August 19, 2025 • 15 mins
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Breath of Acceptance: Li Hua's Journey to Imperfection
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Story Transcript:
Zh: 烈日当空的下午，窗外的蝉声与教室里的窃窃私语交织成一片。
En: On a scorching afternoon, the cicada sounds outside the window intertwined with the whispers in the classroom.
Zh: 公立高中一年级的教室里，学生们围坐在桌旁，期待着一个重要的演示课。
En: In the classroom of the first year of a public high school, students sat around the table, anticipating an important presentation class.
Zh: 李华站在教室前面，她知道今天的演讲对她来说至关重要。
En: Li Hua stood at the front of the classroom, knowing today's presentation was crucial for her.
Zh: 这是她保持班级第一名的机会。
En: This was her chance to maintain her top ranking in the class.
Zh: 李华是个努力的学生，总喜欢把事情做到完美，但有时候，对自己也太过苛刻。
En: Li Hua was a diligent student who always aimed for perfection, but sometimes, she was too hard on herself.
Zh: “深呼吸，李华，放轻松。”她在心里告诉自己。
En: "Take a deep breath, Li Hua, relax," she told herself silently.
Zh: 今天，她要讲的是中国历史上的一个著名人物。
En: Today, she was going to talk about a famous figure in Chinese history.
Zh: 但就在这时，她感到胸口一阵压迫，呼吸变得急促。
En: But just then, she felt a pressure in her chest, and her breathing became rapid.
Zh: 她有哮喘病史，不过很少发作。
En: She had a history of asthma, though it rarely acted up.
Zh: 郑是她的同学，坐在前排，总是带着温暖的微笑。
En: Zheng was her classmate, sitting in the front row, always with a warm smile.
Zh: 他是个随和的人，乐于助人。
En: He was an easy-going person, willing to help others.
Zh: 虽然李华不常和他说话，但从心底里，她知道郑是一个可以依靠的朋友。
En: Although Li Hua rarely spoke to him, deep down, she knew Zheng was someone she could rely on.
Zh: 李华开始说话，声音微微颤抖。
En: Li Hua started speaking, her voice slightly trembling.
Zh: 她眼前闪过一阵黑影，感觉开始变得虚弱。
En: A shadow flickered before her eyes, and she began to feel weak.
Zh: 一瞬间，粉笔从她手中滑落，她捂着胸口不停地喘气。
En: In an instant, the chalk slid from her hand, and she clutched her chest, gasping for breath.
Zh: 班上的同学惊慌地看着她。
En: The classmates looked at her in panic.
Zh: “我要不要继续？”李华在心里挣扎，她心里只想着成绩。
En: "Should I continue?" Li Hua struggled internally, her mind fixated only on her grades.
Zh: 就在这时，郑站起身，走到她身边，他镇定地说道：“李华，你看起来不太好。让老师来帮忙吧。”
En: At that moment, Zheng stood up, walked over to her, and calmly said, "Li Hua, you don't look well. Let's get the teacher to help."
Zh: 李华迟疑了一下，但随着症状的加剧，她别无选择，只能点头。
En: Li Hua hesitated for a moment, but as her symptoms worsened, she had no choice but to nod.
Zh: 老师立刻带她去医务室，其他同学也纷纷围过来关心地问她没事吧。
En: The teacher immediately took her to the infirmary, and other classmates gathered around, concernedly asking if she was okay.
Zh: 过了片刻，护士为李华提供了吸入器。
En: After a while, the nurse provided Li Hua with an inhaler.
Zh: 她慢慢地呼吸，症状逐渐缓解。
En: She breathed slowly, and her symptoms gradually eased.
Zh: 医生建议她休息一会儿，等到感觉好点再回去。
En: The doctor advised her to rest for a while and return when she felt better.
Zh: 回到教室时，大家鼓励的眼神让李华心里暖暖的。
En: When she returned to the classroom, the encouraging looks from everyone warmed Li Hua's heart.
Zh: 她意识到，原来把自己的弱点展现出来，有时并不是件坏事。
En: She realized that showing her vulnerabilities sometimes wasn't a bad thing.
Zh: 老师和郑都对她说：“下次准备好后，我们再给你安排一次演讲。”
En: The teacher and Zheng both told her, "Once you're ready, we'll reschedule your presentation."
