Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unveiling Secrets: Meilin and Jian's Desert Discovery
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Story Transcript:

Zh: 在一个阳光灿烂的夏日，梅琳和健站在塔克拉玛干沙漠的边缘。
En: On a bright summer day, Meilin and Jian stood at the edge of the Taklamakan Desert.

Zh: 他们所在的学校正在进行一趟历史探险考察。
En: Their school was conducting a historical exploration field trip.

Zh: 周围的沙丘在烈日下闪烁，空气中弥漫着热浪。
En: The surrounding sand dunes shimmered under the scorching sun, and the air was filled with heat waves.

Zh: 正值七夕节，尽管这个节日通常与爱情有关，但梅琳和健的注意力都在沙漠中的神秘遗迹上。
En: It was Qi Xi Jie, and although this festival is usually associated with love, Meilin and Jian were focused on the mysterious ruins in the desert.

Zh: 梅琳是一名对古老商道充满好奇的高中生，她希望能在这次实地考察中找到一个独特而有意义的发现，以激发她撰写一个创新的暑假项目。
En: Meilin, a high school student curious about ancient trade routes, hoped to make a unique and meaningful discovery on this field trip to inspire her to write an innovative summer project.

Zh: 而健则是她的同班同学，他性格内向，但对考古充满热情，更多的是在关注如何保持水分和遵循老师的指导。
En: Jian, her classmate, was introverted but passionate about archaeology, mostly concerned with staying hydrated and following the teacher's instructions.

Zh: 然而，梅琳对未知世界的渴望让她的注意力不再集中在队伍上。
En: However, Meilin's desire for the unknown led her to lose focus on the group.

Zh: 突然，她看到远处有一座奇特的岩石结构。
En: Suddenly, she spotted a peculiar rock formation in the distance.

Zh: 这可能是一个被遗忘的历史证据。
En: It could be forgotten historical evidence.

Zh: 梅琳鼓起勇气，决定悄悄走出导游设定的路径，就在这时，她拉住了健的手臂。
En: Gathering her courage, Meilin decided to quietly step off the guided path and tugged at Jian's arm. "

Zh: "健，我们过去看看吧！
En: Jian, let's go check it out!"

Zh: "她轻声说道。
En: she whispered.

Zh: 健犹豫了一下，但经不住梅琳的坚持，最终点了点头。
En: Jian hesitated for a moment but couldn't resist Meilin's persistence and finally nodded.

Zh: 两人小心翼翼地朝那块岩石走去。
En: The two of them cautiously approached the rock.

Zh: 烈日炙烤着他们，汗水浸湿了他们的衣服，但梅琳的热情让她几乎忘记了不适。
En: The blazing sun scorched them, and sweat soaked their clothes, but Meilin's enthusiasm made her almost forget the discomfort.

Zh: 当他们到达岩石旁时，梅琳蹲下来，从沙子里挖出了一个小小的金属物体。
En: When they reached the rock, Meilin crouched down and dug a small metallic object out of the sand.

Zh: 那是一个古老的铜币，上面镌刻着看似来自丝绸之路时代的图案。
En: It was an ancient copper coin inscribed with designs seemingly from the Silk Road era.

Zh: 健瞪大了眼睛，紧接着，他的脸上也浮现出惊喜的神情。
En: Jian's eyes widened, and immediately a look of surprise appeared on his face.

Zh: “我们找到了什么了不起的东西！
En: "We found something amazing!"

Zh: ”梅琳兴奋地说。
En: Meilin exclaimed excitedly.

Zh: 两人小心地将铜币装进袋子里，急匆匆地返回队伍。
En: They carefully placed the coin in a bag and hurried back to the group.

Zh: 他们把这一发现告诉了同学和老师，立刻引发了一阵兴奋和好奇。
En: Sharing their discovery with their classmates and teacher instantly sparked excitement and curiosity.

Zh: 这次旅程后，梅琳意识到了团队合作的重要性，也明白了有时候需要倾听别人的声音。
En: After this journey, Meilin realized the importance of teamwork and learned that sometimes it's essential to listen to others.

Zh: 而健也因为这次经历，变得更加开放，享受起这样的冒险和即兴探索。
En: Meanwhile, Jian, because of this experience, became more open and began to enjoy such adventures and spontaneous explorations.

Zh: 夕阳西下，塔克拉玛干沙漠在金色光辉中显得静谧又神秘。
En: As the sun set, the Taklamakan Desert bathed in golden light appeared tranquil and mysterious.

Zh: 梅琳和健对着远处的沙丘，心中充满期待——还有更多的秘密等待他们去发现。
En: Meilin and Jian looked at the distant sand dunes, filled with anticipation—there were still more secrets waiting for them to discover.


Vocabulary Words:

• conducting: 进行
• exploration: 探险
• scorching: 炙烤
• festival: 节日
• associated: 有关
• curious: 好奇
• routes: 商道
• meaningful: 有意义
• discovery: 发现
• introverted: 内向
• hydrated: 保持水分
• instructions: 指导
• peculiar: 奇特
• formation: 结构
• courage: 勇气
• resist: 抵抗
• persistence: 坚持
• cautiously: 小心翼翼
• blazing: 烈日
• soaked: 浸湿
• crouched: 蹲下
• inscribed: 镌刻
• designs: 图案
• sparked: 引发
• curiosity: 好奇
• teamwork: 团队合作
• spontaneous: 即兴
• tranquil: 静谧
• anticipation: 期待
• secrets: 秘密

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:

• 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
• whispers: 窃窃私语
• crucial: 至关重要
• asthma: 哮喘病史
• pressure: 压迫
• gasping: 喘气
• panic: 惊慌
• struggled: 挣扎
• hesitated: 迟疑
• symptoms: 症状
• gradually: 逐渐
• concernedly: 关心地
• encouraging: 鼓励的
• worth: 价值

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lanterns and Love: A Qixi Night Market Tale
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Story Transcript:

Zh: 上海的夜市在夏天特别热闹。
En: The night market in Shanghai is especially lively in the summer.

Zh: 灯笼高挂，光芒四射，空气里飘着牛肉串的香气和欢声笑语。
En: Lanterns hang high, shining brightly, while the air is filled with the scent of beef skewers and joyful laughter.

Zh: 在这个七夕节的晚上，年轻的摊主廉忙碌地在自己的摊位后面整理珠宝。
En: On this Qixi Festival night, the young vendor Lian busily organizes jewelry behind his stall.

