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Speaker 3: In this episode, will wander down ancient alleys, discovering the
Speaker 3: delicate art of new love amid the echoes of history
Speaker 3: and tradition in a charming Beijing houto.
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Speaker 1: Nal guyb Sau Liue GenZ Sanko passion ciko ti paipol
Speaker 1: kangalantie silius Panpupu Ganko liu a yehau la hume mi
Speaker 1: Jishu Tamada, dis yr hue maiding kabul tachranji dan til
Speaker 1: eating saumin mad liuidian la Shandiandi sinto Jasu, tassa maiding
Speaker 1: Huisho Lima the way sia miha maiding cell Chanda Pandin
Speaker 1: Palapai lived dimba ko tanda da yoll b dingja liwe
Speaker 1: no li jian ding Daja maiding isiso di na loo
Speaker 1: gushya jelly the jian Joe Guzu gusia sel chutan san
Speaker 1: fatu Yuri in the same way tamanbinzo bin ka liway
Speaker 1: kaisha tanti san the li shue nanlo gusia Yo tibadna Lishu,
Speaker 1: sh bedingtoglau the hutan ji ye Tashu maiding dental ways
Speaker 1: a Huida ten Sho jelli Han Yochu hen Sequon tan
Speaker 1: Hua Jena liway Faciendo Siphan sands leader Jenshan Taosa Jantagan
Speaker 1: qin Zinja tanasei Ifan jung Ja jading Daimijing Tigananding the
Speaker 1: Diffa Tatihida women to footing the Chagan Suzuba Naali kueganan
Speaker 1: jin maidin si and tong yi yu Shui Tamanzo tou
Speaker 1: na l Gusya tiuan Ita Antin Saudi Ja dar i
Speaker 1: za sel Chagua Chagua li Guso Gusiang sang chang Kwaja
Speaker 1: Shuva su Hua fe winning jing jan Insu sah Bana
Speaker 1: Landecha sien Hua jung liwe busl sim Pandela bu su
Speaker 1: Shanda Datran del drid Maiding Juida sing shanwan Jishishima live
Speaker 1: Zinti del drid Yosibahai is Cheshiwa zu muge water Taichan
Speaker 1: chang do Suadjasu the Gushi maiding one jitar yan shanwuan
Speaker 1: yo Jetting, trent tohn jun Ya wi Han Jingshiwa the
Speaker 1: their ting when Lidi jajoung Ganzu Li waiting her sing
Speaker 1: john Na jidit jing jiangan sell, Shilasu dour tamansuka tantil
Speaker 1: the goods the that in her Gushi Fansian hondur beats,
Speaker 1: the sanfa selling the Juli Latin La tiens Dania and
Speaker 1: shalah Li were her maiding ye O waiting san hu
Speaker 1: chan no sat yet easy Tanso baiting the titativa se
Speaker 1: Chanso gula see said the shore tala ising gentle boutoi.
Speaker 1: The were seljidan talk jes yo Huayan tay shida so
Speaker 1: s ti bi jitu and makang junya yong gang jan Ludii.
Speaker 1: The jin shugang show taishi too. How the sancho Jida
Speaker 1: Tamago bishi li were her maiding do gandha jugisau ywe
Speaker 1: ji Sinda Kaishu taalai ifan jingue, the deli and ho Lizi.
Speaker 3: Let's take another listen. Listen closely to any parts you
Speaker 3: may have missed.
Speaker 1: Now Lo gus ya yigu chun gua mi me de
Speaker 1: saou Liue jenz.
Speaker 3: Sianco Namloo guxiang a pleasantly sunny afternoon Leewei stood at
Speaker 3: the entrance of the alley, taishen.
Speaker 1: Si Kochi Taito kant lean tier Siliu sietan tupu a.
Speaker 3: He took a deep breath, looked up at the blue
Speaker 3: sky and felt somewhat anxious inside, singing.
Speaker 1: Tie gang gu bu chanlaenoit.
Speaker 3: With the ching ming Jia just passed. The street was
Speaker 3: bustling with people.
Speaker 1: Liue Yehau la jumei jin xien mih jishuitamen de di
Speaker 1: si ye Hue.
Speaker 3: Leewei had arranged to meet Meijing and this was their
Speaker 3: first date.
