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  • Yuanxiao Festival Adventure on the Great Wall
    Feb 24 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Yuanxiao Festival Adventure on the Great Wall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-02-24-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 今天是元宵节,明和朋友丽、陈一起去长城玩。En: Today is the Yuanxiao Festival, and Ming is going to the Great Wall with his friends Li and Chen.Zh: 冬天的长城,白雪覆盖,美丽得让人惊叹。En: In winter, the Great Wall is covered in white snow, stunningly beautiful.Zh: 洁白的雪中,许多游客举着灯笼,兴高采烈地庆祝节日。En: Amidst the pure white snow, many tourists are holding lanterns, celebrating the festival with great joy.Zh: 明心情特别好。En: Ming is in an especially good mood.Zh: 他想着,今天一定要在丽面前展现自己的最好一面。En: He's thinking that today he must present his best side in front of Li.Zh: 雪地有点滑,明小心翼翼地走着,却还是不小心掉了一只手套。En: The snowy ground is a bit slippery, so Ming walks carefully, but he still accidentally drops one of his gloves.Zh: 他没告诉别人,因为他不想显得笨拙。En: He doesn't tell anyone because he doesn't want to appear clumsy.Zh: “明,你在找什么呢?”丽察觉到明的异常问。En: "Ming, what are you looking for?" Li notices something unusual and asks.Zh: 明灵机一动,“呃,我在找……找雪球!”En: Thinking quickly, Ming says, "Uh, I'm looking for... looking for snowballs!"Zh: 他说得有些心虚,“我们来打雪仗吧!”En: He says somewhat sheepishly, "Let's have a snowball fight!"Zh: 丽和陈都觉得这是个好主意,纷纷加入。En: Li and Chen think it's a great idea and join in enthusiastically.Zh: 明偷偷希望,在打雪仗时丽能注意到他的“聪明才智”。En: Ming secretly hopes that during the snowball fight, Li will notice his "cleverness."Zh: 然而,他一边玩一边寻找丢失的手套。En: However, while playing, he also searches for his lost glove.Zh: 就在这时,明扔的雪球不小心打到了一个陌生游客的帽子。En: Just then, a snowball thrown by Ming accidentally hits the hat of a stranger.Zh: 游客一愣,随即也捡起雪球,加入了他们的游戏。En: The tourist is momentarily surprised but then picks up a snowball and joins their game.Zh: 雪球在空中飞来飞去,欢声笑语回荡在长城上空。En: Snowballs fly back and forth through the air, and the sound of laughter echoes over the Great Wall.Zh: 尽管没有找到手套,明的心情却越来越好。En: Even though he didn't find his glove, Ming's mood only improves.Zh: 他发现,自己并不需要刻意去表现什么,快乐时光本身就足够迷人。En: He realizes that he doesn't need to deliberately show off anything; happy times themselves are already enchanting.Zh: 最后,丽微笑着走过来,把一个暖手宝放进明的手里。En: Finally, Li smiles and walks over, placing a hand warmer in Ming's hand.Zh: “明,我知道你丢了手套。但别担心,你已经很酷了。”En: "Ming, I know you lost your glove. But don't worry, you're already cool."Zh: 明感受到心底的一股温暖,点点头。En: Ming feels warmth in his heart and nods.Zh: 他不再想要靠任何东西来取悦丽,心里明白,真实的自己才是最可贵的。En: He no longer wants to rely on anything to impress Li; he understands that being his true self is most precious.Zh: 随着太阳渐渐西下,明和朋友们在雪地中继续嬉戏,En: As the sun gradually sets, Ming and his friends continue to frolic in the snow.Zh: 灯笼的光辉映照在他们的笑脸上,留下一片幸福的暖光。En: The glow of the lanterns shines on their smiling faces, leaving a warm light of happiness behind. Vocabulary Words:festival: 节日Great Wall: 长城covered: 覆盖snowy: 雪地slippery: 滑accidentally: 不小心clumsy: 笨拙sheepishly: 心虚enthusiastically: 兴高采烈cleverness: 聪明才智stranger: 陌生momentarily: 一愣echoes: 回荡deliberately: 刻意enchanting: 迷人frolic: 嬉戏slippery: 滑present: 展现carefully: 小心翼翼lost: 丢失warmer: 暖手宝realizes: 发现impress: 取悦precious: 珍贵lamp/lights: 灯笼glow: 光辉joy: 欢乐gradually: 渐渐pure: 洁白notice: 察觉
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    12 min
  • Ascending Taishan: A Journey of Courage and Legacy
