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Finding Art in Yuyuan: A Springtime Epiphany

May 10, 202616 min
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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Art in Yuyuan: A Springtime Epiphany
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Story Transcript:

Zh: 上海的春天,阳光温暖,正是到豫园游览的好时节。
En: Spring in Shanghai brings warm sunshine, making it the perfect season for a visit to Yuyuan Garden.

Zh: 一天,李威的高中班级组织了一次春季旅行,目的地正是上海著名的豫园。
En: One day, Li Wei's high school class organized a spring trip, with their destination being the famous Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai.

Zh: 公园里到处是盛开的花朵,青翠的树木环绕着古色古香的亭台楼阁,景色美不胜收。
En: The park was filled with blooming flowers and lush trees surrounding the antique pavilions and structures, creating an idyllic scene.

Zh: 李威站在人群中,心里却想着另一件事情。
En: Li Wei stood amidst the crowd, but his mind was elsewhere.

Zh: 虽然他的父母希望他成为一个成绩优秀的学生,但他心中却藏着一个秘密——对艺术的深深热爱。
En: Although his parents hoped he would excel academically, he harbored a secret passion—for art.

Zh: 李威知道,今天是一个寻找灵感的好机会,他一定要在有限的时间内抓住这个转瞬即逝的美丽。
En: He knew that today was a perfect opportunity to find inspiration, and he was determined to capture this fleeting beauty within the limited time he had.

Zh: 可是,整个过程中同学们活跃地游走于各个角落,大声讨论着眼前的风光,这让李威很难找到一个安静的地方来进行他喜爱的画画。
En: However, with his classmates energetically moving from one corner to another, discussing the scenery loudly, it was hard for Li Wei to find a quiet spot to draw, which was his favorite activity.

Zh: 当老师在介绍豫园的历史时,李威灵机一动,悄悄地从后面退了出来。
En: While the teacher was introducing Yuyuan Garden's history, a clever idea struck Li Wei, and he quietly slipped away from the back.

Zh: 他穿过一个古老的石拱门,发现了一个幽静的小角落。
En: He passed through an ancient stone archway and discovered a tranquil little nook.

Zh: 这里几乎听不到人群的喧闹,只能听到微风拂过树梢的声音。
En: Here, the noise of the crowd was almost inaudible; only the soft sound of the breeze rustling the treetops could be heard.

Zh: 李威坐了下来,拿出画本和铅笔,开始专心致志地描绘他眼中的豫园。
En: Li Wei sat down, took out his sketchbook and pencil, and started to intently depict the Yuyuan Garden as he saw it.

Zh: 突然,一道轻轻的脚步声打破了宁静。
En: Suddenly, the silence was broken by the sound of gentle footsteps.

Zh: 是班上活泼开朗的梅琳,她总是满脸笑容。
En: It was Mei Lin, the cheerful and outgoing girl from his class, always with a smile on her face.

Zh: 李威心中一紧,害怕对方会上前打扰他。
En: Li Wei felt a bit tense, fearing she might interrupt him.

Zh: 但梅琳只是好奇地看着他的画,随后慢慢说:“你画得真好!”
En: But Mei Lin simply watched his drawing with curiosity and slowly said, "You draw really well!"

Zh: 李威有些不好意思,但梅琳接着说:“其实我也喜欢画画。
En: Li Wei felt a bit embarrassed, but Mei Lin continued, "Actually, I like drawing too.

Zh: 我觉得,只要有心,就应该去追求自己的热爱,即便有困难。
En: I think if you have a passion, you should pursue it wholeheartedly, even if there are challenges.

Zh: 你也应该这样。”
En: You should do the same."

Zh: 梅琳的话让李威心头一暖,他从未这样被人鼓励过。
En: Mei Lin's words warmed Li Wei's heart.

Zh: 他们开始聊起彼此对艺术的见解,分享各自的梦想。
En: He had never been encouraged like this before.

Zh: 李威从未觉得这么轻松自在。
En: They began discussing their views on art and shared their dreams.

Zh: 旅行时间结束时,李威重新回到了同学们中间。
En: Li Wei had never felt so relaxed and at ease.

Zh: 但这次,他手中握着一幅充满生机的豫园素描。
En: When the time for the trip ended, Li Wei rejoined his classmates.

Zh: 他不再犹豫,也不再觉得时间的紧迫。
En: This time, he held a vibrant sketch of Yuyuan Garden in his hand.

Zh: 这次旅行让他意识到,只要努力,自己的爱好可以与其他责任相协调。
En: He no longer hesitated, nor did he feel the press of time.

