Full Mandarin Stories by Mandarin Monkey
Full Mandarin Stories by Mandarin Monkey is a podcast for Mandarin learners at the upper beginner to intermediate level. It features a variety of engaging stories, from imaginative tales about futuristic AI and robotic dogs to everyday life stories like cooking pizza and daily routines. Each episode is told in clear, natural Mandarin to help improve listening skills and vocabulary. The podcast is hosted on Acast.
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完美
Is striving for perfection always a good thing? In this story, we follow 小西, a woman juggling work, family, and expectations — until life reminds her it’s okay to be imperfect. A thoughtful story for learners to explore vocabulary around work, family, and emotions. 🧠Check out the scripts hereTraditional characters_#33 完美你是個完美的人嗎? 什麼是完美?小西是一位上班族，是一位老婆，也是一位媽媽。小西的媽媽總是告訴小西:【你考試一定要考一百分】【你一定要上第一名的學
減少塑料垃圾 Reducing Plastic Waste
Protecting the earth starts with small habits! This story explores practical and simple ways to reduce plastic waste in daily life. Great for learners looking to boost vocabulary related to the environment and sustainability. 🌍Check out the scripts hereTraditional characters_#32 減少塑料垃圾減少塑料垃圾一直都是重要的議題，為了保護海洋保護地球，我們在生活當中可以怎麼做呢?出門用餐或買飲料時，你記得帶自己的環保餐具和吸管嗎?你曾經參加過淨灘活動嗎? 在購買產品時，你想過購買天然成分的產品嗎?你還在商店購買塑
醜小鴨的故事 The Ugly Duckling
A little duckling, rejected for being different, goes on a journey to find belonging—only to discover her true beauty. This heartwarming story teaches self-worth and growth, perfect for upper beginners to intermediate learners wanting to hear descriptive and emotional storytelling in Mandarin.Check out the scripts here:Traditional characters _ #31 鴨小妹湖裡住著鴨媽媽和七隻小鴨，有一天，鴨媽媽正準備要帶著七隻小鴨在湖裡游來游去，七隻小鴨在排隊時總
What Is AA制?
Ever heard of “Go Dutch” or “AA制”? This episode breaks down this common phrase and how it’s used when splitting bills in Mandarin-speaking cultures. A practical and easy-to-follow story for upper beginners to intermediate learners learning how to navigate social situations. 🎧💳🍜Check out the scripts hereTraditional characters_#30 AA制你們聽過AA制嗎?在大學時期，我跟同學們出去吃飯，常常在結帳時聽他們說:「Go Dutch!」「Go Dutch!」還有另外一個名稱
思念家鄉 Missing Home
A true story! After moving to the UK, Ula reflects on homesickness—missing mom's cooking, familiar streets, and knowing where to go. A heartfelt exploration of what it means to miss home for upper beginners to intermediate learners practicing Mandarin about emotions, family, and living abroad.Check out story script here:Traditional characters_思念家鄉你有過思念家鄉的感覺嗎?有些人因為疫情的關係，和家人已經3年多沒見了。有些人因為到
夫妻臉 Couple Face
Ever heard someone say a couple is starting to look alike? This story explores the Chinese concept of "couple face"—how partners develop similar expressions and mannerisms over time. A cultural insight for upper beginners to intermediate learners practicing Mandarin about a Mandarin saying.Check out the story script here:Traditional characters_夫妻臉在我身邊很常聽到別人對夫妻說:「你們越來越有夫妻臉了欸!」夫妻臉是什麼?如果一對男女朋友或者一對夫妻，
養成好習慣 Developing Good Habits
A college student works part-time but still asks his mom for money to spend on entertainment with friends. Mom decides he must move out in a year to learn financial responsibility and develop better saving habits. A practical story for upper beginners to intermediate learners practicing Mandarin about family, money management, and independence.Check out story script here:Traditional characters _ 養
借錢不 還 Borrowing Money Without Returning It
A friend constantly borrows money with various excuses but never pays back—until the narrator sees new purchases on social media and demands repayment. A relatable story about friendship dilemmas for intermediate learners practicing Mandarin about money and relationships.Check out story script here:Traditional characters _ 借錢不還你們都有借錢的經驗嗎? 如果你的朋友有難，需要跟你借錢，你會借嗎?曾經我有一個朋友，不斷地用各種藉口跟我借錢，媽媽生病、錢被偷了、車
你相信這世界上有鬼嗎? Do You Believe In Ghosts?
David asks his mom about ghosts after a classmate claims to see a transparent figure at school. Their conversation gets playfully spooky! A Mandarin dialogue for intermediate learners practicing Mandarin about supernatural topics.Check out the story scripts:Traditional characters_你相信這世界上有鬼嗎?大衛: 媽，這世界上真的有鬼嗎?媽媽: 看情況啊! 有些人相信，有些人不相信。大衛: 我們班上有一個女同學，她在某一天上課時，突然對著我說:「角落裡的那個東西是什麼?」我轉頭一看，什麼也沒看到。媽媽: 也太嚇人了吧!
