared dish, Liang felt immensely proud.

Zh: “我有个好消息,”梁微笑着说,“我决定开一个小餐馆,让更多人尝到我们的传统味道。”
En: "I have good news," Liang said with a smile, "I’ve decided to open a small restaurant so more people can taste our traditional flavors."

Zh: 家人们都很惊讶,热烈地鼓掌支持他。
En: His family was surprised and clapped enthusiastically in support.

Zh: 梁知道,无论遇到什么困难,他都可以依靠他的家人和社区。
En: Liang knew that no matter what difficulties he encountered, he could always rely on his family and community.

Zh: 通过今天的经历,梁更加感受到了社区的重要。
En: Through today’s experience, Liang felt even more the importance of community.

Zh: 新鲜的食材不仅滋养了他的家人,也滋养了他的梦想。
En: Fresh ingredients not only nourished his family but also his dreams.


Vocabulary Words:
  • particularly: 特别
  • anticipated: 期待
  • bustling: 熙熙攘攘
  • queue: 队伍
  • lively: 热闹
  • vibrant: 有活力
  • gathering: 聚会
  • purchase: 采购
  • ample: 充足
  • delays: 延迟
  • disappointed: 失望
  • tensions: 紧张
  • frowned: 皱起眉头
  • limited: 有限
  • spark: 灵感
  • inspiration: 灵感
  • blazing: 烈
  • chatted: 聊
  • announced: 宣布
  • meticulously: 精心
  • enthusiastically: 热烈地
  • support: 支持
  • encountered: 遇到
  • community: 社区
  • nourished: 滋
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
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Speaker 3 (00:25):
In this episode, we'll join Leong on a vibrant market
escapade where he overcomes supply shortages to not only craft
a perfect family dish, but also unveil a heartwarming dream.

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bing Buru wan Cha Siga should see the Tangwai do
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(02:32):
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do it Zinthian zamolah Jimmadurian do the tango may jansa
taipang bin yeshuwi wan shada ti hue jumbashus tied Cheni
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(02:52):
jin jia dada da jamahdung singa Cheni being sure Ibi
Nati sin sane tis yan jo tiemat talk tasaoa she tired,
then sensa can't lie criscienzo de conti yo si joshu
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daughter is sena tie passion sudding boulanfeesh dien well tita
non cha mims Jelli. Don't want you hurt, young, Do
make her chang shure yah quite chan waiot lirisia liangan
da no. In the tn D tend li guano Tasia

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t surely my daughter to how the she tied so yeah,
she didn't sing juan ta taisi jun Chuma la sin
si Jabudindin. She were the nather tie yesh in way
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tat she jowned back tabay sina, she tired truly the
tata how true so truly Ita yang Zaianzuzu chunsnd the
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gan da Woo beat the haw wyoga house selsi yang
Wi seljeshu Wuji ding Kael Tangwa young gang Duryan Chanda woman,

(04:19):
the truantung Waida Jayaman dohan jin Ya sure lead the
gujiang Ji Chita yang Ji da ulu Ya Dashima Kunna
tado kikal tadajarian Hu shut chi tong dingle yang gangzad
Dan showdown the shoe to the Junya sinzing the shoes
had Pujinziana tadajarian y Ziyana Tata Munsia.

Speaker 3 (04:42):
Let's take another listen. Listen closely to any part you
may have missed.

Speaker 1 (04:46):
Yan Zinthian tub Sinfu.

Speaker 3 (04:50):
Liang was particularly excited today.

Speaker 1 (04:52):
Tatto jin si si yang yang the shi cha sie
limn Shi sid.

Speaker 3 (04:58):
As he walked into the bustling mark, his heart was
full of anticipation.

Speaker 1 (05:02):
Satyend Yan Guan Sasashi Changshah da zado Za mount Jeshi
gu Si Sensh's hat.

Speaker 3 (05:11):
The summer sun shone down on the market and everyone
was busy purchasing fresh ingredients.

Speaker 1 (05:16):
Tangdie Yu Tao chang chuandad Nashnapi Singhopia.

Speaker 3 (05:24):
There was a long cue beside him where people were
lining up to vote.

Speaker 1 (05:28):
Gia Juna changnye Ja Lanzie the shunhu Yo Holy.

Speaker 3 (05:34):
Such a lively scene made Liang feel that life was
very vibrant.

Speaker 1 (05:38):
Lean Yi bie san Juan shaanda Za tinji Hu Yebin
Sisi Tiao sen Jimeishu's hat.

Speaker 3 (05:46):
While imagining the family gathering in the evening, Leang carefully
selected each ingredient Tai san Za.

Speaker 1 (05:53):
Yin Jimbei daoud mas hey y'all bin Chenzi Simbu King.

Speaker 3 (06:01):
He wanted to prepare a traditional delicious dish for his
family and take the opportunity to announce a surprise.

Speaker 1 (06:07):
Jaen tafaihu Cha chaand go ying te bing buru Cha.

Speaker 3 (06:14):
However, he found that the market's supply was not as
ample as usual.

Speaker 1 (06:18):
Shu Si de Tanguei do yue gon Hu yen Chi
Shoo Teshi Khua de cienzo pie Chao La.

Speaker 3 (06:27):
Several familiar stalls had fewer choices of fruits and vegetables
due to delivery delays.

Speaker 1 (06:32):
Jan Chaoue yu yesu wa Tapi su sen.

Speaker 3 (06:36):
Suzu Liang felt slightly disappointed he had to make a
quick decision.

Speaker 1 (06:42):
Zintienza Mala Chimduren dos tianco may Jenza taphung bien yeshui
wa shaanda tu hu jum beshesh.

Speaker 3 (06:53):
What's going on today? Why is everyone rushing to buy?
May stood next to him, also preparing to buy ingreenians
for the evening gathering.

