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<v Speaker 3>Ming as they bridge the gap between ancient treasures and

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<v Speaker 3>modern insights amidst the vast stretches of the Great Wall.

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<v Speaker 1>Chiu desarli chanchanzay dayendalone han quadadi yokman chlu Pusi, Senna

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<v Speaker 1>shu yi ye nantinzichuda longjoi sin sin sel mudung swa,

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<v Speaker 1>your sir banyan jibut hong, the sir sell you shig

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<v Speaker 1>delishchumah using, the sash Takawan Santa da jaan shi tatawan

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<v Speaker 1>huaiy chang jim mean the shiga chuma Huai, the tayu

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<v Speaker 1>ji Tatuku died, Saint Dawuan Huadbia tuma Hati, the shi

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<v Speaker 1>hod on, the Zujiju tanu li yan jungatand it boy

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<v Speaker 1>children don't hold the singtu sell you dadji eating tanta

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<v Speaker 1>tell samud yo ka so that go out. The chang

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<v Speaker 1>chung shak taxing fan the danzi, may you question to

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<v Speaker 1>the lishi, it's the true chungfun sin jin, the juang

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<v Speaker 1>shiman the gull ship Yaha means shushi da don't tata

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<v Speaker 1>qua tatsung shi Zhangu died the shooting you Sendai Kristi

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<v Speaker 1>y doby yah sell you Tashi Kwai is the danzi

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<v Speaker 1>fung ship shangfung tin shah in Mian trail, will I

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<v Speaker 1>tell her teafain selling Yami in daring and Jazi means

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<v Speaker 1>yo Yashi died in luck Takashi Tayo Kura gandir sayta

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<v Speaker 1>shid di la la tu da da gaidar kujig golaud

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<v Speaker 1>the chang chung hanatyamha si shina so da chang chuangda

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<v Speaker 1>iso golau from Tasha mean king sala sho da gansa

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<v Speaker 1>Julie Wogan should go dashi being that's about that way

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<v Speaker 1>good ding ding ta huang Jodan sad isshue j I

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<v Speaker 1>ka tada sell s na simbe wuddy shook mean to

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<v Speaker 1>sell you shod wod go da when Hua you sind

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<v Speaker 1>Li sizing me sell you yo jun the way cell

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<v Speaker 1>and si lah tong go jous the t ya sell

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<v Speaker 1>you kanja the sin dongo yourself are I mean the

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<v Speaker 1>yhid li shidda ju Yeah, that way like the tansu

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<v Speaker 1>Jesi Changza Jugula gushi da difa Yen, Bui Hui Sa

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<v Speaker 1>Si Yujitsu na Wanda one Hua Jili Nina and da

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<v Speaker 1>tini si Tuimlisiya Chiang Chang Yiju Jininjulija fang Fuza shu

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<v Speaker 1>Shuja gundosind Li shi Phinja.

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<v Speaker 3>Let's take another listen. Listen closely to any parts you

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<v Speaker 3>may have missed.

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<v Speaker 1>Chi Desaili, chang Chuan zai yan guanzha wan Huiyosu da

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<v Speaker 1>wa Yen, the loon hang qua da di.

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<v Speaker 3>In the scorching summer sun, the chang Chung or the

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<v Speaker 3>great Wall stretches across the land like a gigantic winding dragon.

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<v Speaker 1>Yokmen Chulu Busi Senna shun jung yi ye Nantinzi and

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<v Speaker 1>bu Yen Chuda lung Jusi Tinjuhu doun Shu.

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<v Speaker 3>Streams of tourists come and go, and amidst the noise,

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<v Speaker 3>the sounds of nearby Longhou festivals celebrations can be faintly heard.

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<v Speaker 1>Simu Hua jung Suzie s by jun.

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<v Speaker 3>In today's cultural exchange program, three characters take on different

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<v Speaker 3>roles Seo.

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<v Speaker 1>Yu Shi Li Shi Chu Manu Taka Tadu Huayi Chuan Chime.

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<v Speaker 3>Siaoyu is a student passionate about history, eager to showcase

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<v Speaker 3>the beauty of her cultural heritage.

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<v Speaker 1>Ninza Shi chu ma Huai the tay Juda hud chu.

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<v Speaker 5>Ma ha Ti.

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<v Speaker 3>Ming is a skeptical participant, curious about the comparison between

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<v Speaker 3>ancient and modern culture.

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<v Speaker 1>Jiashi Huju ta li janutuand sins Jia.

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<v Speaker 3>The organizer of the event works hard to maintain the

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<v Speaker 3>group's strong interest.

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<v Speaker 1>Seo Yi daiji Chin Tanza Zeo lu sel mud Yo

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<v Speaker 1>ku so Zagula the chang Chun Shah.

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<v Speaker 3>Siaoyu leads a group of tourists participating in the exchange

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<v Speaker 3>program walking along the ancient Great Wall.

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<v Speaker 1>Tai sing fun danzie meh kueshto de li Shi yze

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<v Speaker 1>chu chung fun sen Jin the Jshimen the gu Shi.

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<v Speaker 3>She excitedly explains the history of each stone and the

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<v Speaker 3>stories of the warriors who fought here.

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<v Speaker 1>Jah Minshubushi Da Dun Tadhi Tatsun shizieng gu da de

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<v Speaker 1>Shi jing Yi Sendai Kursi yidi Jaan, Seo Yi Kaishi

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<v Speaker 1>Hua Zizi de Daan Xhiefun.

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<v Speaker 3>Sh However, Ming frequently interrupts her, always comparing ancient events

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<v Speaker 3>with modern technology, causing Siaoyu to doubt her approach.