去海灘的一天 A Day At the Beach
Ning Ning lives minutes from the beach and loves her seaside routine—collecting colorful seashells, swimming in calm waters, and sunbathing on warm sand. A Mandarin story for upper beginner to intermediate learners practicing Mandarin about things to do in summer.Check out the story script:Traditional characters _ 去海灘的一天昨天真是個美好的一天，非常適合到海灘去散步。寧寧很幸運，她的家離海灘只有5分鐘遠，她非常喜歡到海灘去散步，因為她喜歡沙子在腳下的感覺。她喜歡到海灘去撿貝殼，
長途飛行做什麼? What Do You Do on Long Flights?
Xiao Qiao loves to travel but dreads long flights. In this story, hear how she passes 14 hours in the air—watching movies, reading, and avoiding awkward moments! A fun, relatable listen for upper beginners to intermediate learners practicing Mandarin about travel and daily life. 🎧✈️📚Check out scriptsTraditional characters_ 長途飛行做什麼?你是個喜歡長途飛行的人嗎?我的朋友小喬非常愛旅行，但是一點都不期待長途飛行。從台灣飛到英國需要大約14個小時，14個小時的飛行太長了!
夏兒的韓文學習之路 Sia’er’s Korean Learning Journey
Sia’er loves Korean culture but struggles to improve her Korean after years of study. With her mother’s advice, she decides to try new ways of learning. This story is perfect for upper beginners to intermediate learners wanting to hear natural Mandarin about language learning, motivation, and fresh strategies. 🎧🇰🇷📚Check out the scriptsTraditional characters _ 學習一種語言的好方法夏兒想提高她的韓文水平，夏兒覺得韓國文化很流行，她小的時
生病的同事 A Sick Colleague
When a colleague falls ill, what can you do to help? This story explores useful Mandarin vocabulary for talking about being sick, offering help, and expressing concern, great for upper beginners to intermediate learners. 🎧🍎🤒Check the scripts:Traditional charaters _ 最近大家都生病了我是阿國，最近很多人都感冒了，我的同事們也都感冒了。他們的症狀有頭痛、喉嚨痛，他們也都發燒了。我時常給他們打電話，看看他們是否需要我的幫忙。今天我給同事小陳打電話，但是他沒接電話。30分鐘後，他回電話了，他告訴我他沒辦法去上班，請我幫他請假。我有點擔心
夏日野餐 Summer Picnic
Sunshine, sandwiches, and sushi—two friends plan the perfect summer picnic. This life style dialogue is full of useful Mandarin vocabulary about food, planning, and outdoor fun, ideal for upper beginners to intermediate learners. 🎧🌞🍱🥪Conversation scriptTraditional characters _ #20 夏日野餐凱特: 最近的天氣特別好，我想做一些戶外活動，你想加入嗎?阿曼達: 好啊! 我們可以去野餐、去海邊或者去露營?凱特: 去野餐吧! 這個活動比較省錢，也不需要花太多時間開車。阿曼達: 我這裡有一個野餐籃和一塊野餐布，如果有一把陽傘
快樂的規則 The Rules of Happiness
When was the last time you truly smiled? This uplifting story shares simple but powerful rules for living a happier life—less hate, more giving, and embracing each moment without regret. A warm and reflective listen for upper beginners to intermediate Mandarin learners. 🎧😊🌱Story scriptTraditional characters _ #19 快樂的規則你今天快樂嗎? 最近一次笑的時候是什麼時候?這裡有讓你快樂的規則:少憎恨、別煩惱；生活簡單；少期望、多給予；要不斷的尋找快樂的機會。雖然有時候可能不像
真是太巧了! What a Coincidence!
One surprising meeting after another—this story is full of unexpected connections and the phrase "真是太巧了!" (What a coincidence!). A great episode to learn how to express surprise and relate personal stories in Mandarin. Perfect for upper beginners to intermediate learners. 🎧🤯👋Story scriptTraditional characters _ #18 真是太巧了!昨天我到銀行去辦事情，遇到好久沒見的朋友，他也到銀行去辦事情，真是太巧了! 我們聊了以前在學校發生的事情，現在我們兩個人都結婚也都有孩子了。我問
端午節要做什麼? What Do We Do on Dragon Boat Festival?