    Feb 23 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Ascending Taishan: A Journey of Courage and Legacy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-02-23-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 年终的泰山,白雪皑皑,风如刀割。En: At the end of the year on Taishan, the snow was glistening white, and the wind cut like a knife.Zh: 路上的积雪在太阳的映照下闪闪发光。En: The snow on the road sparkled under the sunlight.Zh: 杰,一个年轻的学生,站在山脚下,深深吸了一口冰冷的空气。En: Jie, a young student, stood at the foot of the mountain, taking a deep breath of the icy air.Zh: 他抬头看着要征服的高峰,心中既有期待也有恐惧。En: He looked up at the peak he was about to conquer, feeling both anticipation and fear in his heart.Zh: 每年的元宵节,杰都会和奶奶一起在泰山顶上放灯笼。En: Every year during the Lantern Festival, Jie would light a lantern on top of Taishan with his grandmother.Zh: 这是家族的传统,是为了纪念过世的亲人。En: It was a family tradition to commemorate departed relatives.Zh: 去年,奶奶永远地离开了。En: Last year, his grandmother passed away forever.Zh: 这次,他要一个人完成这个任务。En: This time, he had to complete this task alone.Zh: 他知道,这不仅是向奶奶,也是向他自己证明勇气与坚韧的旅程。En: He knew it was a journey to prove courage and resilience not only to his grandmother but also to himself.Zh: 然而,杰怕高,一想到在高处可能失去的平衡,他的脚便不自觉地发抖。En: However, Jie was afraid of heights, and the thought of losing his balance at high altitudes made his feet tremble involuntarily.Zh: 李娜与王是他的同学,也是他的好朋友。En: Lina and Wang were his classmates and good friends.Zh: 他们都答应陪他一起,却因为学校的事情没能来。En: They had promised to accompany him, but due to school matters, they couldn't come.Zh: 杰知道这次他必须一个人完成。En: Jie knew he had to do it alone this time.Zh: 他背上他的旧背包,里面装着一个红色的灯笼和一盒火柴,为了在山顶上怀念奶奶。En: He strapped on his old backpack, which contained a red lantern and a box of matches, to commemorate his grandmother at the mountain top.Zh: 一开始,路非常平坦,杰走得很轻松。En: Initially, the road was very flat, and Jie walked easily.Zh: 但没过多久,山路开始变陡,到处都是冰滑的地方。En: But it wasn't long before the mountain path became steep, with slippery icy spots everywhere.Zh: 他小心翼翼地迈出每一步,手指紧紧握住铁链,心跳得如同擂鼓。En: He carefully took each step, his fingers tightly gripping the iron chain, his heart pounding like a drum.Zh: 他头一次感觉到无助的恐惧,但他没有退却。En: For the first time, he felt helpless fear, but he didn't retreat.Zh: 他心中只有一个念头:到山顶,把灯笼放飞。En: He had only one thought in his mind: reach the top and let the lantern fly.Zh: 走到半山腰,杰停下来休息,想起奶奶温暖的笑容。En: Halfway up the mountain, Jie stopped to rest and recalled his grandmother's warm smile.Zh: 他心中一阵温暖,决定继续前行。En: A wave of warmth surged in his heart, and he decided to keep going.Zh: 风再次变得猛烈,路面更加难行。En: The wind grew fierce once more, making the path even harder to navigate.Zh: 前方的一个转弯,风把积雪吹得模糊了路。En: At a turn ahead, the wind blew the snow, obscuring the road.Zh: 这个险要的地方让杰犹豫不决。En: This treacherous spot made Jie hesitant.Zh: 他想过放弃,想过回头,但转念一想,这是为了奶奶,他的脚步坚定了。En: He thought about giving up, about turning back, but then he remembered it was for his grandmother, and his steps became firm again.Zh: 不知过了多久,杰终于看到了山顶的石碑。En: After what seemed like ages, Jie finally saw the stone monument at the mountain's summit.Zh: 他的心灵一阵激动,眼泪也随之流下。En: His spirit surged with excitement, and tears began to flow.Zh: 他小心翼翼地在广场上找到了一个风稍微小一点的地方,把灯笼取出,点燃,轻声祈祷。En: He cautiously found a spot in the square where the wind was slightly less strong, took out the lantern, and lit it, whispering a prayer.Zh: 他闭上眼睛,仿佛看见奶奶就在旁边微笑。En: He closed his eyes, as if he could see his grandmother smiling beside him.Zh: 灯笼在夜空中飘得越来越高,像一个微小的星星。En: The lantern floated higher and higher into the night sky, like a tiny star.Zh: 杰的心中充满了平静和满足。En: Jie felt a deep sense of peace and fulfillment in his heart.Zh: 他明白,自己不仅完成了家族的传统,...