Zh: 李威的脚步变得坚定,因为他知道自己将努力追逐绘画的梦想,不辜负这片绚烂春色里萌生的勇气。
En: This trip made him realize that with effort, his hobbies could be balanced with other responsibilities.

Zh: 李威的脚步变得坚定,因为他知道自己将努力追逐绘画的梦想,不辜负这片绚烂春色里萌生的勇气。
En: Li Wei's steps became more determined because he knew he would strive to pursue his dream of painting, not letting down the courage that blossomed in this vibrant spring scene.


Vocabulary Words:
  • sunshine: 阳光
  • antique: 古色古香
  • idyllic: 美不胜收
  • amidst: 中间
  • excel: 成绩优秀
  • harbored: 藏着
  • fleeting: 转瞬即逝
  • energetically: 活跃地
  • trivial: 小事
  • stone archway: 石拱门
  • tranquil: 幽静
  • inaudible: 听不到
  • rustling: 拂过
  • depict: 描绘
  • footsteps: 脚步声
  • cheerful: 活泼开朗
  • embarrassed: 不好意思
  • pursue: 追求
  • wholeheartedly: 全心全意
  • challenges: 困难
  • encouraged: 鼓励
  • intently: 专心致志地
  • hesitated: 犹豫
  • press: 紧迫
  • responsibilities: 责任
  • determined: 坚定
  • strive: 努力
  • blossomed: 萌生
  • vibrant: 生机
  • outgoing: 开朗

Transcript

Speaker 1

Fluid Fluent Dorg.

Speaker 2

Welcome to Fluent Fiction Mandarin Chinese, the podcast where we bring you bilingual stories to supercharge your listening comprehension. In each episode, we'll present a short story in both English and Mandarin Chinese with the aim of helping you to improve your listening comprehension.

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In this episode, will follow Leeway's journey as he discovers inspiration and encouragement to pursue his passion for art amidst the vibrant spring blossoms of you and garden.

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Thirdly, mention the yung Ti Let's take another listen. Listen closely to any part you may have missed.

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Shall head the chun tie yung guanina Jiu Shidao yu ye Yo Lan Dahu Shijie.

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Spring in Shanghai brings warm sunshine, making it the perfect season for a visit to Yuuen Garden.

Speaker 1

Yen Thewei the gu Jundanzi Tzu Jili Schunsi lu singh Wudi di Jinshi Shanghai juming the yu Ye.

Speaker 3

One day, Leeway's high school class organized a spring trip with their destination being the famous Yuen Garden in Shanghai go.

Speaker 1

Ye Li Daou Chushi shun kaid Huado Singsu de Shumu huan Yao Juku su gu sen da ting tailoku jin su Mai bu shun Shu.

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The park was filled with blooming flowers and lush trees surrounding the antique pavilions and structures, creating an idyllic scene.

Speaker 1

Lieuei Jansa Yin shin Jung Silchi Slini Hizin.

Speaker 3

Leeway stood amidst the crowd, but his mind was elsewhere.

Speaker 1

Su Antaidefu Mu sih An Tai chuwe Yigu chun ji yu su de Sieu shun Dan Tai sin Jung tis hon ji Yga Mimi do ye Shu the Shin shen zhu I.

Speaker 3

Although his parents hoped he would excel academically, he harbored a secret passion for art.

Speaker 1

Liue Ji da Jingtye Shigusun Jao Ling and the Haji Hue Taji di yao ze Yo sen Shi Dyenne Jai ju Jiguju shunzi Shi the Mai Li.

Speaker 3

He knew that to day was a perfect opportunity to find inspiration, and he was determined to capture this fleeting beauty within the limited time he.

Speaker 1

Had Kushi jiungur gu Chuang Jung ton sie ma hu Ye the yozo Yu Gugu Jiao Lu Dashun Tao lun ji Yen tiend fungqua jiya liwe Hanan Jao daoiga An jindadif lai Jin sintasi Ai the hua Hoa.

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However, with his classmates energetically moving from one corner to another discussing the scenery loudly, it was hard for Leeway to find a quiet spot to draw, which was his favorite activity.

Speaker 1

Da La sh Sai Chao y Yen Dali Shihi li Wilingsi Doo Teo tell the son Homien Tchula.

Speaker 3

While the teacher was introducing Uen Garden's history, a clever idea struck Leway, and he quietly slipped away from the back Tai.

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Chung Ygo Gula the Hugu man Facielaga yu Xing.

Speaker 3

He passed through an ancient stone archway and discovered a tranquil little nook.

Speaker 1

Jilli t Ti Hutin bud Jinxin Sienna jinan kin Dao wifon fugu Chao de sen Yi.

Speaker 3

Here the noise of the crowd was almost inaudible. Only the soft sound of the breeze rustling the tree tops could be heard.