Zongzi, dragon boat races, and egg-balancing competitions—this story shows how one family celebrates 端午節 (Dragon Boat Festival)! Learn useful vocabulary and cultural traditions in Mandarin through a relatable conversation. Great for upper beginners to intermediate learners. 🎧🥚🚣♀️🎋Conversation scriptTraditional characters _ #17 端午節要做什麼?媽媽: 哎呀! 我現在才發現這禮拜五是端午節，女兒，你那天要上課嗎?女兒: 要啊! 那天，我們會在班上做粽子! 對了，老師說
看你啊 It’s Up to You
This episode features five practical, everyday conversations using the phrase “看你啊”, a natural way to say “it’s up to you” in Mandarin. Perfect for upper beginners to intermediate learners looking to sound more native in daily life. 🎧🗣️💬Conversation script:Example 1 例子一A：今天是星期五，晚上我們叫外賣吃吧!B：好啊! 那你想吃什麼?A：看你啊! 我都可以。A：今天是星期五，晚上我们叫外卖吃吧!B：好啊! 那你想吃什么?A：看你啊! 我都可以。Example 2 例子二老王：嘿，老李，晚上來我家喝酒聊天吧!老李：看我老婆，我不
再說吧 Maybe Later
Xiao Gang keeps inviting his new classmate out—but she keeps saying "再說吧." What does that really mean? This story helps learners understand how to politely decline invitations in Mandarin using a natural and common phrase. Great for upper beginners to intermediate learners. 🎧🗣️📅Conversation script:Traditional character _ #15 再說吧班上來了一位新的女同學，名雅。小剛覺得名雅很漂亮，想要約名雅出去玩。小剛: 嗨，名雅，還習慣學校生活嗎?名雅: 目前為止還不錯，班上的人都很
早知道 If Only I Had Known
Regret after the fact—we've all been there. This story shares a series of everyday situations using the phrase “早知道” (If I had known earlier) to express regret. Great for upper beginners to intermediate learners to hear this useful phrase in different contexts.Story scriptTraditional characters:#14 早知道爸爸昨天洗了車，但是今天下雨了!爸爸說: 早知道今天會下雨，我就不洗車了!爸爸今天晚上加班不回家吃飯，孩子們也都在朋友家玩不回家吃飯。媽媽說: 早知道你們都不回家吃晚飯，我就不做飯了!姊姊跟朋友
你到底想怎樣? What Do You Really Want?
A couple tries to make weekend plans, but nothing seems to work. This conversation is great for learning useful Mandarin phrases for expressing opinions, making suggestions, and dealing with indecision. Ideal for upper beginners to intermediate learners.Conversation script Traditional characters: #13 你到底想怎樣?男朋友: 今天天氣真好，我們要去哪裡?女朋友: 我想去書店買書。男朋友: 我不喜歡看書。女朋友: 那我們去爬山吧!男朋友: 山上蚊子太多，可以去別的地方嗎?女朋友: 那我們去百貨公司
我的手機需要充電 I Need to Charge My Phone
Why is your phone always out of battery? This fun and relatable conversation is perfect for learning useful Mandarin words and phrases about using and charging your phone. Great listening practice for upper beginners to intermediate learners! Conversation scriptsTraditional characters:#12 我需要給手機充電我: 我的手機怎麼又快要沒電了!朋友: 你一整天都在玩手機，當然很快又沒電了。我: 我也不是都只在玩手機，我上課的時候需要用手機。朋友: 為什麼?我: 很多英文單詞我都不懂，我需要手機幫我翻譯。
把手機關掉 Turn off the phone
As the movie begins, Xiaoming’s phone just won’t stop ringing. But are the calls really that urgent? This relatable dialogue explores everyday conversations, priorities, and polite communication—great for upper beginners to intermediate Mandarin learners.Conversation scriptTradtional characters:#11 把手機關掉【電影就要開始了，小明的手機響了】小莉: 噓.....把手機關掉!小明: 我需要接這通電話小莉: 電影就要開始了，你不能等一下再講嗎?小明: 不行，這是我老闆，一定有什麼重要的事情。小莉:
獅子和海豚 The Lion and the Dolphin
When a lion and a dolphin become unlikely friends, a challenge puts their friendship to the test. This story reminds us not to blame others for what they cannot do. A thoughtful tale for upper beginners to intermediate Mandarin learners building their listening skills.Story ScriptsTraditional characters:#10 獅子和海豚一天，獅子在海邊散步，看到海豚躍出海面，一副自在快樂的樣子，獅子覺得海豚很厲害，就跑去對海豚說:【我們來當好朋友吧!】海豚問:【我生活在海裡，你生活在陸地，你為什麼要跟我當
釣魚的狼 The Wolf Who Went Ice Fishing
