Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Capturing Cherry Blossoms Amidst Beijing's Lantern Glow
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Story Transcript:

Zh: 在北京的冬天，天色清冷，灯笼花满天都是。
En: In the winter of Beijing, the sky was clear and cold, with lanterns everywhere.

Zh: 天坛这座古老的建筑，在灯笼的光辉下，显得尤为神秘和壮丽。
En: The ancient structure of the Temple of Heaven, under the glow of the lanterns, appeared especially mysterious and magnificent.

Zh: 明站在天坛的草坪上，手里握着相机。
En: Ming stood on the lawn of the Temple of Heaven, holding a camera in his hand.

Zh: 他的心跳有点快，因为他正准备拍摄自己的摄影项目——灯节的樱花。
En: His heart was beating a little fast because he was preparing to shoot his own photography project—cherry blossoms during the Lantern Festival.

Zh: 明是一位热爱捕捉瞬间的摄影师。
En: Ming was a photographer who loved capturing moments.

Zh: 他的伙伴丽芬站在他身旁，满脸期待。
En: His partner, Lifen, stood beside him, full of anticipation.

Zh: 虽然冬天的北京罕见樱花，但明知道这个机会不常有。
En: Although cherry blossoms in winter were rare in Beijing, Ming knew this opportunity didn't come often.

Zh: 他的导师嘉豪是一位经验丰富的摄影师，虽然有时很严厉，但对明充满了鼓励。
En: His mentor, Jiahao, was an experienced photographer who, although sometimes strict, was very encouraging to Ming.

Zh: “明，你准备好了吗？”丽芬问。
En: "Ming, are you ready?" Lifen asked.

Zh: “还差一点。”明回答，“樱花太少了，又有这么多人。”
En: "Almost," Ming replied, "There are too few cherry blossoms and so many people."

Zh: 今年冬天特别冷，樱花很稀少，给明的拍摄带来不小的挑战。
En: This year's winter was particularly cold, and cherry blossoms were very scarce, bringing Ming quite a challenge for his shoot.

Zh: 加上灯节的人群拥挤，使得他很难找到合适的角度。
En: With the crowds at the Lantern Festival, it was hard for him to find the right angle.

Zh: 明犹豫了。
En: Ming hesitated.

Zh: 他是专注于稀有的樱花，还是转向拍摄节日的盛况呢？
En: Should he focus on the rare cherry blossoms, or should he shift to capturing the festivity of the festival?

Zh: 他知道，自己必须做出选择。
En: He knew he had to make a choice.

Zh: 正当时间快要用完时，明突然看到，不远处一个被灯笼照亮的樱花孤独地挂在树枝上，那场景简直是梦幻般的美丽。
En: Just as time was running out, Ming suddenly saw a lone cherry blossom illuminated by lanterns not far away, and the scene was simply dreamlike in its beauty.

Zh: 周围五彩缤纷的灯笼，正好为构图增添色彩。
En: The colorful lanterns around added just the right amount of color to the composition.

Zh: 那瞬间，明毫不犹豫地按下快门。
En: In that moment, Ming pressed the shutter without hesitation.

Zh: 这是他期待已久的完美画面。
En: This was the perfect picture he had been waiting for.

Zh: “你做到了！”丽芬兴奋地说。
En: "You did it!" Lifen said excitedly.

Zh: 在一旁的嘉豪拍拍明的肩膀，“很好，明。你找到了光与影之间的平衡。你抓住了这一刻。”
En: Jiahao, standing nearby, patted Ming on the shoulder, "Well done, Ming. You found the balance between light and shadow. You captured the moment."

Zh: 明微笑着，看着自己的照片，他对自己的艺术视角有了更多的信心。
En: Ming smiled, looking at his photo; he gained more confidence in his artistic perspective.

Zh: 他明白了适应和在意外的瞬间中发现美的重要性。
En: He understood the importance of adapting and finding beauty in unexpected moments.

Zh: 他不仅抓住了樱花的美丽，还成长为了一位真正的摄影师。
En: He not only captured the beauty of the cherry blossoms but also grew into a true photographer.