Zh: 他卖的都是精心制作的手工饰品，其中有一个特别的项链，是他为岳准备的礼物。
En: He specializes in selling meticulously crafted handmade accessories, among them a special necklace that he prepared as a gift for Yue.

Zh: 廉一直以来都很喜欢岳，那个每周都会来市场的女孩。
En: Lian has always liked Yue, the girl who visits the market every week.

Zh: 她的笑容总是让市场变得更加明亮。
En: Her smile always makes the market brighter.

Zh: 然而，廉有些内向，不敢表达自己的心意。
En: However, Lian is somewhat shy and has not dared to express his feelings.

Zh: 今天是七夕节，廉决定鼓起勇气，在正好午夜时分的时候，把项链送给岳。
En: Today is Qixi Festival, and Lian decides to summon the courage to present the necklace to Yue right at midnight.

Zh: 然而事情并不如想象中顺利。
En: However, things do not go as smoothly as imagined.

Zh: 当天市场格外拥挤，人群涌动，所有人都在享受七夕的氛围。
En: The market is exceptionally crowded that day, with throngs of people enjoying the Qixi ambiance.

Zh: 廉发现那条精心制作的项链不见了！
En: Lian discovers that the meticulously crafted necklace is missing!

Zh: 他心急如焚，只能放下摊位，去市场中寻找。
En: He is distraught and has no choice but to leave his stall to search the market.

Zh: 幸好，明，廉的好友和同事，愿意帮忙。
En: Fortunately, Ming, Lian's friend and colleague, is willing to help.

Zh: “不要担心，我们一定能找到它。”明安慰着廉。
En: “Don’t worry, we will definitely find it.” Ming comforts Lian.

Zh: 两人走遍了整个市场，询问了许多摊贩和顾客。
En: The two of them search the entire market, asking many vendors and customers.

Zh: 但一直没找到。
En: But they haven't found it.

Zh: 廉有些灰心，他怕再也无法见到那条项链。
En: Lian feels a bit disheartened, afraid he might never see the necklace again.

Zh: 他低下头，心想可能真是无缘。
En: He lowers his head, thinking perhaps it really is fate.

Zh: 就在时钟指向午夜的时候，明突然兴奋地冲着廉挥手。
En: Just as the clock strikes midnight, Ming suddenly waves excitedly at Lian.

Zh: 在一个不起眼的角落，项链静静地躺在那里。
En: In an unnoticed corner, the necklace lies there silently.

Zh: 廉急忙上前，小心翼翼地捡起它。
En: Lian hurries forward, carefully picking it up.

Zh: “快去找岳！”明催促道。
En: "Go find Yue quickly!" Ming urges.

Zh: 于是廉立刻跑向岳常常出现的地方，找到了她。
En: So, Lian immediately runs to the place where Yue often appears and finds her.

Zh: 他深吸一口气，小心地把项链递给她。
En: He takes a deep breath and carefully offers her the necklace.

Zh: “这是送给你的，七夕快乐。”廉说道，声音虽轻却充满诚意。
En: "This is for you, happy Qixi." Lian says, his voice light yet filled with sincerity.

Zh: 岳愣了一下，随即脸上露出幸福的微笑。
En: Yue is momentarily stunned, then a happy smile appears on her face.

Zh: “谢谢你，廉。这真漂亮。”岳看着他，眼神里充满了温暖和爱意。
En: "Thank you, Lian. It's really beautiful." Yue looks at him, her gaze full of warmth and affection.

Zh: 廉终于鼓起勇气，坦然说道：“我一直以来都很喜欢你。”
En: Lian finally musters the courage to candidly say, "I've always liked you."

Zh: 岳点了点头，“我也是。”
En: Yue nods, "I do too."

Zh: 廉的心跳加速，他明白了一个道理：有些事情，只有尝试过才知道结果。
En: Lian's heart races, and he realizes a truth: some things only reveal their outcome once you've tried.

Zh: 在那个星光闪烁的夜晚，他第一次感受到心中的勇气。
En: On that starry night, he feels courage within his heart for the first time.

Zh: 这次夜市之行不仅让廉找回了项链，更重要的是，他找到了属于自己的爱情。
En: This trip to the night market not only allowed Lian to find the necklace but, more importantly, he found a love of his own.


Vocabulary Words:

• lively: 热闹
• lanterns: 灯笼
• scent: 香气
• vendor: 摊主
• meticulously: 精心
• accessories: 饰品
• summon: 鼓起
• courage: 勇气
• ambiance: 氛围
• throngs: 人群
• disheartened: 灰心
• fate: 缘
• stunned: 愣
• sincerity: 诚意
• gaze: 眼神
• affection: 爱意
• musters: 鼓起
• candidly: 坦然
• shy: 内向
• strikes: 指向
• excitedly: 兴奋
• unnoticed: 不起眼
• carefully: 小心翼翼
• hurries: 急忙
• joyful: 欢声笑语
• brighter: 明亮
• colleague: 同事
• comforts: 安慰
• outcome: 结果
• reveal: 显露

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unearthing Secrets: A Night of Discovery at Taibei Museum
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Story Transcript:

Zh: 台北的国家故宫博物院，在这个炎热的夏季充满了游客的脚步声。
En: The Taibei National Palace Museum, during this scorching summer, was filled with the sound of visitors' footsteps.

Zh: 高高的天花板，宽敞的展厅，到处摆放着精美的艺术品，讲述着千年的历史。
En: High ceilings, spacious exhibition halls, and exquisite artworks everywhere told stories of thousands of years of history.

Zh: 今天是七夕节，博物馆里一片热闹，
En: Today was the Qixi Festival, and the museum was bustling.

Zh: 每个人的脸上都挂着期待的神情。
En: Everyone's face was filled with an expression of expectation.

Zh: 明宇站在一件新展出的古老文物前，满脸兴奋。
En: Mingyu stood in front of a newly exhibited ancient artifact, full of excitement.

Zh: 他是一位充满激情的历史学家，总想从这些古物中探寻更深的真相。
En: He was a passionate historian, always seeking to uncover deeper truths from these antiquities.

Zh: 小丽则是他旁边的一名艺术品保护者，她致力于维护历史的完整性。
En: Xiaoli was alongside him, an artifact conservator dedicated to preserving historical integrity.

