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 Are you ready to supercharge your Mandarin Chinese listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you.

Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Mandarin Chinese, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Mandarin Chinese and English.

This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension.

But we don't stop there. Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with.

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  • Enchanted Reflections: A Solstice Discovery Reveals Legends

    Enchanted Reflections: A Solstice Discovery Reveals Legends
    Dec 23 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Enchanted Reflections: A Solstice Discovery Reveals Legends Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-23-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在冬至的前夜，海水反射着月光，创造出一个象银色披风般的海滩。En: On the eve of the winter solstice, the sea reflected the moonlight, creating a beach like a silver cloak.Zh: 海浪轻轻地拍打着岸边，海风将冰冷的空气送到周围。En: The waves gently lapped the shore, and the sea breeze carried the chilly air around.Zh: 魏、林和佳，三位好友，在这样一个寒冷的冬夜来到这片幽静的海滩。En: Wei, Lin, and Jia, three friends, came to this tranquil beach on such a cold winter night.Zh: 魏是个好奇且冒险的年轻人。En: Wei was a curious and adventurous young man.Zh: 他总是对大海抱有极大的热情。En: He always had a great passion for the sea.Zh: 林是他的好朋友，性格谨慎，总是陪在魏的身旁，以免他陷入麻烦。En: Lin was his good friend, cautious by nature, and always stayed by Wei's side to keep him out of trouble.Zh: 佳是村里的历史学者，她对这个地区的传说和历史有着深刻的了解。En: Jia was the village's historian with a profound understanding of the legends and history of the area.Zh: 当魏和林在沙滩上漫步时，眼角的余光突然捕捉到一个奇怪的东西。En: As Wei and Lin strolled along the beach, something strange caught the corner of their eyes.Zh: 一个闪闪发光的物体被海浪冲上了岸边。En: A glittering object was washed up by the waves onto the shore.Zh: 魏充满好奇，立刻靠近了那个物体。En: Wei, full of curiosity, immediately approached the object.Zh: 然而，林却有些害怕。En: Lin, however, was somewhat afraid.Zh: 那东西散发出一种奇异的能量，让他心生警惕。En: The object emitted a strange energy that made him feel wary.Zh: 佳赶到了。她提醒他们关于这个地方的古老传说。En: Jia arrived and reminded them of the ancient legends about this place.Zh: 传说中，这片海滩上有一种神秘的物体，能带领勇者进入过去和未来的幻境。En: According to legend, there was a mysterious object on this beach that could lead the brave into visions of the past and future.Zh: 尽管他的朋友们都很担心，魏仍然下定决心要探明物体的真相。En: Despite his friends' worries, Wei was determined to uncover the truth about the object.Zh: 他慢慢走近，伸出手，触碰到了那发光的物体。En: He slowly approached it, reached out his hand, and touched the glowing object.Zh: 瞬间，映入脑海的是无尽的幻象。En: Instantly, endless visions flooded his mind.Zh: 他看到了过去海滩的辉煌，也看到了它未来可能要面对的威胁。En: He saw the beach's glorious past and also the threats it might face in the future.Zh: 魏被这些幻象深深触动。En: Wei was deeply moved by these visions.Zh: 他明白了这片土地蕴含的伟大故事和它的历史。En: He understood the great stories contained in this land and its history.Zh: 他决定和佳一起努力，保存这个海滩的历史。En: He decided to work with Jia to preserve the history of this beach.Zh: 从那天起，魏变得更加深思熟虑。En: From that day on, Wei became more thoughtful.Zh: 他开始重视知识，而不再仅仅追求冒险。En: He began to value knowledge rather than just seeking adventure.Zh: 他明白，自然世界与它的历史之间有着深刻联系。En: He realized the profound connection between the natural world and its history.Zh: 魏意识到这种联系的重要性，誓言要好好保护这片美丽的海滩，也珍惜朋友们的陪伴和智慧。En: Wei recognized the importance of this connection and vowed to protect this beautiful beach and cherish the companionship and wisdom of his friends.Zh: 月光下，魏、林和佳站在一起。En: Under the moonlight, Wei, Lin, and Jia stood together.Zh: 虽然海风依旧寒冷，但他们心中感受到了温暖，内心的世界与海滩交织在一起，馈赠给他们无尽的故事与灵感。En: Although the sea breeze was still cold, they felt warmth in their hearts, as their inner world intertwined with the beach, gifting them endless stories and inspiration. Vocabulary Words:eve: 前夜solstice: 冬至cloak: 披风reflected: 反射tranquil: 幽静cautious: 谨慎historian: 历史学者profound: 深刻strolled: 漫步curiosity: 好奇wary: 警惕reminded: 提醒mysterious: 神秘visions: 幻境thrilling: 惊险uncover: 探明glorious: 辉煌threats: 威胁cherish: 珍惜companionship: 陪伴intertwined: 交织endless: 无尽adventurous: 冒险emitted: 散发determined: 下定决心reached: 伸出gifting: 馈赠reflection: 映入inspiration: 灵感breeze: 海风
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    13 mins
  • Dance of Lanterns: A Winter's Tale of Friendship and Festivity