Vocabulary Words:
lantern: 灯笼
ancient: 古老
structure: 建筑
mysterious: 神秘
magnificent: 壮丽
capturing: 捕捉
anticipation: 期待
rare: 罕见
opportunity: 机会
experienced: 经验丰富
strict: 严厉
scarce: 稀少
challenge: 挑战
angle: 角度
hesitated: 犹豫
festivity: 盛况
lone: 孤独
illuminated: 照亮
dreamlike: 梦幻般
composition: 构图
pressed: 按下
shutter: 快门
moment: 瞬间
balance: 平衡
perspective: 视角
adapting: 适应
unexpected: 意外
grown: 成长
captured: 抓住
confidence: 信心

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Winter's New Arrival: A Journey of Life and Love
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Story Transcript:

Zh: 在冰雪覆盖的冬天，北京的医院里充满了温暖与紧张的气氛。
En: In the winter covered with snow and ice, the hospital in Beijing was filled with a warm and tense atmosphere.

Zh: 医院的产房中，静菲躺在病床上，心情既紧张又激动。
En: In the delivery room of the hospital, Jingfei lay on the bed, feeling both nervous and excited.

Zh: 她知道，今天是她人生中重要的一天，因为她和丈夫伟即将迎来他们的第一个孩子。
En: She knew that today was an important day in her life because she and her husband Wei were about to welcome their first child.

Zh: 外面的大雪不断飘落，交通变得困难重重，但这丝毫没有阻止伟和妹妹美赶到医院。
En: Outside, the snow kept falling heavily, making traffic extremely difficult, but this did not stop Wei and his sister Mei from rushing to the hospital.

Zh: 伟坐在静菲的身旁，握着她的手，不停地说：“一切都会好起来的，我们会一起度过。
En: Wei sat beside Jingfei, holding her hand and kept saying, "Everything will be alright, we will get through this together."

Zh: ”美则在一旁照顾着他们，时不时递上热水和温暖的毯子，轻声地给静菲讲述自己的育儿经历，说起她自己的第一个孩子出生时的情景。
En: Mei, on the other hand, was taking care of them, occasionally handing over hot water and warm blankets, softly recounting her own parenting experiences and the scene when her first child was born.

Zh: 这让静菲稍稍地放心了些。
En: This made Jingfei feel a bit more at ease.

Zh: 但她仍不时皱眉，呼吸也变得急促。
En: Yet she still frowned occasionally, and her breathing became rapid.

Zh: 时间一点点地流逝，医院里依然人来人往。
En: Time ticked away, with people constantly coming and going in the hospital.

Zh: 护士们在走廊上快速穿梭，医生们在为每一个即将出生的小生命做好准备。
En: Nurses hurried through the corridors, and doctors were preparing for each new life about to be born.

Zh: 静菲深知这些医护人员的专业，决定把对生产的担忧交给他们，相信他们的能力。
En: Jingfei was well aware of the professionalism of these medical staff, deciding to entrust her worries about the delivery to them and having faith in their abilities.

Zh: 突然，一声婴儿的哭声响彻产房，那是一种从未听过的声音，让人心生安宁。
En: Suddenly, the cry of a baby resounded in the delivery room, it was a kind of sound never heard before, bringing a sense of peace.

Zh: 静菲和伟都惘然地对视一眼，接着是微笑，终于松了一口气。
En: Jingfei and Wei looked at each other in bewilderment and then smiled, finally breathing a sigh of relief.

Zh: 那个充满好奇的小生命被小心翼翼地放在静菲怀里，她感受到一种从未有过的温柔和力量。
En: The curious little life was carefully placed in Jingfei's arms, and she felt an unprecedented tenderness and strength.

Zh: 美在旁边微笑着，拍了拍姐姐的肩膀：“你做得非常好，恭喜你们！
En: Mei smiled beside them, patting her sister on the shoulder, "You did very well, congratulations to both of you!"

Zh: ”静菲微微点头，眼中是满满的泪水和笑意，她感受到了新的责任和生命的力量。
En: Jingfei slightly nodded, her eyes full of tears and smiles, she felt a new responsibility and the power of life.

Zh: 这一刻，她不再只是一个期待的母亲，而是一位充满爱意的妈妈。
En: At this moment, she was no longer just an expectant mother, but a loving mom.

Zh: 这场冬季的旅程，因为新生命的到来而变得格外温暖。
En: This winter journey became especially warm due to the arrival of new life.