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    16 min
  • Illuminating Connections: Li Hua's Lantern Festival Journey
    Feb 23 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Illuminating Connections: Li Hua's Lantern Festival Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-02-23-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个银装素裹的冬日早晨,李华、陈伟和美琳跟随学校来到北京的颐和园参加一次特别的元宵节校外活动。En: On a winter morning covered in silver white, Li Hua, Chen Wei, and Mei Lin followed their school to Beijing's Summer Palace to participate in a special Lantern Festival field trip.Zh: 白雪覆盖了地面,古老的建筑在雪中显得格外庄严。En: Snow covered the ground, and the ancient buildings appeared particularly solemn in the snow.Zh: 五彩缤纷的灯笼悬挂在树枝间,整个园子弥漫着节日的喜庆。En: Colorful lanterns hung between the branches, filling the entire garden with the festive cheer.Zh: 李华是一个喜欢画画的学生,性格内向,总觉得自己在班级里不合群。En: Li Hua is a student who likes to draw, introverted by nature, and always feels out of place in the class.Zh: 她很想和同学们建立联系,但每次想说话时,她都会感到一阵紧张。En: She really wants to connect with her classmates, but every time she wants to speak, she feels a wave of nervousness.Zh: 今天的颐和园也不例外,熙熙攘攘的人群让她更加不安。En: Today's Summer Palace was no exception, the bustling crowd making her even more uneasy.Zh: 他们在老师的带领下,兴致勃勃地游览着颐和园的各个景点。En: Under the guidance of their teacher, they eagerly visited the various attractions of the Summer Palace.Zh: 美琳和陈伟很快便和其他同学聊得热火朝天,李华却低着头,悄悄拿出画册,开始画周围的景色。En: Mei Lin and Chen Wei quickly chatted warmly with other classmates, while Li Hua lowered her head, quietly taking out her sketchbook and started drawing the surrounding scenery.Zh: 她画了结冰的湖面上滑冰的人们,染红的石柱,还有挂着灯笼的小桥。En: She drew people skating on the frozen lake, the red-stained stone pillars, and the small bridge adorned with lanterns.Zh: 渐渐地,陈伟注意到了李华的画。En: Gradually, Chen Wei noticed Li Hua's drawing. "Zh: “李华,你画的真好,能让我看看吗?En: Li Hua, your drawing is so good, can I take a look?"Zh: ”他说着,凑了过来。En: he said, moving closer.Zh: 李华不好意思地把自己的画递给了他。En: Li Hua shyly handed her drawing to him.Zh: 看到她的画后,陈伟惊呼:“太漂亮了!En: Upon seeing her drawing, Chen Wei exclaimed, "It's so beautiful!Zh: 你真的应该和大家分享这些。En: You really should share these with everyone."Zh: ”在晚上的灯会制作活动中,李华鼓足了勇气,把她的一些作品展示给了其他同学。En: During the evening lantern-making activity, Li Hua mustered up the courage to showcase some of her works to her classmates.Zh: 她画中活灵活现的灯笼和景色吸引了许多同学的目光。En: Her vivid lanterns and landscapes in the drawings attracted the attention of many classmates.Zh: 大家围着她,纷纷夸赞她的才能,还开始讨论他们看到的景色和体会,仿佛打开了一个新的话题大门。En: They gathered around her, praising her talent and began discussing the scenery they saw and their experiences, as if opening a new gateway of topics.Zh: 随着夜幕降临,大家一起点亮了亲手制作的灯笼。En: As night fell, everyone lit the lanterns they had made by hand.Zh: 灯笼缓缓升空,绚丽的光芒陪伴着孩子们的欢声笑语。