Zh: 明宇发现这个文物可能与一个不为人知的古代文明有关，他想写一篇突破性的论文来证明这一点。
En: Mingyu discovered that this artifact might be related to an unknown ancient civilization, and he wanted to write a groundbreaking paper to prove it.

Zh: “小丽，”明宇看着她，说：“这件文物不仅是一件艺术品，它可能是开启我们对古代文明新理解的钥匙。”
En: "Xiaoli," Mingyu said, looking at her, "This artifact is not just a piece of art; it might be the key to a new understanding of ancient civilization."

Zh: 小丽认真倾听，但仍然摇摇头反驳：“明宇，没有足够的证据来支持你的观点，这可能会动摇它的传统历史意义。”
En: Xiaoli listened intently but still shook her head in disagreement, "Mingyu, there isn't enough evidence to support your point. This might shake its traditional historical significance."

Zh: 他们在此问题上发生了激烈的争论。
En: They had a heated debate over this issue.

Zh: 然而，为了即将举办的博物馆展览活动，他们必须合作。
En: However, for the upcoming museum exhibition event, they had to cooperate.

Zh: 明宇决定面对面说服小丽，并提出晚上留下来讨论。
En: Mingyu decided to persuade Xiaoli face-to-face and suggested staying late to discuss it further.

Zh: 夜晚来临，博物馆里寂静无声，
En: Night fell, and the museum was silent.

Zh: 突然间，整个博物馆停电了。
En: Suddenly, there was a power outage in the whole museum.

Zh: 借着微弱的手电光，他们继续检查那件古老的文物。
En: By the weak flashlight beam, they continued to examine the ancient artifact.

Zh: 就在这时，一些隐藏的标记在手电的光照下显现出来。
En: Just then, some hidden markings appeared under the flashlight's beam.

Zh: 这些标记似乎印证了明宇的理论。
En: These markings seemed to validate Mingyu's theory.

Zh: “你看！”明宇惊呼，
En: "Look!" Mingyu exclaimed.

Zh: 小丽也难以置信地望着这些标记。
En: Xiaoli also gazed at the markings in disbelief.

Zh: 经过一番讨论，他们意识到这一发现无论对历史完整性还是新的理论探索都至关重要。
En: After some discussion, they realized that this discovery was crucial both for the integrity of history and for new theoretical exploration.

Zh: 两人决定联手，将这些新发现与传统的历史解释结合起来，在展览时一同分享。
En: The two decided to join forces, combining these new discoveries with traditional historical interpretations to share them during the exhibition.

Zh: 他们的合作为观众带来了一个全新的视角，既尊重了历史，也开拓了未来的研究可能性。
En: Their collaboration brought the audience a fresh perspective that respected history and opened up possibilities for future research.

Zh: 故事的结尾，明宇和小丽笑着握手，他们明白，合作可以带来更重大的发现。
En: At the story's end, Mingyu and Xiaoli smiled and shook hands, understanding that cooperation could lead to more significant discoveries.

Zh: 明宇也认识到，原来不同的视角结合，更能让历史更为丰富。
En: Mingyu also realized that combining different perspectives could enrich history.

Zh: 小丽则在保护历史完整的同时，也愿意接受新的解释。
En: Xiaoli, while preserving historical integrity, was also willing to accept new interpretations.

Zh: 这注定是一个难忘的七夕，在这个充满历史气息的博物馆。
En: It was destined to be an unforgettable Qixi at this history-filled museum.

Zh: 这一时刻，亿万年的文明与两颗求知若渴的心完美交织在一起。
En: In this moment, an ancient civilization intertwined perfectly with two eager-to-learn hearts.


Vocabulary Words:

• scorching: 炎热的
• exquisite: 精美的
• artifacts: 文物
• integrity: 完整性
• uncover: 探寻
• groundbreaking: 突破性的
• civilization: 文明
• disagreement: 反驳
• persuade: 说服
• outage: 停电
• flashlight: 手电
• hidden: 隐藏的
• markings: 标记
• validate: 印证
• collaboration: 合作
• perspective: 视角
• exploration: 探索
• shake: 动摇
• debate: 争论
• beam: 光束
• exclaim: 惊呼
• intently: 认真地
• theoretical: 理论上的
• audience: 观众
• destined: 注定
• intertwined: 交织
• possibilities: 可能性
• conservator: 保护者
• fascinated: 着迷的
• antiquities: 古物

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Liang's Market Adventure: Fresh Ingredients, Fresh Dreams
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-16-22-34-01-zh

Story Transcript:

Zh: 梁今天特别兴奋。
En: Liang was particularly excited today.

Zh: 他走进熙熙攘攘的市场，心里满是期待。
En: As he walked into the bustling market, his heart was full of anticipation.

Zh: 夏天的阳光洒在市场上，大家都在忙着采购新鲜的食材。
En: The summer sun shone down on the market, and everyone was busy purchasing fresh ingredients.

Zh: 旁边有一条长长的队伍，那是人们在排队进行投票。
En: There was a long queue beside him, where people were lining up to vote.

Zh: 这样的热闹场面，让梁觉得生活很有活力。
En: Such a lively scene made Liang feel that life was very vibrant.

Zh: 梁一边想象着晚上的家庭聚会，一边仔细挑选着每一个食材。
En: While imagining the family gathering in the evening, Liang carefully selected each ingredient.

Zh: 他想为家人准备一道传统的美味菜肴，并趁机宣布一个惊喜。
En: He wanted to prepare a traditional delicious dish for his family and take the opportunity to announce a surprise.

Zh: 然而，他发现市场上的供应却并不如往常。
En: However, he found that the market's supply was not as ample as usual.

Zh: 几个熟悉的摊位都因为供货延迟，蔬菜水果的选择变少了。
En: Several familiar stalls had fewer choices of fruits and vegetables due to delivery delays.

Zh: 梁稍微有些失望，他必须迅速做出决策。
En: Liang felt slightly disappointed; he had to make a quick decision.

Zh: "今天怎么了，这么多人都在抢购？" 美站在他旁边，也是为晚上的聚会准备食材。
En: "What’s going on today, why is everyone rushing to buy?" Mei stood next to him, also preparing to buy ingredients for the evening gathering.

Zh: 陈也过来了，帮着挑选。
En: Chen came over to help choose as well.

Zh: "听说是因为最近供应紧张，大家赶着买好东西呢。" 陈一边说，一边拿起一个新鲜的茄子。
En: "I heard it's because of recent supply tensions, everyone is rushing to get good stuff," Chen said while picking up a fresh eggplant.