Zh: 伟抱住了全家，他意识到，虽然生活会有所改变，但这正是幸福的起点。
En: Wei embraced the whole family, realizing that although life would change, this was indeed the starting point of happiness.

Zh: 静菲内心的焦虑渐渐消散，取而代之的是对未来的美好期待和坚定信心。
En: Jingfei's inner anxiety gradually faded away, replaced by a beautiful anticipation and steadfast confidence in the future.

Zh: 从那一刻起，静菲和她的家人开始了新的篇章，一个充满爱与希望的美好家庭开始萌芽。
En: From that moment on, Jingfei and her family began a new chapter, and a beautiful family full of love and hope started to blossom.

Vocabulary Words:
tense: 紧张
corridor: 走廊
anticipation: 期待
bewilderment: 惘然
steadfast: 坚定
recount: 讲述
sigh of relief: 松了一口气
entrust: 交给
rapid: 急促
nurturing: 育儿
entrance: 入口
patient: 病人
embrace: 抱
resentment: 怨恨
become aware: 意识到
fade: 消散
enthrall: 入迷
initial: 初始
unprecedented: 从未有过的
obsidian: 黑曜石
solace: 安慰
contemplate: 沉思
ignite: 点燃
succinct: 简洁
query: 查询
resound: 响彻
symbiotic: 共生
epoch: 纪元
inquisitive: 好奇
perturbation: 扰动

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Beyond the Wall: A Journey of Courage and Friendship
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fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-02-18-23-34-01-zh

Story Transcript:

Zh: 明宇站在长城的入口，呼吸着刺骨的寒风。
En: Mingyu stood at the entrance of the Great Wall, breathing in the biting cold wind.

Zh: 他和班上的同学在冬天的长城参加学校组织的历史文化学习旅行。
En: He and his classmates were on a school-organized history and culture study trip to the Great Wall in the winter.

Zh: 今天的长城，银装素裹，加上春节的红灯笼，显得格外喜庆。
En: Today, the Great Wall was dressed in a silver garb, and with the addition of red lanterns for the Spring Festival, it looked especially festive.

Zh: 明宇是个安静的男生。
En: Mingyu was a quiet boy.

Zh: 他常常觉得自己被班上的其他活泼的同学所掩盖。
En: He often felt overshadowed by the other lively classmates in the class.

Zh: 他心里暗自希望这次能给李华留下好的印象。
En: He secretly hoped to leave a good impression on Li Hua this time.

Zh: 李华是一个好奇心强，喜欢冒险的女生，她总是能找到不一样的路径和角度。
En: Li Hua was a girl with a strong curiosity and a love for adventure; she always managed to find different paths and perspectives.

Zh: 一路上，寒风刺骨，风雪让许多同学步履维艰。
En: Along the way, the cold wind was piercing, and the snow made it difficult for many classmates to walk.

Zh: 明宇紧了紧围巾，回头看见李华正好奇地环顾四周。
En: Mingyu tightened his scarf and looked back to see Li Hua curiously surveying her surroundings.

Zh: 他想到一本书里提到过的一个鲜有人知的长城的部分。
En: He remembered a lesser-known part of the Great Wall mentioned in a book.

Zh: 在这恶劣天气下，这可能是一个让李华刮目相看的机会。
En: In this harsh weather, this might be an opportunity to impress Li Hua.

Zh: “李华，我知道一个有趣的地方，我们去看看吧。”明宇心里虽然紧张，但还是鼓起勇气说道。
En: "Li Hua, I know of an interesting place, let's go check it out," Mingyu said, gathering his courage despite feeling nervous.

Zh: 李华点点头，跟着明宇走上一条看似隐蔽的小径。
En: Li Hua nodded and followed Mingyu onto what appeared to be a hidden path.

Zh: 两人走了一会儿，风却越来越大，雪越下越密。
En: After they had been walking for a while, the wind grew stronger and the snow thicker.

Zh: 忽然，李华一不小心踩到一块松动的石头，扭伤了脚。
En: Suddenly, Li Hua accidentally stepped on a loose stone and twisted her ankle.

Zh: 看到李华因痛苦而皱起的眉头，明宇心中一紧。
En: Seeing the pain crease Li Hua's brow, Mingyu's heart tightened.