Zh: 李华含着泪微笑着，她感谢自己的同学，也学会了一个重要的道理：健康比所谓的完美更为重要。
En: Li Hua smiled through tears, grateful for her classmates, and learned an important lesson: Health is more important than so-called perfection.
Zh: 经过这件事情，李华明白，不必什么都自己一个人承担。
En: After the incident, Li Hua understood that she didn't have to shoulder everything alone.
Zh: 每个人都愿意帮助她。
En: Everyone was willing to help her.
Zh: 从那以后，李华开始慢慢接受别人的帮助。
En: From then on, Li Hua began to slowly accept help from others.
Zh: 她开始理解，自己的价值远不止于成绩上的表现。
En: She started to understand that her worth was not solely based on academic performance.
Zh: 在这个烦嚣的夏季，李华获得了一场难忘的成长。
En: In this hectic summer, Li Hua experienced an unforgettable growth.
Vocabulary Words:
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-19-22-34-02-zh
Story Transcript:
Zh: 烈日当空的下午，窗外的蝉声与教室里的窃窃私语交织成一片。
En: On a scorching afternoon, the cicada sounds outside the window intertwined with the whispers in the classroom.
Zh: 公立高中一年级的教室里，学生们围坐在桌旁，期待着一个重要的演示课。
En: In the classroom of the first year of a public high school, students sat around the table, anticipating an important presentation class.
Zh: 李华站在教室前面，她知道今天的演讲对她来说至关重要。
En: Li Hua stood at the front of the classroom, knowing today's presentation was crucial for her.
Zh: 这是她保持班级第一名的机会。
En: This was her chance to maintain her top ranking in the class.
Zh: 李华是个努力的学生，总喜欢把事情做到完美，但有时候，对自己也太过苛刻。
En: Li Hua was a diligent student who always aimed for perfection, but sometimes, she was too hard on herself.
Zh: “深呼吸，李华，放轻松。”她在心里告诉自己。
En: "Take a deep breath, Li Hua, relax," she told herself silently.
Zh: 今天，她要讲的是中国历史上的一个著名人物。
En: Today, she was going to talk about a famous figure in Chinese history.
Zh: 但就在这时，她感到胸口一阵压迫，呼吸变得急促。
En: But just then, she felt a pressure in her chest, and her breathing became rapid.
Zh: 她有哮喘病史，不过很少发作。
En: She had a history of asthma, though it rarely acted up.
Zh: 郑是她的同学，坐在前排，总是带着温暖的微笑。
En: Zheng was her classmate, sitting in the front row, always with a warm smile.
Zh: 他是个随和的人，乐于助人。
En: He was an easy-going person, willing to help others.
Zh: 虽然李华不常和他说话，但从心底里，她知道郑是一个可以依靠的朋友。
En: Although Li Hua rarely spoke to him, deep down, she knew Zheng was someone she could rely on.
Zh: 李华开始说话，声音微微颤抖。
En: Li Hua started speaking, her voice slightly trembling.
Zh: 她眼前闪过一阵黑影，感觉开始变得虚弱。
En: A shadow flickered before her eyes, and she began to feel weak.
Zh: 一瞬间，粉笔从她手中滑落，她捂着胸口不停地喘气。
En: In an instant, the chalk slid from her hand, and she clutched her chest, gasping for breath.
Zh: 班上的同学惊慌地看着她。
En: The classmates looked at her in panic.
Zh: “我要不要继续？”李华在心里挣扎，她心里只想着成绩。
En: "Should I continue?" Li Hua struggled internally, her mind fixated only on her grades.
Zh: 就在这时，郑站起身，走到她身边，他镇定地说道：“李华，你看起来不太好。让老师来帮忙吧。”
En: At that moment, Zheng stood up, walked over to her, and calmly said, "Li Hua, you don't look well. Let's get the teacher to help."
Zh: 李华迟疑了一下，但随着症状的加剧，她别无选择，只能点头。
En: Li Hua hesitated for a moment, but as her symptoms worsened, she had no choice but to nod.
Zh: 老师立刻带她去医务室，其他同学也纷纷围过来关心地问她没事吧。
En: The teacher immediately took her to the infirmary, and other classmates gathered around, concernedly asking if she was okay.
Zh: 过了片刻，护士为李华提供了吸入器。
En: After a while, the nurse provided Li Hua with an inhaler.
Zh: 她慢慢地呼吸，症状逐渐缓解。
En: She breathed slowly, and her symptoms gradually eased.