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<v Speaker 1>Shaangfun Ting shah Ying Yenchu.

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<v Speaker 3>La, a refreshing mountain breeze blows in.

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<v Speaker 1>Will it tyl Hurzifin sah Yiji Diing Jaming daili Hi

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<v Speaker 1>dun Jiangxi.

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<v Speaker 3>To ease the atmosphere, Siayu decides to let Ming lead

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<v Speaker 3>a portion of the explanation.

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<v Speaker 1>Ning su yu ye da hai Shi dai Jin lah

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<v Speaker 1>Ta Kai Shi Husitai Yo kur fun Shantai de Guandie

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<v Speaker 1>Sendai Shiji Dai La La Tu da the Gai Bier

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<v Speaker 1>kur Jigu Gula the Chang chung Hananvio woman Shamshi Shina.

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<v Speaker 3>Although hesitant, Ming agrees and he begins to share his

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<v Speaker 3>perspective with the other tourists. The modern world has brought

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<v Speaker 3>about great changes, but what insights can this ancient great

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<v Speaker 3>wall still provide us?

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<v Speaker 1>So Thou chang chuangd Yizugu La fun Hua tay shah

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<v Speaker 1>Ning King Salai Shu da Jiang Zai Jiuli Wu nan

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<v Speaker 1>gan Sho gu Daeshi Bing sabajaueg Tieni.

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<v Speaker 3>Upon reaching an ancient beacon tower on the Great Wall,

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<v Speaker 3>Ming stops and says, standing here, I can feel the

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<v Speaker 3>determination of ancient soldiers defending their homeland.

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<v Speaker 1>Ta huan gu si ju gaan u jizo sa de

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<v Speaker 1>li shi ji ku tade ye luisa de sim.

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<v Speaker 5>Be u s ma.

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<v Speaker 3>He looks around, contemplating the history beneath his feet, and

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<v Speaker 3>in that moment his doubts gradually dissipate, his heart filled

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<v Speaker 3>with boundless respect.

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<v Speaker 1>Hudun jieshu ho minty sell yu shuda wudu gu da

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<v Speaker 1>oun hi yole sin de lisi sizi ni.

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<v Speaker 3>After the activity, Ming says to Siaoyu, I have a

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<v Speaker 3>new understanding of ancient culture.

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<v Speaker 1>Thank you, sell yu yu jun Luisa and si La.

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<v Speaker 3>Siayu smiles sincerely, feeling relieved.

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<v Speaker 1>Tong gur j ti ye say yu gunjatsi sin nongu

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<v Speaker 1>yo Shao chun dadadu huadja i mean za yeshid a

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<v Speaker 1>li shi deja ji ye yi Zawila gundod tansu Jesi

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<v Speaker 1>chuan zha jugula gushid Difa.

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<v Speaker 3>Through this experience, Siayu gains more confidence in effectively conveying

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<v Speaker 3>her pride in her culture, while Ming realizes the value

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<v Speaker 3>of history and is willing to explore these places filled

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<v Speaker 3>with ancient stories more in the future.

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<v Speaker 1>Jack Canjila jen Budi Hui Si Sa Si yujis Na

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<v Speaker 1>Wanda wu Hua jou Jili.

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<v Speaker 3>Watching the two of them, Jia can't help but smile,

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<v Speaker 3>content with this unforgettable cultural exchange journey ning l.

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<v Speaker 1>And Tinji Si tum Molisiya Chiang chung Yizu tin zin

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<v Speaker 1>Juli ja uh fan Fu Shu Shuja gund li ship Phinja.

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<v Speaker 3>The bright skyline swallows the sunset, and the Great Wall

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<v Speaker 3>still stands quietly, seemingly telling more untold stories of history.

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<v Speaker 2>Today's vocabulary words are coming up right after this commercial break.

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<v Speaker 2>Here are today's vocabulary words, first in Mandarin Chinese, then

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<v Speaker 2>in English.

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<v Speaker 5>Chiji da chij the chiji da, scorching, chita chach that

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<v Speaker 5>gigantic way ye whey yeah, whay yeah, winding.

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<v Speaker 1>Fun huata fun huatai fun huata beacon ye yeah ye yeah,

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<v Speaker 1>ye yeah, faintly Haii Haii Haii, skeptical, each chant, each chant,

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<v Speaker 1>each chant, heritage, Kulla kulla, kullah, eager, sujija, suji ju sujija, Organizer,

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<v Speaker 1>tay you Ja, tay you ja, tay you Ja, participant

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<v Speaker 1>gangu ja, gangujah gang Jah.

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<v Speaker 3>Contemplating Gwendie, Gwendie, Gwendie, perspective Si shi z sh zi

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<v Speaker 3>Shi insights.

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<v Speaker 1>Ziend ziend ziending.

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<v Speaker 3>Determination, trenda trenda Tranda convey us ushi ushi boundless and

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<v Speaker 3>see and see and see relieved. When Hua wuang whoa

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<v Speaker 3>when Hua cultural how tie how see how Ti curious

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<v Speaker 3>Gula Gulau Gulau, ancient sindba shin that shind that modern.

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<v Speaker 1>Shamful, shamful, shamful.

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<v Speaker 3>Breeze el ye.

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<v Speaker 1>Ye doubt yojo yojo yo.

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<v Speaker 3>Juel sincerely, yeah, yeah, yeah, pride now wha now wa

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<v Speaker 3>now whah unforgettable Lie Lie Lie journey, pim Ma, pim Ma,

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<v Speaker 3>pim Ma. Overwhelmed. Jewel jewel, jewel amidst mean la mean

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<v Speaker 3>yeah mean yea shimmering.

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