Speaker 1 (07:02):
Chen Yela la Biosi.

Speaker 3 (07:06):
Chen came over to help choose as well.

Speaker 1 (07:08):
King Shu shuzin Ja Taza don Jamaha don sina Cheni
being sure Yibia Nazi gasi sen it's it's.

Speaker 3 (07:21):
I heard it's because of recent supply tensions. Everyone is
rushing to get good stuff, Chen said, while picking up
a fresh egg plant. Lion Jozi Mateh Liang frowned.

Speaker 1 (07:32):
Tas Nush's hat Dan Sienza Ca la cienzokunie yosie.

Speaker 3 (07:40):
He wanted the freshest ingredients, but it seemed that the
options were limited.

Speaker 1 (07:45):
Jishi iagilinga and shang hadna ha tasi the yoga band
yes ji nali ma dasuen it's hat.

Speaker 3 (08:00):
Then a spark of inspiration flashed in his mind. He
remembered there was a local farmer's field near by. Perhaps
he could go there directly to buy the freshest produce.

Speaker 1 (08:09):
Tacien soutie diing boulain feichtien.

Speaker 3 (08:14):
He quickly decided not to waste time well.

Speaker 1 (08:16):
Tiu tal nun cha mimnsee Jilli don o ye hur
yen de meh ri Chen schou yah qua boussien shu
cha lai zo Tiu.

Speaker 3 (08:27):
I'm going to the farm. Wait for me here for
a while, Liang said to Mae and Chen, then briskly
walked out of the market.

Speaker 1 (08:33):
Li seen ling g and d'a la noon mi de
tien di.

Speaker 3 (08:38):
Under the blazing sun. Liang arrived at the farmer's field.

Speaker 1 (08:42):
Tiend li courienyo tacier de siinziencho's hat.

Speaker 3 (08:47):
Indeed, there were fresh vegetables he needed in the field.

Speaker 1 (08:50):
Tay non miil l'ao li t ti sche lime d'a
la zue how de che's hat.

Speaker 3 (08:56):
He chatted with the farmer for a few moments and
managed to buy the best ingredients.

Speaker 1 (09:01):
Sy shijinjin Jiang dan taisin jun chum Lisin si jibu
jinji sh we Lena gatat yeshiweh tatsi Junggo suzaryin Tati
sinzi Hua.

Speaker 3 (09:16):
Although time was tight, his heart was full of joy,
not just for the dish, but because he was about
to share his new plan with his family.

Speaker 1 (09:23):
Huda ja jung lam Ma shaang Kaishi June.

Speaker 3 (09:28):
Back home, Liang immediately began his preparations Tabai.

Speaker 1 (09:32):
Sinda shizhai truly, the tada ha chu Sochulya yangzain Suzu
Chunza and the chunume wit.

Speaker 3 (09:42):
He handled the new ingredients perfectly, creating a traditional, delicious
dish that his family praised highly.

Speaker 1 (09:48):
Danza Yama chijit taijin simpungchi the tay shit jaanganda whoopi Zaha.

Speaker 3 (09:56):
As his family ate the meticulously prepared dish, Liang immensely
proud wo.

Speaker 1 (10:01):
Yogahu seu si yang Wei Sao jeshur wudji diing khayl
tangwa yang guangdour yen chiang Dao woman the chuan toung
wei da.

Speaker 3 (10:13):
I have good news, Liang said, with a smile. I've
decided to open a small restaurant so more people can
taste our traditional flavors.

Speaker 1 (10:21):
Jaya Mando n jing ya ju li the gujaanji Schuta.

Speaker 3 (10:26):
His family was surprised and clapped enthusiastically in support.

Speaker 1 (10:30):
Liuan ji da ulu yi Dao shamukunda tado krii yi
katadejay and hushu shi.

Speaker 3 (10:39):
Liang knew that no matter what difficulties he encountered, he
could always rely on his family and community.

Speaker 1 (10:44):
Tung gu zinti jing li yan guanza da and shoo
da la shu she de jun Ya.

Speaker 3 (10:51):
Through today's experience, Liang felt even more the importance of community.

Speaker 1 (10:56):
Siziendu shuzhai pujin ziya la tada jaye Ye.

Speaker 3 (11:01):
Mun fresh ingredients not only nourished his family, but also
his dreams. 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 (11:29):
Could be, it could be, it could be it.

Speaker 3 (11:32):
Particularly chee, that chee, that chee that anticipated ya ya
ya bustling Do do do cue, Jill nah Jill nah
juh nah lively.

Speaker 1 (11:51):
Yohali yo hoali yo Holi.

Speaker 3 (11:54):
Vibrant to whit to whit to Whu gathering Go Tai
Go tai Go.

Speaker 1 (12:03):
Purchase changsu changsu changsu ample Yen chee yen chee yen scheet, the.

Speaker 3 (12:11):
Ways shue Wa shua sua disappointed Zinja jinja zinja tensions,
Joe Timthhole, Joe Timthhole, jo tea mate whole frowned Yo
hya yo hyah Yo hyeah limited.

Speaker 1 (12:30):
Lina Lina, Lina spark Lina Lina Lina inspiration Lie lieh
Yeah blazing yao yao, y'all chatted, Shamboo shampoo shampoo announced,
Jinshu Jinshu zinshe meticulously jure lida Cheulida jure lieda.

Speaker 3 (12:56):
Enthusiastically chie che Chi Chi Chi che support Daytha Ytha encountered,
should chi should ye shultchi community zi Yeah zi yeah
Zi Yeah, nourished Munsia, Munsia, Munsia dreams jumbe jumbe jumbe.

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Preparations chuansett, chuansett chuanset praised c TI tee opportunity ye
ka ye can ye can rely.

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