Lesson Comments
It is very difficult, but 一步一步 is I guess the general philosophy I've been going by. One word here, a phrase there... slow going and still a long way... Read more
It is funny that, in China, a 黑车 is an illegal taxi. In London, the official, licensed taxies are "black cabs", so be careful when translat... Read more
"Celebrate the Year of the Tiger" ...hehe,you mean as in the term of endearment?...come 'ere tiger,rrr. ...also good timing with Valentines Day... Read more
This is a question for John or Jenny and relates to the much-discussed question of how to pronounce 一 . In this dialogue, 一般 &nb... Read more
Celebrate the Year of the Tiger by studying this golden oldie again! Now you can do it with the help of this transcript of John and Jenny's podcast .... Read more
What about 黄? The color of the Qing emperor? (; Read more
黑 has similar implications to "black" in English. I'm wondering, what is the attitude of the Chinese towards people whose skin is naturally darker--wh... Read more
Hi changye, This guiding principle has rooted in Chinese minds ever since and then materialism becomes a national charateristic, that is to say,... Read more
Hi darkstar94 I think "你过年过得怎么样？" is better. Read more
new beginner, when to use particle 'ne' at end of sentence? what is it's real meaning conflicting with 'ma' simple examples in pinyin... Read more