Speaker 1

Liue soule sa la nachu huaba hutien bi kaishi Jun Sinchi jida now Huda yen jun de yu.

Speaker 3

Ye Leeway sat down, took out his sketchbook and pencil, and started to intently depict the Yuen garden as he saw it.

Speaker 1

Turien Yido Tintin de Dao bushen da Pola Ninti.

Speaker 3

Suddenly, the silence was broken by the sound of gentle footsteps.

Speaker 1

Shibein sha hupo kai la the Maileen tatsun shi maln sa Jo.

Speaker 3

It was Meelyn, the cheerful and outgoing girl from his class, always with a smile on her face.

Speaker 1

Liue Sinchu zi hapadu fan Huishantin Dayota.

Speaker 3

Leewei felt a bit tense, fearing she might interrupt him.

Speaker 1

Da meilen jishihosi the kanjetadha seho ma'm en sure nihua de jenha.

Speaker 3

But Meelyn simply watched his drawing with curiosity and slowly said, you draw really well.

Speaker 1

Niewe us hay is that mee Lin tiej is sure tishu whe.

Speaker 3

W Leewei felt a bit embarrassed, but Meelyn continued, Actually, I liked drawing too.

Speaker 1

Wida jia yo siu juina yu j j a jipie yo kunna.

Speaker 3

I think if you have a passion, you should pursue it wholeheartedly, even if there are challenges. Nie inga jaya, you should do the same. Mae Linda hua ja ni weisinghoyina. That's hung jaak. Maelen's words warmed lee Weiy's heart.

Speaker 1

Lesi bi de Yeshui Fincian goods the Monsia.

Speaker 3

He had never been encouraged like this before.

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Liueis hunuet the jim tinsun Siza.

Speaker 3

They began discussing their views on art and shared their dreams.

Speaker 1

Li Sin Shi shu Shi Lieuei chun Si La touns and Juntie.

Speaker 3

Leewei had never felt so relaxed and at ease.

Speaker 1

Then jez Tasho jungji y fuchu man sin si the yu yuen sum Yao.

Speaker 3

When the time for the trip ended, Leewei rejoined his classmates.

Speaker 1

Tabuze yo ye ye buzey.

Speaker 3

This time he held a vibrant sketch of uu and garden in his hand.

Speaker 1

Jisl s tay shida jia no lizizi that I ha krai sita sansietya.

Speaker 3

He no longer hesitated, nor did he feel the press of time.

Speaker 1

Lieue the del boo bin the diending you with Hajidasiji, tell Muli jiju hou houa the mounsia boogo fu je pien ya lan chun Suli mun shun li yun Shi.

Speaker 3

This trip made him realize that, with effort, his hobbies could be balanced with other responsibilities.

Speaker 1

Liue the del boo bin the dien bin you with Hajidaziji, Tell Muli jijuh houa de mounsia boogo fu je pien ya lan chun sul mun shun li yun Shi.

Speaker 3

Leeway's steps became more determined because he knew he would strive to pursue his dream of painting, not letting down the courage that blossomed in this vibrant spring scene.

Speaker 4

Today's vocabulary words are coming up right after this commercial break. Here are today's vocabulary words first and manda in China, then.

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In English, yang gua yangua, yang gua, sunshine, go sousa, go sir gusa, go sousa, antique, may bush and show may pushing, show may bush and show I do it. Junjie junzie junjie a midst chancey yo sill, change yo sill, changy yo sill, excel, tangja tang ja tangjah harbard tentci see ship trent, see shep, genti zee, shep fleeting ho ye da ho ye da ho ye that energetically shaoshi su shi shaoshi, trivial, Sugu men Chugu men sugu men.

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Stone, archway yotin yo sing yo tin, tranquil.

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Ping, Buddha ping, buddhau ping buddha, inaudible fu go fu cool fu co rustling Now hu now what nowh depict zioh boucha, zihoh bouche, zioh bouche footsteps hupoo kai la Houpo Kai la hupoo Kai la cheerful boo hoo is it buo? How is it buo?

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How is it embarrassed?

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Jo jo ji Yo pursue Chiang sin chen Ye, chiangzin chen Ye, Chiang shin chen Ye wholeheartedly, quldnna, kuldntna, Kuldna challenges, Guli gul Guley, encouraged, Jen Sinija Jan sinji Jan Sinja intently yo yi yo ye Yo Yi hesitated, Jimpo zimpour zimpur press Syeny, responsibilities, Zien Bin Zien b Jien Bin, determined, no Li no le, no Li, strive, Monshelle, Monshall, Monshelle, Blossomed, Shanty, shin t Shinty, Vibrant, Kila Kaila, Kila outgoing.

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