Zh: 医生建议她休息一会儿，等到感觉好点再回去。
En: The doctor advised her to rest for a while and return when she felt better.
Zh: 回到教室时，大家鼓励的眼神让李华心里暖暖的。
En: When she returned to the classroom, the encouraging looks from everyone warmed Li Hua's heart.
Zh: 她意识到，原来把自己的弱点展现出来，有时并不是件坏事。
En: She realized that showing her vulnerabilities sometimes wasn't a bad thing.
Zh: 老师和郑都对她说：“下次准备好后，我们再给你安排一次演讲。”
En: The teacher and Zheng both told her, "Once you're ready, we'll reschedule your presentation."
Zh: 李华含着泪微笑着，她感谢自己的同学，也学会了一个重要的道理：健康比所谓的完美更为重要。
En: Li Hua smiled through tears, grateful for her classmates, and learned an important lesson: Health is more important than so-called perfection.
Zh: 经过这件事情，李华明白，不必什么都自己一个人承担。
En: After the incident, Li Hua understood that she didn't have to shoulder everything alone.
Zh: 每个人都愿意帮助她。
En: Everyone was willing to help her.
Zh: 从那以后，李华开始慢慢接受别人的帮助。
En: From then on, Li Hua began to slowly accept help from others.
Zh: 她开始理解，自己的价值远不止于成绩上的表现。
En: She started to understand that her worth was not solely based on academic performance.
Zh: 在这个烦嚣的夏季，李华获得了一场难忘的成长。
En: In this hectic summer, Li Hua experienced an unforgettable growth.
Vocabulary Words:
- scorching: 烈日当空
- cicada: 蝉
- intertwined: 交织
- anticipating: 期待着
- diligent: 努力的
- perfection: 完美
- trembling: 颤抖
- flickered: 闪过
- inhaler: 吸入器
- infirmary: 医务室
- ease: 缓解
- vulnerabilities: 弱点
- reschedule: 安排
- grateful: 感谢
- shoulder: 承担
- unforgettable: 难忘的
- growth: 成长
- whisper
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Fluid fluent Dorg.
Speaker 2 (00:09):
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improve your listening comprehension.
Speaker 3 (00:25):
In this episode, we'll journey with Lehua as she navigates
the pressures of academic expectations, discovers the strength and vulnerability,
and learns the invaluable lesson that health and support are
paramount on the path to true success.
Speaker 2 (00:38):
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Speaker 1 (01:49):
Cholla the Changshun, you tell Shili the tits call it
gaujoinen Sie, the tell Shilly Sho mass at your pal
see that Junya Yen She cook Li Hua Janai Mi,
Taji Jiang, the Tai Shu Chiguan, Junya jib Jibansi di Mi,
(02:11):
the di Hu, the Huashi, the Leader, sash Son Si
quan by Shtingawa Ma Dayoshihra, the t Tago Cooker, shi
Husi Li Hua Fantinso Tailgasu City, Tithien Ti down the
shoe Junglishi, shandyga Ju mian Yan Wodanza Jushi, Tatando, Sumko
(02:35):
jen Yapur, Khusi, bend Too, tayosel tram Bin, Shisha fas
Janshi tat Tonsiu, Sosa tim Pa Song She died ja
Wan on the ways yuh Taishika Sui her Then the
Eudusian s Li Huacha Hua Tan Tindi taiji jinshik caut
(02:57):
upon your li Hua Taishi Sho Hua Shinwewa chandog taian
Tin shang jen hi ing dand Taishi bin the Siu
rou Ishundin Fambi Tasho Juan Hua Lord Tawuji soon called
puting the twenty ban Shaatan Sidin Juana Tanjaita wr bo
(03:18):
Ti su li Huasa Sili jian jar Tasi li Ji
Sandra tunity Susa Jishi Jian Gianishin the d'artashan bin taijianing
the sho da li Hua the Cantila but Taha Yallashili
Bamamba li Huai chi Ilisha then Sir Jijian John Datu
(03:38):
Tabi usiens Jinan Dentola shi Lika da Tati yushi se
Tatan s Ifunfu will go like Gwen Sino Wanta may
Shibba Gulapean kur Whu shi Wi li Hua Tigna Siu
Ti Tama man Husi Jian Juan jiuji Huan si isshun
I Tasusi hu don da Dan Jehau dan Zahuiti whether
(04:03):
Dyao Shishi Taijagulida yanshen yang li Khai Silina Nanda Tayshi
day lie by sity the judin jan Cianoula Yoshi bin
bushiding huaishi lao shikha jung do de Taishu said the
jumbah Ho women, sagany Ampaitienzia li hua Handlewai sauja tatan
(04:24):
sis di de tongsu is yu huelig Junya the duley sien,
come be so withy the one making way Junya sing
jadin shuting li hua mean bad bubishi do sid igin
changda make grien do yan ibangjuta so nai Iho li
Hua taishi ma maan disho b in the Bangju takashuli
(04:46):
id siti the Dadji yen bujiy chun ti shanda Belshe
Saidjiga finds all the sati li Hua hod li chang
na wan the chang ja.
