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October 26, 2025 13 mins
Fluent Fiction - Vietnamese: Designing Dreams: A Mid-Autumn Festival Breakthrough
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Vi: Gió thu thổi nhẹ, mang theo chút se lạnh pha lẫn hương thơm của bánh nướng và bánh dẻo.
En: The autumn breeze blew gently, carrying a slight chill mixed with the aroma of baked goods and mooncakes.

Vi: Bên ngoài, những chiếc đèn lồng lấp lánh làm sáng cả con phố.
En: Outside, the twinkling lanterns lit up the entire street.

Vi: Thảo ngồi trong quán Freelancer’s Home Café, quán quen thuộc cô thích ghé để làm việc.
En: Thảo sat inside Freelancer’s Home Café, the familiar café she liked to frequent for work.

Vi: Không gian ấm cúng và yên tĩnh ở đây giúp cô tập trung sáng tạo.
En: The cozy and quiet space there helped her focus on her creativity.

Vi: Thảo là một nhà thiết kế đồ họa tự do.
En: Thảo was a freelance graphic designer.

Vi: Hôm nay, cô có một dự án lớn phải hoàn thành.
En: Today, she had a major project to complete.

Vi: Dự án này rất quan trọng, quyết định cho công việc sau này của cô.
En: This project was very important, determining her future work.

Vi: "Cố lên," Thảo tự nhủ.
En: "Keep going," Thảo told herself.

Vi: Cô đã lên kế hoạch mọi thứ và chỉ cần vài chỉnh sửa cuối cùng.
En: She had planned everything out, only needing a few final adjustments.

Vi: Nhưng bất ngờ, một bản cập nhật phần mềm làm rối tung tất cả thiết kế của cô.
En: But unexpectedly, a software update messed up all her designs.

Vi: Tất cả như muốn chống lại cô.
En: Everything seemed to be working against her.

Vi: Linh, bạn thân của Thảo, ngồi cạnh động viên: "Cậu nghỉ ngơi một chút đi.
En: Linh, Thảo's close friend, sat next to her, encouraging: "Take a break for a bit.

Vi: Rồi mọi chuyện sẽ ổn thôi.
En: Everything will be fine."

Vi: " Hùng, chủ quán, cũng ghé lại nói: "Thảo, trời hôm nay đẹp lắm.
En: Hùng, the café owner, also came over saying, "Thảo, the weather is beautiful today.

Vi: Ra ngoài xem đèn lồng một lát nhé.
En: Go outside and look at the lanterns for a while."

Vi: " Thảo lắc đầu, tâm trí chỉ nghĩ đến hạn chót.
En: Thảo shook her head, her mind solely focused on the deadline.

Vi: Cô phải quyết định: gửi thư xin gia hạn hay cố gắng làm qua đêm.
En: She had to decide whether to send an extension request or try to work through the night.

Vi: Sự lo lắng khiến tay Thảo run run trên bàn phím.
En: The anxiety made Thảo's hands tremble on the keyboard.

Vi: Nhưng cô biết, nếu lần này không giữ được uy tín, không biết lần sau sẽ ra sao.
En: But she knew that if she didn't maintain her reputation this time, she didn't know what would happen next.

Vi: Những tiếng cười nói bên ngoài như thôi thúc, và đôi khi Thảo ngẩng đầu lên nhìn ra cửa sổ, lấy lại sự bình tĩnh.
En: The laughter and voices outside seemed to urge her, and sometimes Thảo looked up at the window, regaining her composure.

Vi: Rồi điều kỳ diệu xảy ra.
En: Then a miracle happened.

Vi: Khi cả khu phố nô nức chuẩn bị cho lễ hội, Thảo bỗng dưng tìm ra ý tưởng hoàn hảo.
En: As the whole street eagerly prepared for the festival, Thảo suddenly found the perfect idea.

Vi: Cô như bừng tỉnh, tập trung cao độ.
En: She felt awakened, with heightened concentration.

