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Posted on: Must-Have Modals
On May 08 at 2:59 AM by kaixin_in_tampa

 得上班 - děi shàngbān - gotta go to work Read more

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Posted on: Mother's Day
On May 08 at 2:33 AM by RJ

I think we sometimes underestimate the strength and understanding that children have. This kind of teasing can also communicate love, when done agains... Read more

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Posted on: Mother's Day
On May 08 at 2:33 AM by tvan

@xiaophi, likewise, except I don't mind the manner of speaking. Read more

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Posted on: Must-Have Modals
On May 08 at 2:29 AM by weibwo

I'm assuming in a pinch you can use "yao" for just about everything? Read more

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On May 08 at 2:24 AM by bodawei

亦指转嫁名种负担 - (also indicates shifting some kind of burden to someone; 'passing the buck') 亦指 means 'also indicates...', in this case a reference to... Read more

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Posted on: Must-Have Modals
On May 08 at 2:24 AM by bababardwan

正座上曡蓆【seiza on tatami] Read more

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On May 08 at 2:21 AM by changye

Hi shanghai_rocks FYI, “丝” (si1) originally means "silken threads", and so "silk cloth" is called “丝绸” (si1chou2) in Chinese. "Silk Road" is “丝绸之路”... Read more

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On May 08 at 2:11 AM by hejiajia

In my opinion, it is Chinglish,maybe the native Chinese will understand,and I guess the true question is "How long do you plan to stay in China?" Do... Read more

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Posted on: Must-Have Modals
On May 08 at 2:05 AM by changye

板凳 (ban3deng4, woody bench). Read more

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On May 08 at 1:46 AM by wshoey

Fun lesson....the other natural question I would expect to be asked (and have been asked in China) in this situation is "how long are you going to sta... Read more