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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.

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  • Lanterns and Reunions: A Homecoming Under Xiamen's Glow

    Lanterns and Reunions: A Homecoming Under Xiamen's Glow
    Feb 21 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lanterns and Reunions: A Homecoming Under Xiamen's Glow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-02-21-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 厦门的夜晚，空气中弥漫着淡淡的茉莉花茶香。En: The night in Xiamen was filled with a faint scent of jasmine tea.Zh: 茶馆内灯笼摇曳，温馨的光芒充满整个房间。En: In the tea house, lanterns swayed gently, casting a warm glow throughout the room.Zh: 从窗外看去，元宵节的热闹光影映在窗户上，把夜晚染成了缤纷的色彩。En: From outside the window, the lively shadows of the Yuanxiao Festival reflected on the glass, painting the night in vibrant colors.Zh: 小兰坐在茶馆的角落，她的心情既紧张又期待。En: Xiaolan sat in a corner of the tea house, feeling both nervous and expectant.Zh: 这是她从国外回来后，第一次和她的童年好友见面。En: This was her first meeting with her childhood friends since returning from abroad.Zh: 她希望通过这次元宵节，重新找回对家乡的熟悉与认同感。En: She hoped that through this Yuanxiao Festival, she could reconnect with the familiarity and sense of belonging to her hometown.Zh: 不一会儿，微和李来了。En: Before long, Wei and Li arrived.Zh: 微总是充满活力，一进门就带着灿烂的笑容，挥手招呼着。En: Wei, always full of life, entered with a bright smile, waving energetically.Zh: “小兰，我们等你好久啦！En: "Xiaolan, we've been waiting for you for so long!"Zh: ”微热情地说道。En: Wei said enthusiastically.Zh: 李则是稳重地坐下，点了一些小吃和茶。En: Li sat down steadily and ordered some snacks and tea.Zh: 他对小兰说：“很高兴你能回来，一起过元宵节。En: He told Xiaolan, "It's great to have you back to celebrate Yuanxiao Festival together."Zh: ”小兰微微笑着，心中感到一丝慌张。En: Xiaolan smiled faintly, feeling a bit uneasy.Zh: 她想起儿时和朋友们放灯笼的情景，但这些年她似乎有些生疏了。En: She recalled the times during childhood when she and her friends released lanterns, but it seemed unfamiliar after these years.Zh: 茶馆里，他们聊起了小时候的趣事，尤其是那些一起度过的节日。En: In the tea house, they talked about their fun childhood memories, especially the festivals they had spent together.Zh: 随着时间过去，小兰逐渐觉得自己被包围在一片温暖之中，但仍然有些格格不入的感觉。En: As time passed, Xiaolan gradually felt enveloped in warmth, yet there was still a sense of estrangement.Zh: 她发现自己不太了解一些元宵节的新习俗，于是她下决心要多参与其中。En: She realized she was not very familiar with some new customs of Yuanxiao Festival, so she decided to engage more in them.Zh: 在屋顶放灯笼的时刻来了。En: The moment to release the lanterns on the roof came.Zh: 大红灯笼的光芒映照着他们的脸庞。En: The light from the red lanterns illuminated their faces.Zh: 小兰决定主动提问，微耐心地解释着每一个环节的意义，而李则帮忙准备灯笼。En: Xiaolan decided to ask questions proactively, and Wei patiently explained the significance of each step, while Li helped prepare the lanterns.Zh: 终于，三个朋友站在茶馆的屋顶，手中紧握各自的灯笼。En: Finally, the three friends stood on the roof of the tea house, each holding their own lantern.Zh: 他们一起将心愿写在纸上，然后用力放飞手中的灯笼。En: They wrote their wishes on paper and then released the lanterns forcefully.Zh: 灯笼缓缓升空，与远处绚烂的烟花相互辉映。En: The lanterns rose slowly, echoing with the brilliant fireworks in the distance.Zh: 微轻声许愿道：“愿我们的友谊像这灯火，长明不熄。En: Wei wished softly, "May our friendship shine like this light, never extinguishing."Zh: ”看着那灯笼越升越高，小兰感受到了久违的快乐与平静。En: Watching the lanterns rise higher and higher, Xiaolan felt a long-lost joy and peace.Zh: 她明白，文化的根基和友情是可以让人找到归属感的。En: She understood that cultural roots and friendship can provide a sense of belonging.Zh: 满怀欣慰与喜悦的她，意识到自己在家乡，在朋友之间，找到了新的方向和信念。En: Filled with comfort and joy, she realized that she had found a new direction and conviction at home and among friends.Zh: 随着元宵节的热闹夜晚落下帷幕，小兰心中的那份失落与孤独被温暖填满。En: As the lively night of the Yuanxiao Festival came to a close, the emptiness and loneliness in Xiaolan's heart were filled with warmth.Zh: 她再次微笑，珍视彼此间久远的羁绊，怀抱着新的起点和希望。En: She smiled again, cherishing the long-standing bonds between them and ...
