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Posted on: Useful Phrases #3
On April 21 at 4:03 AM by Tal

No expansion sentences for this lesson? Read more

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On April 21 at 3:59 AM by bababardwan

well my first impression of haibao was of a tooth with a lick o' toothpaste ,but I've just googled gumby and I can see definitely quite alike.I don't... Read more

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Posted on: Asking for Change
On April 21 at 3:57 AM by JasonSch

Ah, I should note as well, that the 换零钱 in this dialog literally means, 'to switch for change'. This 'getting change' means to exchange a larger bill... Read more

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Posted on: Asking for Change
On April 21 at 3:56 AM by hamshank

Thanks yes that helps. I will get those examples added to the old flash cards. Read more

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Posted on: Asking for Change
On April 21 at 3:52 AM by JasonSch

Hey Hamshank, Change itself is closest to 变化. 换 more specifically means 'to switch' or 'to exchange'. However, when talking about money, 换 me... Read more

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Posted on: Asking for Change
On April 21 at 3:43 AM by hamshank

The use of the word "換, huàn, change" I'm assuming this refers to the changing of something rather than the "change" itself? Or can it be both?... Read more

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On April 21 at 3:41 AM by soltrain5

I have missed the last 5 days :) Hopefully it wasn't too traumatizing! Read more

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On April 21 at 3:09 AM by derekrhodes

Gumby for sure, spot on. Read more

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On April 21 at 3:04 AM by Jess_Andersen

我觉得海宝像蓝色的Gumby. I think Haibao looks like blue Gumby. And do we want to know what ( he? ) is wearing? Read more

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On April 21 at 2:55 AM by sugusy

never. we can say "他嫉妒得眼睛都红了",but not green. and in China, " 红眼病" also has two meanings, one is the name of a disease, the other is jealous. we... Read more