Zh: 梁皱起眉头。
En: Liang frowned.

Zh: 他想要最鲜嫩的食材，但现在看来，可选择的空间有限。
En: He wanted the freshest ingredients, but it seemed that the options were limited.

Zh: 这时，一个灵感闪过他的脑海——他记得有个本地农民的田地就在附近，也许能直接去那里买到最新鲜的菜。
En: Then, a spark of inspiration flashed in his mind—he remembered there was a local farmer’s field nearby; perhaps he could go there directly to buy the freshest produce.

Zh: 他迅速决定不浪费时间。
En: He quickly decided not to waste time.

Zh: "我要去趟农场，你们在这里等我一会儿，" 梁对美和陈说，然后快步向市场外走去。
En: "I'm going to the farm, wait for me here for a while," Liang said to Mei and Chen, then briskly walked out of the market.

Zh: 烈日下，梁赶到了农民的田地。
En: Under the blazing sun, Liang arrived at the farmer’s field.

Zh: 田地里果然有他需要的新鲜蔬菜。
En: Indeed, there were fresh vegetables he needed in the field.

Zh: 他与农民聊了几句，顺利买到了最好的食材。
En: He chatted with the farmer for a few moments and managed to buy the best ingredients.

Zh: 虽然时间紧张，但他心中充满了欣喜，这不仅仅是为了那个菜，也是因为他即将告诉家人他的新计划。
En: Although time was tight, his heart was full of joy, not just for the dish but because he was about to share his new plan with his family.

Zh: 回到家中，梁马上开始准备。
En: Back home, Liang immediately began his preparations.

Zh: 他把新的食材处理得恰到好处，做出了一道让家人啧啧称赞的传统美味。
En: He handled the new ingredients perfectly, creating a traditional delicious dish that his family praised highly.

Zh: 当家人们吃着他精心烹制的菜时，梁感到无比自豪。
En: As his family ate the meticulously prepared dish, Liang felt immensely proud.

Zh: “我有个好消息，”梁微笑着说，“我决定开一个小餐馆，让更多人尝到我们的传统味道。”
En: "I have good news," Liang said with a smile, "I’ve decided to open a small restaurant so more people can taste our traditional flavors."

Zh: 家人们都很惊讶，热烈地鼓掌支持他。
En: His family was surprised and clapped enthusiastically in support.

Zh: 梁知道，无论遇到什么困难，他都可以依靠他的家人和社区。
En: Liang knew that no matter what difficulties he encountered, he could always rely on his family and community.

Zh: 通过今天的经历，梁更加感受到了社区的重要。
En: Through today’s experience, Liang felt even more the importance of community.

Zh: 新鲜的食材不仅滋养了他的家人，也滋养了他的梦想。
En: Fresh ingredients not only nourished his family but also his dreams.


Vocabulary Words:

• particularly: 特别
• anticipated: 期待
• bustling: 熙熙攘攘
• queue: 队伍
• lively: 热闹
• vibrant: 有活力
• gathering: 聚会
• purchase: 采购
• ample: 充足
• delays: 延迟
• disappointed: 失望
• tensions: 紧张
• frowned: 皱起眉头
• limited: 有限
• spark: 灵感
• inspiration: 灵感
• blazing: 烈
• chatted: 聊
• announced: 宣布
• meticulously: 精心
• enthusiastically: 热烈地
• support: 支持
• encountered: 遇到
• community: 社区
• nourished: 滋养
• dreams: 梦想
• preparations: 准备
• praised: 称赞
• opportunity: 机
• rely: 依靠

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Pigeons and Poker: A Night of Luck and Reckoning in Macau
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-15-22-34-02-zh

Story Transcript:

Zh: 澳门的夏夜，赌场里灯火辉煌，人声鼎沸。
En: On a summer night in Macau, the casino was brilliantly lit, filled with the sounds of voices rising and falling.

Zh: 人们聚集在桌旁，期待着一场命运的对决。
En: People gathered around the tables, eagerly anticipating a showdown of fate.

Zh: 魏玲座位对面是陈荣，面前是一堆崭新的筹码。
En: Opposite Wei Ling was Chen Rong, with a pile of brand-new chips in front of him.

Zh: 平静的神态下，陈荣心无旁骛，只专注于手中的牌。
En: Despite his calm demeanor, Chen Rong was completely focused, concentrating solely on the cards in his hands.

Zh: 而筹码旁边，调皮的笑脸是小梅，她是这桌游戏的发牌员。
En: Next to the chips, with a playful smile, was Xiao Mei, the dealer of this game.

Zh: 总是带着一丝玩笑的神情。
En: She always wore a slightly teasing expression.

Zh: 饿鬼节的气氛在空气中弥漫，似乎也给这场牌局增添了一份奇妙的色彩。
En: The atmosphere of the Hungry Ghost Festival was pervasive in the air, seemingly adding a touch of wonder to the game.

Zh: 却在这时，一只白色的鸽子无声滑过天花板，落在了桌角。
En: But just then, a white pigeon silently glided over the ceiling, landing on the table's edge.

Zh: 它四处张望，然后开始不紧不慢地啄起了散落的筹码。
En: It looked around and then leisurely started to peck at the scattered chips.

Zh: 魏玲顿时皱起了眉头，心中暗暗叫苦。
En: Wei Ling immediately furrowed his brows, secretly lamenting.

Zh: 他是个出名有点迷信的高手，深信任何干扰都会打破他的好运。
En: He was a well-known superstitious expert, convinced that any disturbance would break his streak of good luck.

Zh: 鸽子的到来似乎预示着什么。
En: The arrival of the pigeon seemed to be an omen of sorts.

Zh: 魏玲看着它一步步靠近自己，对着已经在它视线中的筹码，用力叹了口气。
En: Wei Ling watched as it approached him step by step, targeting the chips already in its sight, and sighed heavily.

Zh: 周围的人都在看他，期待他如何处理这突如其来的插曲。
En: Everyone around was watching him, waiting to see how he would handle this sudden interruption.

Zh: 此时，小梅笑着挤了挤眼睛，没有要驱赶鸽子的意思。
En: At this moment, Xiao Mei winked with a smile, showing no intention to chase the pigeon away.

Zh: 她像是很享受这场免费的演出。
En: She seemed to enjoy this free show.