Zh: 此时，展示领导力和友谊的时候到了。
En: This was the moment to demonstrate leadership and friendship.

Zh: 他深吸一口气，坚定地说道：“我会帮你回去。”
En: He took a deep breath and resolutely said, "I'll help you get back."

Zh: 他小心翼翼地扶着李华，慢慢地往回走。
En: He carefully supported Li Hua and slowly started walking back.

Zh: 为了给她分担一些重量，明宇尽可能稳当地移动，每一步都充满了决心和细心。
En: To ease her burden, Mingyu moved as steadily as possible, each step full of determination and care.

Zh: 途中，他们不时看到周围挂着的红灯笼随风摇曳，那是新年的节日气息。
En: Along the way, they occasionally saw the red lanterns swinging in the wind, symbolizing the festive spirit of the New Year.

Zh: 最终，明宇成功地把李华带回队伍。
En: Finally, Mingyu successfully brought Li Hua back to the group.

Zh: 所有的人都松了口气。
En: Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Zh: 李华对明宇投来了感激的目光，微微一笑。
En: Li Hua gave Mingyu a grateful look and a slight smile.

Zh: 明宇心中一阵温暖，仿佛也被冬日的阳光照亮了。
En: Mingyu's heart warmed, as if illuminated by the winter sun.

Zh: 这次经历后，明宇明白了，领导力不仅仅表现在大场面上，而是体现在这些小小的、但至关重要的行动中。
En: After this experience, Mingyu understood that leadership is not only displayed in grand scenarios but is also reflected in these small yet crucial acts.

Zh: 他认识到自己也能做到，并且在这个过程中获得了友谊和自信。
En: He realized that he could do it, and in the process gained friendship and confidence.

Zh: 这趟长城之旅，原来不仅是对历史的学习，更是一场自我的成长。
En: This trip to the Great Wall was not just about learning history, but also a journey of personal growth.

Vocabulary Words:
biting: 刺骨的
overshadowed: 掩盖
piercing: 刺骨
steadily: 稳当地
resentfully: 感激地
illuminated: 照亮
garb: 银装
burden: 负担
demonstrate: 展示
resolutely: 坚定地
support: 扶着
creativity: 创意
curiosity: 好奇心
adventure: 冒险
scenarios: 场面
perspectives: 角度
opportunity: 机会
lesser-known: 鲜有人知的
uncommon: 不常见
symbolizing: 象征
festive: 喜庆
relief: 松了一口气
twisted: 扭伤了
determination: 决心
crucial: 至关重要的
companionship: 友谊
knowledge: 知识
confidence: 自信
embraced: 拥抱
convey: 传达

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lost and Found at the Festive Great Wall: A Spring Festival Tale
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fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-02-18-08-38-20-zh

Story Transcript:

Zh: 长城在雪花下显得格外庄严，与往日不同，今天天空下飘着几分节日的气氛。
En: The Great Wall looked particularly solemn under the snowflakes, different from usual, with a hint of festivity floating in the air today.

Zh: 大红灯笼在墙垛间摇曳着，为这古老的长墙增添了几分喜庆。
En: Big red lanterns swayed between the ramparts, adding a touch of celebration to the ancient wall.

Zh: 明天就是春节，许多人到长城来参加巡游。
En: Tomorrow is the Spring Festival, and many people have come to the Great Wall to participate in the parade.

Zh: 梅在人群中急切地寻找着，她的弟弟李不见了。
En: Mei was anxiously searching through the crowd; her younger brother Li was missing.

Zh: 李年纪小，常常充满好奇心，今天被巡游的热闹吸引，一转眼就不知跑到哪儿去了。
En: Being young, Li is often filled with curiosity and was drawn to the excitement of the parade today, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

Zh: 梅焦急万分，她必须在巡游结束前找到李，不然就赶不上全家团聚。
En: Mei was extremely worried, as she had to find Li before the parade ended, or they wouldn't make it to the family gathering.

Zh: 梅穿过人群，寒风中夹杂着雪花，视线很差。
En: Mei pushed through the crowd, with snowflakes mixed in the cold wind making visibility poor.

Zh: 她的心里充满焦虑。
En: Her heart was full of anxiety.

Zh: 这时，一个年轻的导游走了过来。
En: At this moment, a young tour guide approached.