Vi: Các nút thắt dần được tháo gỡ.
En: The knots gradually unraveled.

Vi: Thiết kế trở nên sống động và sắc nét.
En: The design became vibrant and sharp.

Vi: Khi đồng hồ chỉ 11 giờ đêm, Thảo thở phào, nhấn nút gửi email đi.
En: When the clock struck 11 PM, Thảo breathed a sigh of relief and hit the send button on the email.

Vi: Cô dựa lưng ra ghế, nụ cười nhẹ nhàng nở trên môi.
En: She leaned back in her chair, a gentle smile spreading across her face.

Vi: Lễ hội ngoài kia vẫn còn rộn ràng.
En: The festival outside was still bustling.

Vi: Sáng hôm sau, Thảo nhận được phản hồi từ khách hàng.
En: The next morning, Thảo received feedback from the client.

Vi: "Tôi rất hài lòng với thiết kế của bạn.
En: "I am very pleased with your design.

Vi: Mong được hợp tác tiếp.
En: Looking forward to further collaboration."

Vi: " Thảo mỉm cười hạnh phúc.
En: Thảo smiled happily.

Vi: Cô nhận ra mình đã làm được, và rằng khó khăn chỉ là để thử thách.
En: She realized she had done it, and that difficulties were merely tests.

Vi: Qua chuyện
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
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Speaker 1 (00:25):
In this episode, we'll uncover how a serene festival night
leads a weary designer to a breakthrough, showcasing the power
of inspiration and resilience.

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Speaker 4 (01:43):
Yot mantel jubel and philung hun tom koban nu faban Yo.
Then why jinji la plan lamshangka gong four howmoi dom
guang feelins is a home cafe Guang guangu quote de
lam Vi come yangam kumva inton a day you go

(02:03):
tap tum shang Tao tau la mona ti ke do
hato yah hom nai go comg you and learn five
huntan you and nature quandam quick din't jakum with shau
naiku go go lend it out you go da lanehamtelvajikan

(02:24):
vai Jinshu Kui kung ning bugner Mo bangkabam mam lam
joy untakati k goo go the can ne mun chum
laiko lin bangtan kotao moand wing MOKIPI join my dream said,
oh too hum chu quang kung gay la nai e

(02:48):
tao joi homnai de plum dang my same dan long
mob ladya Tao la no tam t jingy then hang
ya go fight quick didn't gitter sen ya hang hey
go gang lamp kwadem so la lan king tai Tao
dum dum jen bangzim ying kobi no lannai com yo

(03:10):
do quitin come viklam Shao said I shall yin think
kuen i ben way you toto faduki tangang doln jin
dago shall laylah shubinen joi duki y seeda kita kupon
no nu kumbi your leahy talbung jin tinda etun hang
hau go yubunden tab dum kadog tag nu pat yan

(03:36):
dook tago ti ga turn and chum dng fare shakna
ki dong ho jim removed yodem tatar fou ying look
gu emailed the go yu lung jage no gun yan
yang no ten my lay ho in my ki van
kong jung jang shang hoom shau tan yang du fang

(03:58):
hoit the cat hang toiduk kai lung vuiti kee gobang
ma'am duk hu battie tau min kui han fu gun
yg ja minda lam du vaijang ko kan ki laide
toutat Badjin nay ta hu jiang Luki kuan Yento yang
ing to yang ti hi shukm vichetkhu le ho dumpu

(04:22):
man light ya tau kom ji kam hun makm Shutu
diingde do matvui Mai tATu.

Speaker 1 (04:28):
Let's take another listen. Listen closely to any parts you
may have missed.

Speaker 4 (04:33):
Yo tou tou ye man tell jub shehe l' and
phi lung hun tam goban nong fab and yeo.

Speaker 1 (04:41):
The autumn breeze blew gently carrying a slight chill mixed
with the aroma of baked goods and mooncakes.