Zh: 魏玲深吸一口气，心想，或许这是一个试炼，是考验他是否如外界所传的那样依赖于运气。
En: Wei Ling took a deep breath, thinking perhaps this was a trial, a test to see whether he truly relied on luck as much as people said.

Zh: 就在鸽子步步紧逼，准备纵身一跃至魏玲的筹码堆时，他做出了一个勇敢的决定：“无论如何，我要赢这局。”
En: Just as the pigeon was about to leap towards Wei Ling's pile of chips, he made a bold decision: "No matter what, I will win this round."

Zh: 威士忌的决心让他镇定下来，他闭上眼睛，深呼吸，再睁开时目光坚定。
En: The determination steadied him, and he closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and reopened them with a firm gaze.

Zh: 鸽子一脚踏上了筹码塔，而魏玲，瞟了眼手中的牌，微笑着打出最后一张。
En: The pigeon set foot on the stack of chips, and Wei Ling, after glancing at the cards in his hand, smiled and played the last one.

Zh: 他赢了这局，赢得了满堂喝彩，也赢来了内心的一份信心。
En: He won the round, earning a roomful of applause and a newfound sense of confidence.

Zh: 他意识到，胜利更多靠的不是运气，而是自己的智慧与决心。
En: He realized that victory depended more on his own intelligence and determination than on luck.

Zh: 正当他享受胜利时，保安终于把定睛在赌桌上的鸽子赶走。
En: As he was enjoying his victory, security finally chased away the pigeon fixated on the gaming table.

Zh: 魏玲微笑着看着离开的鸽子，仿佛是一位与自己共度奇妙夜晚的老朋友。
En: Wei Ling smiled as he watched the departing pigeon, as if it were an old friend who shared a wonderful night with him.

Zh: 从那以后，魏玲不再过于强调牌桌上的那些习惯和迷信，他学会相信自己。
En: From that point on, Wei Ling no longer placed undue emphasis on superstitions and habits at the gaming table, learning to trust himself.

Zh: 灯光熠熠的赌场，依旧是那个熙攘的澳门，但对于他而言，却多了一份轻松和自信。
En: The casino, still bustling and lively in Macau, became a place where he felt more relaxed and self-assured.

Zh: 他知道，无论鸽子是否再来，自己都能面对。
En: He knew that regardless of whether the pigeon returned, he could face it all.


Vocabulary Words:

• brilliantly: 辉煌
• showdown: 对决
• demeanor: 神态
• pervasive: 弥漫
• omen: 预示
• furrowed: 皱起
• lamenting: 叫苦
• superstitious: 迷信的
• trial: 试炼
• determination: 决心
• interrupt: 插曲
• gaze: 目光
• applause: 喝彩
• confidence: 信心
• victory: 胜利
• scatter: 散落
• rely: 依赖
• habit: 习惯
• concentrating: 专注
• anticipating: 期待
• gathered: 聚集
• teasing: 玩笑的
• wonder: 奇妙
• leisurely: 不紧不慢
• steadied: 镇定
• departing: 离开
• intelligence: 智慧
• self-assured: 自信
• bustling: 熙攘
• fixated: 定睛

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Light: A Project Manager's Unexpected Summer Revelation
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-14-22-34-02-zh

Story Transcript:

Zh: 江伟是一个勤奋的项目经理，在一家大型公司里工作。
En: Jiang Wei is a diligent project manager working at a large company.

Zh: 夏天的办公室，空调嗡嗡作响，电脑屏幕的光在疲惫的眼睛上散开。
En: In the summer office, the air conditioner hums, and the light from the computer screen spreads across her tired eyes.

Zh: 快到七夕节了，江伟的心中充满了期待和紧张。
En: With the Qixi Festival approaching, Jiang Wei feels both anticipation and anxiety.

Zh: 最近，她负责一个重要项目，而同事张敏一直在竞争同一个升职机会。
En: Recently, she has been in charge of an important project, while her colleague, Zhang Min, has been competing for the same promotion opportunity.

Zh: 一天晚上，办公室里只剩下几个人。
En: One evening, only a few people were left in the office.

Zh: 江伟加班完成报告，她感到压力山大。
En: Jiang Wei was working overtime to complete a report, feeling immense pressure.

Zh: 她想，生活中似乎只有工作和竞争。
En: She thought that life seemed to be only about work and competition.

Zh: 就在此时，她注意到了一个正在调试电脑的人——刘明。
En: Just then, she noticed someone debugging a computer—Liu Ming.

Zh: 刘明是公司的IT专家，性格开朗，总是带着笑容。
En: Liu Ming was the company's IT expert, always cheerful, and smiling.

Zh: 这天，他恰好也在加班。
En: He happened to be working overtime that day too.

Zh: 刘明看到江伟，于是走了过来，“你还没走啊？”
En: Seeing Jiang Wei, he walked over, "You haven't left yet?"

Zh: 江伟叹了口气。“这项目太重要了，我得赶快完成。”
En: Jiang Wei sighed. "This project is too important; I have to finish it quickly."

Zh: 刘明微笑着说：“如果需要帮忙，尽管说。”
En: Liu Ming smiled and said, "If you need help, just let me know."

Zh: 正当刘明说话时，整栋楼突然陷入了黑暗。
En: As Liu Ming was speaking, the entire building suddenly plunged into darkness.

Zh: 停电了！
En: There was a power outage!

Zh: 只剩应急灯微弱的光。他们不得不中断手中的工作。
En: Only the faint light of emergency lamps remained, forcing them to pause their work.

Zh: 在那微光中，江伟和刘明坐下来。
En: In that dim light, Jiang Wei and Liu Ming sat down.

Zh: 初次，他们有机会好好聊天。
En: For the first time, they had the chance to have a proper conversation.

Zh: 刘明谈起了自己的家庭和梦想，江伟听得出神。
En: Liu Ming talked about his family and dreams, and Jiang Wei listened intently.

Zh: 她从没想过，朴实的幸福可以这样简单而真实。
En: She had never imagined that simple happiness could be so genuine and real.

Zh: 江伟也敞开了心扉，倾诉了自己的压力和迷茫。
En: Jiang Wei also opened up, sharing her stress and confusion.

Zh: 刘明认真地听着，递给她一杯温水。
En: Liu Ming listened attentively and handed her a cup of warm water.

