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The Bicycle's Challenge: A Retro Ride to Triumph

Apr 30, 2024 · 13m 57s
The Bicycle's Challenge: A Retro Ride to Triumph
Chapters

01 · Main Story

10m 31s

02 · Vocabulary Words

13m 15s

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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Bicycle's Challenge: A Retro Ride to Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/the-bicycles-challenge-a-retro-ride-to-triumph/ Story Transcript: Zh: 在一个阳光灿烂的早晨,北京的旺兴街角,张三独自一人站立在小巷中。他穿着一套绣着龙凤的传统中国服装,看起来就像是从古代画卷里走出来的人物。 En: On a...

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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Bicycle's Challenge: A Retro Ride to Triumph
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Story Transcript:

Zh: 在一个阳光灿烂的早晨,北京的旺兴街角,张三独自一人站立在小巷中。他穿着一套绣着龙凤的传统中国服装,看起来就像是从古代画卷里走出来的人物。
En: On a sunny morning at the corner of Wangxing Street in Beijing, Zhang San stood alone in the alley. He was dressed in a set of traditional Chinese clothing embroidered with dragons and phoenixes, looking like a character stepping out from an ancient scroll.

Zh: 张三原本是个古玩修复师,这套华丽的古装只是他为了一个复古主题活动特意准备的。只是这天,他对一台破旧显得与他的衣着不相称的自行车发生了兴趣。
En: Originally a restorer of antiques, the splendid ancient costume was specially prepared by Zhang San for a retro-themed event. However, on this day, he became interested in an old bicycle that seemed out of place with his attire.

Zh: "我能骑你吗?"他轻轻地向自行车问道。尽管显得有些滑稽,但张三的眼中充满了对挑战的热情。自行车靠在墙角,仿佛在等待他的来临。
En: "Can I ride you?" he gently asked the bicycle. Despite appearing somewhat comical, Zhang San's eyes were filled with enthusiasm for the challenge. The bicycle leaned against the wall, as if waiting for his arrival.

Zh: 他吸了一口气,试图骑上自行车。然而他肩头的宽大鹤翅长袍让他在一次又一次的尝试中都失去了平衡。路过的人们对他投来了困惑和好奇的目光。
En: Taking a deep breath, he attempted to mount the bicycle. However, his wide crane-wing robe on his shoulders caused him to lose balance in repeated tries. Passersby looked at him with a mix of confusion and curiosity.

Zh: 一位开着三轮车的老人停下来看着他,"年轻人,你是想骑自行车吗?"老人笑着问。
En: An old man driving a tricycle stopped to watch him, "Young man, do you want to ride the bicycle?" the old man asked with a smile.

Zh: 张三点头,他心里充满了对失败的惧怕,但他不想轻易放弃,他想去证明,穿着这么鲜艳的中国传统服装他也可以骑自行车。
En: Zhang San nodded, fearful of failure but unwilling to give up easily. He wanted to prove that he could ride a bicycle even in such bright Chinese traditional clothing.

Zh: 老人笑了笑,指了指他的长袍,“这衣服没法骑,蹬车的时候会绊住的。”然后,他从三轮车上取下一块土黄色的布带,"这是我妻子的,你可以试试把袍子稍微捆一捆,这样就好些了。"
En: The old man chuckled and pointed at his robe, "You can't ride in these clothes; they'll get in the way when you pedal." Then, he took off a piece of earthy yellow cloth from his tricycle, "This belongs to my wife. Try tying up your robe a bit, it'll be easier that way."

Zh: 张三照做了,他把长袍捆了起来,再次跨上自行车,推蹬了几下。这次,他居然坚持住了,他正在骑行!虽然速度并不快,但这足以让他振奋。他的喜悦无法用语言表达,那一刻,他仿佛成为了马路上的王者。
En: Following the advice, Zhang San tied up his robe, mounted the bicycle again, and pushed off a few times. To his surprise, he managed to stay balanced this time - he was riding! Although not very fast, it was enough to lift his spirits. His joy was indescribable; at that moment, he felt like the king of the road.

Zh: 广场上的人们开始鼓掌,他们都被张三的毅力与勇气所打动。张三对着所有人微笑,举起了手,他成功了!他以自己的努力和坚持战胜了困难!
En: People in the square started applauding, moved by Zhang San's perseverance and courage. Smiling at everyone, Zhang San raised his hand in triumph - he had succeeded! Through his effort and persistence, he had conquered the challenge.

Zh: 夜幕降临,张三回到家,他看着那台自行车,心中充满了满足和骄傲。他知道,今天,他不仅仅是成功骑上了那台自行车,更是实现了自己的挑战。有一种温暖在他内心蔓延,那是成功后的安逸,那是挑战后的喜悦。
En: As night fell, Zhang San returned home, looking at the bicycle with a heart full of satisfaction and pride. He knew that today, he had not only ridden the bicycle successfully but also conquered his challenge. A warm feeling spread in his heart - the comfort of success and the joy after overcoming a challenge.

Zh: 各位,这就是我们故事的真正英雄,他叫张三。他让我们明白,无论面临什么难题,只要有决心,有毅力,都会找到方法,成功就会向我们招手。
En: Everyone, this is the true hero of our story, his name is Zhang San. He teaches us that no matter what difficulties we face, as long as we have determination and perseverance, we will find a way, and success will beckon to us.


Vocabulary Words:
  • Zhang San: 张三
  • sunny: 阳光灿烂
  • morning: 早晨
  • alley: 小巷
  • traditional: 传统
  • Chinese: 中国
  • clothing: 服装
  • dragons: 龙
  • phoenixes: 凤
  • characters: 人物
  • ancient: 古代
  • scroll: 画卷
  • restorer: 修复师
  • antiques: 古玩
  • splendid: 华丽
  • retro-themed: 复古主题
  • bicycle: 自行车
  • comical: 滑稽
  • enthusiasm: 热情
  • challenge: 挑战
  • balanaced: 均衡
  • perseverance: 毅力
  • courager: 勇气
  • advice: 建议
  • triumph: 成功
  • success: 成功
  • conquer: 征服
  • effort: 努力
  • determination: 决心
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