Speaker 3 (04:56):
Let's take another listen. Listen closely to any part you
may have missed.
Speaker 1 (05:01):
Li Danka choha, the changshung yi Zeo shili, the Titi
su y teo pi.
Speaker 3 (05:10):
On a scorching afternoon, the cicada sounds outside the window,
intertwined with the whispers in the classroom.
Speaker 1 (05:16):
Kuliga ju nyenzi the deo Shili si Chi Maizu pin
si daji ju ya di yes hi Ku.
Speaker 3 (05:27):
In the classroom of the first year of a public
high school, students sat around the table anticipating an important
presentation class Li Hua.
Speaker 1 (05:35):
Jen zazo hi tien mih Taji da zinti yen Zia
did hala huchu Junya.
Speaker 3 (05:44):
Li Hua stood at the front of the classroom, knowing
today's presentation was crucial for her.
Speaker 1 (05:49):
Jishi haaba chi beenzid min de zi Hue.
Speaker 3 (05:54):
This was her chance to maintain her top ranking in
the class.
Speaker 1 (05:57):
Li Hua Higuli de sie soon Siruan Bashi Tinzu da
wa meh daiyo Shihrazi taigu ku Ku.
Speaker 3 (06:09):
Li Hua was a diligent student who always aimed for perfection,
but sometimes she was too hard on herself.
Speaker 1 (06:15):
Chio Hu si li Roi fantin soo tasae si liga Suzizi.
Speaker 3 (06:23):
Take a deep breath, Lihua, relax, she told herself silently.
Speaker 1 (06:27):
Tintier Tayo dan li Junghu li Shi chany ju min Yu.
Speaker 3 (06:34):
Today she was going to talk about a famous figure
in Chinese history.
Speaker 1 (06:38):
Than Suze j Shi Tagan Dao sun Ko y jin
ya Po Husi Biinzisu.
Speaker 3 (06:45):
But just then she felt a pressure in her chest
and her breathing became rapid.
Speaker 1 (06:50):
Taioso trampin shisha Fatsu.
Speaker 3 (06:55):
She had a history of asthma, though it rarely acted.
Speaker 1 (06:58):
Up Jiuinshi tada hon Sieur Suze Timpai soun Shi dai
ja wun Na the way Yah.
Speaker 3 (07:06):
Jung was her classmate, sitting in the front row, always
with a warm smile.
Speaker 1 (07:11):
Tashiku su de yen lu y Juje.
Speaker 3 (07:15):
He was an easy going person, willing to help others.
Speaker 1 (07:18):
Sure li Huachashu Hua then son Sindi Li taiji da
Jiu Shi kri y called the Ponyo.
Speaker 3 (07:28):
Although Lihua rarely spoke to him, deep down, she knew
Jung was someone she could rely on.
Speaker 1 (07:34):
Li Hui Kaishu Shu Hua Shi Yin Wee wee chand Tho.
Speaker 3 (07:39):
Li Hua started speaking, her voice slightly trembling.
Speaker 1 (07:42):
Tayan tienshangu ye Jeni yin Ganzhu Kaeshi Bien the Sieur Jou.
Speaker 3 (07:49):
A shadow flickered before her eyes, and she began to
feel weak.
Speaker 1 (07:53):
Yi shuen tie fim beats hontsho dun Hui lu Tao
wu ji Sungko putin the tunsi.
Speaker 3 (08:02):
In an instant, the chalk slid from her hand, and
she clutched her chest, gasping for breath.
Speaker 1 (08:07):
Bishan la tounsi xin huanda Kanjeta.
