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Lessons in Respect: Finding One's Place in a Bustling Metropolis

Jan 22, 2024 · 11m 37s
Lessons in Respect: Finding One's Place in a Bustling Metropolis
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01 · Main Story

8m 20s

02 · Vocabulary Words

10m 55s

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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lessons in Respect: Finding One's Place in a Bustling Metropolis Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/lessons-in-respect-finding-ones-place-in-a-bustling-metropolis/ Story Transcript: Zh: 在北京的这个熙熙攘攘的大都市里,象牙塔般的摩天大楼、繁星般点缀的霓虹灯与紧密的人群交织,形成一幅繁华而喧嚣的画卷。 En:...

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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lessons in Respect: Finding One's Place in a Bustling Metropolis
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
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Story Transcript:

Zh: 在北京的这个熙熙攘攘的大都市里,象牙塔般的摩天大楼、繁星般点缀的霓虹灯与紧密的人群交织,形成一幅繁华而喧嚣的画卷。
En: In the bustling metropolis of Beijing, ivory tower-like skyscrapers, star-like neon lights, and dense crowds intertwine, forming a picture of prosperity and noise.

Zh: 在这幅画卷的一角,名叫张伟的男子,正肩挑肩包,置身在一个市场,误打误撞地乱入了一场风暴。
En: In one corner of this picture, a man named Zhang Wei, carrying a shoulder bag, finds himself in a market, accidentally stumbling into a storm.

Zh: 张伟,一个大大咧咧的北方汉子,个性简单直接,说话做事毫无章法。
En: Zhang Wei, a laid-back northerner, has a simple and direct personality, with no method in his speech and actions.

Zh: 然而参差不齐的商品摆设,琳琅满目的商品价签,让他在繁华的市场间游走,如头昏的蚂蚁在糖罐里打转。
En: However, the unevenly displayed goods and the dazzling price tags make him wander between the bustling markets like a dizzy ant in a sugar jar.

Zh: 一位脾气暴躁的老摊贩,皱纹刻在脸上如同旧街的地图,一双炯炯有神的眼镜,忽闪冷光。
En: A grumpy old vendor, with wrinkles engraved on his face like an old street map, and a pair of bright and sharp glasses, flickers with a cold light.

Zh: 该摊贩堆着额头上的一丛白发,的确看起来有些暴躁。
En: This vendor's forehead is covered in a tuft of white hair, looking indeed a bit irritable.

Zh: 张伟直接开口:"老板,这个给便宜点。"
En: Zhang Wei speaks directly, "Boss, can you give me a discount on this?"

Zh: 老摊贩眉头一皱,露出不悦之色,不过还是问道:"你要便宜多少?"
En: The old vendor's brow furrows, showing displeasure, but still asks, "How much of a discount do you want?"

Zh: 张伟想都没想,脱口而出:"五折!"此言一出,整个市场似乎都为之静止,等待着风暴的降临。
En: Without thinking, Zhang Wei blurts out, "Half off!" As soon as these words are spoken, the entire market seems to freeze, waiting for the storm to come.

Zh: 老摊贩的脸色瞬间变黑,他瞪了张伟一眼,大声斥责道:"你以为这市场是你家的吗?凭什么砍这么多,去别处玩吧!"
En: The old vendor's face instantly turns black, he glares at Zhang Wei and loudly scolds, "Do you think this market is your house? Why should I give such a big discount? Go play somewhere else!"

Zh: 尴尬,霎时充斥在张伟的脸上。他并不是为了让对方降价,只是想融入一下这个熙攘的市场的节奏,立刻连连道歉,又走向另一个摊位。
En: Embarrassment fills Zhang Wei's face in an instant. He didn't want to haggle for a lower price, he just wanted to blend in with the rhythm of this bustling market. He immediately apologizes repeatedly and moves on to another stall.

Zh: 然,过后的日子,张伟不再那么随便砍价,尊重了市场的规则,也更了解了如何与人为善。
En: However, in the days that followed, Zhang Wei no longer bargained so casually, respecting the rules of the market and understanding how to be kind to others.

Zh: 这场风波看似小事,但却让张伟明白,在这个大都市中,每个人都有自己的生活,每个人都需要尊重。
En: This storm may seem like a small matter, but it made Zhang Wei realize that in this metropolis, everyone has their own lives and everyone deserves respect.

Zh: 繁华的市场,瞬息万变,张伟获得了一个宝贵的教训:只有尊重别人,才能在这繁华的都市中找到属于自己的一席之地。
En: The bustling market is ever-changing, and Zhang Wei learns a valuable lesson: only by respecting others can he find his own place in this prosperous city.


Vocabulary Words:
  • In: 在
  • the: 这个
  • bustling: 熙熙攘攘
  • metropolis: 大都市
  • of: 的
  • Beijing: 北京
  • ivory: 象牙塔般的
  • tower-like: 般的
  • skyscrapers: 摩天大楼
  • star-like: 繁星般
  • neon: 霓虹灯
  • lights: 灯
  • and: 与
  • dense: 紧密的
  • crowds: 人群
  • intertwine: 交织
  • forming: 形成
  • a: 一幅
  • picture: 画卷
  • prosperity: 繁华
  • noise: 喧嚣
  • In: 在
  • one: 一
  • corner: 角
  • of: 的
  • this: 这
  • picture: 画卷
  • a: 一个
  • man: 男子
  • named: 叫
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Organization Kameron Kilchrist
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