Zh: “你很厉害，”刘明轻声说，“但有时候，也许努力生活比努力工作更重要。”
En: "You're amazing," Liu Ming said softly, "but sometimes, maybe living life well is more important than working hard."

Zh: 这句话，让江伟若有所思。
En: These words made Jiang Wei thoughtful.

Zh: 她从没意识到自己一直在追求的，正是这种简单的联系和温暖。
En: She had never realized that she had been pursuing exactly this kind of simple connection and warmth.

Zh: 停电持续了一阵。
En: The power outage lasted for a while.

Zh: 终于，灯光又亮起来，仿佛一切恢复正常。
En: Finally, the lights came back on, as if everything had returned to normal.

Zh: 但在江伟心中，一切已不再一样。
En: But in Jiang Wei's heart, everything had changed.

Zh: 她决定尝试打破一成不变的工作节奏，去发现生活中的美好。
En: She decided to try breaking the monotonous work routine and discover the beauty in life.

Zh: 七夕节那天，江伟和刘明一起去附近的公园散步。
En: On the day of Qixi Festival, Jiang Wei and Liu Ming went for a walk in a nearby park.

Zh: 夜空中星星闪烁，江伟第一次感受到心中充满了平静和期待。
En: Stars twinkled in the night sky, and for the first time, Jiang Wei felt her heart filled with peace and anticipation.

Zh: 经过这次经历，江伟明白了，工作固然重要，但人生中还有更值得珍惜的东西。
En: After this experience, Jiang Wei understood that while work is important, there are even more precious things in life.

Zh: 在不断奔波与追求中，她找到了一份意外的温暖。
En: Amidst the constant hustle and pursuit, she found an unexpected warmth.

Zh: 在这个特别的夏天，她决定让自己的人生变得更加丰满、有意义。
En: This special summer, she decided to make her life more fulfilling and meaningful.

Zh: 生活并不总是像办公楼的灯光那么耀眼，有时候，只要身边有一个能聆听和理解的人，日子就会有光和色彩。
En: Life isn't always as dazzling as the lights in an office building; sometimes, just having someone by your side who can listen and understand brings light and color to the days.

Zh: 江伟与刘明携手开启了一段新的旅程，在这条路上，她学会了勇敢地面对自己，拥抱生活与爱。
En: Jiang Wei and Liu Ming embarked on a new journey together, and along the way, she learned to face herself bravely and embrace life and love.


Vocabulary Words:

• diligent: 勤奋的
• anticipation: 期待
• anxiety: 紧张
• competing: 竞争
• immense: 巨大
• debugging: 调试
• cheerful: 开朗的
• plunged: 陷入
• faint: 微弱的
• emergency: 应急
• intently: 出神地
• genuine: 真实
• confusion: 迷茫
• attentively: 认真地
• monotonous: 一成不变的
• twinkled: 闪烁
• fulfilling: 丰满的
• dazzling: 耀眼的
• hustle: 奔波
• embrace: 拥抱
• opportunity: 机会
• promotion: 升职
• pressure: 压力
• routine: 节奏
• unexpected: 意外的
• journey: 旅程
• overwhelmed: 不堪重负的
• complex: 复杂的
• appreciation: 欣赏
• tranquil: 平静

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Love and Inspiration: Mei's Photographic Journey
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-13-22-34-02-zh

Story Transcript:

Zh: 梅喜欢摄影，她常常拿着相机到外面拍照。
En: Mei loves photography, and she often takes her camera outside to take pictures.

Zh: 但是，她总觉得自己的作品不够好。
En: However, she always feels her work isn't good enough.

Zh: 这是一个夏天的下午，阳光明媚。梅决定要去外滩寻找灵感。
En: One sunny summer afternoon, Mei decided to go to the Bund to seek inspiration.

Zh: 外滩是上海有名的地方，可以看到美丽的天际线。
En: the Bund is a famous place in Shanghai, where you can see a beautiful skyline.

Zh: 梅希望能拍出一组展现现代上海魅力的照片。
En: Mei hoped to capture a collection of photos that showcases the charm of modern Shanghai.

Zh: 梅到达外滩时，看到了很多人。
En: When Mei arrived at the Bund, she saw many people.

Zh: 她把相机挂在脖子上，自信地走进人群中。
En: She hung the camera around her neck and confidently walked into the crowd.

Zh: 她的好朋友小花一直鼓励她大胆尝试，
En: Her good friend Xiaohua always encouraged her to try boldly.

Zh: 小花说：“今天你一定会有不同的收获！”
En: Xiaohua said, "Today you will surely have different benefits!"

Zh: 就在这个时候，梅注意到一个男孩也在拍照。
En: Just then, Mei noticed a boy also taking photos.

Zh: 他叫李军，是一位充满魅力的导游。
En: His name was Li Jun, a charming tour guide.

Zh: 他不时地和游客交谈，给他们讲上海的故事。
En: He was chatting with tourists from time to time, telling them stories of Shanghai.

Zh: 李军的梦想是用电影讲述上海的精彩。
En: Li Jun's dream was to tell the wonders of Shanghai through film.

Zh: 他也和梅有同样的烦恼，想追求梦想却需要生活。
En: He also shared Mei's concern of pursuing dreams while needing to make a living.

Zh: 李军看到了梅，他微笑着走过去说：“你的相机会拍出什么美好瞬间呢？”
En: Li Jun saw Mei, and smiling, he walked over and said, "What beautiful moments will your camera capture?"

Zh: 梅脸微微一红，回答：“我想拍出展现上海活力的照片。”
En: Mei's face reddened slightly, and she replied, "I want to capture photos that showcase Shanghai's vitality."

Zh: 之后，两人很快聊起了摄影和对上海的热爱。
En: Afterward, the two quickly started chatting about photography and their love for Shanghai.

Zh: 李军邀请梅参加一个摄影聚会，这是小花介绍给她的。
En: Li Jun invited Mei to a photography gathering that Xiaohua had introduced to her.

Zh: 梅犹豫了一下，想起自己内心的害怕，但最后决定尝试。
En: Mei hesitated, recalling her inner fears, but finally decided to give it a try.

Zh: 几周后，七夕节到了。
En: A few weeks later, the Qixi Festival arrived.

Zh: 梅和李军在外滩合作一个摄影项目。
En: Mei and Li Jun collaborated on a photography project at the Bund.

Zh: 他们一起捕捉城市的美丽瞬间，不知不觉中，他们之间的互动加深了对彼此的了解。
En: They captured the city's beautiful moments together, and unwittingly, their interactions deepened their understanding of each other.