Speaker 1: Maijing quauz la tai chan ji yi zien tie la
Speaker 1: de li yi chin sah lu mi meh.
Speaker 3: Meijing walked quickly toward him, wearing a light blue dress
Speaker 3: and a bright smile.
Speaker 1: Liue Tien la shinzienzida Sidi sino ja su.
Speaker 3: Upon seeing her, Leewei instantly felt his heart racing.
Speaker 1: Taisel maidin Huisho li maduisa miha maidji.
Speaker 3: He waved to Meijing and smiled politely Hello.
Speaker 1: Maijing selchinza pang bien pala pailiue di dimba pil Khanda
Speaker 1: da yo bizin ja.
Speaker 3: Siau Chen was nearby and padded Leeweya's shoulder, teasing good luck,
Speaker 3: don't be nervous.
Speaker 1: Liu nu li Jindingdaja maid jin yi jizo jin na
Speaker 1: Lo Guzya.
Speaker 3: Trying to stay calm, Leewei walked into Naanloguxiang with Meijing.
Speaker 1: Jilly the Dien Joe Guzu Guzien Selchetan san fa Chu
Speaker 1: Yurin di san Wi.
Speaker 3: The architecture here had an ancient charm and snack stalls
Speaker 3: emitted tempting aromas.
Speaker 1: Taman biinzo BiiN khant Liue kaishita enian de li.
Speaker 3: Sh As they walked, Lee Wai started talking about the
Speaker 3: alley's history.
Speaker 1: Nan Loo Guzen Yochi li shi schebeijinzu Gula.
Speaker 3: The hunchi Yi Taishu Naimloguxiang has a history of over
Speaker 3: seven hundred years and is one of the oldest hutons
Speaker 3: in Beijing, he said.
Speaker 1: Meijing di'enthal Wei sel Huda Tinsho Jeochi.
Speaker 3: Maijing nodded and smiled, replying, I heard this place is
Speaker 3: very interesting. I really like traditional culture.
Speaker 1: Jia you Facien suzi o sif Sin sanzil de anciens
Speaker 1: Halza Jian takung Tinzinja.
Speaker 3: However, Leewei found himself a bit distracted with the noise
Speaker 3: in the alley, adding to his nervousness.
Speaker 1: Tanai Si fenjung Ja Jidingdai Meijing tug ging Difa.
Speaker 3: After some inner struggle, he decided to take Meijing to
Speaker 3: a quieter place.
Speaker 1: Tati da woman tieu Fujin n Chaquan Sua nali huika
Speaker 1: an Jin.
Speaker 3: He suggested, shall we go to a nearby tea house.
Speaker 3: It will be quieter there.
Speaker 1: Maijin sie An tong Yi yeshit Hamen Soo Chu nan
Speaker 1: Lo gu Ya tchiuaitya an Si Chiao dari jas Chaqua.
Speaker 3: Maijing agreed happily. So they walked out of Nanloguxiang to
Speaker 3: a quiet little street where they found a small tea
Speaker 3: house cha.
Speaker 1: Qua li Guzu Gucien Tian cha Qua Jeshu fa zu
Speaker 1: Hua Nini.
Speaker 3: The tea house had an ancient elegance, with calligraphy and
Speaker 3: paintings hanging on the walls, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
Speaker 1: Yan Yinsu sa jo bien la cha.
Speaker 3: After sitting down, they ordered two cups of tea.
Speaker 1: Sien Hua Jung Lieue Busa Simpuan del Sham zachuando Ju.
Speaker 3: During their chat, Leewei accidentally knocked off his family heirloom
Speaker 3: pendant hanging around his neck.
Speaker 1: Maijing Jui da jinsho wa Jishishima.
Speaker 3: Meijing noticed and softly asked, what is this.
Speaker 1: Liu jinjido ju yosibu ho yis jishu o Zummu da
Speaker 1: ta chuan chang gu sua jatsu the.
Speaker 3: Gush Leewei picked up the pendant slightly embarrassed. This was
Speaker 3: given to me by my grandmother. She often told me
Speaker 3: stories about our family.
Speaker 1: Maiding wan Jita yin shine Jo dad jing chuentn jun
Speaker 1: ya wu yehn Jinshua the dad dying. When Lisia ji
Speaker 1: jun Dan.