En: The lanterns gently rose into the sky, their splendid light accompanying the children's laughter and joy.Zh: 李华此时站在人群中,不再是孤独的旁观者。En: Li Hua stood among the crowd, no longer a solitary observer.Zh: 她的画册成为她和同学之间的桥梁,帮助她打破了内心的障碍。En: Her sketchbook became a bridge between her and her classmates, helping her break through her inner barriers.Zh: 她感到前所未有的开心。En: She felt happier than ever before.Zh: 随着灯笼的飘远,李华心中的孤独感也随之消散。En: As the lanterns drifted away, the feeling of loneliness in Li Hua's heart faded along with them.Zh: 她终于知道,自己的才华不仅仅是独自欣赏的秘密,而是可以带来快乐和联系的礼物。En: She finally realized that her talent was not just a secret to be appreciated alone, but a gift that could bring joy and connection.Zh: 此刻,她不再害怕,面对温暖的人群,她敞开了心扉,迎接新友谊的到来。En: At this moment, she was no longer afraid and opened her heart to the warm crowd, welcoming new friendships her way. Vocabulary Words:introverted: 性格内向solemn: 庄严mustered: 鼓足uneasy: 不安scenery: 景色...
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    14 min
  • Conquering Heights and Fears: Lantern Dreams Afloat
    Feb 22 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Conquering Heights and Fears: Lantern Dreams Afloat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-02-22-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 明亮的蓝色冬季天空下,明和莲正走在云南山区的龙门瀑布小道上。En: Under the bright blue winter sky, Ming and Lian were walking along the Longmen Waterfall trail in the mountains of Yunnan.Zh: 大雪覆盖的松树在他们周围静静地矗立,犹如哨兵,守护着这一片宁静的土地。En: The snow-covered pine trees stood silently around them like sentinels, guarding this peaceful land.Zh: 莲小心翼翼地前行,时不时提醒明:“小心脚下,这里冰很滑。En: Lian proceeded cautiously, occasionally reminding Ming, "Be careful with your step, it's very slippery here."Zh: ”然而,明的眼神始终注视着高耸入云的龙门瀑布,他的心中跳动的不仅是兴奋,还有一份隐藏的恐惧——他惧怕高处。En: However, Ming's eyes were always fixed on the Longmen Waterfall towering into the clouds.Zh: 然而,这一天对明来说别具意义,他坚决要克服这个弱点。En: In his heart was not only excitement but also a hidden fear—fear of heights.Zh: 今天是元宵节,明希望能在瀑布顶上放飞一个灯笼,祈愿新一年的希望和勇气。En: Nonetheless, this day was especially significant for Ming, as he was determined to overcome this weakness.Zh: 随着他们逐渐走高,路变得越发陡峭。En: Today was the Lantern Festival, and Ming hoped to release a lantern at the top of the waterfall, wishing for hope and courage in the new year.Zh: 冰冷的岩石在阳光下闪烁着寒光,如同挑战者,等待着每一个登山者。En: As they climbed higher, the path became increasingly steep.Zh: 莲看着前方难行的路,语带担忧:“明,也许我们应该回去了。En: The cold rocks shimmered under the sunlight, like challengers awaiting each mountaineer.Zh: 这里太危险了。En: Lian looked at the difficult path ahead, saying worriedly, "Ming, maybe we should turn back.Zh: ”明停下脚步,转头对莲微微一笑,说:“放心吧,我可以做到的。En: It's too dangerous here."Zh: ”这话不仅是对莲的承诺,更是对自己的激励。En: Ming stopped, turned to Lian with a slight smile, and said, "Don't worry, I can do it."Zh: 突然,一段特别险峻的路出现在他们面前。