    Dance of Lanterns: A Winter's Tale of Friendship and Festivity
    Dec 23 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Dance of Lanterns: A Winter's Tale of Friendship and Festivity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-23-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在雪花轻轻飘落间，园中静谧而美丽，一片白色的宁静笼罩着和谐园。En: As snowflakes gently drifted down, the garden was tranquil and beautiful, a blanket of white serenity enveloping Hexie Yuan.Zh: 辛怡站在小桥旁，脸红扑扑的，双眼望着冰雪覆盖的湖面。En: Xinyi stood by the small bridge, her cheeks flushed, her eyes gazing at the ice-covered lake.Zh: 她的心中有一个目标——筹备一场最难忘的元宵节庆典。En: She had a goal in mind - to organize the most unforgettable Yuanxiao Festival celebration.Zh: 辛怡是一位有决心的活动组织者，她渴望完美。En: Xinyi was a determined event organizer, passionate about perfection.Zh: 但此时，寒冷的天气让准备工作进展缓慢，志愿者人数也不足。En: However, the cold weather was slowing down the preparations, and there weren't enough volunteers.Zh: 每当风吹过，辛怡都会拉紧自己的围巾，内心不免有些担忧。En: Each time the wind blew, Xinyi would tighten her scarf with some worry in her heart.Zh: 与她同行的健宇，是她的好朋友，也是位随和的艺术家。En: Accompanying her was Jianyu, her good friend and an easy-going artist.Zh: 他笑着拍了拍辛怡的肩膀，“别担心，我们一定可以做到的。”En: He smiled and patted Xinyi's shoulder, "Don't worry, we can definitely do this."Zh: 健宇正在帮忙装饰灯笼，他的创意十足，色彩鲜艳的灯笼为白色庭园增添了许多生气。En: Jianyu was helping to decorate the lanterns, his creativity bringing vibrant colors to life, adding energy to the white garden.Zh: 梅琳是辛怡的堂妹，刚从外地回来。En: Meilin was Xinyi's cousin, who had just returned from another place.Zh: 她对未来有些迷茫，不知道如何规划自己的人生。En: She felt uncertain about her future and didn't know how to plan her life.Zh: 辛怡觉得这是个好机会，于是决定让梅琳参与到活动中来。En: Xinyi thought this was a good opportunity, so she decided to involve Meilin in the event.Zh: 辛怡微笑着对梅琳说：“我们缺少一个特别的灯笼，也许你可以设计一个。”En: Xinyi smiled and said to Meilin, "We're missing a special lantern, maybe you can design one."Zh: 梅琳有些犹豫，但在辛怡和健宇的鼓励下，她同意试一试。En: Meilin was hesitant, but with encouragement from Xinyi and Jianyu, she agreed to give it a try.Zh: 她想到了一个概念：一个以家、团圆为主题的灯笼，因为这让她想起了温暖的家庭和节日的情感。En: She came up with a concept: a lantern themed around home and reunion, because it reminded her of the warmth of family and the emotions of the festival.Zh: 活动的准备如火如荼，但就在元宵节当天，突如其来的暴风雪几乎打乱了所有计划。En: The preparation was in full swing, but on the day of the Yuanxiao Festival, an unexpected snowstorm almost disrupted all the plans.Zh: 辛怡忧心忡忡，望着纷飞的雪花，心中满是失落。En: Xinyi was worried, watching the swirling snowflakes, feeling lost.Zh: 这时，梅琳灵机一动，提议将灯笼展示移到室内。En: At that moment, Meilin had an idea and suggested moving the lantern display indoors.Zh: 辛怡立刻觉得这个主意很棒。En: Xinyi immediately thought it was a great idea.Zh: 她和健宇快速组织大家，将灯笼搬进了大殿。En: She and Jianyu quickly organized everyone to move the lanterns into the main hall.Zh: 活动开始时，室内五光十色，热闹非凡。En: When the event began, the interior was vibrant and lively.Zh: 梅琳设计的特别灯笼成了活动的亮点，人们纷纷称赞。En: Meilin's specially designed lantern became the highlight of the event, receiving praises from everyone.Zh: 辛怡看到大家的笑脸，心里充满了成就感和喜悦。En: Seeing the smiles on people's faces, Xinyi felt a sense of achievement and joy.Zh: 通过这次活动，辛怡学会了如何适应变化，她意识到团队合作的重要性。En: Through this event, Xinyi learned how to adapt to changes and realized the importance of teamwork.Zh: 梅琳也在设计灯笼的过程中，找到了自己的方向，决定将来学习艺术设计。En: Meilin also found her direction while designing the lantern, deciding to pursue art design in the future.Zh: 元宵节的故事在无数笑声与欢乐中画上圆满的句号。En: The story of the Yuanxiao Festival concluded with countless laughs and joy.Zh: 灯笼的光亮照耀下，园中的雪景更显得纯净而美丽。En: Under the glow of the lanterns, the snowy scene in the garden appeared even purer and more beautiful.Zh: ...
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    15 mins
  • Tradition Meets Wanderlust: Mei's New Year Revelation

