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Beijing Nights: Tradition and Reunion Under Fireworks
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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Beijing Nights: Tradition and Reunion Under Fireworks
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-01-25-08-38-20-zh
Story Transcript:
Zh: 夜晚的北京，寒冷而闪烁。
En: The night in Beijing was cold and shimmering.
Zh: 在天坛，红色灯笼高高挂起，星光点点。
En: At the Temple of Heaven, red lanterns hung high, dotted with starlight.
Zh: 这里是春节的庆典。
En: Here was the Spring Festival celebration.
Zh: 热闹的声音混合着冬日的冷空气，伴有淡淡的香火味。
En: The bustling sounds mixed with the cold winter air, accompanied by a faint scent of incense.
Zh: 立芬穿着厚厚的羽绒服，挽着表弟伟的手。
En: Lifen was wearing a thick down jacket, linking arms with her cousin Wei.
Zh: 在他们面前，人群熙熙攘攘，摩肩接踵。
En: In front of them, the crowd was bustling and shoulder to shoulder.
Zh: 伟兴奋地说道：“立芬，这里每一个角落都要看！” 他的脸上满是活力。
En: Wei said excitedly, "Lifen, we have to see every corner of this place!" His face was full of energy.
Zh: 立芬微微一笑，眼睛里是一丝思索。
En: Lifen smiled slightly, a hint of contemplation in her eyes.
Zh: 她心中希望能与过去的传统有更深的联系，同时创造珍贵的回忆。
En: She hoped to connect more deeply with past traditions and create precious memories.
Zh: “伟，你觉得今天我们会遇到一些老朋友吗？”
En: "Wei, do you think we will meet some old friends today?"
Zh: “也许吧！”伟回答，“你不是说小时候常和建宇在这里玩吗？”
En: "Maybe!" Wei answered, "Didn't you say you used to play here often with Jianyu when you were young?"
Zh: 提到建宇，立芬心里微微一动。
En: Mentioning Jianyu, Lifen's heart moved slightly.
Zh: 建宇是她小时候的好朋友，如今在外地工作。
En: Jianyu was her childhood friend, now working in another city.
Zh: 时光在静静流逝，他们的联系也渐渐淡了。
En: Time had quietly passed, and their connection had gradually faded.
Zh: 她有点犹豫，是否要与他重新建立联系。
En: She was a bit hesitant about whether to reestablish contact with him.
Zh: 在天坛的四周，张灯结彩，游人如织，给立芬一丝压力。
En: Around the Temple of Heaven, the decorations were splendid, and the visitors were numerous, giving Lifen a bit of pressure.
Zh: 她跟随伟，参观了一些摊位，看了一些舞龙表演，但内心总觉得缺少了些什么。
En: She followed Wei, visiting some stalls and watching some dragon dance performances, but felt something was missing internally.
Zh: 她在寻找一个安静的角落，一个可以平静思考的地方。
En: She was searching for a quiet corner, a place where she could think peacefully.
Zh: “立芬，我们上那个圆形的祭坛吧，听说能看到很远的风景。”伟指着远处的圆丘祭坛说道。
En: "Lifen, let's go up that circular altar, I've heard you can see far from there," Wei pointed to the circular mound altar in the distance.
Zh: 立芬点头，跟随伟慢慢爬上祭坛。
En: Lifen nodded and followed Wei slowly up the altar.
Zh: 祭坛上空旷，脚下是冰冷的石阶。
En: The altar was spacious and the stone steps beneath were cold.
Zh: 终于，他们到达了祭坛顶部，迎面而来的是夜空星斗与远处的灯火。
En: Finally, they reached the top of the altar, greeted by the starry night sky and distant lights.
Zh: 这时，立芬看到了站在不远处的一个熟悉的身影。
En: At this moment, Lifen saw a familiar figure standing not far away.
Zh: 是建宇。
En: It was Jianyu.
Zh: 他似乎也在寻找片刻的宁静。
En: He seemed to be seeking a moment of tranquility as well.
Zh: 当两人的目光交汇时，立芬微微一笑，缓步走向前。
En: When their eyes met, Lifen smiled slightly and walked forward slowly.
Zh: “建宇，好久不见。”立芬轻声说道。
En: "Jianyu, long time no see," Lifen said softly.
Zh: 建宇回过头，温柔地笑了笑，“立芬，真没想到能在这里遇见你。”
En: Jianyu turned around and smiled gently, "Lifen, I didn't expect to meet you here."
