Solstice Ties: A Family's Journey to Harmony and Understanding
13/12/2025
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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Solstice Ties: A Family's Journey to Harmony and Understanding
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
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Story Transcript:
Zh: 窗外飘着雪，屋内暖意融融。
En: Snow was falling outside, while indoors it was warm and cozy.
Zh: 梅围着围裙，忙着准备冬至家宴。
En: Mei, wearing an apron, was busy preparing the winter solstice family feast.
Zh: 她是姐姐，觉得自己有责任让家人保持在一起。
En: As the elder sister, she felt it was her responsibility to keep the family together.
Zh: 妹妹莲在房间里，离厨房远远的。
En: Her younger sister, Lian, was in her room, far from the kitchen.
Zh: 她不喜欢按照传统过节，而哥哥建远在国外工作，这次梅特意邀请他参加冬至团圆饭。
En: She didn’t like celebrating holidays according to tradition, and their brother, Jianyuan, was working abroad.
Zh:
En: This time, Mei specifically invited him to join the winter solstice reunion dinner.
Zh: 梅打了一个电话给建：“哥，今年冬至回来吧？大家都很想你。”
En: Mei made a phone call to Jian, “Bro, come back for the winter solstice this year? Everyone misses you.”
Zh: 建犹豫了一下，点了头说：“好吧，我请假试试。”
En: Jian hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Alright, I'll try to take leave."
Zh: 莲则不愿意参与，她觉得这些都是老一辈的期待。
En: Lian was unwilling to participate; she felt these were just the expectations of the older generation.
Zh: 梅走到她面前，轻声说：“你可以不用穿传统服装，这次更随意些。”
En: Mei approached her and softly said, “You don’t have to wear traditional clothing this time, be more casual.”
Zh: 莲看着姐姐，勉强地点了头，但她心里还是有些不快。
En: Lian looked at her sister and reluctantly nodded, but still felt a bit displeased inside.
Zh: 终于到了冬至夜，梅的小家在皑皑白雪中显得格外温馨。
En: Finally, it was winter solstice night, and Mei's small home appeared particularly warm amidst the snowy landscape.
Zh: 桌上摆满了饺子、汤圆和各种传统菜肴。
En: The table was filled with jiaozi, tangyuan, and various traditional dishes.
Zh: 这是梅精心准备的，希望能让建和莲感到家的味道。
En: These were carefully prepared by Mei, hoping to give Jian and Lian a taste of home.
Zh: 饭桌上，大家一开始还挺和谐。
En: At the dining table, everyone initially got along well.
Zh: 梅努力调节气氛，不断地为大家夹菜。
En: Mei tried hard to set the mood, continuously serving food to everyone.
Zh: 突然，莲打破了沉默：“我们不应该老是这样回忆过去，做些无谓的期待吧？”
En: Suddenly, Lian broke the silence, "Shouldn't we stop always reminiscing about the past and having pointless expectations?"
Zh: 建也停下筷子，皱起眉头：“这就是我不喜欢回来的原因，每次都这样吵。”
En: Jian also put down his chopsticks, frowning, "That's why I don't like coming back; it's always like this, arguing."
Zh: 梅深吸一口气，她知道必须说些什么。
En: Mei took a deep breath, knowing she had to say something.
Zh: “我们是家人，过去的误会应该弄清楚。
En: “We are family; past misunderstandings should be clarified.
Zh: 我们都是在乎彼此的。”
En: We all care about each other.”
Zh: 在她的引导下，三人最终在灯下慢慢敞开了心扉，说出了心里的不满和期望。
En: Guided by her, the three eventually opened up under the light, expressing their grievances and expectations.
Zh: 是夜，虽有争吵，更多的是让彼此更加理解的沟通。
En: Though there were arguments that night, there was also communication that led to better understanding.
Zh: 家宴结束后，建说：“以后，我会尽量多回来。”
En: After the family feast, Jian said, “In the future, I’ll try to come back more often.”
Zh: 莲也放下了心中的不满：“我会常联系，不是为了传统，而是因为我也想知道大家的生活。”
En: Lian also let go of her discontent, “I’ll keep in touch more, not because of tradition, but because I want to know about everyone’s lives.”
Zh: 梅松了一口气，她明白自己不能控制一切，但可以通过理解和耐心让家人走得更近。
En: Mei breathed a sigh of relief, realizing she couldn't control everything, but through understanding and patience, she could bring the family closer together.
Zh: 雪还在下，屋内却充满了温暖的笑声和尘封消融的情感。
En: The snow continued to fall, but indoors, it was filled with warm laughter and feelings once sealed away melting away.
Zh: 这个冬至夜，他们又多了一份理解，少了一份隔阂。
En: This winter solstice night, they gained more understanding and lessened their estrangement.
Vocabulary Words:
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-13-08-38-20-zh
Story Transcript:
Zh: 窗外飘着雪，屋内暖意融融。
En: Snow was falling outside, while indoors it was warm and cozy.
Zh: 梅围着围裙，忙着准备冬至家宴。
En: Mei, wearing an apron, was busy preparing the winter solstice family feast.
