Lesson Comments

You're right about that! I have gotten quite a few 阿姨's from other kids. Thankfully no 奶奶's yet. Read more

All fair points. I, like you, tend not to read other CP poster's Chinese postings, rightly or wrongly. Most of us are here to learn from the formal le... Read more

I've been wondering about 大姐. I haven't heard it much in Shanghai. Is it always used to address people who are older than you? I was once walking down... Read more

I seldom post in Chinese here, because when I do, I very seldom get a response. Although, to TGIF's point, I have been an occasional contributor of g... Read more

baba, I actually deleted my original post once i saw your and hiew's had also disappeared (the little joke play on fruit words made no sense without y... Read more

Thanks Mr Manhole (or should I say, Mr Anal?). For the record, the spat recorded above is my first engagement with Tal. I have no knowledge of the man... Read more

I thought the new font was temporary?  Jenny had mentioned that.  I find it so compressed and visually unapealling. Read more

' Forum software needs a bit more intelligence' It's nothing to do with the users. ;) I am finding an unusual user experience lately - replies... Read more

' keep to non-committal greetings 你好、嗨 etc until you have a chance to hear what neighbours of similar status as you call her. Follow the crowd. '... Read more

I should mention that the thickness of the end of the 劍 blade tapers to become thin and highly flexible, more so than I expected; but then when you wa... Read more