En: This was not only a promise to Lian but also an encouragement to himself.Zh: 明的心跳骤然加速,脚步也变得沉重。En: Suddenly, an especially treacherous section appeared before them.Zh: 然而,莲在他身边坚定地说:“一起走,我们可以的。En: Ming's heartbeat quickened, and his steps became heavy.Zh: ”他们小心翼翼地走着,每一步都充满小心与支持,终于,他们走到了瀑布顶端。En: However, Lian was steadfast beside him, saying, "Let's walk together, we can do it."Zh: 顶上,天空无垠,白雪皑皑。En: They moved cautiously, each step filled with care and support, and finally, they reached the top of the waterfall.Zh: 明和莲面向辽阔的视野,心中一片坦然。En: At the summit, the sky was boundless, covered with white snow.Zh: 明点燃了灯笼,和莲一起将它送向高空。En: Ming and Lian faced the vast view, feeling a sense of peace.Zh: 纸灯笼在清冷的冬季气流中摇曳,最终自由升腾,与新年的月光一同高悬天际。En: Ming lit the lantern, and together with Lian, they set it off into the sky.Zh: 山顶的风轻轻吹拂,明闭上眼睛,内心充满平静。En: The paper lantern swayed in the cold winter air, eventually rising freely, hanging alongside the new year's moonlight.Zh: 他不仅征服了对高处的恐惧,也更加理解了友谊的力量。En: The gentle breeze at the mountaintop lightly caressed them as Ming closed his eyes, filled with tranquility.Zh: “谢谢你。En: Not only had he conquered his fear of heights, but he also gained a deeper understanding of the power of friendship.Zh: ”明对莲说,心中的感激无以言表。En: "Thank you," Ming said to Lian, his gratitude beyond words.Zh: 两人站在那里,看着灯笼渐渐变成天空中一个闪烁的星点,满是成就感与友谊的新篇章。En: The two stood there, watching the lantern gradually become a twinkling star in the sky, full of a sense of achievement and a new chapter in their friendship. Vocabulary Words:sentinels: 哨兵cautiously: 小心翼翼地slippery: 滑towering: 高耸hidden: 隐藏的significant: 别具意义release: 放飞steep: 陡峭shimmered: 闪烁challengers: 挑战者steadfast: 坚定treacherous: 险峻quickened: 骤然加速boundless: 无垠vast: 辽阔lit: 点燃swayed: 摇曳conquered: 征服tranquility: 平静gratitude: 感激twinkling: 闪烁achievement: 成就感trail: 小道occasionally: 时不时courage: ...
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    13 min
  • Dancing Lanterns: A Night of Creativity and Collaboration
    Feb 22 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Dancing Lanterns: A Night of Creativity and Collaboration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-02-22-08-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 夜幕降临在长江边,满天的灯笼点燃了节日的气氛。En: Night fell along the Changjiang, and the sky full of lanterns ignited the festive atmosphere.Zh: 今年的元宵节,比往常更热闹,因为莲和明两位同事接下了这次灯会的组织重任。En: This year's Yuanxiao Festival was more lively than usual because Lian and Ming, two colleagues, took on the responsibility of organizing the lantern festival.Zh: 莲是个细心又雄心勃勃的策划者,她希望通过此次灯会的圆满成功得到上司的赞扬。En: Lian is a meticulous and ambitious planner, hoping to receive praise from her boss through the successful completion of this lantern festival.Zh: 明是个有着非凡创意的梦想家,他总是能想出一些不走寻常路的好点子。