Speaker 3 (08:11):
The classmates looked at her in panic.
Speaker 1 (08:14):
Will jel bioti shu li huaze sili jun ja tasili
ji san chun si.
Speaker 3 (08:22):
Should I continue? Lihua struggled internally, her mind fixated only
on her grades.
Speaker 1 (08:28):
Suzeghi jim jen zishin so da taishimpier tajending sura da
li Hui Mi caansila, but ha ha yallo chi lai
baman bah.
Speaker 3 (08:42):
At that moment, Jong stood up, walked over to her
and calmly said, Lihua, you don't look well. Let's get
the teacher to help.
Speaker 1 (08:50):
N Hua Chi li shah then serge jun jou najat
tu tapio siensu jinn Dentho.
Speaker 3 (08:59):
Lihuaitated for a moment, but as her symptoms worsened, she
had no choice but to nod lau Shi.
Speaker 1 (09:05):
Li ku de Tachi yu shi Zita hon Sie yefunfu
weiglay guen si wuinta Menshiba.
Speaker 3 (09:15):
The teacher immediately took her to the infirmary, and other
classmates gathered around concernedly, asking if she was okay.
Speaker 1 (09:22):
Guela pien cou Houshui li Hua higun si Si.
Speaker 3 (09:28):
After a while, the nurse provided Lihua with an inhaler.
Speaker 1 (09:31):
Tama man no hu si Chiuan Juan jujien Juan Si.
Speaker 3 (09:36):
She breathed slowly and her symptoms gradually eased.
Speaker 1 (09:40):
Yeshun zieh Tasu si Huadanda danzie how dan Za hu Chi.
Speaker 3 (09:46):
The doctor advised her to rest for a while and
return when she felt better.
Speaker 1 (09:51):
Hue Dazoi Shi Tazagulida Yen shen Ya li Hua Silina Nanda.
Speaker 3 (09:58):
When she returned to the classrooms, the encouraging looks from
everyone warmed li Hua's heart.
Speaker 1 (10:04):
Tay shida ye lay batsizi de juden Jen Sien Choula
Yoshi bing Bushetien.
Speaker 3 (10:10):
Huy sh She realized that showing her vulnerabilities sometimes wasn't
a bad thing.
Speaker 1 (10:16):
Lao Shihu jung do di tashur Yasu jun be hal
Ho women zegeny ampaisi Yenzia.
Speaker 3 (10:25):
The teacher and Jung both told her, once you're ready,
we'll reschedule your presentation.
Speaker 1 (10:31):
Li Hua anje lay wi shojia ta dan Sizizi de
ton siu y se hu li gu jun yad Dao
li sien come bi su wee de wa make gunwei
jun Ya.
Speaker 3 (10:44):
Li Hua smiled through tears, grateful for her classmates, and
learned an important lesson health is more important than so
called perfection.
Speaker 1 (10:52):
Singha je dyen shi jing li Hua min bah bubishi
me do zizi yig yen chung dad.
Speaker 3 (11:00):
After the incident, Lihua understood that she didn't have to
shoulder everything alone.
Speaker 1 (11:05):
May green du ye yi Banjouda.
Speaker 3 (11:08):
Everyone was willing to help her.
Speaker 1 (11:10):
So naiih bi Hua kaishi ma man Diesho bird bang Chu.
Speaker 3 (11:16):
From then on, Lihua began to slowly accept help from others.
Speaker 1 (11:21):
Tekishi li si Sizi de zachi yeen Buchi Chunxi chand
bier Sie.
Speaker 3 (11:28):
She started to understand that her worth was not solely
based on academic performance.
Speaker 1 (11:33):
Serjigufanzia de Sachi li hi hu de li chiang la
land chang Jao.
Speaker 3 (11:40):
In this hectic summer, Lihua experienced an unforgettable growth.
Speaker 2 (11:50):
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 (12:06):
Lir dunk lid, dunk, li dunkle.
Speaker 3 (12:11):
Scorching, chan, chan chan, cicada, zeuchi, zeochi, zeouchi, intertwined.
Speaker 1 (12:19):
See bai Ja, see bai ja, siebai Jah.
Speaker 3 (12:22):
Anticipating nulida, nulida, no lida, diligent one, may one, may one,
may perfection, chanell, chandal chan, doll, trembling, shanku, shangu, shang kuo,
flickered si rout si si rout tie si rout te
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inhailer you whu sho you Wu ship you, who shoot, infirmary.