Zh: 他叫小翔，是本地人，熟悉这里的每一个角落。
En: His name was Xiaoxiang, a local familiar with every corner here.

Zh: 小翔说：“我可以帮你找到弟弟。
En: Xiaoxiang said, "I can help you find your brother."

Zh: ”梅犹豫了一下，毕竟他是个陌生人。
En: Mei hesitated, as he was a stranger.

Zh: 但看着四周越来越多的人群，她决定相信小翔。
En: But seeing more and more people around, she decided to trust Xiaoxiang.

Zh: 两人一边喊着李的名字，一边沿着长城奔跑。
En: The two of them ran along the Great Wall, calling out Li's name.

Zh: 梅的心跳得很快，她怕如果不快点找到李，他会很危险。
En: Mei's heart was beating fast; she feared that if she didn't find Li soon, he might be in danger.

Zh: 很快，他们来到了一段陡峭的墙边，梅突然看到一个小小的身影摇摇晃晃地站在边上，那是李！
En: Quickly, they arrived at a steep section of the wall, and Mei suddenly saw a small figure teetering on the edge - it was Li!

Zh: “李！
En: "Li!"

Zh: ”梅大喊，她心都提到了嗓子眼。
En: Mei shouted, her heart in her throat.

Zh: 小翔迅速走上前，用手拉住梅，帮助她稳住自己。
En: Xiaoxiang swiftly stepped up, holding onto Mei to help her steady herself.

Zh: 梅小心地走近李，“站住，别动！
En: Mei carefully approached Li, "Stay still, don't move!"

Zh: ”她拉住了弟弟，终于把他安全地拉到了墙的安全区域。
En: She grabbed her brother and finally pulled him safely back to the secure area of the wall.

Zh: 李有些慌，但他还是对姐姐笑了，说：“姐姐，我看到了好大的灯笼！
En: Li was a bit shaken, but he still smiled at his sister and said, "Sister, I saw such a big lantern!"

Zh: ”梅紧紧抱住了他，感受着他温暖的体温。
En: Mei hugged him tightly, feeling his warm body heat.

Zh: 和小翔一起，他们成功赶上了家里春节团聚的时段。
En: With Xiaoxiang's help, they successfully made it to the family's Spring Festival gathering.

Zh: 在回家的路上，梅感谢小翔的帮助，小翔只笑了笑：“过年嘛，大家帮助是应该的。
En: On the way home, Mei thanked Xiaoxiang for his help, and Xiaoxiang just smiled and said, "It's New Year, everyone should help each other."

Zh: ”这个春节，梅真正认识到了信任的重要性，也更加珍惜和家人在一起的时光。
En: This Spring Festival, Mei truly realized the importance of trust and cherished the time with her family even more.

Zh: 长城在夕阳的映照下辉煌无比，那样的景象，将永远留在梅的心中。
En: The Great Wall, illuminated by the sunset, was magnificent, a sight that would forever remain in Mei's heart.

Vocabulary Words:
solemn: 庄严
hint: 几分
festivity: 节日
ramparts: 墙垛
anxiously: 急切地
curiosity: 好奇心
visibility: 视线
anxiety: 焦虑
approached: 走了过来
hesitated: 犹豫
teetering: 摇摇晃晃
secure: 安全的
shaken: 慌
cherished: 珍惜
illuminated: 映照
magnificent: 辉煌
parade: 巡游
participate: 参加
extremely: 万分
disappearing: 不知跑到哪儿去了
swiftly: 迅速
figure: 身影
steep: 陡峭
stranger: 陌生人
steady: 稳住
trust: 信任
gathering: 团聚
familiar: 熟悉
section: 墙边
sister: 姐姐

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Festive Harmony at the Lantern Festival
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-02-17-23-34-02-zh

Story Transcript:

Zh: 夜幕降临，元宵节市场亮得像白天。
En: As night fell, the Yuanxiao Festival market was as bright as daytime.

Zh: 灯笼的红光将夜空装点得热闹非凡，街道上飘散着烤串和糖葫芦的香味。
En: The red glow of lanterns filled the night sky with vibrant energy, and the aromas of grilled skewers and candied hawthorn drifted through the streets.

