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Posted on: A Bad Temper
On September 29 at 10:36 PM by keruise

@ hlewis, @ lishuali1981, Thanks for that. I also asked around and got the same answer. I actually tried using it with 退休 as in 你退过两次休吗? and it seem... Read more

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On September 29 at 7:18 PM by may-goo-oh-wren

My wife's mother (both Chinese) told her that she'd been dug up with the potatoes! Read more

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On September 29 at 6:37 PM by therapist

Regarding :--" I have lived in Shanghai for nine months", I think this statement means that the person has already stayed 9 months in... Read more

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On September 29 at 1:15 PM by davidfong

You will probably also be shocked to see that most of the Starbucks have closed down in Australia as a result of fierce competition from the many, man... Read more

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Posted on: Transportation
On September 29 at 12:49 PM by antony73

zhenlijiang Yes, I think you are right. I've asked a few friends this question, and all so far have said that they both have the same meaning.... Read more

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Posted on: 崇洋媚外
On September 29 at 12:48 PM by Nikochan

Listening help request: 00:09 又在这儿里**(和大家?)见面了。 01:50 为设么呢?我们的课文里面就会**(探讨到?)。对,我相信很多朋友 07:10 黄金应该是,就是价值非常高的东西。特别**(金言?)涨价涨了好多。 07:21 我觉得大概是因为****(之前... Read more

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Posted on: Tables and Chairs
On September 29 at 12:27 PM by jerryrock

Thanks everyone. I definitely feel freer to speak up after your advice and listening to QW (Lesson ID: QW0004). Read more

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Posted on: Tables and Chairs
On September 29 at 7:58 AM by antony73

不好意思 is more for an embarrassing apology. A waiter in a restaurant accidently charged me double, he thought the person sitting opposite me... Read more

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On September 29 at 6:15 AM by tylerchristler

3 things: 1) John - your Chinese is the opposite of horrible. 2) Dilu - your Chinese isn't bad either. 3) Greg - your translation skills are alm... Read more

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Posted on: Help Calling a Cab
On September 29 at 3:38 AM by jennyzhu

一段时间 yī duàn shíjiān is a set phase, which means a period of time which can be a few hours or a few months. 一段 isn't the same as 一点 and can't be inter... Read more