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Yes, 的士 díshì (taxi) is a loan word from Cantonese. It is a transliteration of the English word 'taxi'. "的“ in 打的/dǎdī is from Cantonese. Read more
no problem. While you're there I have a quick question about 火警。according to my dictionary 火警 means fire alarm. Is this right? Can it mean fire depart... Read more
We are looking into the problem now. We are very sorry about the inconvenience. Read more
tried a few other lessons. Seems to be same problem on all lessons. Read more
When I submit answers to the exercises, your computer refuses to give me any points. All sections go blank and each section gives a mark of nul... Read more
I guess it hasn't caught on in Wenzhou. Even young people still say "nihao" over there. Read more
I'll try to give some insight into London cabs for you. Actually, in London many "black cabs" are no longer black. Indeed there has never been any rul... Read more
Yes, you're correct. 火警 means fire alarm and 消防队 is "fire department". Read more