Speaker 1 (12:50):
Huensie juenzie juanie.
Speaker 3 (12:54):
Is, vulnerabilities umpat MPa, MPa, reschedule.
Speaker 1 (13:03):
Gangsie, gangsie gan sie, grateful, chang Dan, chang Dan, chang
dan shoulder nan wangda, nan yangda, nan Yangda, unforgettable, chug
Ja chuang ja, chug ja growth, stia su yu chiitya
su ye s tia su ye whispers chiaguan jung ya
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chiguan jung ya Chi Guan jung Ya crucial sell tramping,
shiit sell trambin shit sell tram bing shiit asthma, Yeah,
pooh yeah, pooh yeah poo pressure transit transceiad transid, gasping,
xing Hua, xing Hua, xing Hua panic, jun Ja jung
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Ja jung Ja struggled, chi chi chie hesitated jung Ju
chung Ju jung jaw symptoms, Jutsia, Jutia Jujitsia gradually, Gwen Sindi, Gwencinda,
Gwen Sindi concernedly Glida Glida, Glida, encouraging Jadchi Jadchi Jatchie worth.
Speaker 2 (14:26):
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and learns the invaluable lesson that health and support are
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Speaker 1 (01:49):
Cholla the Changshun, you tell Shili the tits call it
gaujoinen Sie, the tell Shilly Sho mass at your pal
see that Junya Yen She cook Li Hua Janai Mi,
Taji Jiang, the Tai Shu Chiguan, Junya jib Jibansi di Mi,
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the di Hu, the Huashi, the Leader, sash Son Si
quan by Shtingawa Ma Dayoshihra, the t Tago Cooker, shi
Husi Li Hua Fantinso Tailgasu City, Tithien Ti down the
shoe Junglishi, shandyga Ju mian Yan Wodanza Jushi, Tatando, Sumko
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jen Yapur, Khusi, bend Too, tayosel tram Bin, Shisha fas
Janshi tat Tonsiu, Sosa tim Pa Song She died ja
Wan on the ways yuh Taishika Sui her Then the
Eudusian s Li Huacha Hua Tan Tindi taiji jinshik caut
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upon your li Hua Taishi Sho Hua Shinwewa chandog taian
Tin shang jen hi ing dand Taishi bin the Siu
rou Ishundin Fambi Tasho Juan Hua Lord Tawuji soon called
puting the twenty ban Shaatan Sidin Juana Tanjaita wr bo
(03:18):
Ti su li Huasa Sili jian jar Tasi li Ji
Sandra tunity Susa Jishi Jian Gianishin the d'artashan bin taijianing
the sho da li Hua the Cantila but Taha Yallashili
Bamamba li Huai chi Ilisha then Sir Jijian John Datu
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Tabi usiens Jinan Dentola shi Lika da Tati yushi se
Tatan s Ifunfu will go like Gwen Sino Wanta may
Shibba Gulapean kur Whu shi Wi li Hua Tigna Siu
Ti Tama man Husi Jian Juan jiuji Huan si isshun
I Tasusi hu don da Dan Jehau dan Zahuiti whether
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Dyao Shishi Taijagulida yanshen yang li Khai Silina Nanda Tayshi
day lie by sity the judin jan Cianoula Yoshi bin
bushiding huaishi lao shikha jung do de Taishu said the
jumbah Ho women, sagany Ampaitienzia li hua Handlewai sauja tatan
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sis di de tongsu is yu huelig Junya the duley sien,
come be so withy the one making way Junya sing
jadin shuting li hua mean bad bubishi do sid igin
changda make grien do yan ibangjuta so nai Iho li
Hua taishi ma maan disho b in the Bangju takashuli
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id siti the Dadji yen bujiy chun ti shanda Belshe
Saidjiga finds all the sati li Hua hod li chang
na wan the chang ja.
Speaker 3 (04:56):
Let's take another listen. Listen closely to any part you
may have missed.
Speaker 1 (05:01):
Li Danka choha, the changshung yi Zeo shili, the Titi
su y teo pi.
Speaker 3 (05:10):
On a scorching afternoon, the cicada sounds outside the window,
intertwined with the whispers in the classroom.