A wolf learns a painful lesson after believing a fox’s sneaky advice. This clever fable shows why we shouldn't speak badly of others—you never know when it might come back to bite you. A fun and meaningful story for upper beginners to intermediate Mandarin learners. #Check the script hereTitle: 釣魚的狼狐狸聽說狼總是在背後說他的壞話，因此狐狸想給狼一點教訓。狐狸假裝好心的對狼說:「我知道一個可以在冰上釣魚的好辦法，你要不要試一試?」狼很興奮的要狐狸快點告訴牠，狐狸就說:「只要把河面上的冰鑿
小馬過河 The Pony Crosses the River
A young pony faces a river and gets conflicting advice—should it cross or turn back? This story teaches the value of thinking for yourself and trying before giving up. Perfect for upper beginners to intermediate Mandarin learners looking to build listening skills through storytelling. #Check out the script hereTitle: 小馬過河小馬背著一袋麥子要過河，小河上沒有橋，河水嘩啦嘩啦流著，小馬不知道河水有多深，不敢隨便過河。左看看，右看看，一頭老牛正在河邊吃草，小馬跑過去問牠
老鼠告狀 The Complaining Mouse
A little mouse is frustrated by the noisy birds and takes his complaint to the mountain god. But is he being fair? This fable reminds us not to complain too much and to consider others' perspectives. A great listen for upper beginners to intermediate learners practicing Mandarin comprehension. 🎧🐭# Check out the script here:Title: 老鼠告狀不要太喜歡抱怨有一天早上，忙了一天的老鼠想好好的休息、睡覺，可是，他的鄰居小鳥們卻在樹上嘰嘰喳喳唱著歌，用美妙的歌聲歡迎新的一天
小貓捉老鼠 The Kitten and the Mouse
A young kitten finally catches a mouse—but can it trust what the mouse says? This fable teaches a lesson on critical thinking and not being easily fooled. A great story for upper beginners to intermediate learners looking to improve their Mandarin listening skills. 🎧🐱🐭✨# Check out the script here:Title: 小貓捉老鼠有一隻貓媽媽生了三隻小貓，小貓們一天一天長大。貓媽媽需要教他們捉老鼠。兩隻小貓都學會了，只剩下一隻小貓還是學不會。有一天，這隻小貓終於捉到了一隻老鼠，正準備要吃掉老鼠的時候，這隻老
兔子評理 The Rabbit’s Judgment
A kind goat rescues a wolf from a trap—only to become its next meal! When a clever rabbit steps in, will justice be served? This fable teaches a lesson on gratitude and wisdom, perfect for upper beginners to intermediate learners looking to improve their Mandarin listening skills. 🎧🐰🐺✨# Check out the script here:#5 兔子評理一隻狼不小心掉進獵人的陷阱裡，山羊把牠救了上來可是狼卻對山羊說:「你就再幫幫我吧! 我現在肚子非常餓，讓我吃掉你吧!」山羊大吃一驚說:「我救了你的命
螞蟻報恩 Ants repay
A tiny ant is saved from drowning by a kind pigeon. When danger strikes, can the ant return the favor? This heartwarming fable highlights the power of kindness and helping others. A great story for upper beginners to intermediate learners to practice Mandarin listening. 🎧🐜🕊️✨# Check out the script here:#4 螞蟻報恩螞蟻正在池塘邊散步，突然，一陣強風吹來，把牠吹進了池塘裡。「救命啊! 救命啊! 誰快來救救我啊!」螞蟻不停的在水中呼喊著，就快要被淹死了。樹上的鴿子聽到螞蟻在求救，立刻撿起一片樹
老虎與回音 Lion and Echo
A mighty lion roars from a mountaintop, only to hear its own voice echo back. Is it a challenge, a friend, or a trick of nature? This thought-provoking fable explores perception and self-awareness. A perfect listen for upper beginners to intermediate learners looking to improve Mandarin comprehension through storytelling. 🎧🦁✨# Check out the script hereTitle: 獅子和回聲獅子是叢林裡的大王，他認為自己是天底下最厲害的，沒人可以贏過自己。有
三隻老鼠 Three Mice
Three mice work together to reach a jar of oil—but their greed gets the best of them. What happens when no one is willing to share? This engaging fable teaches an important lesson about cooperation and selfishness, perfect for upper beginners to intermediate learners. Listen, learn, and improve your Mandarin comprehension! 🎧🐭✨# Check out the script here:Title: 三隻老鼠有三隻老鼠一起去偷油吃，但是，油缸裡的油只剩下底部的一點點，油缸很
睡美人 Sleeping Beauty (Full Mandarin)
A cursed princess, a century-long slumber, and a prince’s fateful kiss—this classic fairy tale comes to life in clear, engaging Mandarin. Listen and immerse yourself in the magical story of Sleeping Beauty, perfect for upper beginners to intermediate learners. Practice your listening skills and enjoy the beauty of Mandarin storytelling! 🎧✨# Check out the script here: Title: 睡美人皇后生了一個可愛的公主，國王很
