January 17, 2026

Guiding Democracy: A Brother's First Vote in Taiwan

12 minutes

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Guiding Democracy: A Brother's First Vote in Taiwan
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Story Transcript:

Zh: 台北的投票站，一片繁忙的景象。
En: The voting station in Taipei was a scene of bustling activity.

Zh: 冬天的寒风在外面轻轻吹拂，墙上挂着的公民骄傲横幅增加了一种庄重的气氛。
En: The cold winter wind gently blew outside, and the citizen pride banners hanging on the walls added a solemn atmosphere.

Zh: 美丽和双庆正走进这里。
En: Meili and Shuangqing were walking in together.

Zh: 美丽比双庆大几岁，她总是感觉有责任去指导这个刚满20岁的小弟弟。
En: Meili was a few years older than Shuangqing, and she always felt responsible for guiding this younger brother who had just turned twenty.

Zh: 今天是双庆第一次投票。
En: Today was Shuangqing's first time voting.

Zh: 他对台湾的总统大选感到兴奋，也有点紧张。
En: He was excited and a bit nervous about Taiwan's presidential election.

Zh: “美丽，万一我投错了怎么办？
En: "What if I vote incorrectly, Meili?"

Zh: ”双庆在进门前小声问。
En: Shuangqing asked quietly before entering.

Zh: 美丽微笑，拍拍他的肩膀。
En: Meili smiled and patted his shoulder.

Zh: “别担心，双庆。
En: "Don't worry, Shuangqing.

Zh: 我们一起看看候选人的信息。
En: Let's review the candidates' information together.

Zh: 你会发现这不难。
En: You'll find it's not difficult."

Zh: ”她领着他找到信息展示台，耐心地解释每一个候选人的主张和计划。
En: She led him to the information display table and patiently explained each candidate's policies and plans.

Zh: 双庆认真地听，逐渐放松下来。
En: Shuangqing listened attentively, gradually relaxing.

Zh: 投票站里充满了窸窸窣窣的谈话声和纸张的翻动声。
En: The voting station was filled with the rustling sounds of conversations and the flipping of papers.

Zh: 人们排着长队等着投票，美丽和双庆也在队伍中。
En: People lined up long to vote, and Meili and Shuangqing were in line, too.

Zh: 美丽继续鼓励双庆，“投票是我们的权利，你的选择很重要。
En: Meili continued to encourage Shuangqing, "Voting is our right, and your choice matters."

Zh: ”终于轮到双庆了。
En: Finally, it was Shuangqing's turn.

Zh: 他走到投票间，看着面前的选票，还是有些犹豫。
En: He walked to the voting booth and looked at the ballot in front of him, still a bit hesitant.

Zh: 美丽站在他旁边，用坚定的眼神看着他，给他无声的支持。
En: Meili stood beside him, looking at him with a determined gaze, providing silent support.

Zh: 双庆深吸一口气，心里默念美丽的话。
En: Shuangqing took a deep breath, silently repeating Meili's words in his heart.

Zh: 他微微一笑，坚定地做出选择。
En: He smiled slightly and made his choice with confidence.

Zh: 走出投票站，阳光洒在妙丽和双庆身上。
En: As they walked out of the voting station, sunlight fell on Meili and Shuangqing.

Zh: 双庆感觉内心充满了自豪，也有一种新的力量。
En: Shuangqing felt a sense of pride and a newfound strength.

Zh: 他感谢妙丽的帮助。
En: He thanked Meili for her help.

Zh: 美丽点头，“你做得很好，双庆。
En: Meili nodded, "You did great, Shuangqing.

Zh: 以后你会发现，每次投票都很重要。
En: You'll find that every time you vote, it matters."

Zh: ”双庆微笑着，心里明白了一件事：他的声音是有力量的，是值得被听到的。
En: Shuangqing smiled, understanding one thing in his heart: his voice is powerful and deserves to be heard.

Zh: 他知道，今天的经验是他未来民主参与的开始。
En: He knew that today's experience was the beginning of his future participation in democracy.

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