Zh: 在这次合作中，梅发现了从未有过的自信。
En: Through this collaboration, Mei discovered a confidence she had never had before.

Zh: 而李军也决定把更多时间放在自己的创作上，
En: And Li Jun decided to dedicate more time to his own creative projects.

Zh: 他们的梦想和努力让他们更接近彼此。
En: Their dreams and efforts brought them closer to each other.

Zh: 最后，梅的照片系列受到很多人的喜爱和认可，她心中的喜悦无以言表。
En: In the end, Mei's photo series was loved and recognized by many, and the joy in her heart was beyond words.

Zh: 故事的结尾是，梅和李军开始了新的恋情，两人在工作中也各自找到了新的灵感。
En: The story concludes with Mei and Li Jun starting a new relationship, each finding new inspiration in their work.

Zh: 他们相互支持，一同成长，梅变得更加自信，李军也更加专注于自己的创意梦想。
En: They support each other and grow together; Mei became more confident, and Li Jun focused more on his creative dreams.

Zh: 在上海的夜空下，他们的故事才刚刚开始。
En: Under the night sky of Shanghai, their story has just begun.


Vocabulary Words:

• photography: 摄影
• capture: 捕捉
• confidence: 自信
• charm: 魅力
• inspiration: 灵感
• vitality: 活力
• reconcile: 和解
• collaborate: 合作
• interaction: 互动
• recognize: 认可
• acquire: 获得
• dedicate: 奉献
• creative: 创意
• reflection: 反思
• translate: 翻译
• showcase: 展示
• pursue: 追求
• moment: 瞬间
• unwittingly: 不知不觉
• tourist: 游客
• encourage: 鼓励
• hesitate: 犹豫
• dream: 梦想
• project: 项目
• dedicate: 奉献
• series: 系列
• beyond: 超越
• support: 支持
• growth: 成长
• festival: 节日

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A Farewell in Beijing: Chasing Dreams Beyond Borders
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-12-22-34-02-zh

Story Transcript:

Zh: 北京首都国际机场的大厅里，行人匆匆。
En: In the hall of Beijing Capital International Airport, travelers hurried about.

Zh: 咖啡的香气在空气中飘荡，行李箱的滚轮在地板上轻轻划过。
En: The aroma of coffee floated in the air, and the wheels of suitcases glided softly over the floor.

Zh: 八月的阳光从窗户洒进来，给这繁忙的下午增添了一丝温暖的感觉。
En: The August sunshine streamed in through the windows, adding a touch of warmth to the busy afternoon.

Zh: 在一个角落里，连和小宁站在一起，脸上带着复杂的表情。
En: In one corner, Lian and Xiao Ning stood together with complex expressions on their faces.

Zh: 连刚刚在海外找到了一份新工作，准备离开北京。
En: Lian had just found a new job overseas and was preparing to leave Beijing.

Zh: 小宁是连最好的朋友，虽然心里充满不舍，但她知道，这对连来说是个重要的机会。
En: Xiao Ning was Lian's best friend, and although her heart was full of reluctance, she knew this was an important opportunity for Lian.

Zh: “连，你一定可以的。”小宁微笑着，对连说道。
En: "Lian, you can definitely do it," Xiao Ning said with a smile.

Zh: 她希望自己的话能给连信心，同时掩饰自己心中的忧伤。
En: She hoped her words would give Lian confidence while hiding her own sadness.

Zh: 连点了点头，心里却有些矛盾。
En: Lian nodded, but felt a bit conflicted inside.

Zh: 她对即将到来的新生活感到兴奋，却也担心自己的决定是否正确。
En: She was excited about the new life ahead but also worried whether her decision was correct.

Zh: 她舍不得这片熟悉的土地和身边的朋友，但她知道，这是她追逐梦想的一部分。
En: She was reluctant to leave this familiar land and her friends, but she knew this was part of chasing her dreams.

Zh: 广播里传来了最后登机的提醒，连的心跳得更快了。
En: The final boarding call echoed over the speakers, and Lian's heart beat faster.

Zh: 她差点就想放弃，留在北京。
En: She almost wanted to give up and stay in Beijing.

Zh: 就在这时，小宁握住了她的手。
En: Just then, Xiao Ning took her hand.

Zh: “连，你知道吗？”小宁的声音轻轻的，却很坚定，“无论你去哪里，我都会为你加油。
En: "Lian, do you know?" Xiao Ning said softly but firmly, "No matter where you go, I'll be cheering for you.

Zh: 追逐梦想的人，总是最勇敢的。”
En: Those who chase their dreams are always the bravest."

Zh: 连深吸一口气，她知道小宁说得对。
En: Taking a deep breath, Lian knew that Xiao Ning was right.

Zh: 这是她追求的机会，她不能退缩。
En: This was her chance to pursue her dreams, and she couldn't back down.

Zh: 她给了小宁一个大大的拥抱，然后拿起行李走向登机口。
En: She gave Xiao Ning a big hug, then picked up her luggage and headed to the boarding gate.

Zh: “再见，小宁。”连挥了挥手，泪水在眼中闪烁。
En: "Goodbye, Xiao Ning," Lian waved, tears glistening in her eyes.

Zh: “我们一定会再见的。”小宁站在原地，目送连的背影消失在登机口。
En: "We'll definitely meet again," Xiao Ning stood there, watching Lian's figure disappear into the boarding gate.

Zh: 她的心里虽然有些沉重，但更多的是骄傲和对朋友的祝福。
En: Her heart felt heavy, but she was filled more with pride and well-wishes for her friend.

Zh: 当飞机缓缓离地，升空飞向远处的天空时，小宁知道，连会迈向一个更美好的未来。
En: As the plane gradually took off, soaring into the distant sky, Xiao Ning knew Lian was embarking on a brighter future.

Zh: 而她，也在这个告别中学会了支持朋友的梦想。
En: And she herself had learned how to support a friend's dreams through this farewell.

Zh: 在这个夏天的下午，两个朋友用自己的方式找到了新的力量。
En: On this summer afternoon, the two friends found new strength in their own ways.

Zh: 虽然世界很大，但心距彼此从未远离。
En: Though the world is vast, their hearts never drift far apart.