Speaker 1 (05:16):
Kuliga ju nyenzi the deo Shili si Chi Maizu pin
si daji ju ya di yes hi Ku.
Speaker 3 (05:27):
In the classroom of the first year of a public
high school, students sat around the table anticipating an important
presentation class Li Hua.
Speaker 1 (05:35):
Jen zazo hi tien mih Taji da zinti yen Zia
did hala huchu Junya.
Speaker 3 (05:44):
Li Hua stood at the front of the classroom, knowing
today's presentation was crucial for her.
Speaker 1 (05:49):
Jishi haaba chi beenzid min de zi Hue.
Speaker 3 (05:54):
This was her chance to maintain her top ranking in
the class.
Speaker 1 (05:57):
Li Hua Higuli de sie soon Siruan Bashi Tinzu da
wa meh daiyo Shihrazi taigu ku Ku.
Speaker 3 (06:09):
Li Hua was a diligent student who always aimed for perfection,
but sometimes she was too hard on herself.
Speaker 1 (06:15):
Chio Hu si li Roi fantin soo tasae si liga Suzizi.
Speaker 3 (06:23):
Take a deep breath, Lihua, relax, she told herself silently.
Speaker 1 (06:27):
Tintier Tayo dan li Junghu li Shi chany ju min Yu.
Speaker 3 (06:34):
Today she was going to talk about a famous figure
in Chinese history.
Speaker 1 (06:38):
Than Suze j Shi Tagan Dao sun Ko y jin
ya Po Husi Biinzisu.
Speaker 3 (06:45):
But just then she felt a pressure in her chest
and her breathing became rapid.
Speaker 1 (06:50):
Taioso trampin shisha Fatsu.
Speaker 3 (06:55):
She had a history of asthma, though it rarely acted.
Speaker 1 (06:58):
Up Jiuinshi tada hon Sieur Suze Timpai soun Shi dai
ja wun Na the way Yah.
Speaker 3 (07:06):
Jung was her classmate, sitting in the front row, always
with a warm smile.
Speaker 1 (07:11):
Tashiku su de yen lu y Juje.
Speaker 3 (07:15):
He was an easy going person, willing to help others.
Speaker 1 (07:18):
Sure li Huachashu Hua then son Sindi Li taiji da
Jiu Shi kri y called the Ponyo.
Speaker 3 (07:28):
Although Lihua rarely spoke to him, deep down, she knew
Jung was someone she could rely on.
Speaker 1 (07:34):
Li Hui Kaishu Shu Hua Shi Yin Wee wee chand Tho.
Speaker 3 (07:39):
Li Hua started speaking, her voice slightly trembling.
Speaker 1 (07:42):
Tayan tienshangu ye Jeni yin Ganzhu Kaeshi Bien the Sieur Jou.
Speaker 3 (07:49):
A shadow flickered before her eyes, and she began to
feel weak.
Speaker 1 (07:53):
Yi shuen tie fim beats hontsho dun Hui lu Tao
wu ji Sungko putin the tunsi.
Speaker 3 (08:02):
In an instant, the chalk slid from her hand, and
she clutched her chest, gasping for breath.
Speaker 1 (08:07):
Bishan la tounsi xin huanda Kanjeta.
Speaker 3 (08:11):
The classmates looked at her in panic.
Speaker 1 (08:14):
Will jel bioti shu li huaze sili jun ja tasili
ji san chun si.
Speaker 3 (08:22):
Should I continue? Lihua struggled internally, her mind fixated only
on her grades.
Speaker 1 (08:28):
Suzeghi jim jen zishin so da taishimpier tajending sura da
li Hui Mi caansila, but ha ha yallo chi lai
baman bah.
Speaker 3 (08:42):
At that moment, Jong stood up, walked over to her
and calmly said, Lihua, you don't look well. Let's get
the teacher to help.
Speaker 1 (08:50):
N Hua Chi li shah then serge jun jou najat
tu tapio siensu jinn Dentho.
Speaker 3 (08:59):
Lihuaitated for a moment, but as her symptoms worsened, she
had no choice but to nod lau Shi.
Speaker 1 (09:05):
Li ku de Tachi yu shi Zita hon Sie yefunfu
weiglay guen si wuinta Menshiba.
Speaker 3 (09:15):
The teacher immediately took her to the infirmary, and other
classmates gathered around concernedly, asking if she was okay.
Speaker 1 (09:22):
Guela pien cou Houshui li Hua higun si Si.
