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Posted on: A Detained Package
On September 03 at 5:29 PM by kimiik

Apparently, 被扣了 could get a softer meaning as "preserved" when it's used in a kitchen. To describe a dish-covering, we've got the french expression... Read more

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On September 03 at 5:21 PM by podster

mclarty, This lesson and the accompanying discussion may be of some use to you: http://chinesepod.com/lessons/copy-and-paste Read more

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On September 03 at 4:41 PM by mclarty

No, I am not talking about what a network administrator would use. I am talking about what an ordinary user would want to know when they turn on the... Read more

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On September 03 at 4:40 PM by Purrfecdizzo

Now is this something that Chinese people actually say? When they do, do they use it in the same way we would in English? I sometimes run into trouble... Read more

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On September 03 at 4:34 PM by Purrfecdizzo

If I understand the rule correctly, 不会吧 is used in a situation where someone has an answer but they are not sure of the accuracy. I don't think I hav... Read more

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On September 03 at 4:14 PM by Purrfecdizzo

Hey guys, Sometimes, it is good to look at a word in relation to similar meaning words. As was pointed out, one of the purposes of 会 is to indicate... Read more

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On September 03 at 3:32 PM by podster

mclarty, pardon my ignorance, but could you give some examples of "plain computer interface language" in English? I looked through all the lessons... Read more

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Posted on: Hostel Curfew
On September 03 at 3:21 PM by RJ

yes, I was using sentient in the sense of conscious and self aware. Of course they have sensation. Good night. It doesnt matter. Read more

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Posted on: Hostel Curfew
On September 03 at 3:16 PM by bodawei

This better be my last say ... I don't mean the last say ... but ust that I need to go to bed. Sentient means, among other things, the capacity for se... Read more

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On September 03 at 3:06 PM by Purrfecdizzo

Just want to share a minor point; The mentioned the word for 'High School Campus' in this dialogue, and I want to take a moment to point out that so... Read more