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Posted on: By Myself, So Alone
On March 06 at 1:07 PM by RJ

I dont see the problem with the personification of an animal's oneness. Personification of animals is common. The literal meaning of the expression "y... Read more

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On March 06 at 1:02 PM by bababardwan

* love the all red thing including the accessories * "unlucky because dogs (and tigers, too) will both eat a rooster given the chance"....haha,... Read more

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On March 06 at 1:01 PM by bababardwan

haha, that makes sense. Speaking of which, what were they doing exactly with these oranges and lemons? Is it related to the old kids game? [I presume... Read more

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On March 06 at 12:51 PM by bodawei

My friends tell me that going to KTV is the current ploy to avoid the more traditional games referred to in the podcast. Read more

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On March 06 at 12:49 PM by bodawei

Hey cinnamonfern, thanks for sharing your experience. Sadly I haven't yet got to go to a wedding (well, one I was invited to) but fingers crossed for... Read more

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On March 06 at 12:44 PM by bodawei

There's that inevitable word again - believe me nothing is inevitable until you pay your 9 RMB. (It's cheaper out west than in Shanghai.) Read more

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On March 06 at 12:25 PM by hyzhenhok

Another thing to remember that generally in a Chinese context, marriage is always inevitable if they're calling each other boyfriend/girlfriend. That'... Read more

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On March 06 at 11:43 AM by orangina

I think, even were I inclined to say yes, a public proposal would ensure a "no." Maybe not ensure a "no".... but not my style for sure. Read more

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On March 06 at 11:25 AM by cinnamonfern

I attended my friend's wedding just before Spring Festival in rural Hebei. A few of the more interesting facts: Traditions are alive and well in H... Read more

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Posted on: By Myself, So Alone
On March 06 at 11:23 AM by kimiik

The importance of Animacy is a specificity of the english language, it could be less strong in chinese. Most languages doesn't even have inanimate... Read more