Speaker 3 (09:28):
After a while, the nurse provided Lihua with an inhaler.
Speaker 1 (09:31):
Tama man no hu si Chiuan Juan jujien Juan Si.
Speaker 3 (09:36):
She breathed slowly and her symptoms gradually eased.
Speaker 1 (09:40):
Yeshun zieh Tasu si Huadanda danzie how dan Za hu Chi.
Speaker 3 (09:46):
The doctor advised her to rest for a while and
return when she felt better.
Speaker 1 (09:51):
Hue Dazoi Shi Tazagulida Yen shen Ya li Hua Silina Nanda.
Speaker 3 (09:58):
When she returned to the classrooms, the encouraging looks from
everyone warmed li Hua's heart.
Speaker 1 (10:04):
Tay shida ye lay batsizi de juden Jen Sien Choula
Yoshi bing Bushetien.
Speaker 3 (10:10):
Huy sh She realized that showing her vulnerabilities sometimes wasn't
a bad thing.
Speaker 1 (10:16):
Lao Shihu jung do di tashur Yasu jun be hal
Ho women zegeny ampaisi Yenzia.
Speaker 3 (10:25):
The teacher and Jung both told her, once you're ready,
we'll reschedule your presentation.
Speaker 1 (10:31):
Li Hua anje lay wi shojia ta dan Sizizi de
ton siu y se hu li gu jun yad Dao
li sien come bi su wee de wa make gunwei
jun Ya.
Speaker 3 (10:44):
Li Hua smiled through tears, grateful for her classmates, and
learned an important lesson health is more important than so
called perfection.
Speaker 1 (10:52):
Singha je dyen shi jing li Hua min bah bubishi
me do zizi yig yen chung dad.
Speaker 3 (11:00):
After the incident, Lihua understood that she didn't have to
shoulder everything alone.
Speaker 1 (11:05):
May green du ye yi Banjouda.
Speaker 3 (11:08):
Everyone was willing to help her.
Speaker 1 (11:10):
So naiih bi Hua kaishi ma man Diesho bird bang Chu.
Speaker 3 (11:16):
From then on, Lihua began to slowly accept help from others.
Speaker 1 (11:21):
Tekishi li si Sizi de zachi yeen Buchi Chunxi chand
bier Sie.
Speaker 3 (11:28):
She started to understand that her worth was not solely
based on academic performance.
Speaker 1 (11:33):
Serjigufanzia de Sachi li hi hu de li chiang la
land chang Jao.
Speaker 3 (11:40):
In this hectic summer, Lihua experienced an unforgettable growth.
Speaker 2 (11:50):
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 (12:06):
Lir dunk lid, dunk, li dunkle.
Speaker 3 (12:11):
Scorching, chan, chan chan, cicada, zeuchi, zeochi, zeouchi, intertwined.
Speaker 1 (12:19):
See bai Ja, see bai ja, siebai Jah.
Speaker 3 (12:22):
Anticipating nulida, nulida, no lida, diligent one, may one, may one,
may perfection, chanell, chandal chan, doll, trembling, shanku, shangu, shang kuo,
flickered si rout si si rout tie si rout te
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inhailer you whu sho you Wu ship you, who shoot, infirmary.
Speaker 1 (12:50):
Huensie juenzie juanie.
Speaker 3 (12:54):
Is, vulnerabilities umpat MPa, MPa, reschedule.
Speaker 1 (13:03):
Gangsie, gangsie gan sie, grateful, chang Dan, chang Dan, chang
dan shoulder nan wangda, nan yangda, nan Yangda, unforgettable, chug
Ja chuang ja, chug ja growth, stia su yu chiitya
su ye s tia su ye whispers chiaguan jung ya
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chiguan jung ya Chi Guan jung Ya crucial sell tramping,
shiit sell trambin shit sell tram bing shiit asthma, Yeah,
pooh yeah, pooh yeah poo pressure transit transceiad transid, gasping,
xing Hua, xing Hua, xing Hua panic, jun Ja jung
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Ja jung Ja struggled, chi chi chie hesitated jung Ju
chung Ju jung jaw symptoms, Jutsia, Jutia Jujitsia gradually, Gwen Sindi, Gwencinda,
Gwen Sindi concernedly Glida Glida, Glida, encouraging Jadchi Jadchi Jatchie worth.
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