Zh: 她是姐姐，觉得自己有责任让家人保持在一起。
En: As the elder sister, she felt it was her responsibility to keep the family together.
Zh: 妹妹莲在房间里，离厨房远远的。
En: Her younger sister, Lian, was in her room, far from the kitchen.
Zh: 她不喜欢按照传统过节，而哥哥建远在国外工作，这次梅特意邀请他参加冬至团圆饭。
En: She didn’t like celebrating holidays according to tradition, and their brother, Jianyuan, was working abroad.
Zh:
En: This time, Mei specifically invited him to join the winter solstice reunion dinner.
Zh: 梅打了一个电话给建：“哥，今年冬至回来吧？大家都很想你。”
En: Mei made a phone call to Jian, “Bro, come back for the winter solstice this year? Everyone misses you.”
Zh: 建犹豫了一下，点了头说：“好吧，我请假试试。”
En: Jian hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Alright, I'll try to take leave."
Zh: 莲则不愿意参与，她觉得这些都是老一辈的期待。
En: Lian was unwilling to participate; she felt these were just the expectations of the older generation.
Zh: 梅走到她面前，轻声说：“你可以不用穿传统服装，这次更随意些。”
En: Mei approached her and softly said, “You don’t have to wear traditional clothing this time, be more casual.”
Zh: 莲看着姐姐，勉强地点了头，但她心里还是有些不快。
En: Lian looked at her sister and reluctantly nodded, but still felt a bit displeased inside.
Zh: 终于到了冬至夜，梅的小家在皑皑白雪中显得格外温馨。
En: Finally, it was winter solstice night, and Mei's small home appeared particularly warm amidst the snowy landscape.
Zh: 桌上摆满了饺子、汤圆和各种传统菜肴。
En: The table was filled with jiaozi, tangyuan, and various traditional dishes.
Zh: 这是梅精心准备的，希望能让建和莲感到家的味道。
En: These were carefully prepared by Mei, hoping to give Jian and Lian a taste of home.
Zh: 饭桌上，大家一开始还挺和谐。
En: At the dining table, everyone initially got along well.
Zh: 梅努力调节气氛，不断地为大家夹菜。
En: Mei tried hard to set the mood, continuously serving food to everyone.
Zh: 突然，莲打破了沉默：“我们不应该老是这样回忆过去，做些无谓的期待吧？”
En: Suddenly, Lian broke the silence, "Shouldn't we stop always reminiscing about the past and having pointless expectations?"
Zh: 建也停下筷子，皱起眉头：“这就是我不喜欢回来的原因，每次都这样吵。”
En: Jian also put down his chopsticks, frowning, "That's why I don't like coming back; it's always like this, arguing."
Zh: 梅深吸一口气，她知道必须说些什么。
En: Mei took a deep breath, knowing she had to say something.
Zh: “我们是家人，过去的误会应该弄清楚。
En: “We are family; past misunderstandings should be clarified.
Zh: 我们都是在乎彼此的。”
En: We all care about each other.”
Zh: 在她的引导下，三人最终在灯下慢慢敞开了心扉，说出了心里的不满和期望。
En: Guided by her, the three eventually opened up under the light, expressing their grievances and expectations.
Zh: 是夜，虽有争吵，更多的是让彼此更加理解的沟通。
En: Though there were arguments that night, there was also communication that led to better understanding.
Zh: 家宴结束后，建说：“以后，我会尽量多回来。”
En: After the family feast, Jian said, “In the future, I’ll try to come back more often.”
Zh: 莲也放下了心中的不满：“我会常联系，不是为了传统，而是因为我也想知道大家的生活。”
En: Lian also let go of her discontent, “I’ll keep in touch more, not because of tradition, but because I want to know about everyone’s lives.”
Zh: 梅松了一口气，她明白自己不能控制一切，但可以通过理解和耐心让家人走得更近。
En: Mei breathed a sigh of relief, realizing she couldn't control everything, but through understanding and patience, she could bring the family closer together.
Zh: 雪还在下，屋内却充满了温暖的笑声和尘封消融的情感。
En: The snow continued to fall, but indoors, it was filled with warm laughter and feelings once sealed away melting away.
Zh: 这个冬至夜，他们又多了一份理解，少了一份隔阂。
En: This winter solstice night, they gained more understanding and lessened their estrangement.
Vocabulary Words:
- solstice: 冬至
- apron: 围裙
- reunion: 团圆
- reluctantly: 勉强地
- displeased: 不快
- landscape: 风景
- jiaozi: 饺子
- tangyuan: 汤圆
- prepared: 准备的
- reminiscing: 回忆
- expectations: 期待
- chopsticks: 筷子
- frowning: 皱眉头
- grievances: 不满
- misundertandings: 误会
- estrangement: 隔阂
- harmony: 和谐
- patience: 耐心
- laughter: 笑声
- snowy: 皑皑白雪
- seal: 尘封
- mood: 气氛
- trepidation: 犹豫
- bonding: 结合
- illuminate: 敞开
- comprehension: 理解
- marrow: 深入
- tenacity: 顽强
- introspection: 反省
- nourishment: 滋养
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