Speaker 4 (04:47):
Ben why yin jig dng long la Blan lamshangka gong.

Speaker 1 (04:52):
Foo Outside, the twinkling lanterns lit up the entire street.

Speaker 4 (04:58):
Tawm oil dung guang feelins the home cafe guang guangye
de lam.

Speaker 1 (05:04):
Vi tag sat inside for her home coffen, the familiar
cafe she liked to frequent for work.

Speaker 4 (05:11):
Kum yang umkumva inten O day Yuko da dum shang.

Speaker 1 (05:16):
Tao, the cozy and quiet space that helped her focus
on her creativity.

Speaker 4 (05:22):
Pao Lami kee do hatu.

Speaker 1 (05:25):
Ya Taug was a freelance graphic designer Home.

Speaker 4 (05:29):
Nay go gom moug yu and lung fai han Pan.

Speaker 1 (05:35):
Today, she had a major project to complete.

Speaker 4 (05:37):
You ang nay j guang dam n yakum shah nay Google.

Speaker 1 (05:44):
This project was very important determining her future work.

Speaker 4 (05:48):
Go len Itao, you.

Speaker 1 (05:52):
Keep going, Taga told herself.

Speaker 4 (05:54):
God leneh rat my vaiji gang vai jinshuku Kung.

Speaker 1 (06:01):
She had planned everything out, only needing a few final adjustments.

Speaker 4 (06:05):
Ying bug no Mo bang up nig fung mam lam
du dundati kee Google.

Speaker 1 (06:13):
But unexpectedly a software update messed up all her designs.

Speaker 4 (06:17):
The gang yu mun yum Laiku.

Speaker 1 (06:21):
Everything seemed to be working against her ling.

Speaker 4 (06:25):
Bang pun gu tu mu gen dong ving ye go
nging e mo kupni.

Speaker 1 (06:32):
Ling Tauba's close friend sat next to her, encouraging take
a break for a bit.

Speaker 4 (06:37):
Jul my Yingxe m poi, everything will be fine. Hum
yu gwang gunge lai nai e Haao ju hum nay
deb lamb Hum.

Speaker 1 (06:51):
The cafe owner also came over, saying, cawg, the weather
is beautiful today.

Speaker 4 (06:55):
Dang way same dan long mo lad.

Speaker 1 (06:58):
Nya, go outside and look at the lanterns for a while.

Speaker 4 (07:02):
How luck no um j yingydn hank.

Speaker 1 (07:06):
Ya tag shook her head. Her mind solely focused on
the deadline.

Speaker 4 (07:12):
Full fight guignin gu ku sing ya hang hey gogang
lam kwa dam.

Speaker 1 (07:18):
She had to decide whether to send an extension request
or try to work through the.

Speaker 4 (07:23):
Night shu la lan king faith how dum dum ding
bang jing.

Speaker 1 (07:29):
The anxiety made Tabas hands tremble on the keyboard.

Speaker 4 (07:32):
Ying k bi no lung nay kum yu do wu
ting kum big lung shall say ja i shall.

Speaker 1 (07:41):
But she knew that if she didn't maintain her reputation
this time, she didn't know what would happen next.

Speaker 4 (07:46):
Yin think good nay bin way yu tutu fa du
ki hoong un no ling yin jack oo shol lay
lai shu bin tin.

Speaker 1 (07:57):
The laughter and voices outside seemed to urge her, and
sometimes Taug looked up at the window, regaining her composure.

Speaker 4 (08:04):
Joy doogi y se jah.

Speaker 1 (08:08):
Then a miracle happened Hi kha kuf.

Speaker 4 (08:10):
No nuk yungbi yo ley hoy how bung yin ting
jay doom hang hal.

Speaker 1 (08:17):
As The whole street. Eagerly prepared for the festival, Tag
suddenly found the perfect idea.

Speaker 4 (08:23):
Gong ye bunding the dumkoo doo.

Speaker 1 (08:28):
She felt awakened with heightened concentration.