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  • Capturing Tranquility: A Journey of Creativity at Xihu

    Capturing Tranquility: A Journey of Creativity at Xihu
    Feb 20 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Capturing Tranquility: A Journey of Creativity at Xihu Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-02-20-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 西湖的春天，总是让人心生向往。En: The spring of Xihu, or West Lake, always leaves people longing for it.Zh: 李娟和德伟决定在元宵节，去那里赏梅花。En: Lijuan and Dewei decided to visit there during the Yuanxiao Festival, or Lantern Festival, to admire the plum blossoms.Zh: 他们听说今年的梅花开的特别好，便早早出发。En: They had heard that the plum blossoms were blooming exceptionally well this year, so they set off early.Zh: 一路上，李娟带着她心爱的相机，而德伟则夹着一个小笔记本。En: On the way, Lijuan carried her beloved camera, while Dewei had a small notebook with him.Zh: 他们心中各有一个愿望，一个想拍出完美的照片，一个想写出动人的诗篇。En: Each had a wish in mind: one wanted to capture the perfect photograph, and the other wanted to write a moving poem.Zh: 到了西湖，果然如他们所料，到处都是人。En: Upon reaching Xihu, it was indeed as they expected; there were people everywhere.Zh: 节日的气氛使湖边热闹非凡，孩子们打着灯笼，人们的笑声此起彼伏。En: The festive atmosphere made the lakeside extraordinarily lively, with children carrying lanterns and laughter of people filling the air.Zh: 李娟环顾四周，发现找个安静的拍照位置几乎是不可能的。En: Lijuan looked around and found that it was nearly impossible to find a quiet spot for photography.Zh: 德伟坐在湖边的石凳上，看着笔记本发呆，他的思绪随着人群的吵闹而四处飘散。En: Dewei sat on a stone bench by the lake, staring blankly at his notebook, his thoughts drifting away with the clamor of the crowd.Zh: “我想去湖的另一边看看，”李娟提议，“也许那里会安静一点。En: "I want to see the other side of the lake," Lijuan suggested, "maybe it will be quieter there."Zh: ”德伟点头表示同意，于是他们沿着小路走去。En: Dewei nodded in agreement, and so they followed the path.Zh: 西湖的另一边果然人少了很多。En: The other side of Xihu indeed had far fewer people.Zh: 傍晚的阳光洒在湖面上，梅花树下显得格外柔美。En: The evening sunlight cast on the lake surface, making the plum trees appear exceptionally gentle and beautiful.Zh: 李娟为此景欣喜不已，迅速架好相机。En: Lijuan was delighted by this scene and quickly set up her camera.Zh: 她仔细调整了角度，把风景和节日的气氛一同收入画面。En: She carefully adjusted the angle to capture both the scenery and the festive atmosphere in the frame.Zh: 德伟坐在一旁，闭上眼睛，听着湖边微风拂过柳枝的声音，渐渐心渐安静。En: Dewei sat nearby, closed his eyes, and listened to the sound of the breeze rustling through willow branches by the lake, gradually finding peace of mind.Zh: 他的脑海中浮现出一句诗：“月影梅间落，灯筏映水光。En: A line of poetry emerged in his mind: "Moon shadows fall among the plums, lantern rafts reflect in the water's light."Zh: ”他微笑着，把这句诗快速写下。En: Smiling, he quickly jotted down this line of verse.Zh: 天色渐渐暗下来，李娟收好相机，德伟合上笔记本。En: As the sky gradually darkened, Lijuan packed away her camera, and Dewei closed his notebook.Zh: 他们在这片静谧中找到了各自的灵感，也体会到了意外之乐。En: They found their inspiration in this tranquility, as well as unexpected joy.Zh: 在返回的路上，他们都感到无比的满足。En: On the way back, they felt immensely satisfied.Zh: 李娟在这次旅行中学会了耐心和坚持的重要性，德伟也掌握了在喧嚣中寻找灵感的信心。En: During this trip, Lijuan learned the importance of patience and persistence, and Dewei gained confidence in finding inspiration amidst the noise.Zh: 他们带着满满的收获，和对西湖美好记忆，离开了。En: They left with a wealth of experiences and beautiful memories of Xihu.Zh: 对于李娟和德伟来说，这趟西湖之行不仅是一趟观光赏景的旅程，更是一次心灵的成长和收获。En: For Lijuan and Dewei, this trip to Xihu was not just a sightseeing journey but also an experience of personal growth and harvest. Vocabulary Words:blossoms: 梅花admire: 赏notebook: 笔记本festival: 节日exceptionally: 特别atmosphere: 气氛lively: 热闹clap: 吵闹persistence: 坚持inspiration: 灵感harvest: 收获tranquility: 静谧glee: 欣喜longing: 向往capture: 拍extraordinarily: 非凡path: 小路sunlight: 阳光gentle: 柔美drifting: 飘散rafts: 灯筏shadows: 月影branches: 柳枝overwhelming: 无比journey: 旅行memories: 记忆satisfaction: 满足adventure: 旅程poem: ...