Zh: 月与明在市场中穿梭，两人的眼神都在寻找着各自心中完美的节日装饰。
En: Yue and Ming wove through the market, their eyes searching for the perfect holiday decoration each had in mind.

Zh: “月，看这个漂亮的灯笼！
En: "Yue, look at this beautiful lantern!"

Zh: ”明指着一个五彩斑斓的灯笼说。
En: Ming pointed to a colorful lantern.

Zh: 月摇了摇头，“太单调了。
En: Yue shook her head, "It's too plain.

Zh: 我想要一盏更盛大的，这样家里才会感觉有节日的氛围。
En: I want something more grand, so our home feels truly festive."

Zh: ”明皱着眉头，他想要找到一个简单而有意义的装饰品，而不是那些过于浮夸的灯笼。
En: Ming furrowed his brows.

Zh: 他耐心地和月解释，“灯笼不一定要大才有意义。
En: He wanted to find a decoration that was simple yet meaningful, rather than those overly extravagant lanterns.

Zh: 有时候，简单的灯笼反而能更好地传达节日的精神。
En: He patiently explained to Yue, "A lantern doesn't have to be big to be meaningful.

Zh: ”月听了明的话，开始认真思考。
En: Sometimes, a simple lantern can better convey the spirit of the festival."

Zh: 她以前总是追求华丽的装饰，却从未考虑过节日的真正意义。
En: Listening to Ming, Yue began to think seriously.

Zh: 她看着市场上的许多灯笼，有的复杂华丽，有的简约精致，她的心又有些犹豫。
En: She had always pursued ornate decorations but had never considered the festival's true meaning.

Zh: 忽然，他们同时停下了脚步，被一个特别的灯笼吸引。
En: As she looked at the many lanterns in the market, some complex and ornate, others simple and elegant, she felt a bit of hesitation.

Zh: 这个灯笼既浑厚又简约，灯面上用细致的剪纸技术裁出龙和花朵的图案，光透过纸洞洒下柔和的浅红色。
En: Suddenly, they both stopped in their tracks, captivated by a particular lantern.

Zh: “这个灯笼太美了。
En: This lantern was both substantial and simple, with intricate cut-out designs of dragons and flowers on its surface, casting a soft pink light through the paper holes.

Zh: ”月在灯下轻声说。
En: "This lantern is so beautiful," whispered Yue under the light.

Zh: 明点了点头，“是啊，这个正好结合了我们的想法，传统又不过于复杂。
En: Ming nodded, "Yes, this perfectly combines our ideas, traditional yet not overly complex."

Zh: ”他们走上前去，发现这个灯笼虽贵，但在预算内。
En: They approached to find that, although the lantern was expensive, it was within their budget.

Zh: 月微笑起来，“我觉得我们可以把它带回家。
En: Yue smiled, "I think we can take this one home.

Zh: 这盏灯笼不仅美丽，还象征着我们共同的节日愿望。
En: This lantern is not only beautiful, but it also symbolizes our shared festive wishes."

Zh: ”在购买下这盏灯笼后，月和明带着新的理解和喜悦离开了市场。
En: After purchasing the lantern, Yue and Ming left the market with newfound understanding and joy.

Zh: 月开始欣赏简单生活带来的温暖，而明也更愿意融入节日的传统中。
En: Yue began to appreciate the warmth of a simple life, and Ming was more willing to immerse himself in festival traditions.

Zh: 市场的灯火渐渐变成他们身后的一片红色海洋，两人心头同样温暖。
En: The market lights gradually turned into a red sea behind them, warming their hearts equally.

Vocabulary Words:
vibrant: 热闹非凡
aromas: 香味
skewers: 烤串
hawthorn: 糖葫芦
wove: 穿梭
plain: 单调
grand: 盛大
festive: 节日的
furrowed: 皱（眉头）
pursued: 追求
ornate: 华丽的
hesitation: 犹豫
captivated: 吸引
substantial: 浑厚
intricate: 细致的
cut-out: 剪纸
designs: 图案
symbolizes: 象征
purchasing: 购买
newfound: 新的
immerse: 融入
glow: 红光
lantern: 灯笼
convey: 传达
elegant: 精致
subtle: 简约
splendid: 美丽
transforming: 变成
budget: 预算
appreciate: 欣赏