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October 31, 2025 14 mins
Fluent Fiction - Vietnamese: Embracing Shadows: A Halloween Night of Transformation
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Story Transcript:

Vi: Trên tầng thượng một tòa nhà cao ở trung tâm Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Linh và Thao đứng sát bên nhau, hướng ánh mắt xuống dòng người tấp nập phía dưới.
En: On the rooftop of a tall building in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, Linh and Thao stood close together, gazing down at the bustling crowd below.

Vi: Dưới chân họ, đường phố ngập tràn ánh sáng rực rỡ của những chiếc đèn lồng Halloween và tiếng cười nói rộn ràng của người qua đường trong những bộ trang phục hóa trang đầy màu sắc.
En: Beneath their feet, the streets were awash with the vibrant lights of Halloween lanterns and the cheerful chatter of passersby in colorful costumes.

Vi: Linh, cô gái trầm lặng, đang nắm chiếc máy ảnh trên tay.
En: Linh, the quiet girl, was holding a camera in her hands.

Vi: Đêm nay, cô quyết tâm chụp một bức ảnh hoàn hảo, một bức ảnh có thể nói lên cảm xúc ẩn sâu trong lòng cô.
En: Tonight, she was determined to capture a perfect photo, one that could convey the deep emotions within her heart.

Vi: Linh luôn yêu thích nhiếp ảnh, nhưng sự tự ti về khả năng của mình đã khiến cô không dám theo đuổi đam mê một cách nghiêm túc.
En: Linh had always loved photography, but her lack of confidence in her abilities had prevented her from pursuing her passion seriously.

Vi: “Liệu mình có thực sự tài năng không?
En: "Am I truly talented?"

Vi: ” cô tự hỏi.
En: she wondered.

Vi: Bên cạnh Linh, Thao, một nàng sự kiện năng động, đứng dựa vào lan can.
En: Next to Linh, Thao, an energetic event planner, leaned against the railing.

Vi: Mặc dù công việc tổ chức sự kiện của cô đang rất thành công, trong lòng cô luôn có một nỗi băn khoăn: “Phải chăng mình nên trở thành một nghệ sĩ?
En: Although her event organizing career was thriving, she always had a lingering question: "Should I become an artist?"

Vi: ” Thao luôn yêu hội họa từ nhỏ, nhưng áp lực từ cuộc sống khiến cô chần chừ.
En: Thao had loved painting since she was a child, but life's pressures made her hesitant.

Vi: Gió thu nhè nhẹ thổi qua, mang theo hương vị đặc trưng của thành phố vào mùa này.
En: The gentle autumn breeze blew through, carrying the distinct scent of the city in this season.

Vi: Đôi mắt Linh chợt dừng lại ở một cảnh tượng phía dưới.
En: Linh's eyes suddenly stopped at a scene below.

Vi: Một cặp đôi lạ mặt cùng hai đứa trẻ dừng lại dưới ánh sáng dịu dàng của một chiếc đèn, chia sẻ những nụ cười.
En: A mysterious couple and two children paused under the gentle glow of a lantern, sharing smiles.

Vi: Không gian xung quanh họ bỗng trở nên lung linh, giống như một bức tranh sống động.
En: The space around them suddenly became enchanting, like a vivid painting.

Vi: Linh khéo léo điều chỉnh máy ảnh, rồi bấm nút chụp.
En: Linh skillfully adjusted her camera and then pressed the shutter button.

Vi: Trong khoảnh khắc ấy, cô cảm nhận được sự kết nối mạnh mẽ giữa mình và thế giới qua ống kính máy ảnh.
En: In that moment, she felt a powerful connection between herself and the world through the camera lens.

Vi: “Mình có thể làm được,” Linh tự nhủ, cảm giác tự tin dâng trào.
En: "I can do it," Linh assured herself, as confidence surged within her.

Vi: Phía bên kia sân thượng, Thao nhìn xa xăm.
En: Across the rooftop, Thao gazed into the distance.

Vi: Cô nhớ lại thời thơ ấu, những giờ phút hạnh phúc bên hộp màu và bảng vẽ.
En: She recalled her childhood, the happy hours with a box of colors and a drawing board.

Vi: Ý nghĩ về kỳ thực tập nghệ thuật ở nước ngoài trở nên rõ ràng hơn bao giờ hết.
En: The thought of an art internship abroad became clearer than ever.

Vi: “Mình phải thử,” cô quyết định, sự kiên quyết hình thành trong ánh mắt.
En: "I have to try," she decided, a resolute look forming in her eyes.

Vi: Họ không nói lời nào, nhưng cả hai đều có một cảm giác mới mẻ về hành trình phía trước.
En: They didn't speak a word, but both felt a newfound sense of the journey ahead.

Vi: Khi đêm Halloween dần qua, Linh và Thao biết rằng đây chính là bước ngoặt cho cuộc đời của họ.
En: As Halloween night gradually passed, Linh and Thao knew this was a turning point in their lives.