Speaker 3: Sue looking at him with gentle eyes, Meijing said, family
Speaker 3: traditions are important, and I cherish my family very much too.
Speaker 3: I can understand that feeling.
Speaker 1: Liue tin Hu sinjuina jiri jin jiuanga and s Shi Lasito.
Speaker 3: Hearing this, Leewei felt a warmth inside, and much of
Speaker 3: his nervousness faded away.
Speaker 1: Tamansuk Tansi la guze de za hin houku Shi Fenzi
Speaker 1: l handur bis de san fa siling Jiji Zuli la
Speaker 1: sin La.
Speaker 3: At that moment, they discussed their families and stories, sharing
Speaker 3: many thoughts with each other, and the emotional distance between
Speaker 3: them diminished.
Speaker 1: Tien Su Tienzia sahla liue hume jing yi o Weiji
Speaker 1: Selhu Chandu sa sei tie Yizitansu Beijin Tsita Tifa.
Speaker 3: As the sky gradually darkened, Leewei and Meijing were reluctant
Speaker 3: to part, promising to meet again and explore other parts
Speaker 3: of Beijing together.
Speaker 1: Selcenzo gua lay si se de shur Kalai Zijinjen the Busho.
Speaker 3: Siao Chen came over and jokingly said, looks like everything
Speaker 3: is going well.
Speaker 1: Liuei Shoji d'enthal jisi ye hu yen tayshi da susizi
Speaker 1: bi jizu a ma gung jung Ya.
Speaker 3: Leewei nodded with a smile, and this date made him
Speaker 3: realize that being himself is more important than chasing perfection.
Speaker 1: Jung gan jan Luzizi the jhig shal tayshizuha de san
Speaker 1: chu Jida.
Speaker 3: Bravely expressing one's true feelings is the best way to
Speaker 3: get along.
Speaker 1: Tamengal Biishi, Liue, Hume, Jingo, Ganda, Jidisau, yueji Risinda kaishi,
Speaker 1: tala ifen Jingue khali si.
Speaker 3: As they said goodbye, both Lewei and Meijing felt that
Speaker 3: the afternoon marked a new beginning, bringing a precious bond
Speaker 3: and understanding. Today's vocabulary words are coming up right after
Speaker 3: this commercial break. Here are today's vocabulary words, first in
Speaker 3: Mandarin Chinese, then in English.
Speaker 1: Tantupu, tantupu, tantupu, anxious, jen la yen wah, jen la
Speaker 1: yen wah, jen la yen wah, bustling, cailcat, calcat, pilk, teasing, Siangue, shiangue, Shiangue, aromas, gusien, gusia, gusha, charm, fincin, fincin,
Speaker 1: fin sin, distracted, yogen, yogen yojen temping nin jin nin
Speaker 1: jin nin jin quiet, Gusu, Guja Guzu, gusen Guzu, gus elegance,
Speaker 1: shufatz Hua shoe fight, the Hua shoe fight, the Hua calligraphy,
Speaker 1: zachran jachran Ja tran heirloom, Deodu del du deo du
Speaker 1: pendant jan shi jan ship jan Shu, cherish sinjohnina Sinjohnina
Speaker 1: sint John, Nina Warmth, Litia, Litya, Lizi, understanding, Celia Celien,
Speaker 1: Zielien bond Yeo waiting, Yeo wait In ye yo wait In,
Speaker 1: reluctant one May one, May one, May perfection, Jindjuga jinjuga zindjiungga, nervousness,
Speaker 1: siling jiden the Duli, ceiling jiden, the Duli, singling jidienda.
Speaker 3: Tuli, emotional distance, hutu hut.
Speaker 1: Hoo to hodan ganlanzin glanzin ganglan Zin quieter, jachran, jachran, jadchran,
Speaker 1: heirloom na see yfun jung Ja na see yfun jung
Speaker 1: Ja na see ye fund jung Ja, Inner struggle, ye
Speaker 1: o Waiti, ye o Waiti, yee y o Waiti.
Speaker 3: Reluctant, huitiel quais yel huaie yiel, nostalgia jan lu jen
Speaker 3: lu jan lul, expressing.
Speaker 1: Pensul, pensul pan, sue explore, Jim guit, Jim guit, Jim quit, precious,
Speaker 1: finn lay finn lay fun lay atmosphere.
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