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Nov'15

What does “雷人” mean in Chinese?

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In Chinese, "雷人" is used to describe something that shocks someone or leaves someone speechless.

Nov'15

Chinese words about wedding

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In China, it is common for newlywed couples to hold an opulent wedding banquet. Upon inviting others to join their wedding, the couple may say, "请你喝喜酒 (qǐng nǐ hē xǐ jiǔ) ", which means, "I am pleased to invite you to attend my wedding banquet."

Nov'15

How to write a postal address for a Chinese letter

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Use this guide about how to write a postal address for letters being sent into China from other countries, or for internal post going from one Chinese location to another.

Nov'15

饭碗: more than a container serving food

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An "Iron Rice Bowl" is a Chinese expression referring to a job with guaranteed lifetime employment in state-run enterprise or public sector.

Nov'15

How to write P.S. in a Chinese letter

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Here are some useful words for you to write a P.S. note at the end of a letter in Chinese.

Nov'15

Young Chinese indie filmmakers seek to embrace home film market

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Many of the younger Chinese indie filmmakers are trying to make films that stand a better chance of being screened in Chinese theaters, in a departure from their older counterparts, whose films have often pushed the envelope for censors.

Nov'15

长 and 长得

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Non-native speakers of Chinese can often get the words 长 (zhǎng) vs 长得 (zhǎngde) mixed up. Both these words are about "growing", but they have different functions.

Nov'15

How to enjoy Chinese learning while living your life

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Learn Chinese in a smart way, by using effective tools combined with authentic, real-life content. Make Chinese stick by using the best method: Lifestyle language learning.

Nov'15