Speaker 4 (08:31):
Gag nu pat yindo halgir.

Speaker 1 (08:34):
The knots gradually unraveled.

Speaker 4 (08:37):
He gaijun n chum dong vash shut n.

Speaker 1 (08:41):
The design became vibrant and sharp he.

Speaker 4 (08:44):
Dom ho ji mu mu yo nim howk fowl yin
n ooku Emaildi.

Speaker 1 (08:52):
When the clock struck eleven, p M. Tauge breathed a
sigh of relief and hit the send button on the email.

Speaker 4 (08:58):
Go yu lun jage no gung yang yang no did moi.

Speaker 1 (09:04):
She leaned back in her chair, a gentle smile spreading
across her face.

Speaker 4 (09:08):
Lay ho ing my key un kongdong jang.

Speaker 1 (09:13):
The festival outside was still bustling.

Speaker 4 (09:16):
Shang holm shell hong yung lu fang hoy do heck hang.

Speaker 1 (09:21):
The next morning, Tag received feedback from the client.

Speaker 4 (09:25):
Ui du hai laung vuidi ke ku bang.

Speaker 1 (09:29):
I am very pleased with your design, mum dukhu back deep,
looking forward to further collaboration.

Speaker 4 (09:37):
Hall min Gooi hen fu.

Speaker 1 (09:40):
Tag smiled happily gun.

Speaker 4 (09:42):
Yung ja minda lam duke ba jang call kan ki
lade poo pat.

Speaker 1 (09:49):
She realized she had done it and that difficulties were
merely tests.

Speaker 4 (09:53):
Ba Ying nay how hu jang lu Yi gung yenka
yang ying Ahu yang pee Shu.

Speaker 1 (10:03):
Through this experience, Taug understood that sometimes taking time to
rest and relax can enhance work efficiency.

Speaker 4 (10:10):
LeHo dumpu man like yo Tao, Kumi kam hum macom
shoolu ma my teto.

Speaker 1 (10:19):
The Metrodoman Festival gave Taug not only inspiration but also
the confidence to face any challenges.

Speaker 2 (10:30):
Today's vocabulary words are coming up right after this commercial break.
Here are today's vocabulary words, first in Vietnamese, then in English.

Speaker 1 (10:46):
Yeah, yeah, yeah, breeze, she lean, she lean, she lean, chill.

Speaker 4 (10:55):
Hum pem hum pem, whom pm a loop lund look
lad love, lunn.

Speaker 1 (11:04):
Twinkling, Yeah yeah yeah, frequent.

Speaker 4 (11:09):
Goomom goom, cozy, the doom, the doom, the doom, focus,
shang Tho, shang Thao, shang.

Speaker 1 (11:22):
Thou, creativity, yeah yeah yeah, freelance, loom Lon lon major,
you and you and you and project.

Speaker 4 (11:38):
Gid gin shure.

Speaker 1 (11:42):
Adjustments, joom, messed up, don v ving ving encouraging that
that the beautiful.

Speaker 4 (11:57):
Yeah, Hang yeah, Hang yeah.

Speaker 1 (12:00):
Hang extension La lang la lang la lang, anxiety.

Speaker 4 (12:08):
Loom, doom, doom, doom, doom.

Speaker 1 (12:10):
Doom, tremble you you you maintain we did we didn't
we Thin' reputation min bin min bin mindin composure, g
you d you, g you miracle.

Speaker 4 (12:32):
Mundin, mundin Moon Thing.

Speaker 1 (12:36):
Awakened, gau do, gau door gudor heightened, How Girl, How Girl,
How Girl unraveled, shown down, shown down, show down, vibrant,
shut ned, shuck ned, shack ned, sharp, pear, foul, pearl, foul, peer, foul, relief, joom, dang, joomdang, joom, jang, bustling, haddenful, haddenful,

(13:09):
haddenful happy.

Speaker 2 (13:17):
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