Zh: 他们站在一起，脚下是延绵的北京城，耳边是远处的烟花声。
En: They stood together, the sprawling city of Beijing beneath them, the sound of fireworks in the distance.
Zh: 立芬和建宇开始交谈，他们聊起过去的时光，聊起各自的变化。
En: Lifen and Jianyu began to talk, reminiscing about the past, discussing their changes.
Zh: “有时候，我觉得自己被城市冲散了。”立芬说，“但这里让我想起从前，让我想与传统连接，与朋友连接。”
En: "Sometimes, I feel like the city has scattered me," Lifen said, "but this place reminds me of the past, makes me want to connect with tradition, connect with friends."
Zh: “我也是这样，我们都在不断寻找自己。”建宇回应道。
En: "I feel the same way, we're both constantly searching for ourselves," Jianyu responded.
Zh: 在那一刻，立芬感受到了一种深深的归属感。
En: In that moment, Lifen felt a deep sense of belonging.
Zh: 她明白，现代的春节庆祝与传统并不矛盾，两者的结合正是她真正的根源。
En: She realized that modern Spring Festival celebrations aren't at odds with tradition; their combination is her true root.
Zh: 夜空中绽放的烟花映照着他们的脸，
En: The fireworks blossomed in the night sky, illuminating their faces.
Zh: 立芬笑了，她找到了心中的平衡。
En: Lifen smiled, finding balance in her heart.
Zh: 她意识到，属于她的春节不仅是怀旧的传统，还有充满活力的当下。
En: She realized that her Spring Festival was not only about nostalgic traditions but also the vibrant present.
Zh: 故事在烟花的光辉中结束，立芬带着满满的快乐与满足迎接新的开始。
En: The story concludes with the brilliance of the fireworks as Lifen welcomed a new beginning with joy and fulfillment.
Vocabulary Words:
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-01-25-08-38-20-zh
Story Transcript:
Zh: 夜晚的北京，寒冷而闪烁。
En: The night in Beijing was cold and shimmering.
Zh: 在天坛，红色灯笼高高挂起，星光点点。
En: At the Temple of Heaven, red lanterns hung high, dotted with starlight.
Zh: 这里是春节的庆典。
En: Here was the Spring Festival celebration.
Zh: 热闹的声音混合着冬日的冷空气，伴有淡淡的香火味。
En: The bustling sounds mixed with the cold winter air, accompanied by a faint scent of incense.
Zh: 立芬穿着厚厚的羽绒服，挽着表弟伟的手。
En: Lifen was wearing a thick down jacket, linking arms with her cousin Wei.
Zh: 在他们面前，人群熙熙攘攘，摩肩接踵。
En: In front of them, the crowd was bustling and shoulder to shoulder.
Zh: 伟兴奋地说道：“立芬，这里每一个角落都要看！” 他的脸上满是活力。
En: Wei said excitedly, "Lifen, we have to see every corner of this place!" His face was full of energy.
Zh: 立芬微微一笑，眼睛里是一丝思索。
En: Lifen smiled slightly, a hint of contemplation in her eyes.
Zh: 她心中希望能与过去的传统有更深的联系，同时创造珍贵的回忆。
En: She hoped to connect more deeply with past traditions and create precious memories.
Zh: “伟，你觉得今天我们会遇到一些老朋友吗？”
En: "Wei, do you think we will meet some old friends today?"
Zh: “也许吧！”伟回答，“你不是说小时候常和建宇在这里玩吗？”
En: "Maybe!" Wei answered, "Didn't you say you used to play here often with Jianyu when you were young?"
Zh: 提到建宇，立芬心里微微一动。
En: Mentioning Jianyu, Lifen's heart moved slightly.
Zh: 建宇是她小时候的好朋友，如今在外地工作。
En: Jianyu was her childhood friend, now working in another city.
Zh: 时光在静静流逝，他们的联系也渐渐淡了。
En: Time had quietly passed, and their connection had gradually faded.
Zh: 她有点犹豫，是否要与他重新建立联系。
En: She was a bit hesitant about whether to reestablish contact with him.
Zh: 在天坛的四周，张灯结彩，游人如织，给立芬一丝压力。
En: Around the Temple of Heaven, the decorations were splendid, and the visitors were numerous, giving Lifen a bit of pressure.