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  • By the Lantern Light: Mei and Zhang's Emotional Revelation

    By the Lantern Light: Mei and Zhang's Emotional Revelation
    Feb 20 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: By the Lantern Light: Mei and Zhang's Emotional Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-02-20-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 西湖的冬夜，静谧又美丽。En: On the winter night by West Lake, it was tranquil and beautiful.Zh: 湖水微微波动，灯笼的倒影在水面上晃动着。En: The water gently rippled, and the reflection of the lanterns danced on the lake’s surface.Zh: 梅站在湖边，目光凝重，心中充满了复杂的情感。En: Mei stood by the lakeside, her gaze heavy, her heart filled with complex emotions.Zh: 春节刚过，今天是元宵节，杭州的节日气氛格外浓厚。En: The Spring Festival had just passed, and today was the Lantern Festival, with an especially strong festive atmosphere in Hangzhou.Zh: 她知道，这是最后的机会，再不说出自己的心里话，张就要离开这座城市了。En: She knew this was the last chance; if she didn't speak her mind now, Zhang would leave the city.Zh: 几个月来，梅一直感到心灰意冷。En: For months, Mei had felt disheartened.Zh: 张对事业的追求无懈可击，而她却把自己的梦想暂时搁置。En: Zhang's pursuit of his career was impeccable, while she had temporarily set aside her own dreams.Zh: 虽然她想支持他的决定，但心中一直有个声音在质问：这一切值得吗？En: Although she wanted to support his decision, a voice within her kept questioning: Is all this worth it?Zh: 正是这种情感上的摒弃感，使她和张的关系越走越远。En: It was this feeling of emotional abandonment that drove a wedge between her and Zhang.Zh: 现在，她只能在西湖边祈祷一切还能回到从前。En: Now, all she could do was pray by West Lake that everything could return to how it was.Zh: 夕阳即将落下，天边泛起了一抹橘红。En: The sun was about to set, painting the sky with a hint of orange-red.Zh: 梅终于见到了张，他站在不远处，一手提着个灯笼，静静地看着湖面。En: Mei finally saw Zhang, standing not far away, holding a lantern and quietly gazing at the lake.Zh: 梅深呼吸，鼓起勇气走过去。En: Taking a deep breath, she summoned the courage to walk over.Zh: “我们聊聊吧，”她轻声说道。En: "Let's talk," she said softly.Zh: “好。”张回答，但语气里充满了不安。En: "Okay." Zhang replied, but his tone was filled with unease.Zh: 两人沉默了一会儿，梅盯着手中的灯笼，不能再犹豫了。En: They were silent for a while, Mei staring at the lantern in her hand, unable to hesitate any longer.Zh: “张，我有很多话想说。我不想你走，不想失去你。”她的声音微微颤抖。En: "Zhang, I have a lot to say. I don't want you to leave; I don't want to lose you," her voice trembled slightly.Zh: “可是，这段时间我总在想，我一直在为你妥协，却也舍弃了自己的梦想。我害怕再这样下去，我们会变成陌生人。”En: "But lately, I've been thinking, I've been compromising for you while abandoning my own dreams. I'm afraid that if this continues, we'll become strangers."Zh: 张陷入了沉思，他没有打断梅的话。En: Zhang sank into thought, not interrupting Mei's words.Zh: “我从来没想过你会这样想。你为什么不早点告诉我呢？”En: "I never thought that you felt this way. Why didn't you tell me earlier?"Zh: “我怕，怕你觉得我不支持你。”梅眼中闪着泪光。En: "I was afraid, afraid you'd think I wasn't supporting you." Tears glistened in Mei's eyes.Zh: 张轻轻叹了口气，握住梅的手。En: Zhang sighed softly, holding Mei's hand.Zh: “我没有意识到这些，我只是一心想给我们创造更好的未来，却忽略了你的感受。”En: "I didn't realize these things. I was just focused on creating a better future for us, but I overlooked your feelings."Zh: 此时，天色已暗，西湖的灯笼一盏盏亮了起来，温暖的光芒包围了他们。En: By now, the sky had darkened, and the lanterns around West Lake one by one illuminated, surrounding them with a warm glow.Zh: 梅感受到一种未曾有过的轻松感。En: Mei felt a lightness she had never experienced before.Zh: “张，我只是希望我们能一同考虑未来，而不是只有一个人去追逐。”En: "Zhang, I just hope we can both consider the future together, rather than just one of us chasing it."Zh: 他们的目光再次在灯光中相遇，张点了点头。En: Their eyes met again in the light of the lanterns, and Zhang nodded.Zh: “我会留下，跟你一起面对。或许我们可以从头再来。”En: "I will stay and face it together with you. Perhaps we can start over."Zh: 梅的心如释重负，紧握住他的手。En: Mei's heart felt relieved, and she held his hand tightly.Zh: “谢谢你愿意留下。”En: "Thank you for being willing to stay."Zh...
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