Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Family Adventures: A Spring Day at the Summer Palace
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Story Transcript:

Zh: 在一个温暖的春天，阳光明媚，鸟儿欢唱，花儿绽放。
En: On a warm spring day, the sun was shining brightly, birds were singing joyfully, and flowers were in full bloom.

Zh: 今天，小明、丽丽和大伟一家决定去颐和园野餐。
En: Today, Xiaoming, Lili, and Dawei's family decided to go for a picnic at the Summer Palace.

Zh: “小明，快点，我们要去颐和园了！”妈妈招呼道。
En: "Xiaoming, hurry up, we are going to the Summer Palace!" Mom called out.

Zh: 小明飞快穿好鞋子，背上包，一家人兴致勃勃地出发了。
En: Xiaoming quickly put on his shoes, shouldered his backpack, and the family cheerfully set off.

Zh: 来到颐和园，大门外挂满了五彩缤纷的花环。
En: When they arrived at the Summer Palace, the gate was adorned with colorful flower garlands.

Zh: “哇，真漂亮！”丽丽惊喜道。
En: "Wow, it's so beautiful!" Lili exclaimed with delight.

Zh: 他们走进公园，寻找野餐的好地点。
En: They walked into the park, searching for a good spot for their picnic.

Zh: 湖边有一片绿草地，水波荡漾，柳树倒映在湖面上。
En: By the lakeside, there was a patch of green grass, with rippling water and willow trees reflected on the lake’s surface.

Zh: 爸爸铺开了一张大大的毯子，拿出食物：三明治、苹果、橘子，还有妈妈亲手做的鸡翅。
En: Dad spread out a large blanket and took out the food: sandwiches, apples, oranges, and mom’s homemade chicken wings.

Zh: “小明，来帮我摘橘子。”大伟说。
En: "Xiaoming, come help me pick the oranges," Dawei said.

Zh: 他们准备了美味的食物，大家开始分享。
En: They prepared their delicious food and everyone started to share.

Zh: “爸爸，这里真美啊！”小明赞叹道。
En: "Dad, this place is so beautiful!" Xiaoming admired.

Zh: “是的，小明，颐和园不仅风景如画，还有很多历史故事。”爸爸微笑着回答。
En: "Yes, Xiaoming, the Summer Palace not only has picturesque scenery but is also rich in historical stories," Dad responded with a smile.

Zh: 美食当前，大家开心地聊着天。
En: Amidst the delicious food, everyone chatted happily.

Zh: 丽丽蹦蹦跳跳说：“我们可以坐船吗？”
En: Lili bounced around and said, "Can we go boating?"

Zh: “当然可以！”妈妈高兴地回应。
En: "Of course, we can!" Mom replied cheerfully.

Zh: 于是他们租了一条小船，在湖上悠闲地划行。
En: So they rented a small boat and leisurely rowed on the lake.

Zh: 水面波光潋滟，青山绿水，景色怡人。
En: The water's surface shimmered, surrounded by verdant hills and lush greenery, the scene was pleasant and serene.

Zh: 丽丽和小明指着远处的十七孔桥：“那座桥真壮观！”
En: Lili and Xiaoming pointed toward the distant Seventeen-Arch Bridge: "That bridge is so magnificent!"

Zh: 划完船，一家人继续在公园里漫步。
En: After boating, the family continued to stroll through the park.

Zh: 他们穿过花丛，听着风儿吹过树叶的沙沙声。
En: They walked through the flower clusters, listening to the rustling sound of the wind blowing through the leaves.

Zh: 小明突然看到前面的凉亭，兴奋地叫到：“爸爸妈妈，我们可以在那儿休息吗？”
En: Suddenly, Xiaoming saw a pavilion ahead and excitedly called out, "Mom, Dad, can we rest there?"

Zh: 凉亭里坐着几位游客，讲述着颐和园的历史。
En: In the pavilion, several visitors were sitting and recounting the history of the Summer Palace.

Zh: 他们听得津津有味，仿佛穿越时光，回到了古代。
En: They listened attentively, as if they had traveled back in time to ancient eras.

Zh: 时间飞快，一转眼就到了下午。
En: Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, it was afternoon.

Zh: 夕阳的余辉洒在湖面上，温暖而柔和。
En: The sunset's afterglow cast a warm and gentle light on the lake’s surface.

Zh: “我们该回家了。”妈妈轻声说道。
En: "It’s time to go home," Mom said softly.

Zh: 收拾好东西，一家人依依不舍地离开了颐和园。
En: After packing up, the family reluctantly left the Summer Palace.

Zh: 在回家的路上，小明、丽丽和大伟都满怀欢喜和回忆。
En: On the way home, Xiaoming, Lili, and Dawei were filled with joy and memories.

Zh: “今天真是美好的一天。”小明感叹道。
En: "Today was such a wonderful day," Xiaoming sighed.

Zh: 妈妈拍拍他的肩膀：“颐和园的景色永远欢迎我们。”
En: Mom patted his shoulder: "The scenery of the Summer Palace will always welcome us."

Zh: 在温馨的气氛中，一家人愉快地结束了这次难忘的公园野餐。
En: In this warm atmosphere, the family happily concluded this unforgettable park picnic.

Zh: 他们知道，以后还会有很多美好的时光等着他们去发现。
En: They knew that many more beautiful moments awaited them in the future.


Vocabulary Words:

• warm: 温暖
• spring: 春天
• joyfully: 欢唱
• bloom: 绽放
• hurry: 快点
• backpack: 背包
• adorned: 挂满
• garlands: 花环
• exclaimed: 惊喜道
• lakeside: 湖边
• rippling: 荡漾
• willow: 柳树
• surface: 湖面
• spread: 铺开
• blanket: 毯子
• delicious: 美味的
• picturesque: 风景如画
• historical: 历史
• amidst: 在…中
• bounced: 蹦蹦跳跳
• boating: 划船
• leisurely: 悠闲地
• verdant: 青
• lush: 绿水
• pleasant: 怡人
• magnificent: 壮观
• stroll: 漫步
• pavilion: 凉亭
• recounting: 讲述
• attentively: 津津有味