Can you read these useful signs in Chinese?
Seen regularly around town, many foreigners will notice signs featuring the Chinese characters "禁止 (jìnzhǐ)." From street signs near buildings and public offices, or even on the side of the …
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How to say “My aunt Flo is visiting” in Chinese
When the period comes, most women often feel ill and depressed. Interestingly, "on my period" is a great excuse for everything. Do you know how to say it in Chinese? …
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15 Chinese buzzwords you shouldn’t miss
1. 抢风头 steal the show/thunder Taylor Swift totally stole the show when she showed up at my birthday party. 泰勒-斯威夫特一出现在我的生日派对上就把风头都抢走了。 It is really unethical to steal the thunder from …
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Why is iPhone 7 slogan a laughingstock for Cantonese?
Apple launched its new iPhone 7 last week. 苹果公司上个星期发布了新款的苹果7。 This time, the company is using the slogan "This is 7". 这次，苹果公司用的标语是："这就是7"。 It's quite dull. But over in Hong Kong, where …
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Moonlight over the Lotus Pond by Zhu Ziqing
It has been rather disquieting these days. Tonight, when I was sitting in the yard enjoying the cool, it occurred to me that the Lotus Pond, which I pass by …
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A Lane in the Rain by Dai Wangshu
Alone holding an oil-paper umbrella, I wander along a long Solitary lane in the rain, Hoping to encounter A girl like a bouquet of lilacs Gnawed by anxiety and resentment. …
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Chinlingo Podcast│It is a skill to hit on a girl
“Bú yào jué dé bèi kàn chuān xīn si jiù shū le ，yīn wèi wǒ ɡènɡ xǐ huɑn nǐ 。” “不要觉得被看穿心思就输了，因为我更喜欢你。” “Never think you are defeated when your …
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How to talk about “pretend” with Chinese “zhuāng”
Too many people live under a mask to hide the truth from others. It's inadvisable for us to expose their intentions, but that doesn't stop us from learning to talk …
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Chinese homophones show learning Chinese can be fun
More fun with Chinese homophones. Here's a Chinese joke involving homophone mix-ups and homophone names in Mandarin: This morning it was extremely cold, and three sisters went to the ATM …
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WeChat messages for Teachers’ Day greetings
If you live in China, or learn Chinese with a Chinese teacher, you may use no other app but WeChat, China's WhatsApp-like instant messaging service. With over 700 million monthly …
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