En: Ming is a dreamer with extraordinary creativity, always able to come up with brilliant ideas that are out of the ordinary.Zh: 他们在这次灯会中合作,共同目标是让它成为最特别的一次。En: They collaborated on this lantern festival with the shared goal of making it the most special one yet.Zh: “这次灯会必须完美,我不想出任何差错。”莲坚定地说。En: "This lantern festival must be perfect. I don't want any mistakes," Lian said firmly.Zh: “我同意,不过有时候惊喜才是节日气氛的关键,”明微笑着回应,En: "I agree, but sometimes surprises are the key to the festive atmosphere," Ming responded with a smile.Zh: “也许我们可以加入一点特别的东西。”En: "Maybe we can add something special."Zh: “特别的东西?”莲皱起眉头,“那会不会打乱计划?”En: "Something special?" Lian frowned, "Wouldn't that disrupt the plan?"Zh: “不会的,信我。灯会不光要有秩序,也要能打动人心。”明神秘地眨了眨眼。En: "It won't, trust me. A lantern festival not only needs order but also needs to touch people's hearts," Ming said mysteriously, winking.Zh: 莲虽然心里有些犹豫,但还是决定给明一个机会。En: Although Lian was a bit hesitant, she decided to give Ming a chance.Zh: 在明的建议下,他们设计了一个特别的灯阵,以代表春天的到来。En: Based on Ming's suggestion, they designed a special lantern arrangement to represent the arrival of spring.Zh: 当夜幕降临,成千上万的灯笼在微风中摇曳,河面上的灯光如星星般点缀。En: As night fell, thousands of lanterns swayed in the breeze, and the lights on the river surface decorated like stars.Zh: 突然,一个技术上的小问题出现了,某一排灯笼无法点亮。En: Suddenly, a technical problem arose; a row of lanterns couldn't be lit.Zh: 人们开始窃窃私语,气氛略显紧张。En: People started whispering, and the atmosphere became a bit tense.Zh: 莲和明二话不说,立刻开始解决这个问题。En: Without saying a word, Lian and Ming immediately began to solve the problem.Zh: 莲通过她的组织能力迅速找到了故障的来源,而明则临时改用一些备用的灯笼,用别样的方式布置起来。En: Through her organizational skills, Lian quickly identified the source of the malfunction, while Ming temporarily used some spare lanterns, arranging them in a novel way.Zh: 灯笼再次亮起,这次更新奇夺目。En: The lanterns lit up again, this time more astonishingly brilliant.Zh: 人群欢呼起来,气氛达到了高潮。En: The crowd cheered, and the atmosphere reached its peak.Zh: 莲和明站在人群中,看着灯笼的光芒,心中充满了成就感。En: Lian and Ming stood among the crowd, looking at the glow of the lanterns, their hearts filled with a sense of achievement.Zh: “看来有时候考虑一点创意是明智的选择。”莲笑着说道。En: "It seems that sometimes considering a bit of creativity is a wise choice," Lian said with a smile.Zh: “也许有时候需要一点规划才能让创意生根。”明赞同地点头。En: "Perhaps sometimes a bit of planning is needed for creativity to take root," Ming nodded in agreement.Zh: 正是在这个节日的夜晚,莲学会了包容灵活与创造力的重要性,而明则体验到了结构的重要性。En: It was on this festive night that Lian learned the importance of embracing flexibility and creativity, while Ming experienced the significance of structure.Zh: 灯会在两人合作下,成为人们难以忘怀的记忆,温暖着每一个心灵。En: The lantern festival, under their collaboration, became an unforgettable memory for the people, warming every heart.Zh: 长江上的灯火,美丽如诗。En: The lights on the Changjiang were as beautiful as poetry. Vocabulary Words:meticulous: 细心ambitious: 雄心勃勃...