Vi: Ngày hôm sau, Linh mỉm cười hạnh phúc khi nhìn bức ảnh vừa phát triển, nó rực rỡ, chân thật, và hơn hết, nó là một phần của cô.
En: The next day, Linh smiled happily as she look
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
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Speaker 2 (00:09):
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Speaker 1 (00:25):
In this episode, we'll journey through a Halloween night that
sparks profound transformations in the lives of two friends, Lynn
and Tao as they embrace their true artistic passions.

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Speaker 4 (01:44):
Jintuanun panfo ho jimen linvataulinshak Benyao hung and matsung yong
Yui Jungha lumfunguang and shangdu long Halloween vatinku and I
don't thank for musha link guiman dam chik my aunt

(02:07):
and I them night go victam to more book and
hang how mo book and contain no lanm souk and
shomlongko Linum you tip nip and insult ve can and
coomen the king go come yam, tell that may move
that me into Luman Gothic Thinnun come go to high

(02:30):
ben than lin tell Monanxiu King dang Lino voulantan Mac
you come with jigs King, go go than tantamm longo
No five german Na say how long you ho in
a king Caji your toqua man tehunway that can't go

(02:55):
ten four file Monai the mac lin Ja jin li
a mob and turn figuri moked up Lamkunghai do taking
like you and shang you Yankumji, then saying y nook
come yang sung quan haabum turn and loomlin young new
mo book then shut down link gin my aunt joi

(03:18):
bum nook cub dom quankak go come yng sho get
noiman made human vite Yuri Kua kin may aunt man gottail,
i'm the ellen turnu dam jack tirtin jiang Tao fibentation
turn tony in sasam gonya light title, oh ying ya

(03:38):
fuk hand foot ban ho mauva bang there y if
i tet then quite turn and dan hung by your
head man vital echo quick then shooting quickened tantum and
mac how come noile now jinka hi de mo kam
jack my may very handing fidu he dame Halloween Janua

(04:01):
Lindva tabi jang jin kha nay Homshao lin mink han
fu king in book and fating now jo jinka hun
head now la move from Google, don't tell which tim
to yah go l to tji shang shang telrbi Languindulo

(04:24):
to them halloween a lindbag and move that nimto gon
tell tamta you move and Merga jankoden' very my goohn
Mong Dumbo kom ki kumut ha tim tato yah vanimu
qui jung dam.

Speaker 1 (04:42):
Let's take another listen. Listen closely to any parts you
may have missed.

Speaker 4 (04:47):
Jin Tantu Modaneau untam ten four ho jim and Lindva
Tau dun shak vinel hung and matsung yong figuri.

Speaker 1 (04:59):
On the roof top of a tall building in downtown
tunk Phone, ming, Ling and Tob stood close together, gazing
down at the bustling crowd below.

Speaker 4 (05:07):
Yu Yungha loom fung up dang and shang du jo
un Yin j Dan Long Hallo Ing Faddingko Ni dong
dang gum Gua doom dong yung Wo dang foo Ha
dang day Mosha.

Speaker 1 (05:21):
Beneath their feet, the streets were awashed with the vibrant
lights of Halloween lanterns and the cheerful chatter of passers
by in colorful costumes.

Speaker 4 (05:30):
Ling Gogai dam Lang dang nam Jit May and didn't they.

Speaker 1 (05:36):
Ling The quiet girl was holding a camera in her hands.

Speaker 4 (05:40):
Dam nay go get them jub Mo book and hang
hal Mo buk n Got Nailing damsu Un Sho dom long.

Speaker 1 (05:48):
Go tonight, she was determined to capture a perfect photo,
one that could convey the deep emotions within her heart.

Speaker 4 (05:57):
Ln lung d n n Yin shu ve k Nangku
mind king Go kum yam Te.

Speaker 1 (06:05):
Mimu Ling had always loved photography, but her lack of
confidence in her abilities had prevented her from pursuing her
passion seriously.

Speaker 4 (06:14):
Liu min god Shidai nangkom.

Speaker 1 (06:19):
Am I truly talented go the hi, she wondered.

Speaker 4 (06:24):
Mindn Lin tl Mo nang shul ging nangd lin yu
vau lang Kang.

Speaker 1 (06:32):
Next to Ling Taug, an energetic event planner, leaned against the.

Speaker 4 (06:36):
Railing matyuk ging Goo Go dang Jan doom long lun
no bang Quang fight young man Nini.

Speaker 1 (06:49):
Although her event organizing career was thriving, she always had
a lingering question, should I become an artist?

Speaker 4 (06:56):
How lung i hoo yin look chum king go ying.

Speaker 1 (07:02):
Yu Tom had loved painting since she was a child,
but life's pressures made her hesitant.

Speaker 4 (07:09):
Yu doun ye ye pu Wa mang tehu ve dab
dun ten full foul mouney.

Speaker 1 (07:17):
The gentle autumn breeze blew through, carrying the distinct scent
of the city.

Speaker 4 (07:20):
In this season, Lu mac lin Yu yung la O
mudandung fi Yu.

Speaker 1 (07:27):
Linga's eyes suddenly stopped at a scene below.