Zh: 她跟随伟，参观了一些摊位，看了一些舞龙表演，但内心总觉得缺少了些什么。
En: She followed Wei, visiting some stalls and watching some dragon dance performances, but felt something was missing internally.
Zh: 她在寻找一个安静的角落，一个可以平静思考的地方。
En: She was searching for a quiet corner, a place where she could think peacefully.
Zh: “立芬，我们上那个圆形的祭坛吧，听说能看到很远的风景。”伟指着远处的圆丘祭坛说道。
En: "Lifen, let's go up that circular altar, I've heard you can see far from there," Wei pointed to the circular mound altar in the distance.
Zh: 立芬点头，跟随伟慢慢爬上祭坛。
En: Lifen nodded and followed Wei slowly up the altar.
Zh: 祭坛上空旷，脚下是冰冷的石阶。
En: The altar was spacious and the stone steps beneath were cold.
Zh: 终于，他们到达了祭坛顶部，迎面而来的是夜空星斗与远处的灯火。
En: Finally, they reached the top of the altar, greeted by the starry night sky and distant lights.
Zh: 这时，立芬看到了站在不远处的一个熟悉的身影。
En: At this moment, Lifen saw a familiar figure standing not far away.
Zh: 是建宇。
En: It was Jianyu.
Zh: 他似乎也在寻找片刻的宁静。
En: He seemed to be seeking a moment of tranquility as well.
Zh: 当两人的目光交汇时，立芬微微一笑，缓步走向前。
En: When their eyes met, Lifen smiled slightly and walked forward slowly.
Zh: “建宇，好久不见。”立芬轻声说道。
En: "Jianyu, long time no see," Lifen said softly.
Zh: 建宇回过头，温柔地笑了笑，“立芬，真没想到能在这里遇见你。”
En: Jianyu turned around and smiled gently, "Lifen, I didn't expect to meet you here."
Zh: 他们站在一起，脚下是延绵的北京城，耳边是远处的烟花声。
En: They stood together, the sprawling city of Beijing beneath them, the sound of fireworks in the distance.
Zh: 立芬和建宇开始交谈，他们聊起过去的时光，聊起各自的变化。
En: Lifen and Jianyu began to talk, reminiscing about the past, discussing their changes.
Zh: “有时候，我觉得自己被城市冲散了。”立芬说，“但这里让我想起从前，让我想与传统连接，与朋友连接。”
En: "Sometimes, I feel like the city has scattered me," Lifen said, "but this place reminds me of the past, makes me want to connect with tradition, connect with friends."
Zh: “我也是这样，我们都在不断寻找自己。”建宇回应道。
En: "I feel the same way, we're both constantly searching for ourselves," Jianyu responded.
Zh: 在那一刻，立芬感受到了一种深深的归属感。
En: In that moment, Lifen felt a deep sense of belonging.
Zh: 她明白，现代的春节庆祝与传统并不矛盾，两者的结合正是她真正的根源。
En: She realized that modern Spring Festival celebrations aren't at odds with tradition; their combination is her true root.
Zh: 夜空中绽放的烟花映照着他们的脸，
En: The fireworks blossomed in the night sky, illuminating their faces.
Zh: 立芬笑了，她找到了心中的平衡。
En: Lifen smiled, finding balance in her heart.
Zh: 她意识到，属于她的春节不仅是怀旧的传统，还有充满活力的当下。
En: She realized that her Spring Festival was not only about nostalgic traditions but also the vibrant present.
Zh: 故事在烟花的光辉中结束，立芬带着满满的快乐与满足迎接新的开始。
En: The story concludes with the brilliance of the fireworks as Lifen welcomed a new beginning with joy and fulfillment.
Vocabulary Words:
- shimmering: 闪烁
- lantern: 灯笼
- incense: 香火
- contemplation: 思索
- hesitant: 犹豫
- reestablish: 重新建立
- splendid: 张灯结彩
- numerous: 如织
- pressure: 压力
- mound: 圆丘
- altar: 祭坛
- tranquility: 宁静
- reminiscing: 聊起过去
- belonging: 归属感
- tradition: 传统
- connect: 连接
- precious: 珍贵
- gradually: 渐渐
- faded: 淡了
- stone steps: 石阶
- greeted: 迎面而来
- scattered: 冲散
- vibrant: 活力
- blossomed: 绽放
- balance: 平衡
- fulfillment: 满足
- nostalgic: 怀旧
- brilliance: 光辉
- illuminating: 映照
- awakening: 迎接新的开始
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