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  • Lantern Festival: Tradition & Modernity Unite in Shanghai
    Feb 21 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lantern Festival: Tradition & Modernity Unite in Shanghai Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-02-21-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 上海豫园,人声鼎沸,灯笼高挂。En: In Shanghai Yuyuan Garden, the place is bustling with noise, and lanterns are hung high.Zh: 夜风微凉,但附近的灯光将寒意驱散。En: The night breeze is slightly cool, but the nearby lights dispel any chill.Zh: 梅,站在园内,望着四周五颜六色的灯笼,心中充满期待。En: Mei stands in the garden, looking at the colorful lanterns all around, her heart filled with anticipation.Zh: 梅是个热爱传统文化的年轻女子。En: Mei is a young woman who loves traditional culture.Zh: 每到节庆,她都会想起自己的奶奶。En: Every festive season, she thinks of her grandmother.Zh: 灯笼节即将来临,梅想为奶奶挑选一个能够彰显她精神的灯笼,En: With the Lantern Festival approaching, Mei wants to choose a lantern for her grandmother that can reflect her spirit.Zh: 这不仅仅是为了纪念,更是为了与家人一起庆祝这个节日。En: This is not just in memory of her grandmother, but also to celebrate the festival with her family.Zh: 豫园内,各式各样的灯笼争奇斗艳。En: Inside Yuyuan Garden, all kinds of lanterns vie for attention.Zh: 有些现代,有些传统。En: Some are modern, some are traditional.Zh: 梅在一个个摊位间穿梭,寻找那个特别的灯笼。En: Mei weaves through the stalls, searching for that special lantern.Zh: 但每一个灯笼,要么太现代,要么太普通,总不能让梅满意。En: But each one is either too modern or too ordinary and cannot satisfy her.Zh: 她想要一个灯笼,能够结合奶奶的传统和她对未来的憧憬。En: She wants a lantern that combines her grandmother's traditions with her own hopes for the future.Zh: 天渐渐暗下来,灯笼的光越发亮眼。En: As the sky gradually darkens, the light from the lanterns becomes more dazzling.Zh: 梅感到一丝焦虑,时间不多了,她还没有找到心仪的灯笼。En: Mei feels a trace of anxiety, time is running out, and she still hasn't found her ideal lantern.Zh: 正当她计划再试一次时,一个隐藏在角落的小摊位引起了她的注意。En: Just as she plans to give it another try, a small stall hidden in the corner catches her attention.Zh: 摊位上,一个灯笼与众不同。En: On the stall is a lantern that is different from the others.Zh: 它采用传统的设计,却巧妙地结合了现代元素。En: It uses a traditional design but cleverly incorporates modern elements.Zh: 灯笼外壳是手工绘制的梅花,象征着勇气和希望,正是奶奶教给她的含义。En: The lantern's outer shell is hand-painted with plum blossoms, symbolizing courage and hope, precisely the meanings her grandmother taught her.Zh: 里面却用上了最新的LED灯,光芒明亮而温暖。En: Inside, it uses the latest LED lights, bright and warm.Zh: 梅的心瞬间被打动了。En: Mei's heart is instantly moved.Zh: 她知道,这就是她一直在找的灯笼。En: She knows that this is the lantern she's been looking for all along.Zh: 传统与现代的结合,正如奶奶的教导:要以传统为根,但也要向前看。En: The blend of tradition and modernity, just like her grandmother's teachings: to be rooted in tradition but also to look forward.Zh: 梅购买了灯笼,满心欢喜,她感到一阵久违的平和。En: Mei buys the lantern, filled with joy, and feels a long-lost sense of peace.Zh: 这不仅是对奶奶的纪念,也是对未来的祝福。En: This is not only in memory of her grandmother but also a blessing for the future.Zh: 回家的路上,灯笼在她手里摇曳生光,她知道,过去与未来正随着这盏灯笼融汇在一起。En: On the way home, the lantern sways and shines in her hand, and she knows the past and future are blending together with it.Zh: 在灯笼节的夜晚,梅深切感受到,传承过去,也意味着迎接新的开始。En: On the night of the Lantern Festival, Mei deeply feels that inheriting the past also means embracing a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 人声鼎沸anticipation: 期待festive: 节庆的vying: 争奇斗艳weaves: 穿梭anxiety: 焦虑trace: 一丝shell: 外壳hand-painted: 手工绘制的blossoms: 梅花sways: 摇曳dispel: 驱散stalls: 摊位ordinary: 普通gradually: 渐渐dazzling: 亮眼inheriting: 传承incorporates: 结合outcome: 结果rooted: 以...为根plum: 梅courage: 勇气blessing: 祝福chill: 寒意reflect: 彰显modernity: 现代ideals: 理想LED lights: LED灯harmony: 和谐commemorate: 纪念
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    13 min
  • 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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    14 min