Speaker 4 (07:30):
Moa la Macgunghai dou de yung lay Ye and shang
yu yangu much ning Kyi sh ying Oku.

Speaker 1 (07:40):
A mysterious couple and two children paused under the gentle
glow of a lantern, sharing smiles.

Speaker 4 (07:46):
Kung yang zung guan ja mungen lumln yung nummun hum do.

Speaker 1 (07:53):
The space around them suddenly became enchanting, like a vivid painting.

Speaker 4 (07:57):
Ling Ko l dou jin ma joi bum.

Speaker 1 (08:01):
Nuku lingskillfully adjusted her camera and then pressed the shutter button.

Speaker 4 (08:07):
Don't quankak a go dam yung lu shu get noi
man mee yu min vate yukwa om g mai en.

Speaker 1 (08:16):
In that moment, she felt a powerful connection between herself
and the world through the camera.

Speaker 4 (08:21):
Lens menote lam lu E Lindu dam Yaku ding yung dao.

Speaker 5 (08:30):
I can do it.

Speaker 1 (08:31):
Ling assured herself as confidence surged within her.

Speaker 4 (08:34):
VII Bengi shin pung tun yin Sassam.

Speaker 1 (08:39):
Across the rooftop tow gazed into the distance.

Speaker 4 (08:42):
Gonye laikko o ying yu fou han fup bn hoop
mau va ban vee.

Speaker 1 (08:50):
She recalled her childhood, the happy hours with a box
of colors and a drawing board.

Speaker 4 (08:55):
Ingi veg nuwaid nanda yang hung bao yeh.

Speaker 1 (09:03):
The thought of an art internship abroad became clearer than ever.

Speaker 4 (09:06):
Men fight eko guignin shu king weekin pandom and mac I.

Speaker 1 (09:13):
Have to try, she decided, a resolute look forming in
her eyes.

Speaker 4 (09:17):
How come nai lay now yinka hi de gom dam
yack my mavee handin fidu.

Speaker 1 (09:26):
They didn't speak a word, but both felt a newfound
sense of the journey ahead.

Speaker 4 (09:30):
Ki dam Halloween yung gua lin vead taubi jiang le
jin la.

Speaker 1 (09:37):
Ha As Halloween night gradually passed, Ling and tab knew
this was a turning point in their lives.

Speaker 4 (09:44):
Nay hum shao lin mink hen fu king yin buk
and foul fatting naw dug jo yun ka vah hung
he nai la mofun goog.

Speaker 1 (09:58):
The next day, Ling smiled happily as she looked at
the developed photo. It was vibrant, genuine, and above all,
it was a part of her.

Speaker 4 (10:05):
Gong caw u ye timdu ya u la do do
yu shang shang Teo dou u ma bi langquin dulo.

Speaker 1 (10:16):
As for tag with a free heart, she sent in
her resignation letter, ready to pursue the long forgotten dream.

Speaker 4 (10:22):
U dim hello ing ah Lin buck no tell doun
yi an mopet nimto gong Tao dampei yu mun goo
mu moja yunk dn Vui gong doung puk makhang mung uh.

Speaker 1 (10:37):
From that Halloween Nightling began to pursue photography seriously, while
Tower felt like a new door had opened, leading her
to the artistic path she had always wished for.

Speaker 4 (10:48):
Doumbo kum kiku mudpoo ha Timpei do ya va nim
vu ying yun kam.

Speaker 1 (10:56):
In the autumnal atmosphere, they found freedom and joy from
the brave decisions.

Speaker 2 (11:06):
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 4 (11:22):
Dun poom, dun poom, dung poom, rooftop up nupp nupup
nut bustling then loan, then loan then loan lanterns MOI,
why do why do moui whay doom passers by who and.

Speaker 1 (11:44):
Mac who and whom and mac gazing week them week
them weak them determined.

Speaker 5 (11:53):
Nie len nie len nilen, convey.

Speaker 4 (11:58):
Dams damsoop damsop.

Speaker 1 (12:02):
Emotions, pale, douey tale, douey tale, douey, pursuing cannn cannn
can and abilities man quang bang quang man huang wingering.

Speaker 4 (12:18):
App bloom ablook at blok.

Speaker 5 (12:22):
Pressures yan yeah, yan yeah, yan yeah, breeze lamb mad
lamb mat lamb man mysterious, loomln loom Lin loom ling
enchanting hell layo, tal layo, hail layo skillfully liu jin

(12:44):
liu jin liu jin adjusted nup jube nuk jub no
jube shudder omgin omg om gin ones gin week gin
week ging we resolute, move, move, move, turning point jel

(13:09):
the vibrant, young peg, young peg, young peg, genuine do
you the the youth resignation, put the put the put
the internship gen you gen you young you, hesitant you

(13:32):
You'll capture Pang Pang Pang Gom Thrive, Think Glee Night,
Think Glee Night, Thing, Glei Night Chatter, Nay see ho
hh yah see ho hh nay see Holy Hiah Painter.

Speaker 2 (13:57):
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