Vocabulary Words:

• hall: 大厅
• airport: 机场
• aroma: 香气
• glided: 划过
• streamed: 洒进来
• complex: 复杂
• overseas: 海外
• opportunity: 机会
• reluctance: 不舍
• confidence: 信心
• hiding: 掩饰
• conflicted: 矛盾
• familiar: 熟悉
• chasing: 追逐
• final: 最后
• boarding: 登机
• call: 提醒
• cheering: 加油
• bravest: 勇敢
• pursue: 追求
• luggage: 行李
• glistening: 闪烁
• embarKing: 迈向
• farewell: 告别
• soaring: 升空
• distant: 远处
• strength: 力量
• drift: 漂移
• vast: 很大
• figure: 背影

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unearthing Secrets: The Terracotta Warriors' Hidden Stories
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-11-22-34-02-zh

Story Transcript:

Zh: 骄阳似火的夏日里，丽华和明在西安的兵马俑遗址，周围是一片繁忙的考古活动现场。
En: On a scorching summer day, Lihua and Ming were at the Xi'an Terracotta Warriors site, surrounded by a bustling archaeological scene.

Zh: 烈日将每一位陶俑的轮廓勾勒得更加清晰，像是历史的亡灵在守护着这片土地。
En: The blazing sun outlined every terracotta warrior more clearly, like spirits of history guarding this land.

Zh: 丽华是一个充满抱负的历史学家，心中一直有个伟大的梦想，希望能在学术界留下一笔。
En: Lihua is an ambitious historian with a great dream in her heart, hoping to leave a mark in the academic world.

Zh: 她自信，但有时也会质疑自己的重要性。
En: She's confident, but sometimes she also questions her own significance.

Zh: 这次，她要寻找一条突破口——关于兵马俑制造的万年谜题。
En: This time, she wants to find a breakthrough — the millennia-old mystery of the Terracotta Warriors' creation.

Zh: 然而，她的同伴明却是个老道的学者，对古建筑情有独钟。
En: However, her companion, Ming, is a seasoned scholar with a passion for ancient architecture.

Zh: 他的坚韧和智慧使他在这个领域颇有声望，但他有点固执，尤其是对于历史的传统解读。
En: His perseverance and wisdom have earned him quite a reputation in this field, but he is a bit stubborn, especially when it comes to traditional interpretations of history.

Zh: 丽华说：“明，我们应该试着用这里的新发现，解释一些旧的问题。”
En: Lihua said, "Ming, we should try to use the new discoveries here to explain some old problems."

Zh: 然而，明皱着眉头，慢慢地说：“丽华，新的发现要小心处理，不能随便地挑战已有的结论。”
En: However, Ming frowned and slowly said, "Lihua, new discoveries must be handled with care; we can't casually challenge existing conclusions."

Zh: 一天，他们发现了一些雕塑上精细的雕刻痕迹，似乎隐藏着不为人知的秘密。
En: One day, they discovered some intricate carving marks on the sculptures, seemingly hiding unknown secrets.

Zh: 丽华决心独辟蹊径，按自己的想法来破译这些信息，即便这意味着要冒险。
En: Lihua was determined to find a unique path and decipher this information according to her ideas, even if it meant taking risks.

Zh: “我们可能要尝试不同的方式。”
En: "We might need to try different approaches."

Zh: 丽华心生一计，决定探索一个此前无人敢触及的地方。
En: A plan formed in Lihua's mind as she decided to explore a place no one had dared to touch before.

Zh: 她设想那里可能有重要的线索。
En: She imagined there might be important clues there.

Zh: 然而，明担心破坏考古规矩，试图劝她再三考虑。
En: However, Ming was worried about breaking archaeological rules and tried to persuade her to reconsider.

Zh: 夜晚降临时，考古现场渐渐安静下来。
En: As night fell, the archaeological site gradually quieted down.

Zh: 抓住时机，丽华借助手电的微光，悄悄进入了一个隐秘的通道。
En: Seizing the opportunity, Lihua, with the dim light of a flashlight, quietly entered a hidden passage.

Zh: 这里凉意袭人，墙壁上刻满了古老的文字。
En: It was chilly here, and the walls were covered with ancient writings.

Zh: 就在丽华静心观察时，脚下一声响动，土石开始松动，仿佛一个意外的地陷即将吞没她的新发现。
En: While Lihua was observing carefully, there was a sound beneath her feet, and the earth and stones began to loosen, as if an unexpected sinkhole was about to swallow her new discovery.

Zh: 惊慌之中，明赶到并帮助她脱困。
En: In panic, Ming arrived and helped her escape the peril.

Zh: 尽管面临险境，他们依然齐心协力，用聪慧和技术保存住了那些宝贵的文物。
En: Despite facing danger, they worked together to use their intelligence and skills to preserve those precious artifacts.

Zh: 这次的经历，让丽华对自己的能力充满信心，她也领悟到智慧的合作是何等重要。
En: This experience filled Lihua with confidence in her abilities, and she realized the importance of intelligent collaboration.

Zh: 同时，明也开始理解，新的见解有可能给他的研究带来活力。
En: Meanwhile, Ming also began to understand that new insights might invigorate his research.

Zh: 通过合作和理解，丽华和明综合了传统与创新的智慧，终于将这个突破性的发现公之于世。
En: Through cooperation and understanding, Lihua and Ming combined the wisdom of tradition and innovation, finally bringing their groundbreaking discovery to the public.

Zh: 兵马俑的沉默历史，如同他们初次见面时一样，依然矗立在阳光下，静默无声，等待着下一次人类的探索与解读。
En: The silent history of the Terracotta Warriors stood under the sun, just like when they first met, still and silent, waiting for the next exploration and interpretation by humanity.


Vocabulary Words:

• scorching: 骄阳似火
• ambitious: 抱负
• breakthrough: 突破口
• perseverance: 坚韧
• frowned: 皱着眉头
• intricate: 精细
• decipher: 破译
• passage: 通道
• chilly: 凉意
• artifacts: 文物
• collaboration: 合作
• invigorate: 活力
• interpretation: 解读
• archaeological: 考古
• seasoned: 老道的
• tradition: 传统
• insights: 见解
• loosen: 松动
• unexpected: 意外的
• sinkhole: 地陷
• peril: 险境
• wisdom: 智慧
• historian: 历史学家
• cognizance: 领悟
• preserve: 保存
• exploration: 探索
• interpret: 挑战
• daring: 敢触及
• frantic: 惊慌
• say: 徐徐