    Tradition Meets Wanderlust: Mei's New Year Revelation
    Dec 22 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Tradition Meets Wanderlust: Mei's New Year Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-22-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 梅站在北方小城热闹的市场街上，周围是阵阵喧闹声。En: Mei stood on the bustling market street of a small northern town, surrounded by bursts of noise.Zh: 街上挂满了红红的灯笼和绚丽的装饰，空气中弥漫着冬季的寒意和新年食物的香气。En: The street was filled with red lanterns and splendid decorations, the air a mix of winter's chill and the aroma of Xinnian food.Zh: 商贩们热情地叫卖着糖葫芦、小吃，还有琳琅满目的年货。En: Vendors enthusiastically hawked tanghulu, snacks, and a dazzling array of New Year goods.Zh: 李和陈是梅的朋友，也忙着为春节做准备。En: Li and Chen, friends of Mei, were also busy preparing for the Chun Jie.Zh: 梅却显得有些心不在焉。En: However, Mei seemed somewhat absent-minded.Zh: 她望着拥挤的人群，想着自己的愿望。En: She gazed at the crowded throngs, pondering her own wishes.Zh: 她渴望有一天能离开这个小镇，去看看外面的世界。En: She longed for the day she could leave this small town and explore the world beyond.Zh: 自小，家人的期望总是压在梅的肩上。En: Since childhood, her family's expectations had always weighed on Mei's shoulders.Zh: 春节期间，梅需要帮忙准备年夜饭、贴春联、购买年货。En: During the Chun Jie period, Mei needed to help prepare the New Year's Eve dinner, put up chunlian, and purchase New Year goods.Zh: 这些都是家庭的传统，她不能反抗。En: These were family traditions she couldn't defy.Zh: 可是，她想要一点点自由，哪怕是暂时的。En: Yet, she yearned for a bit of freedom, even if just temporarily.Zh: 一天晚上，全家人围坐在一起吃饭。En: One evening, the whole family sat together for dinner.Zh: 梅鼓起勇气，说道：“爸，妈，我有话想说。”En: Mei mustered the courage and said, "Dad, Mom, I have something I want to say."Zh: 大家都停下筷子，看着她。En: Everyone stopped their chopsticks and looked at her.Zh: “我想出去旅行，看看外面的世界。”梅的声音坚定。En: "I want to go traveling, to see the world outside," Mei said firmly.Zh: 父亲皱眉说：“可是春节我们要一起过，你怎么能离开？”En: Her father frowned and said, "But we have to spend Chun Jie together, how can you leave?"Zh: “我并不想打破传统，”梅解释，“我只是希望我们能有新的方式庆祝。En: "I don't want to break tradition," Mei explained, "I just hope we can have a new way of celebrating.Zh: 比如说，我们可以邀请朋友来家里，一起分享不同地方的故事。”En: For example, we could invite friends home to share stories from different places."Zh: 母亲思索了一会儿，说：“也许这样不错。En: Her mother thought for a moment and said, "Maybe that's not a bad idea.Zh: 我们可以一起准备丰盛的饭菜，让更多人参与我们的春节。”En: We can prepare a sumptuous meal together and involve more people in our Chun Jie celebrations."Zh: 李和陈也表示赞同：“梅的想法挺好的，我们也可以一起帮忙。”En: Li and Chen also agreed: "Mei's idea is great, we can help too."Zh: 经过一番讨论，梅的家人最终同意了她的提议。En: After a discussion, Mei's family finally agreed to her suggestion.Zh: 春节那天，他们邀请了许多朋友来家里。En: On Chun Jie, they invited many friends over.Zh: 梅不仅参与了家庭的传统，还表达了自己的愿望。En: Mei not only partook in the family's traditions but also expressed her wishes.Zh: 她体会到，她可以在不违背家人期望的情况下实现自己的梦想。En: She realized that she could achieve her dreams without defying her family's expectations.Zh: 冬日的清晨，梅站在窗前，看着院子里的欢声笑语，心中充满了喜悦。En: On a winter's morning, Mei stood by the window, watching the happy laughter and cheerful voices in the yard, and felt a sense of joy.Zh: 她明白了，无论走到哪里，家庭的根永远在这里，而她的梦想可以与传统携手并存。En: She understood that no matter where she goes, her family's roots are always here, and her dreams can coexist with tradition. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 热闹的burst: 阵阵splendid: 绚丽的aroma: 香气hawk: 叫卖dazzling: 琳琅满目absent-minded: 心不在焉throng: 人群ponder: 思索yearn: 渴望defy: 反抗muster: 鼓起chopstick: 筷子frown: 皱眉sumptuous: 丰盛的partake: 参与realize: 体会到achieve: 实现roots: 根coexist: 携手并存decorate: 装饰prepare: 准备tradition: 传统invite: 邀请celebrate: 庆祝gaze: 望courage: 勇气enthusiastic: 热情的meal: 饭菜joy: 喜悦
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